General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) - Ruggedized COTS Computing Hardware

General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) Tactical Computing Solutions (TCS) supplies rugged workstations, servers and displays to industry integrators and government programs, including Navy applications.

As the prime contactor for the CHS Common Hardware Software 2 and 3 Programs (CHS-2 and CHS-3), GDC4S has supplied over 29,000 computer suites and more than 300,000 total hardware items since 1995. The CHS Program's aims to supply the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies with computing products that can withstand the rigors of conflict.

The TCS team's objective is to make the same products or customized variants available to industry integrators with support services tailored to meet their customers' mission requirements.

GDC4S can tailor-make computing solutions to fit your specific requirements. Our innovative packaging, state-of-the-art engineering, on-going technology insertion, proactive program management and a working partnership with our customers allow us to provide a superior service.

The TCS team at GDC4S firmly believes that our most important asset is the customer. With this in mind, we offer a wide range of displays, faxes, keyboards, power supplies, printers, servers and workstations. GDC4S equipment is designed to operate under strict MIL-STD-801E environments and meet MIL-STD-461D emissions requirements.

MULTIPLE PROCESSOR UNITS (MPU) - IDEAL FOR SHIPBOARD USE

GDC4S 4-Slice Rugged Multiple Processor Units provide versatile configurable platforms that consolidate up to four powerful single-board computer (SBC) modules into a single chassis.

With the requirement to fuse and display "stovepipe" software programs of mixed vintage and operating systems, these MPUs are ideally suited for airborne, shipboard and ground-based applications.

The MPUs are available in three variations: M-Slice Multiple Processor Unit (4S-MPU-2), Modular 4 Slice MPU Horizontal Front Loading (M4S-MPU-HFL) and Modular 4-Slice MPU (M4S-MPU).

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROCESSORS FOR A MARINE ENVIRONMENT

GDC4S offers a variety of Rugged Xeon™ servers for our Navy customers. These servers support true high performance processors packaged for marine environments.

Our 1U and 3U Cisco servers are available in a form-factor for optimizing on-board space and expandability requirements.

The extended ATX form-factor motherboards ensure a long roadmap for technology insertion within the same installation footprint. Our Dual Xeon Rugged Pentium® Workstation (RPW) provides the PC user with a powerful computing element for harsh military environments. This space-sensitive 4U form is mountable on a 19in rack.

COMPACT, ENERGY-EFFICIENT COLOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS

GDC4S Rugged 18in Color Flat Panel Displays (CFPD) provide a compact, lightweight, energy efficient alternative to traditional CRT displays.

The CFPDs offer a maximum resolution of 1,280ps X 1,024ps and are an ideal complement to the advanced features of high-end computers, like our High Capacity and Transportable Computer Units (HCU and TCU).

RUGGEDIZED ROUTER AND SWITCHES

GDC4S ruggedized Cisco switches and routers are designed for Marine environments. The core components of Cisco switches and routers are internally strengthened to meet the strict shock and vibration requirements of MIL-STD-810F, while retaining the same industry standard interfaces of the commercial Cisco products.

See also:
Army Technology - Rugged Workstations, Servers and Displays
Airforce Technology - Rugged Workstations, Servers, Displays and Fax