Abaco Systems / VMIC VMIVME-7455-000 Single-Slot VMEbus IDE CD-ROM Drive Module

The VMIVME-7455-000 is a single-slot, 6U VMEbus module that integrates IDE CD-ROM drive functionality into VMEbus-based computer systems. This compact optical drive module connects via the VMEbus P2 connector to a Single-Board Computer (SBC) IDE interface, operating as an IDE slave device. It supports CD-I, Video CD, Enhanced CD, and CD PLUS media formats, making it suitable for legacy embedded and industrial systems requiring optical media access.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 6U VMEbus, single-slot (160 mm × 233.35 mm × 20.32 mm)


• Drive Type: 24X IDE CD-ROM or faster


• Interface: ATAPI/IDE via VMEbus P2 connector


• Sustained Transfer Rate: 1,548 to 3,600 Kbyte/s (CAV)


• Burst Transfer Rate: 16.7 Mbyte/s


• Random Access Time: 130 ms typical


• Power Supply: +5 V DC ±5%; 20 mA standby, 600 mA sequential read (or +5 V @ 3.2 A VMEbus only)


• Weight: 1.1 kg

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 5 to 50 °C


• Non-Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 °C


• Humidity: 20 to 80%, non-condensing (wet bulb ≤29 °C)


• Operating Vibration: 0.15 G or less (5–300 Hz, horizontal)


• Non-Operating Vibration: 2 G or less (5–300 Hz)


• Operating Shock: 5 G or less (11 ms half sine)


• Non-Operating Shock: 60 G or less (11 ms half sine)

Key Features

• Single IDE slave device - no master configuration required


• Supports multiple CD formats for broad media compatibility


• Low standby power consumption optimizes thermal management in closed VME chassis


• Standard VMEbus P2 integration eliminates need for bridge boards

Compatibility & Integration The module integrates directly with SBC IDE interfaces via VMEbus P2. Cable selection (VMXC-3, VMXC-H, VMXC-9, or VMXC-K) depends on specific SBC type and chassis layout. The product entered Restricted Production Phase on October 4, 2007.