GE VME7865RC V7865-23003 | Pentium M VME Single-Board Computer

Description

Product Introduction

The GE VME7865RC V7865-23003 is a high-performance embedded single-board computer built around the VMEbus architecture. It is associated with GE’s VME7865 family and is identified by the additional hardware number 350-9300007865-230003 M. Available references describe the board as a Pentium M-based VME SBC using a single-slot VME Eurocard format.

For engineers maintaining an established VME control or computing platform, the GE VME7865RC is primarily a computing resource: processor execution, operating-system/application processing, VMEbus communication, and interaction with other VME boards. It should not be confused with a high-density digital I/O card; some secondary listings incorrectly classify it that way. The stronger evidence identifies the V7865-23003 family as an SBC.

The exact suffix and board revision are important when sourcing a replacement. A physically similar VME processor may fit the rack but still fail to boot the existing application because of differences in processor configuration, memory, BIOS, operating system image, or VME interface implementation.

Key Technical Specifications

Publicly available references confirm the Pentium M processor family and single-slot VME form factor, but the available documentation does not provide enough reliable evidence to assign one universal RAM, storage, Ethernet, serial, or operating-system configuration to every V7865-23003 board.

That distinction is important for procurement: do not copy specifications from another VME7865 variant and assume they apply to the exact VME7865RC V7865-23003 configuration.

Application Scenarios & Engineering Considerations

The VME7865RC makes the most sense in systems where the VME backplane remains part of the machine architecture and replacing the entire computer platform would create unnecessary integration risk.

• Legacy industrial control: Acts as the processing computer in VME-based control equipment.
• Real-time embedded systems: The VMEbus architecture is suitable for systems requiring deterministic communication between a processor and dedicated VME boards.
• Test and measurement: Can serve as the host processor in equipment where specialized VME acquisition or interface boards are already installed.
• Transportation and defense equipment: Ruggedized VME computing platforms are commonly used where long service life and established embedded software are more important than adopting a newer commercial PC architecture.

Field note: When replacing an SBC in a legacy machine, the hardware is only half the problem. The operating-system image, application software, BIOS settings, VME device mapping, and installed interface boards may be equally important.

VME7865RC

Related Products

• GE VME7865RC / V7865-23003 — Exact family and type designation associated with the requested board.
• GE 350-9300007865-230003 M — Hardware part number associated with the configuration.
• GE VME7768-320000 — Another GE VME embedded-computing board encountered in legacy VME systems. It is not automatically a functional substitute for the .
• GE VMIVME-5565-11000 — VME high-speed fiber-optic memory/interface hardware listed alongside GE’s VME computer products. It serves a different function from the .
• GE VME5565 — Related VME family hardware used for high-speed data/memory applications rather than general-purpose CPU processing.

The Engineer’s Guide: Field Pitfalls to Avoid

⚠️ Do not classify as a digital I/O module.

Some secondary product pages describe the V7865-23003 as a high-density digital I/O board, but other references identify it specifically as a Pentium M-based VME single-board computer. The latter classification is consistent with the VME7865 family identification and available hardware descriptions.

How to avoid it: Use the board’s actual PCB markings, CPU configuration, connector layout, and VME slot role to confirm the hardware before procurement.

⚠️ Do not substitute by physical dimensions alone.

A different 6U VME SBC may physically install into the same chassis but use different VME addressing, BIOS configuration, processor architecture, or operating-system support.

How to avoid it: Match V7865-23003 and 350-9300007865-230003 M, then verify the installed software image.

⚠️ Preserve the original software environment.

For legacy VME systems, the application image can be more difficult to reproduce than the hardware itself.

How to avoid it: Before removing a working board, document BIOS settings, boot media, OS version, application files, VME address maps, and installed board configuration.

⚠️ Check the cooling arrangement.

Ruggedized/conduction-cooled VME hardware depends on the mechanical enclosure for thermal management. A board that passes a bench test may still overheat if installed in the wrong chassis or without the required thermal interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GE ?

The is a VMEbus-based single-board computer associated with the / 350-9300007865-230003 M identification. Available references describe it as a Pentium M-based embedded computer.

Is a PLC module?

No. It is better classified as an embedded VME single-board computer. It may operate as the processor in an industrial control system, but it is not itself a conventional PLC CPU or discrete I/O module.

What processor does it use?

Available product references identify the as being based on an Intel Pentium M processor.

What is ?

is the type/model designation associated with the board. The related GE hardware number is 350-9300007865-230003 M.

What should I verify before purchasing a replacement?

For a legacy-system replacement, verify:

3. 350-9300007865-230003 M
4. Processor configuration
5. Installed memory
6. Boot/storage configuration
7. BIOS revision/settings
8. Operating-system image
9. VME backplane compatibility
10. Cooling arrangement
11. Front-panel I/O configuration
12. Functional boot and VME communication test