Vanguard CPCI-10-D2 high reliability rack – the preferred choice for critical applications, ensuring long-term stable operation of equipment!

Description

The Vanguard CPCI-10-D2 is a ruggedized 6U CompactPCI (CPCI) single-board computer engineered for mission-critical embedded systems in defense, aerospace, and industrial automation. Featuring dual Intel® Xeon® D-1700 processors with up to 16 cores/32 threads, this high-density computing module delivers server-grade performance in a conduction-cooled form factor compliant with PICMG 2.0 R3.1. The CPCI-10-D2 integrates 64 GB soldered DDR4 ECC memory, dual 10GbE interfaces with IEEE 1588 PTP synchronization, and PCIe Gen4 expansion for high-bandwidth sensor processing. Designed for extreme environments (-40°C to +85°C operating temperature), its aluminum core structure dissipates 120W thermal load without fans, while MIL-STD-810H vibration/shock resistance ensures reliability in mobile platforms. With built-in TPM 2.0 security and dual-redundant SATA SSDs, the Vanguard CPCI-10-D2 provides deterministic computing for radar signal processing, flight test instrumentation, and autonomous vehicle control systems.

Vanguard CPCI-10-D2

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Deterministic High-Performance Computing: Dual 2.4 GHz Xeon® processors with 30 MB L3 cache enable real-time processing of complex algorithms (e.g., SAR radar imaging) at <10 μs latency. Hardware-assisted virtualization supports mixed-criticality workloads.

Ruggedized Reliability: Monolithic aluminum heatsink with thermal interface pads conducts heat directly to chassis. No moving parts eliminate fan failures in desert/dusty environments. Conformal coating protects against humidity and chemical corrosion.

Enhanced Cybersecurity: Hardware-rooted trust via TPM 2.0 enables encrypted storage and secure key management. Dual-redundant boot images with automatic failover ensure continuous operation during cyber attacks.

Legacy System Integration: Backward-compatible with PICMG 2.16 packet-switched backplanes. Supports VxWorks®, Linux®, and Windows® IoT Enterprise for seamless software migration.

Vanguard CPCI-10-D2

Application Field

The Vanguard CPCI-10-D2 dominates demanding embedded computing scenarios:

Defense Electronics: Signal processing for EW (Electronic Warfare) systems and battlefield comms

Aerospace Test: Flight data acquisition with μs-accurate time-stamping (ARINC 615A compliant)

Autonomous Vehicles: Sensor fusion for unmanned ground vehicles in mining/logistics

Industrial Control: Real-time machine vision for high-speed manufacturing lines

Energy Infrastructure: SCADA processing in substation automation (IEC 61850)

In naval applications, its salt-spray resistance (MIL-STD-810 Method 509) ensures reliability in shipboard combat systems.

Related Products

CPCI-9-D1: Single-processor variant for lower-power applications

CPCI-RACK-6U-19: Conduction-cooled chassis for CPCI-10-D2

VPX-310-S1: VPX successor with PCIe Gen5

PMC-422: XMC expansion module for additional I/O

STOR-8FF: Rugged SSD storage carrier

SWITCH-40G: 40GbE CompactPCI switch

PWR-300-CC: 300W conduction-cooled power supply

Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Verify chassis thermal interface flatness (<0.15 mm). Apply thermal grease (Vanguard TGC-12 recommended) to CPU area. Ground chassis to <0.1 Ω resistance. Initialize TPM security in BIOS before OS load.

Maintenance recommendations: Monitor board temperature via SMBus (max 105°C junction). Perform annual thermal re-paste. Update BIOS/UEFI during planned downtime. Replace after 10 years service or if ECC error rate exceeds 1e-12 errors/bit/hour. Always use ESD-safe handling procedures.