By Chad Cox

Production Editor

Embedded Computing Design

August 04, 2025

News

Ampex’s TuffCORD X Brings NVMe Architecture to Mission-Critical Systems

Image Credit: Ampex Data Systems

Ampex Data Systems released the compact TuffCORD X, the innovative drop-in replacement for the TuffCORD. The solution supports improved NVMe architecture, enhanced storage density, and a high-speed 10-gigabit payload interface.

Its low power consumption, heightened cybersecurity, and seamless connectivity offers flexible usage as a recorder, file server, and data loader in challenging, edge environments with stringent information assurance necessities.

Features:


10GbE and 1GbE interfaces
750 MB/s Sustained Network Throughput
NVMe Architecture
Removable Storage Capacity Up To 16TB
Expandability And Flexibility: Customizable I/O Options
Built Rugged, MIL-STD-810 With MIL-STD Connectors

For more information, visit ampex.com/products/tuffcord-x/.

Chad Cox. Production Editor, Embedded Computing Design, has responsibilities that include handling the news cycle, newsletters, social media, and advertising. Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature.

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