Secure Visualization Blades for Graphics Simulation Solutions
Designed for intensive graphics environments, Cubix’s new Secure Visualization Blade (SVB)
architecture uniquely solves the noise, heat, and hardware service problems typically found in
graphics simulation pods Read more detail here.
Until now, in order to deliver graphics intensive output for simulation applications, the noisy, hot,
unserviceable computers have had to be near the operators in the pods. That’s no longer true!
An SVB consists of a 3D graphics-engine (LaserCube) and a powerful blade computing-engine
(LaserBlade) separated over distance (up to 1000s of feet):
High Resolution
LaserCubes containing high resolution PCIe graphics adapter(s), USB 2.0 ports and sound are
placed near the operators. That’s all! The only devices near the operators are the graphics
engines and peripherals needed to display the simulation programs to the operators.
Space Savings
LaserBlades that are rack mounted far from the operators contain Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad processors, hard drive(s),
network connections and memory that run the simulation programs. Connecting the two is fiber optic cabling.
LaserBlades can be nested so that multiple blade rendering engines are dedicated to each operator.
Digital Graphics
Data is completely secure. Hard drive storage in the LaserBlades reside in your locked data center.
Tamper-proof, snoop-proof fiber optic cabling connects the LaserCube to the LaserBlade.
PCIe bus control signals traverse the connection. No encryption needed. Cubix’s architecture is JWICs
certified as completely secure.
Cool and quiet
Video generated from the LaserCube can be cloned at the LaserBlade site and sent directly via DVI or
VGA cables to Command Center video walls for real-time analysis and critique.
Cubix does not compress video data transmissions with LaserCube PCIe.
Some vendors attempt to extend I/O remotely with proprietary “virtualization”
software clients in an effort to overcome bandwidth limitations. This method compromises native PC
compatibility, chokes video/audio streams, limits multi-headed display support and severely hurts
video performance. LaserCube PCIe is a 100% hardware-based solution – just plug it in and it works!
Thin client trickles out in comparison to LaserCube PCIe.
The SVB architecture
Provides high density Core 2 Duo/Quad LaserBlade back-end rendering engines with powerful 3D
PCIe graphics adapters for demanding graphical simulation applications
Saves rack space
Highly serviceable
With robust graphical output
Secures data in locked data center
Serviceable
Separates the operator 3D high resolution consoles/displays from the rendering/processing engines
by 1000s of feet with no loss of graphics capability
Noisy computers are removed from operators’ work areas
Quiet work area increases operator concentration and productivity
Operators enjoy a quieter, cooler, more space-efficient work environment
Drastically reduces the equipment space requirement in the operators area
LaserCube’s footprint with support for two to four graphics displays is only 6.0 x 7.5 x 12 inches
Space savings allow for larger displays for the operators
A silent POD is an amazing thing to hear (or not hear, as made possible by Cubix’s Secure Visualization Blades).
Cubix’s Secure Visualization Blades make it possible to re-think the solution and to re-invent the design to better
the operator’s workplace. Use SVBs to give your graphical simulation software solution a competitive edge.
