Kontron adds to KISS industrial servers

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 10, 2008

The Kontron Industrial Silent Server (KISS) family has been extended with the addition of the Kontron KISS 1U PCI-760.

The ultra-quiet (<35 dB) KISS 1U PCI-760 packs scalable performance - up to the Intel Core2 Quad processor Q9300 with 4 x 2.5GHz as well as 8 Gbytes of DDR2 dual-channel RAM - into an industrial server with an installation height of just 44mm.

This makes it the perfect fit for densely packed real-time embedded multi-processing applications, such as industrial test and measurement with simultaneous data collection and evaluation, and control and visualisation of imaging technologies in medical and industrial applications, as well as for the broad field of simulation technology and applications that require parallel processing of several video and/or audio streams.

Security applications suitable for the KISS 1U PCI-760 also require reliable, space-saving server clusters for video surveillance with automatic image recognition/face recognition in facilities management, public areas and underground/railway stations, as well as in mission-critical systems, such as railway control centres.

The KISS 1U PCI-760 comes with a built-in Intel active management technology (Intel AMT) 3.0 remote management engine that offers enhanced security and remote management for easier maintenance, higher system availability and reduced total cost of ownership.

Remotely carrying out tasks, such as installing an OS or setting BIOS parameters without the need for additional remote management hardware or an on-site presence is of particular benefit for applications with densely populated server racks, where the individual servers are difficult to reach.

When using the KISS 1U PCI-760, companies with centralised administration and maintenance teams can also take advantage of Intel AMT.

The KISS 1U PCI-760 offers a wide range of interfaces for flexible customisation - for applications that need the dedicated processing power of high-end 3D GPUs, there is an optional PEG interface.

It also offers an optional 1 x PCI Express x 4 slot, as well as 2 x PCI 32-bit slots, 6 x USB 2.0, 2 x Gbit Ethernet, 1 x VGA and two serial ports.

In addition to its shock and vibration-protected internal 3.5in HDD, the KISS-1U server has enough space to accommodate another 3.5in HDD or 2 x 2.5in HDDs, also shock and vibration-protected.

The optional KISS Stor Slim RAID 1 sub-system provides enhanced data safety via 2 x 2.5in HDDs in a single, hot-swappable carrier.

System security is provided by Intel trusted execution technology and an on-board trusted platform module, TPM 1.2, for software and data protection.

The KISS 1U PCI-760 PSU with a controlled fan has optional 24V DC and 48V DC for direct connection to industrial power grids.

With an MTBF of 50,000 hours (approximately 5.7 years of continuous operation), the robust and shock-resistant KISS 1U PCI-760 ensures high availability, minimum maintenance and operates reliably in temperatures up to 45C.

The temperature-controlled and ultra-quiet fans are hot-swappable for easier servicing.

KISS systems come with either a desktop housing, or a housing for mounting in a 19in cabinet.

OEM custom designs are also available upon request.

The front panel, which is lockable, offers IP2x protection and optional IP5x.

Designed for continuous operation, KISS systems are CE- and UL-certified.

The KISS 1U PCI-760 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 200x Server and Vista, and is available as a preconfigured standard system or can be customised as needed and delivered as a tested and independently certified product.

The EMEA- and APAC-manufactured KISS 1U PCI-760 systems are available now.

North America-manufactured KISS 1U PCI-760 systems are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2009.