Rugged Side-Loading Chassis Released for Enhanced Multi-Function Processing

Pacific Defense has launched the SX-923, a side-loading electronics chassis designed for high-performance multi-function processing.

The SX-923 is built for alignment with the C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA), OpenVPX™, and Standardized A-Kit / Vehicle Envelope (SAVE) technical standards. 

Key features of the SX-923:

• 9-slot configuration supporting SOSA/CMOSS Plug-In Cards (PICs)
• 100G high-speed flexible backplane topology
• Side-loading design for improved reliability and ease of maintenance
• Advanced system management capabilities for mission-critical operations
• Built to exceed MIL-810 thermal and ruggedness standards for ground and airborne use

The SX-923 extends Pacific Defense’s ComScan chassis portfolio, offering a rugged, high-performance platform ideal for ground and airborne applications.

SX-923 Applications

The SX-923 enables a robust SOSA/CMOSS ecosystem, supporting a wide range of configurations with open standard plug-in cards from multiple vendors. 

With a 9-slot configuration and enhanced processing features, the SX-923 supports secure enclave operations and efficient system integration for Cyber, electronic warfare (EW), SIGINT, and Comms applications across diverse platforms. 

Through its alignment with the modular open systems approach (MOSA), systems built on the SX-923 can replace multiple standalone proprietary units, consolidating functions like communications and computing into a single chassis. This simplifies system architecture and improves SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) efficiency, offering a future-proof solution for mission-critical operations.

Rugged & Flexible Operation

The SX-923 features a 9-slot configuration, 100G high-speed flexible backplane topology, and advanced chassis and system management capabilities. Its side-loading design ensures superior reliability by eliminating the need to remove front panels and cables, allowing for faster, more reliable Plug-In Card (PIC) configuration. 

Built to exceed MIL-810 thermal requirements, the SX-923 provides exceptional ruggedness for a wide range of military and aerospace missions.

Advancing Open Standards

The SX-923 was built with a commitment to open standards, allowing users to upgrade and expand their systems without replacing entire platforms. 

By contributing to the development of the SOSA/CMOSS ecosystem, Pacific Defense supports collaboration across the defense industry, unlocking rapid innovation. This approach helps the U.S. military and its allies integrate new technologies more efficiently and cost-effectively to address evolving threats.

Pedja Mitrovic, Director of Product Management at Pacific Defense, commented, “The SX-923 is a truly open architecture chassis aligned to the SOSA and CMOSS technical standards that delivers greater flexibility and thermal performance than similar offerings. The side-loading design simplifies integration while increasing reliability and longevity, ensuring it meets the demands of modern mission-critical systems.”

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