Curtiss-Wright VME-682-1326-M5 VME Unmanaged Ethernet Switch/Router

The Curtiss-Wright VME-682-1326-M5 is an unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch/router for VMEbus-based systems operating in demanding aerospace, land, and maritime environments. Built on the Broadcom StrataXGS III multi-layer switch chip, it delivers 64 million packets per second aggregate switching capacity and supports wire-speed forwarding across up to 24 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces. The module includes two 10 GbE XAUI ports for high-speed backbone connectivity and switch-to-switch expansion, with flexible port configurations available in 12, 20, and 24 GbE combinations.

Technical Specifications

Switching Fabric: Broadcom StrataXGS III multi-layer switch chip

Aggregate Switching Capacity: 64 million packets per second (line rate)

Ethernet Interfaces: Up to 24 wire-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps ports

10 Gigabit Ethernet: Two 10 GbE XAUI ports

PHY Transceivers: Integrated Quad BCM5464, IEEE 802.3i (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), and 802.3ab (1000Base-T) compliant

Packet Buffer Memory: 1 MB integrated on-chip

Per-Port Processing: Fast Filter Processors and packet flow control on each port

Backplane I/O: P2 and P0 connectors for primary GbE port routing

Key Features

Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capability

Quality of Service (QoS) and IP multicast support

Port flexibility: optional Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) rear panel, optional Gigabit Ethernet front panel, or optional 1000BaseSX optical fiber front panel

Rear Transition Module with up to 24 RJ45 connectors for laboratory connectivity

Security features including ICSA-certified firewall and VPN support via optional PMC-110 CryptoNet module

Typical Applications Intra-platform networking for air, land, and sea vehicle systems requiring high-speed, reliable packet forwarding and flexible interface configurations in environments.

Compatibility & Integration Designed for VMEbus platforms with backplane integration via P0 and P2 connectors. Unmanaged configuration eliminates external management overhead in distributed systems.