DDR – High Speed NVMe Digital Data Recorder
The Sentinel Series DDR (Digital Data Recorder) is a rugged, high-throughput NVMe recording system engineered for data-intensive defense applications such as packet capture, replay, and secure logging in naval or airborne platforms.
Rugged SOSA™ Aligned SBC for Defense & Aerospace
Key Features
Based on Intel Xeon W-11865MRE (8C/16T, up to 4.7 GHz) with 64 GB DDR4 ECC RAM
Modular 3U air-cooled chassis with removable 8 × NVMe disk cassette for storage
Built-in RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5 configurations
Onboard 2 TB NVMe SSD & 128 GB SLC SSD for OS and applications
Up to 2 × 10G SFP+ and 3 × 1GBASE-T Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support
Dedicated DDR Management Software for real-time packet capture, replay, bookmarking
Remote access via web GUI with user authentication
USB & FTP-based download; video out via DisplayPort; Audio I/O and onboard RTC
Compliant to JSS55555 (N1) naval standards and MIL-STD-461E/F for EMI/EMC
Dual redundant 600W 230V AC power supplies (1+1 failover)
Ideal for naval signal processing, data fusion, and command storage hubs
Overview
- Designed around a powerful Intel Xeon W-11865MRE 6U VPX SBC, this system supports data rates up to 20 Gb/s, with RAID-enabled 8-disk removable NVMe cassette storage and comprehensive management software.
- With redundant power supplies, web-based control, and compliance to JSS55555 (N1) and MIL-STD-461E/F, the DDR unit ensures high-speed Ethernet packet logging, robust replay, and system resilience even in harsh environments.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specifications |
| Processor | Intel Xeon W-11865MRE, 8C/16T, 2.6 GHz (Turbo up to 4.7 GHz), 24 MB cache |
| Memory | 64 GB DDR4 ECC, 3200 MHz (dual-channel, soldered) |
| Storage | 4 TB NVMe SSD (MLC/TLC 2280) + 128 GB SLC SATA SSD |
| NVMe Expansion | Removable cassette with 8× NVMe SSDs (RAID capable) |
| RAID Support | PCIe-based HBA RAID controller, RAID 0/1/5 |
| Networking | 2 × 10G SFP+ and 3 × 1GBASE-T, jumbo frame (9K+ bytes) |
| USB Interfaces | 2 × USB 3.2, 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Audio I/O | 1 × Line In, 1 × Line Out |
| Display Output | 1 × DisplayPort |
| RTC | Onboard RTC with Li-ion battery |
| Remote Access | Web-based GUI (password protected); FTP-based media download |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant 600W (1+1), 230V AC input |
| OS Support | RHEL 8.5 or higher |
| Cooling | Forced air-cooled |
| Dimension | 480 mm (W) × 133 mm (H) × 350 mm (D) |
| Operating Temp. | -10°C to +55°C |
| Storage Temp. | -40°C to +85°C |
| Shock & Vibration | 20–500 Hz, 2g Sine / 20g Random Shock |
| Compliance | JSS55555 (N1), MIL-STD-461E/F |
Application Areas
Naval Signal Intelligence
High-speed packet recording for encrypted communications
Ground Station Archival Systems
Long-duration storage of tactical sensor feeds
UAV / UAV Data Recorders
Timestamped mission data and telemetry capture
EW/ISR Test Labs
Replay and analysis of Ethernet-based radar and sensor data
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