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MH70S - Rugged Data Storage & NAS Computer with Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Modular Embedded System for Industrial Automation & Railway Transport
The MH70S is a modular turn-key 4U 40 HP storage PC which meets the requirements of storage intensive applications such as digital video recorders, content servers or Network Attached Storage systems.
MH70S Rugged 40 HP Modular Storage System
menRDC Railway Data Center was awarded the CNA Innovation Award 2017
Main Features
- Compact 40 HP turn-key system
- Rack-mounted or wall-mounted
- Fanless operation or forced-air cooling
- Intel Core i7 or Celeron, TPM optional
- Up to 16 GB DDR3 DRAM soldered, ECC
- Up to 20 TB storage capacity (depending on RAID level and HDD sizes)
- Up to 5 hot-swappable HDD/SSD carriers in different RAID configurations
- Single or redundant power supplies or uninterruptible power supply (AC or DC)
- Optional PCI Express Mini Card slots for WLAN, GSM (2G), UMTS (3G), LTE (4G), GPS or GLONASS functionality
- Optional PoE PSE capable 4-port switch
- Compliant to EN 50155 (railways)
Technical Data
- Modular design, built-to-order configuration
- Slot and backplane set-up of the system
- 2 PSU slots
- 1 CompactPCI Serial system slot
- 6 CompactPCI Serial peripheral slots
- See the BTO configurator for component combination possibilities.
- Please contact MEN sales for more information.
- CPCI Serial 3U Board
- Configurable: yes
- Possible Configurations:
- Intel Celeron 2002E 1.5 GHz, 4 GB DDR3 DRAM with ECC, front: 2 DisplayPort, 2 USB, 2 Gb Ethernet (RJ45), -40°C to +85°C screened
- Intel Core i7-4700EQ 2.4 GHz, 16 GB DDR3 DRAM with ECC, front: 2 DisplayPort, 2 USB, 2 Gb Ethernet (RJ45), 0°C to +60°C
- Mass Storage
- SSD mSATA, 8 GB, -40°C to +85°C or
- SSD mSATA 3.x, 64 GB, MLC, -40°C to +85°C
- More information on AF2 Shelf Controller for CompactPCI and CompactPCI Serial Systems
- PSU 3U
- Configurable: yes
- Possible Configurations:
- 120 W, 3U 6 HP PSU, wide range input 24 to 110 V DC, 24 V DC nom., output 12 V / 5 V / 3.3 V DC, -40..+85°C, qualified, conformal coating
- 120 W, 3U 6 HP PSU, wide range input 100 to 240 V AC, output 12 V / 5 V / 3.3 V DC, -40..+85°C, qualified, conformal coating
- Two separate power inlet connectors
- Normal operation if at least one external voltage is present
- CPCI Serial 3U Board
- Configurable: yes
- Possible in CompactPCI Serial peripheral slot: 1, 2
- 2 PCI Express Mini Card slots (USB and PCIe), -40..+85°C screened
- More information on G212 PCI Express Mini Card carrier
- Possible Configurations
- WLAN PCI Express MiniCard DNXA-116, -40 to +85°C screened
- MC7304 PCI Express MiniCard, full-size on USB: LTE, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and GNSS, -40 to +85°C
- CPCI Serial 3U Board
- Configurable: yes
- Possible in CompactPCI Serial peripheral slot: 1
- Possible Configurations
- 4 1000Base-T Ethernet interfaces, 4 RJ45 connectors at front, 0..+60°C
- 4 1000Base-T Ethernet interfaces, 4 M12 connectors at front, -40..+85°C screened, conformal coating
- CPCI Serial 3U Board
- Configurable: yes
- Possible in CompactPCI Serial peripheral slot: 1, 2
- Possible Configurations
- 4-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch with PoE, RJ45, -40..+70(+85)°C with qualified components
- 4-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch with PoE, M12, -40..+70(+85)°C with qualified components, conformal coating
- CPCI Serial 3U Board
- Configurable: yes
- Possible in CompactPCI Serial peripheral slot: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Possible Configurations
- Two 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD shuttle, hot swap, RAID 0, 1 JBOD support, -40..+85°C with qualified components, conformal coating
- Dimensions:
- 210 x 175 x 225 mm max. without brackets
- 4U, 40 HP
- Mounting Possibilities
- Wall-mount
- Rack-mount in 19" cabinet
- Two systems side-by-side to build a single 19" chassis
- Temperature range (operation): EN 50155 class TX depending on configuration
- 0 °C .. +50 °C for high performance passenger information / video distribution systems with PoE and fans
- Temperature range (storage): -40..+85°C
- Cooling concept
- Air-cooled, forced convection with fan tray at system bottom
- Relative humidity (operation): according to EN 60068-2-30, non-condensing
- Relative humidity (storage): according to EN 60068-2-30
- Altitude: -300 m to +3000 m
- Shock: according to EN 61373 category 1 class B
- Vibration: according to EN 61373 category 1 class B
- International Protection Rating (IEC 60529): IP20
- Electrical Safety
- EN 60950-1: Class I equipment
- Flammability (PCBs)
- UL 94 V-0
- EN 55022 class B (radiated and conducted emissions)
- EN 55024 (immunity)
- Linux
- Ubuntu with current LTIB kernel
- OpenMediaVault for Network Attached Storage
- Windows Embedded Standard 7 (on request)
Ordering Information
Design your own system
With the MEN system configurator, which is available for download in a universal Excel format, you can configure a system to suit your individual needs.
Get your BTO configurator here
The 'BTO How To Use' guide provides instructions on how to use the configuration file.
BTO Configuration Guide
MH70S, 19" 4U/40HP Rugged Network Attached Storage, -40 to +85°C
The MH70S is a build-to-order system which is delivered fully operational under Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Linux.
It consists of the 40 HP basic system including backplane and mounting rails and provides:
- 2 slots for PSU
- 1 CompactPCI Serial slot for the CPU board
- 6 CompactPCI Serial peripheral slots for Ethernet switch and mass storage functionality
The boards and accessories listed in the Technical Data can be implemented in the system.
Choose the functionality you need using the BTO configurator and the BTO Configuration Guide.
Contact MEN's sales team for more information.
Bonding kit to couple two half 19" racks to one 19" rack
Mechanical extension kit to integrate a half 19" system into a 19" rack
Shelf controller for CompactPCI/CompactPCI Serial systems, main board with control panel and cable, -50 to +100°C screened
Details Shelf controller for CompactPCI/CompactPCI Serial, main board with control panel and cable, -50 to +100°C screened, conformal coating
Details
4 1000BASE-T Ethernet interfaces, 4 M12 connectors at front, -40°C to +85°C (screened), conformal coating
Details
2x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD shuttle, RAID support, -40..+85°C with qualified components, conformal coating
Details 2x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD shuttle, RAID support, -40..+85°C with qualified components, conformal coating
Details
120 W, 3U 6 HP PSU, wide range input 24 to 110 V DC, output 12 V / 5 V / 3.3 V DC, -40°C to +85°C qualified, conformal coating
Details
120W, 3U 6HP PSU, wide range input 100 to 240VAC, output 12V/5/3.3VDC, -40°C to +85°C with qualified components, conformal coating
Details
3U CompactPCI Serial (CPCI-S.0) SBC, Intel Celeron 2002E 1.5 GHz, 4 GB DDR3 DRAM with ECC, -40 to +85°C screened
Details 3U CompactPCI Serial (CPCI-S.0) SBC, Intel Core i7-4700EQ 2.4 GHz, 16 GB DDR3 DRAM with ECC, 0 to +60°C
DetailsSSD mSATA, 8 GB, -40°C to +85°C
SSD mSATA 3.x, 64 GB, MLC, -40°C to +85°C
SSD SATA, 2.5", 256 GB, MLC, -40°C to +85°C
WLAN PCI Express MiniCard DNXA-116, operating temperature -40 to +85°C screened
Note: When using wireless modules the R&TTE Guideline of the EU has to be observed. See the R&TTE website.
For the module's driver contact MEN's support team.
MC7304 PCI Express MiniCard, full-size on USB: LTE, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and GNSS, operating temperature -40 to +85°C
Note: When using wireless modules the R&TTE Guideline of the EU has to be observed. See the R&TTE website.
For the module's driver contact MEN's support team.
Software
MEN Firmware Update Package (Intel Management Engine) for F23P, F23C, G23, MH70S
Documentation
MH70S User Manual
Technical Information 2017-05: Security Information about Intel Manageability Firmware
Brochure: menRDC - MEN Railway Data Center
Presentation: menRDC Railway Data Center
Webinar: Rugged 19" 20 TB modular storage system
This webinar provides you with more information on the concept and technical features of the modular turn-key storage PC:
View the Webinar (3:20)
Design your own system
With the MEN system configurator, which is available for download in a universal Excel format, you can configure a system to suit your individual needs.
Get your BTO configurator here
The 'BTO How To Use' guide provides instructions on how to use the configuration file.
BTO Configuration Guide