Overview
The Kontron VX30101 is a high-end 3U VPX computing board designed for AI-enabled mission computing, sensor fusion, and rugged embedded server applications. It features the Intel® Core Ultra Series 3 processor, up to 64 GByte LPDDR5x memory with ECC, and a 100Gb Ethernet Data Plane port. The board is available in air-cooled and rugged conduction-cooled variants and is designed in accordance with the SOSA® Standard.

Specifications
The VX30101 utilizes the Intel® Core Ultra Series 3 platform, offering up to 16 cores, integrated Xe graphics, and a dedicated NPU for AI acceleration. It supports high-speed Ethernet fabrics, PCI Express connectivity, and low-latency memory. The board is compliant with SOSA®-aligned OpenVPX profiles, ensuring interoperability and reducing development risks.

Optional Features
The board offers optional Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for deterministic Ethernet transport, beneficial for defense embedded systems requiring precise synchronization and latency control.

Reliability and Robustness
Available in air-cooled and conduction-cooled variants, the VX30101 is suitable for harsh environments, supporting operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. It includes a TPM 2.0 for secure deployments, supporting secure boot and hardware write-protection mechanisms.

Applications
The VX30101 is ideal for ISR and tactical systems, mission computing, electronic warfare, radar processing, tactical communications, and system upgrades.

Technical Information
The board features a 3U VPX form factor, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPU, 32-64 GByte LPDDR5x SDRAM, and various on-board features including a board management system, TPM 2.0, and NVMe SSD storage options. It supports multiple expansion slots and I/O options.

Environmental Specifications
The air-cooled version operates from 0°C to +55°C, while the conduction-cooled version operates from -40°C to +85°C. Both versions are designed to withstand vibration, shock, and altitude variations.

Ordering Information
Different configurations are available, including air-cooled and conduction-cooled versions, with varying memory and connectivity options.

Additional Information
A related product, the Kontron PB-VX3-40G-602, is a 3U VPX Rear Transition Module providing additional I/O connectivity for lab use.