CSPI The 2841 Multicomputer from CSP Inc. utilizes PowerPC Altivec Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) technology combined with Myrinet network technology to provide an open expandable system solution. In a single slot 6U form factor it has four PPC AltiVec processors (7400L), each with 256MB SDRAM, 32MB Flash PROM, and 16 port Myrinet crossbar switch.

The Multicomputer combines a PowerPC for math and network control with a dedicated LANai ASIC processor for simultaneously handling Myrinet traffic.

This is the first complete solution to Multicomputer Network Processing (MNP). This two level solution yields simultaneous 13 GFLOP/sec and 500MB/sec absolute peak operation of 7400L AltiVec velocity engine with the Myrinet crossbar fabric. This also features:

• ECC RAM
• POST (built in test)
• Live insertion and 10 second app off-to-on boot capability.
• 4x 7400L Altivec PPC's @ 400Mhz 13 GFLOP/sec.
• LANai ASIC and Myrinet networking, 500MB/sec (duplex).
• 256MB SDRAM and 32MB Flash EEPROM per processor.
• 16x Port Myrinet crossbar switch.
• POST Power-On self-test speeds maintenance.
• Hot Swap capability for live removal and insertion.
• Highest processing and bandwidth density in a single 6U VME slot.

Terra Soft worked with CSPI to developed a port of Yellow Dog Linux as an embedded OS for CSPI's high-performance PowerPC boards. Contact CSPI for more information ...

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