The Emerson / Motorola / Force Computers CPSB-560 is a 6U CompactPCI server blade built on the UltraSPARC-IIi+ processor running at 650 MHz. It implements PICMG 2.16 compliance with embedded switched Ethernet network fabric, delivering 10/100/1000 Mbit/s connectivity and full-duplex operation up to 2000 Mb/s per slot. The blade integrates VMEbus access via Universe IIb, ECC memory support, external L2 cache interface, and PCI connectivity—all in a compact form factor engineered for telecommunications, industrial automation, and high-availability applications requiring SPARC-based compute in modular chassis environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Processor:** UltraSPARC-IIi+ at 650 MHz
• **Architecture:** SPARC Version 9
• **Form Factor:** 6U CompactPCI server blade
• **Memory:** ECC-capable interface with external L2 cache support
• **Network Fabric:** Embedded switched Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) via P3 connector; full-duplex to 2000 Mb/s per slot
• **VMEbus Interface:** Universe IIb bridge for fast VMEbus access
• **PCI Interface:** Supported
• **I/O Voltage:** User-selectable +5 V or +3.3 V
• **Signal Line Impedance:** 65 Ω
• **PCB Material:** FR4
• **Connector:** 2 mm HM connector
• **Geographical Addressing:** Configurable via copper links and resistors
## Key Features
• PICMG 2.16, PICMG 2.0 R3.0, and PICMG 2.1 R2.0 compliance (basic hot-swap support)
• Packet switching backplane with integrated Ethernet fabric for high-speed inter-blade communication
• Dual-voltage I/O design for legacy and modern peripheral compatibility
• Universe IIb VMEbus bridge for real-time and legacy system integration
• ECC memory architecture for fault tolerance in mission-critical deployments
## Typical Applications
• Telecommunications infrastructure and switching systems
• Industrial automation control and real-time processing
• High-availability computing in modular chassis environments
• SPARC-based distributed processing systems
## Compatibility & Integration
The CPSB-560 executes SPARC Version 9 instruction set code and supports Solaris operating systems. It is designed for integration into PICMG 2.16 CompactPCI Packet Switching Backplane (cPSB) systems. Existing SPARC applications run natively without modification, making it suitable for upgrades and system expansions.
