The Abaco Systems/VMIC VMIVME-7452-504 is a single-slot VMEbus storage module that provides both floppy and hard disk drive interfaces for legacy and modern data storage integration. This passive VMEbus board connects via P2 user-defined pins, power, and ground to enable IDE-based storage expansion within VMEbus architectures.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: VME 6U single-slot
• Drive Support: 3.5-inch 1.44 Mbyte floppy drive; hard disk drive (optional); optional Flash drive
• Data Interface: IDE
• Power Consumption: Low
• Connection: P2 user-defined pins, power, and ground
– Key Features
• Passive VMEbus design with no active power-hungry components
• IDE interface architecture supports flexible storage configurations
• P2 connector topology enables straightforward integration into VMEbus backplanes
• Rear-panel signal conversion available through optional accessory boards
– Typical Applications
• VMEbus-based data acquisition systems requiring onboard storage
• Legacy system upgrades combining floppy disk support with modern hard drive capacity
• Industrial embedded computing environments with mixed storage requirements
– Compatibility & Integration
The VMIVME-7452-504 integrates with VMIC’s VMEbus-compatible PC/AT CPU boards, specifically the VMIVME-7589 and VMIVME-7587 configurations. It pairs with VMIPMC-5588 Reflective Memory boards for enhanced system capability. Cable assemblies—VMXC-3 for adjacent Single Board Computers and VMXC-H for non-adjacent placement—establish reliable IDE connections. The VMIACC-0562 accessory board converts P2 IDE/floppy signals to standard 40-pin and 34-pin headers for rear-panel mounting, enabling external drive connectivity.
