CONCURRENT SHIPS NEW 16-PROCESSOR REAL-TIME COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR MAJOR AEROSPACE PROGRAM; New High Speed System Interconnect, System Executive, and Reflective Memory Support MAXION Configurations with up to 64 Processors and 2.1 Gigabytes of I/O Bandwidth.OCEANPORT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 30, 1996--Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ) announced that it shipped a new 16-processor configuration of its MAXION(TM) real-time computers to a major aerospace vendor. The system is the first for a major program that is expected to be awarded and funded by mid-year. The new configuration is also being evaluated to meet expansion requirements for a major classified program that recently selected Concurrent MAXION computers. In addition, a number of government programs using existing MAXION computers are actively considering the new configuration option to expand the capabilities of installed systems. The new Concurrent MAXION cluster configuration option uses a high speed (136 Mbit/s) system interconnect, reflective memory A memory bus technology developed originally in the 1980s by Encore Computer that allowed simultaneous reads and writes to multiple memories. It was used in Encore's SMP computer systems, in which memory is shared among multiple CPUs. , and a new system executive to support a single cluster with up to 64 processors and 2.1 Gigabytes of I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output . This architecture has the potential to support an even larger number of processors in the future. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Concurrent CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , John Stihl, "The new multiprocessor technology is an exciting opportunity for us in the simulation, C4I C4I Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (US DoD) C4I Command Control Communications Computer and Intelligence and multimedia markets. The new MAXION configuration is an ideal hardware platform to meet the demanding requirements of these markets. This technology also offers our existing customers a clear upgrade path for their MAXION systems." Existing MAXION users can add up to 60 additional processors to their configurations. Inter processor communications is supported by the 1.2 Gigabyte/sec MAXION Crosspoint System Interconnects and the 136 Mbit/sec system interconnect. Reflective memory allows the developer to coordinate data used by multiple processes. The new system executive coordinates all system resources throughout the cluster. Concurrent's MAXION Performance Tuner is an ideal tool to simplify the complex task of configuring software in a large multi-processor system. With MAXION Performance Tuner, the system developer can dynamically allocate processors and system resources using a real-time, point-and-click graphical display. The Performance Tuner application allows the user to eliminate performance bottlenecks and optimize overall system performance. MAXION cluster configurations are ideal for sophisticated government and commercial applications requiring large numbers of processors, but not able to tolerate the performance degradation typical when that number of processors share a single system bus. Competitive systems' bus-based architectures often result in processor contention that degrades system performance. Because the MAXION cluster supports multiple high performance system interconnects and I/O buses, contention is eliminated. Adding additional processors results in a near linear increase in system performance. The US list price for a 16-processor configuration begins at $400,000. Upgrade configurations for adding up to four additional processors to an existing four processor MAXION system begin at $39,000, US list price. The new systems are shipping now, and are available, 30 days after receipt of order. Concurrent Computer Corporation  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . is the leading supplier of high performance, real-time computer systems based on 1995 net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight of companies focused on providing real-time systems. Applications for Concurrent computers include: development and training simulation, measurement and control, C4I (command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence), wagering and gaming, and multimedia. The company provides sales and support worldwide from offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as through authorized distributors. The company headquarters are in Oceanport, New Jersey Oceanport is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,807. Oceanport was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1920, from portions of Eatontown Township (now , USA. -0- MAXION is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. CONTACT: Ron Baker Director Corporate Communications 908-870-5888 email: bakerr@ocpt.ccur.com |
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