Rugged Computer Servers for Military, Industrial & Commercial Applications by Crystal Group Inc.

Servers	In environments where performance, ruggedness, and reliability are imperative, Crystal Group's servers are an ideal fit. These servers are designed for shipboard, airborne, and land-based applications, utilizing reliable hardware solutions specifically designed to meet the users' operational environment. Crystal Group's server products are produced with the end user in mind. The growing number of requirements in military and industrial communities requires solutions capable of operating in some of the most challenging environments. Crystal Group fills a gap where no other computer manufacturers have chosen to go, proving to be very valuable to our customers. Each Crystal server comes with a standard three-year warranty. On-site, next day and extended warranties are available. Configuration Management is also available upon request.


Displays	Check out Crystal Group's rugged rackmount SXGA and WXGA monitors that feature impact resistant, laminated stack with scratch resistant, low reflectance front cover glass. These low specular reflectance and high brightness displays yield excellent high ambient contrast, come in a variety of form factors and sizes. Models are available with HD-15 and DVI interfaces.


Embedded	Powerful. Compact. Rugged. Crystal Rugged Embedded Products feature powerful Intel 82537L / Pro 1000GB Ethernet/ICH7-M chipsets, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo / Core Solo cpu options, 533/667 MHz front side bus, 3 GB, Registered DDR2 RAM. These embedded offerings meet requirements for high density computing in compact form factors. All aluminum construction, superior shock and vibration capability, superior cooling ability, extended temperature ranges and design for long life (configuration management) all provide optimum performance in the harshest environments. Completely and easily configurable. Fully sealed options are available.


Rugged Networking	Rugged functionality. Crystal ruggedized Cisco switches and routers are designed to give users increased functionality in rugged environments. These rugged 1Us switches are available in a 19” rack or transit case EIA form factor, are light weight at 14-16 lbs (6.4 - 7.3 kg) and short depth at 15”- 18". These rugged switches feature all aluminum construction using 6061T-651 strain hardened structural aircraft aluminum, 0.187 to 0.375” thick cross-sections and MIL-C-5541E Class 3 Chem Film Protection. They support IPv6 routing, utilize Cisco® StackWise(TM) Technology -- allowing up to nine (9) switches to be integrated into a single logical unit addressable with a single IP address, and offer plug and play functionality. Management is performed by genuine Cisco® Software.


Rugged Storage Systems	Low tolerance for data loss? Crystal is offering customers with low tolerance for data loss a compelling way to create large rugged storage arrays while taking advantage of cost and performance benefits of existing drive technology. Newly developed Crystal Rugged Storage Systems offer high-reliability, ruggedness, and military grade data security in multiple form factors, without sacrificing performance or critical data. When paired with a Crystal RS series RAID head unit, these storage systems can be operated in following RAID modes: 50, 60, JBOD or multiple arrays of 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6 or 10. Crystal Rugged Storage Systems showcase the performance and mass storage capacity that can be unleashed from high bandwidth SAS architecture and high capacity enterprise-grade SATA hard drives or SSDs. Choose Crystal Group’s Rugged Storage Systems for field deployable storage systems designed specifically for the harshest environments and those with a low tolerance for data loss.


Custom Design & Development	Crystal Group is staffed with a talented team of program managers, engineers and technicians that are able to design and develop computers, displays, storage elements, routers, switches, and transit case appliances for your exact needs. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and employs a rigorous Quality Operating Procedure in development activities.


Transit Case Integration	Whether we build your solution from the ground up or integrate Crystal solutions into your existing transit case, Crystal Group has the engineering expertise and program management ability to assure high-quality, low risk integrated solutions. Our Systems Engineers work closely with our Business Development Managers to accurately capture your requirements and oversee projects. We employ a system of reviews and check points to ensure the customer gets exactly what they want and need. These include systems requirements review (SRR), preliminary design review (PDR), critical design review (CDR), and production readiness reviews (PRR). Programs are managed in Microsoft Project and Risk Management techniques are employed to ensure optimal use of resources and decision making results.