VME Hardware in Challenge and Onyx Systems

VME Hardware in Challenge and Onyx Systems

The overview topic, "VME Bus in Silicon Graphics Systems", provides sufficient orientation for most users of VME devices. However, if you are designing hardware or a high-performance device driver specifically for the Challenge and Onyx systems, the details in this topic are important.

Note: For information on physical cabinets, panels, slot numbering, cables and jumpers, and data about dimensions and airflow, refer to the Owner's Guide manual for your machine. For example, see the POWER CHALLENGE AND CHALLENGE XL Rackmount Owner's Guide (007-1735) for the physical layout and cabling of VME busses in the large Challenge systems.

VME Hardware Architecture
Maximum Latency
VME Bus Numbering
VMEbus Channel Adapter Module (VCAM) Board
VME Interface Features and Restrictions
VME Hardware Features and Restrictions