Extreme rugged computing platform with accelerated processing

ADLINK will showcase the new platform in joint exhibition with its channel partners Steatite and Acal at the upcoming DSEI 2019, one of the leading global defence and security trade shows, from Sept. 10-13 at ExCeL- London.

With many years of experience in manufacturing computing solutions for the toughest military environments, ADLINK formed its Small Form Factor Tactical Edge Server (SFF-TES) solution group to better optimise products for one of the most in-demand and mission-critical computing needs: small systems that can handle both the data loads and physical stress common in edge and fog deployments.

As a strategic line of the SFF-TES solution group, ADLINK’s HPERC exemplifies how the company’s integrated research, design, and manufacturing capabilities can yield exceptionally versatile solutions for military and aerospace needs.

The HPERC-KBL, focusing on balancing SWaP constraints against high compute performance and scalability, significantly strengthens ADLINK’s SFF portfolio by bringing an intelligent solution with its accelerated computing capabilities. Like all HPERC solutions, the new platform features VITA 75 standard mounting, silent passive cooling, and measurements of only 223.7 x 177.8 x 98.7mm for the conductive cold plate ‘MC’ variant, and 304.8 x 150.0 x 130.0mm for the finned passive convection ‘MH’ variant.

Despite its diminutive size, the HPERC-KBL contains a quad-core Intel Xeon processor combined with 16GB of ECC DDR4 memory to provide ample processing performance, which can be further enhanced with an optional NVIDIA Quadro MXM module for GPGPU-accelerated applications. Removable SATA and SD storage provide data collection capabilities, while four Gigabit Ethernet and six USB ports via MIL-DTL-38999 connectors offer all the network and device connectivity required in demanding edge settings.

An IP67-rated sealed enclosure small enough to mount under a vehicle seat or carry in a backpack, along with a MIL-STD-461F/810G/704F/1275E certified design makes the HPERC-KBL a literal perfect fit in highly mobile environments where neither constant movement nor debris ingress can be allowed to interfere with demanding data processing tasks.

“The heavily ruggedised nature of ADLINK’s HPERC line lets the system function in virtually any environment, from arctic to tropical, while withstanding the levels of shock and vibration expected in military engagements. Our HPERC line has been integrated by a defence system provider into its medium altitude reconnaissance surveillance system,” said Roy Keeler, Senior Product and Business Development Manager at ADLINK.

“The addition of the HPERC-KBL delivers an advanced heterogeneous computing solution with real-time graphics and video processing capabilities, enabling a wide range of next-generation mission-critical applications including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, radar, software-defined radio, sonar, and forward looking infrared radiometry.”