StreamStor® Modular Recording System
AMD Aurora 24-Channel
Recording System
Conduant is an AMD Alliance Program Member. The StreamStor Modular Recording System supports the AMD Aurora protocol with up to 24 fiber channels at 16 Gbps per channel.
- Up to 24 Aurora fiber channels at up to 16 Gbps each
- Built on AMD FPGAs, so Aurora runs on the recording hardware directly
- Connects to any AMD evaluation board with high-speed serial optical lanes
- Channels can be bonded or used independently depending on your requirements
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System Specifications at a Glance
24
Fiber Channels
16 Gbps
Per Channel
384 Gbps
Total Throughput
128 TB
Max Storage
Custom implementations can bond channels to create higher-speed interfaces. Contact our engineers to configure a system for your exact requirements.
AMD Aurora with StreamStor
What the System Does and How It Works
StreamStor is built around AMD FPGAs. That means the Aurora protocol runs directly on the recording hardware with no conversion layer between your AMD board and the recorder.
AMD Integration
Connect Your AMD Board Directly to the Recorder
Any AMD development board with high-speed serial optical lanes can connect to StreamStor using the Aurora protocol. You do not need custom bridging hardware or additional interface development to get data moving.
Example
A defense contractor connects a Kintex UltraScale evaluation board to StreamStor for radar signal capture using the existing Aurora interface on the board.
- ✓ Works with any AMD board that has high-speed serial optical lanes
- ✓ Multiple AMD boards can connect to a single StreamStor unit
- ✓ PXIe chassis form factor does not restrict which AMD boards you can attach
Recording Performance
24 Channels at up to 16 Gbps Each
StreamStor runs 24 independent fiber channels at up to 16 Gbps per channel. Channels can be bonded to create higher-speed interfaces or used separately for multi-source capture. The system is designed for sustained data rates across the full recording window.
Example
A 5G test lab records simultaneous multi-channel waveform data from active antenna units across a complete RF test cycle with no dropped samples.
- ✓ Up to 384 Gbps aggregate across all 24 channels
- ✓ NVMe SSD storage up to 128 TB with consistent shock and vibration performance
- ✓ Peer-to-Peer PCIe fabric moves data directly from source to storage without host CPU involvement
System Configuration
Add Boards, Expand Storage, or Change Protocols
The PXIe architecture lets you add recorder boards, expand storage capacity, or combine multiple chassis. If your program requires a protocol that is not in the standard build, Conduant engineers can develop it within the existing FPGA framework.
Example
An EW test program needs a non-standard optical protocol. Conduant engineers add it to the FPGA build without changing the chassis or storage hardware.
- ✓ Supports Aurora, ODI, Interlaken, Serial FPDP and custom protocols
- ✓ Trigger, sync, and event marking inputs configurable per program requirements
- ✓ SDK supports C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB and .NET environments
Talk to a StreamStor Engineer
Engineers available to discuss your Aurora integration requirements.
AMD Alliance Program Member
How the AMD Partnership Works in Practice
Conduant is an AMD Alliance Program Member. StreamStor products are built around AMD FPGAs and have been tested with AMD evaluation boards in customer programs across defense, test, and research.
Tested Against AMD FPGA Families
StreamStor has been tested with AMD Kintex UltraScale, Virtex UltraScale, and Zynq devices. If you are working with one of these families, the optical interface will work with your board.
AMD Aurora 64B/66B Support
Aurora 64B/66B is a supported protocol in StreamStor. Conduant engineers have configured and delivered Aurora-based recording systems across defense, test, and research programs.
Connect Multiple AMD Boards to One Recorder
You can connect more than one AMD development board to a single StreamStor unit at the same time over optical fiber. The PXIe chassis form factor does not restrict which AMD board form factors you can attach.
Custom Protocol Development
If your program uses a protocol that is not in the standard StreamStor build, Conduant engineers can develop it within the existing AMD FPGA framework. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Optical Connection
Connect AMD Evaluation Boards to StreamStor Over Optical Fiber
Any AMD development board with high-speed serial optical lanes can connect to StreamStor using the Aurora protocol. The StreamStor unit is packaged in a PXIe chassis, but that does not restrict which AMD board form factors you can attach optically.
You can also connect more than one AMD development board to a single StreamStor unit at the same time. Each board gets its own fiber channel allocation, up to the 24-channel maximum on the recorder.
- Works with Kintex UltraScale, Virtex UltraScale, Zynq, and other AMD families with optical lanes
- MTP fiber cable connects directly from the AMD board to the StreamStor optical interface
- Long-distance fiber links are supported if your test setup requires physical separation
StreamStor Product Family
Related Products
The AMD Aurora Recording System is built from these core StreamStor components. Each can be configured independently or as part of a complete recording system.
StreamStor Cobra Recorder
The Cobra is the core recording engine in the StreamStor system. It runs the AMD Aurora interface and manages data movement between optical inputs and NVMe SSD storage at up to 20 GB/s.
HSS-8324 Optical FPGA Board
A PXIe FPGA board with up to 48 optical fibers and a Kintex UltraScale FPGA. Supports Aurora, Interlaken, Serial FPDP, and custom protocols. Used as the optical interface in StreamStor Aurora configurations.
PXI-DM-4M.2 NVMe Storage
Up to 32 TB of NVMe SSD storage in a single PXI Express slot. Sequential read and write speeds up to 7.1 GB/s. Pairs with the Cobra recorder to provide the storage capacity for Aurora recording sessions.
Talk to an Engineer
Schedule a Free Engineering Consultation
Our engineers can discuss your Aurora integration requirements, help you spec a system, or answer technical questions about StreamStor configurations.