Description
Product Description
The GE VMIVME-5565 is a high-speed fiber-optic reflective memory node card designed for VMEbus-based real-time computing systems. It allows multiple independent processors or computers to share data by automatically distributing memory writes across connected network nodes. The card supports deterministic, low-latency communication for industrial control, simulation, data acquisition, and other time-critical applications. Optical fiber links can be configured in ring or star network topologies, depending on the system design and associated hardware.
GE VMIVME-5565
Product Parameters and Datasheet
– Brand: GE / GE Fanuc / VMIC
– Model: VMIVME-5565
– Series: Reflective Memory 5565 Family
– Product Name: Fiber-Optic Reflective Memory Node Card
– Bus Interface: VMEbus
– Form Factor: 6U VME card
– Onboard Memory: 64 MB or 128 MB, depending on version
– Optical Link Rate: Approximately 2.125 Gbaud
– Network Transfer Rate: Up to approximately 170 MB/s in non-redundant mode; up to approximately 87 MB/s in redundant mode
– Network Capacity: Up to 256 nodes, depending on network configuration
– Fiber Options: Multimode or single-mode, depending on exact part number
– Power Requirements: +3.3 VDC and +5 VDC; confirm current draw against the applicable hardware revision
– Operating Temperature: 0°C to +65°C with forced-air cooling
– Cooling: Approximately 300 LFM forced airflow
– Dimensions: Standard 6U VME form factor; exact dimensions depend on assembly
– Weight: Verify against the specific part number
– Place of Manufacture / Country of Origin: Verify from product label and procurement records
– Product Status: Legacy product; inspect the actual unit and confirm availability
– Discontinued: The product entered a Restricted Production Phase on July 17, 2026
Recommended GE / VMIC Models
– VMIVME-5565-110000 — 128 MB reflective memory, multimode fiber version
– VMIVME-5565-111000 — 128 MB reflective memory, single-mode fiber version
– VMIVME-5565 family variants — Confirm memory capacity and optical configuration
– PCI-5565PIORC — PCI reflective memory node card
– PCIE-5565PIORC — PCI Express reflective memory node card
– PMC-5565PIORC — PMC reflective memory node card
– VME-5565 — VME reflective memory platform designation
– VMIVME-5576 — Related VME computing hardware; verify application compatibility
– VMIVME-7807 — VME single-board computer family
– VMIVME-7809 — VME single-board computer family
– VMIVME-7700 — VME single-board computer family
– VMIVME-7698 — VME single-board computer family
– VMIVME-7750 — VME single-board computer family
– VMIVME-7587 — VME system component; verify exact configuration
– ACC-5595 — Reflective memory network accessory family; verify interface requirements
Recommended models are related products, not direct substitutes. Confirm the complete ordering code, memory size, fiber type, connector, and network compatibility before replacement.
