Phoenix VP1-250X User Manual

VP1-250X

Single-Slot 3U Open-VPX

Rugged SATA/SAS Disk Module

USER’S MANUAL

Copyright © 2016 Phoenix International Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Table of Contents

Introduction _____________________________________________________________

Features ________________________________________________________________

Part Number Key _________________________________________________________

Module and Backplane Profiles ______________________________________________

Handling ________________________________________________________________

Installation ______________________________________________________________

Functional Block Diagram __________________________________________________

Module Layout ___________________________________________________________

Option Configuration ______________________________________________________

Connector Pin Definitions __________________________________________________

Specifications ____________________________________________________________

Warranty and Support _____________________________________________________

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Disclaimer

The information contained within this document has been carefully checked and is
believed to be entirely reliable and consistent with the product that it describes.
However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Nor does Phoenix
International assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product
or circuit described herein. Phoenix International reserves the right to make
changes to any product and product documentation in an effort to improve
performance, reliability or design. Furthermore, the information contained herein is
of a proprietary nature and is not to be reproduced without prior written consent of
Phoenix International.

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Introduction

Phoenix International’s VP1-250X Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)/Serial ATA (SATA) based VPX
blade delivers high capacity, high performance data storage for military, aerospace and
industrial applications requiring rugged, secure and durable mass data storage.

The VP1-250X is a 3U VPX storage module that can support either a rotating or solid-state hard
drive. When used with supporting media, the VP1-250X supports the “purge” input signal to
destroy the media or the “Zeroize” that performs a DOD approved erasure of the media.

The VP1-250Xs outstanding performance and versatility is enabled by Phoenix Internationals
state-of-the-art technology which provides very high transfer and I/O rates, enhanced
endurance and maximum data integrity.

Features

 Supports SAS or SATA Solid State Disk or Hard Disk Devices
 Conduction, REDI Conduction and Air Cooled Configurations
 Front Panel Drive Activity Indicator
 Remote Drive Activity Indicator
 Up to 80,000 Feet Operational Altitude
 Operational Temperature from -40° to 85°C
 Meets Military and IRIG 106-07 Declassification Standards
 Optional AES 256 Encryption
 Support for Purge, Zeroize, Triggered Write Protect, and Other Optional Features

Part Number Key

Module and Backplane Profile

The VP1-250X is compatible with the following VITA profile: MOD3-STO-1U-16.5.1-2

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