DDU BLOCK III
DATA DISTRIBUTION UNIT (DDU) BLOCK III
The DDU uses a combination of hardware and software to enable
centralized interaction with platform C4ISR, EW and weapons
subsystems. The DDU is based on a modular design that uses
industry standard interfaces and protocols. This enables the
DDU to be seamlessly integrated into current C4 platforms to
aggregate disparate subsystems via a single operator interface
that provides a Common Operational Picture.
DRS’s integrated systems approach allows data to be
disseminated across the network in near-real-time to other
platform workstations, adjacent units and higher headquarters.
The DDU provides the following additional capabilities to
enhance tactical platform C4ISR with significant reductions in
Size, Weight, Power and Cost:
Tactical Server - The DDU has the computing horsepower
to support native and end user services and applications.
Virtualization on the DDU allows concurrent operation of these
additional services, even if the applications require multiple
different underlying Operating Systems such as Windows and
LINUX.
Tactical Router - The DDU is a fully capable data router and
Ethernet switch, interconnecting on-board IP capable equipment
and off-platform networks using a variety of available interfaces.
Optional embedded 802.11 available.
Voice Cross Banding and Call Management - The DDU is a
radio agnostic gateway that interfaces to analog and digital
voice radios. It provides a decentralized management service
that enables cross-banding of any connected radio. The DDU
also seamlessly interoperates with COTS VoIP devices and
infrastructure using the SIP protocol. Optional embedded cellular
GSM/CDMA available.
Network Video Distribution - The DDU accepts up to four (4)
analog RS 170 video feeds and converts them to digital video
for distribution on any attached LAN/WAN interface. The DDU
also distributes protected video using a forward error correction
protocol to accommodate packet loss often seen in highly
mobile networks. This video is multicast across the network and
made available to any number of receive locations. The video
can also be user selected and stored locally or remotely.
Peripheral Control, Radio Management, and Sensor Interfaces
- The DDU hosts a software graphical user interface (GUI) that
can control a variety of peripherals, radios, and sensors through
any connected workstation without requiring the operator to
physically manipulate the device.
GPS Distribution - The DDU accepts and distributes single
source GPS data and makes it available to any connected device
on the platform, eliminating the need for multiple GPS devices.
The DDU can also host an embedded GPS SAASM to eliminate
the need for an externally connected GPS device.
Rugged and qualified to MIL STD 810G, the DDU is fielded
and operates in the most extreme tactical environments. The
modular design of the DDU provides significant growth capacity
and available I/O to accommodate emerging requirements for
new platforms, essentially making the DDU “Future Proof”.
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SPECIFICATIONS

COMPUTING CAPABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTIC MEASUREMENT
Processor Intel® Quad Core Gen 3 i7 @ 3.1 GHz Temperature, operating -46°C to +71°C

Memory 16 GB Main DDR3 RAM, 6 MB Smart Cache Temperature, storage -51°C to +71°C

Storage One (1) removable Solid State SATA Drives, Shock Functional, Ballistic, Road, Abrams Gunfire
supports optional second drive and High Intensity, Bench Handling.
MIL-STD-810G

Altitude 15,000 ft (operational), 50,000 ft (transport)

per MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.4, Proc I/II

SUPPORTED INTERFACES Dust Exposure to wind blown sand and dust

Embedded RF Commercial GPS, Military SAASM, 802.11 b/g/n, celluar
Ethernet Six (6) Gigabit Interfaces, Four (4) 10/100 Interfaces
Radio Interface Four (4) Military/Commercial Radio Ports providing:
— RS-232 Remote Control Interface
— Synchronous/Asynchronous Data Support
— GPS Signal Distribution using a single external
DAGR or embedded SAASM
— H.250 - Speaker, Microphone, and PTT Support
Video Interfaces • Four (4) Input RS-170 Ports
• Simultaneous 4-Channel Video over IP Encoding and
particles at a rate of 20 ±3 miles per hour for
12 hours per MIL-STD-810G, Method 510.5,
Proc I
Water Tightness blowing rain, water jet, steam jet, immersion
Climate fungus resistant, MIL-STD-810G Method 508.6
Explosive atmosphere non-explosive when tested per MIL-STD-810G,
Method 511.5, Proc I
Salt and fog 48-hour exposure per MIL-STD-810G, Method
509.5
Solar radiation exposure per MIL-STD-810G, Method 505.5,
Proc I, hot-dry

Vibration Wheeled, Tracked, Aggravated, Bradley

profiles per MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6,
Distribution w/ Quad-Screen Proc I, category 20
• One Low Latency Output, Selectable across the
RS-170 Inputs Transit drop MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Proc. IV
• Control of up to four (4) Sensors/Cameras
EMI MIL-STD-461F (CE 102, CS 101, CS 114, RE
Additional USB, RS-232, RS-422, CAN/J1939, Digital Outputs, 102, RS 103, CS 115)
Analog Outputs
ESD 2,000 V to I/O pins, non-operating, 15,000 V
to controls/surfaces, operating

HEMP MIL-STD-461F, RS105, CS116

PHYSICAL FEATURES
CHARACTERISTIC MEASUREMENT
Weight 9 lbs with one hard drive installed
ACCESSORY
Dimensions 11.5 x 9.0 x 2.8 inches
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Input Power 18V to 33V DC with MIL-STD-1275 protection
DDU 256GB Hard Drive Assembly 256GB Solid State Hard Drive, SATA
Power Consumption 50W (typical) 6Gbps, RoHS Compliant, -40°C to
+71°C; Part #: 9800-54512-0000

The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge, accurate as of the date of issue. Leonardo DRS, Inc. reserves the right to change this information
without notice. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create any warranty, expressed or implied. Copyright © Leonardo DRS, Inc. 2017 All Rights Reserved.
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