ENCLOSURE · SKU 90071815
XPand6902
The XPand6902 is a small and portable enclosure for up to two X-ES ruggedized 2.5 in. SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) removable memory modules.
It provides a robust connection to another computing system’s external SATA interface using the high-performance Meritec Hercules MIL-38999 connector and cabling system.
Slot 2: 2.5 in. SATA SSD
Product Lifecycle
Built with components rated for extreme conditions and validated through rigorous testing, our solutions minimize obsolescence risk and lower total cost of ownership across the full program lifespan.
Engineered for Extended Reliability
All X-ES products are designed and manufactured 100% in the USA with components from trusted supply chains in order to deliver rugged, reliable performance in the most demanding environments.
X-ES also offers comprehensive configuration management solutions that extend product support and availability beyond final sale, keeping systems running long after standard end-of-life milestones.
Introduction to XPand6902
The XPand6902 enables system integrators to easily include rugged and removable high-density storage in their military and aerospace platforms.
Enclosure & Capacity
The XPand6902 is a small and portable enclosure for up to two X-ES ruggedized 2.5 in. SATA SSD removable memory modules.
External Interface
It provides a robust connection to another computing system’s external SATA interface using the high-performance Meritec Hercules MIL-38999 connector and cabling system.
Standards-Based Storage
The XPand6902’s removable storage modules are based on the standard 2.5 in. drive specification, providing a COTS solution that mitigates the EOL and life cycle issues that plague many flash-based storage solutions.
Ruggedized Connectors
These standards-based drives have been modified to enable easy insertion and extraction for the most demanding environments, and they include high-reliability connectors designed to support up to 100,000 mating cycles.
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions do not include connectors
- 5.1 in. (L) x 5.53 in. (W) x 1.65 in. (H)
- Weighs less than 1.25 lbs (without SSDs)
- Up to two removable and X-ES ruggedized 2.5 in. SATA SSD memory modules with high-reliability connectors designed to support up to 100,000 mating cycles
- Supports the XPort6193 and XPort6196 removable memory modules
- Toolless removal of storage modules
Back Panel I/O Options
- Two SATA ports
- Write protection
- Zeroize for declassification
Thermal
- The system is designed and tested to operate in ambient temperatures down to -40°C and in extreme high temperatures. Maximum operating temperature
is dependent on configuration and usage. Contact X-ES for more information.
Environmental
Contact factory for appropriate configuration based on environmental requirements.
- Conformal coating available as an ordering option
- 0.1 g²/Hz (maximum), 1 hour per axis from 5 Hz to 2000 Hz vibration
- 40 g, 11 ms sawtooth shock
- Up to 95% humidity
Accessories
- XPort6193 (90071540) – Small Form Factor (SFF) 512 GB Removable SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) with 256-bit Encryption
- XPort6196 (90074040) – Small Form Factor (SFF) 2 TB Removable SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD)
XPand6902
Enclosure for Removable Mass Storage Modules
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