Cell Computing, Inc. Introduces 700MHz, High-Availability System Service Processor Module for the Broadband Convergence Industry.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2001 Cell Computing, Inc.
Ultra-Thin Cell Computing(R) RazorBlade(TM) Modules Provide
Low-Power, High-Performance, High-Availability System Service
Processor Functionality for High-Throughput Data,
Telecommunications and Storage Applications
Cell Computing, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of System-On-Module components for the embedded industry, today introduced the low power 700MHz RazorBlade, ultra-thin embedded system-on-module for broadband data/telecom and storage applications, optimized for high-performance, carrier-class reliability in high-density 1U, 4HP and CompactPCI environments. Cell's new RazorBlade module integrates a complete motherboard and a low-power Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor at 700MHz in a 3.0" x 5.7" x 0.4" ultra-compact package. By designing gateway, routing, and storage infrastructure components for voice, video, and data convergence networks around the RazorBlade's modular and scalable architecture, OEMs can leverage software and application development across traditionally separate vertical markets and shave months off their development time, while providing highly differentiated products to their markets. "The 700MHz RazorBlade is a perfect fit for today's requirements for performance, quality, versatility, and functionality in high-end data/telecom and storage applications," stated Kishan Jainandunsing, vice president of marketing at Cell Computing. "Our customers greatly benefit from a single platform architecture to implement system service processor functionality across converging markets for voice, video, data, and storage infrastructure components, such as switches, routers, VoIP gateways, and SAN. With innovative features such as fail-safe-boot and serial-port-console redirection, and with our scalable, componentized micro-motherboard product philosophy, we provide our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers with compelling competitive advantages and product development efficiency, crucial to their business." Like Cell's Plug-N-Run line of general-purpose PC modules, the RazorBlade family of high-availability embedded system-on-module components draws from the PC architecture and comes in an ultra-compact package with standard footprint and interfaces. This allows OEM customers to leverage software development and tools, and quickly develop system controller hardware, focusing their development efforts on the areas where they add most value. "Embedded Intel Architecture helps enable the small footprint, performance, reliability, and integrated functionality of the 700MHz RazorBlade from Cell Computing," said Tom Steenman, director for the Embedded Intel Architecture Division. "Using an embedded IA-based product like the 700 MHz RazorBlade, OEMs can more cost effectively and quickly integrate system management and intelligence into their data/telecom and SAN platforms." RazorBlade Features Cell's RazorBlade modules feature Intel processors, an Intel 440BX chipset, support for up to 512MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. and up to 384MB ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. SDRAM, PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). and X-BUS expansion buses, a programmable Watch Dog Timer, and interfaces for peripheral 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 including dual IDE, FDD (1) Abbreviation for floppy disk drive. See floppy disk. (2) (Frequency Division Duplexing) A transmission method that separates the transmitting and receiving channels with a guard band (some amount of spectrum that acts as a buffer or insulator). , dual USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , dual RS232C COM ports, LPT LPT - /L-P-T/ or /lip'it/ or /lip-it'/ Line printer. Rare under Unix, more common among hackers who grew up with ITS, MS-DOS, CP/M and other operating systems that were strongly influenced by early DEC conventions. , and PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports. Cell provides each module with industry-standard Phoenix(R) BIOS with serial port console redirection, and specially designed fail-safe boot architecture for high-availability applications. Cell's modules support Windows(R) 98, NT, NTE (NT Embedded) See Windows XP Embedded. , and 2000 and many of Cell's customers run Linux, FreeBSD, and major real-time operating systems on the platform. Cell also offers a development board and a starter kit for the RazorBlade modules so customers may begin their software development immediately. Extensive documentation and hardware reference design information is available for all modules. Availability and Pricing Cell's 700MHz RazorBlade module will be available in sample quantities in October 2001, with pricing in OEM quantities of US$899. The RazorBlade development board is priced at US$499. Memory and accessories are priced separately. About Cell Computing Cell Computing, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets the RazorBlade and Plug-N-Run(TM) families of System-On-Module products for embedded server and general purpose PC applications. Cell is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of PFU PFU plaque-forming unit; in virology, areas of cell lysis (CPE) in monolayer cell culture, under overlay conditions, initiated by infection with a single virus particle. Limited (Japan), a US$1.8 billion joint venture of Matsushita and Fujitsu Limited. For photo requests or for more information please contact: Jon Barnard, Marketing Communications Manager Cell Computing, Inc., 3350 Scott Boulevard Building 34B Santa Clara, CA. 95054-3105 Tel. 408/327-1768 Fax: 408/327-1751 Email: jon@cellcomputing.com (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. http://www.cellcomputing.com. Note to Editors: Cell Computing, RazorBlade and Plug-N-Run are trademarks of Cell Computing, Inc. Phoenix BIOS is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM, PC/AT See AT. , VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective holders. |
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