Overseeing Essential VITA 100 System Operations
In the world of rugged systems, interoperability and comprehensive lifecycle support are paramount. Enter VITA 100.20, a cutting-edge system management standard that is set to revolutionise the industry.
VITA 100.20, a part of the VITA family following on from the successful VITA OpenVPX standards, is designed to ensure seamless integration and lifecycle support for rugged systems. This advanced standard is built on foundational system management concepts like FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security) and incorporates insights from legacy standards like the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI).
One of the key features of VITA 100.20 is its support for system management using the Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) standard from the Object Management Group (OMG). This model-driven approach provides a unified methodology for managing system requirements, design, analysis, verification, validation, and system management activities throughout the system lifecycle.
VITA 100.20 also integrates with prior VITA standards such as VITA 46.11 and VITA 65, maintaining compatibility with existing management protocols and standards within rugged and mission-critical embedded systems.
The Chassis Management Controller (ChMC) in VITA 100.20 provides a single point of contact for the system manager, typically connected via Ethernet. This advanced ChMC, along with the management controllers (MCs) for VITA 100 modules, offers robust out-of-band system management suitable for demanding environments.
VITA 100.20 also focuses on improving compatibility between backplane, boards, modules, and software. It establishes standardized system management interfaces and models, aligning hardware and software elements under a common management framework that supports interoperability across different vendors and components.
Moreover, VITA 100.20 aims to support rugged, field replaceable units (FRUs) by ensuring compatibility at all levels. This broader standard definition makes it easier for designers to select and support a wide range of hardware, enhancing rugged system robustness.
For those interested in learning more about VITA 100.20, a video overview by Daniel Toohey, Fellow and Technologist in the Advanced Concepts Group at Mercury Systems, is available to watch. The standard was first discussed at this year's VITA Embedded Tech Trends conference, an event where information about VITA technologies is shared.
In summary, VITA 100.20 is a significant step forward in the management of rugged systems. Its interoperable, standardised, and model-driven approach promises to simplify the design, development, and maintenance of rugged systems, making them more robust and reliable in mission-critical environments.
The VITA 100.20 system management standard, a part of the VITA family, is built upon technology and focuses on data-and-cloud-computing concepts, such as integrating with Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) standard from the Object Management Group (OMG) for model-driven system management.
VITA 100.20's goal to support rugged, field replaceable units (FRUs) by ensuring compatibility at all levels is an aspect of technology innovation, as it makes it easier for designers to select and support a wide range of hardware, enhancing rugged system robustness.
