MEN Mikro Electronik MP70S network server for avionic applications

The network server MP70S, developed according to ARINC 600, is suitable for versatile usage in an aircraft. It can, for example, be used for entertainment, wireless data transmission or maintenance purposes.

The robust, conduction-cooled housing contains equally robust electronics, which are based on CompactPCI Serial. It uses firmly soldered components and does not need any sensitive and maintenance-prone cables. Due to the open CompactPCI Serial standard, the system also provides scalable performance, flexible I/O configuration and long-term availability.

The heart of the unit is a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, which prepares the airborne server, along with an integrated 16-port ethernet switch and a storage capacity of up to 1.8 TB, for data-intensive processing and networking tasks. The ethernet switch, along with two hot-pluggable HDD/SSD shuttles, ensures uninterruptible passenger entertainment.

To connect to legacy aircraft equipment, the product provides an interface for ARINC 429 and ARINC 717, as well as a discrete I/O. Two antenna interfaces enable Wi-Fi or 3G/4G-based data transmission. Two USB 3.0 interfaces allow fast data upload and are easily accessible via the front flap of the device. An OLED status display completes the functionality of the network server.