VPX single-board computer VX3106

ARM CortexNXPARM® Cortex™ A72 Quad Core

Overview
3U VPX low-power network blade single-slot SBC based on the NXP Layerscape LS1046 quad-core ARM A72 processor (1.2 GHz, upgradable to 1.8 GHz), designed for networking and safety-critical embedded applications such as firewalls and industrial control.

Highlights

• Quad-core 1.2 GHz 64-bit ARM® A72 Layerscape LS1046
• Neon SIMD co-processor and double-precision FPU
• 6×1 Gb Ethernet ports; optional 2×10 Gb (Base KR)
• 32 GB eMMC onboard and M.2 SATA III sockets (dual M.2), mPCIe slot
• Low power <20 W on single +12 VDC; suitable for natural convection cooling

Product information
Compatible with the Kontron 3U VPX ecosystem, the VX3106 enables heterogeneous and redundant architectures by pairing ARM-based SBCs with x86 VPX boards. Its compact 3U form factor and low thermal envelope make it suitable for embedded networking, transport, energy and defence systems requiring long-term availability and predictable power consumption.

Lifecycle & maintenance
Designed for long-term programs: Kontron Long Term Supply (LTS) support for 15+ years and optional Health Management services for field maintenance and reduced TCO.

Technical specifications

• Processor: NXP QorIQ Layerscape LS1046A, quad-core 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-v8 A72 1.2 GHz (upgradable to 1.8 GHz)
• Cache: 2 MB
• Memory: 8 GB 72-bit DDR4 SDRAM with ECC at 1600 MT/s
• Storage: 32 GB eMMC onboard; M.2 SATA III sockets (dual M.2); mPCIe slot
• Networking: 6×1 Gb Ethernet ports; optional 2×10 Gb (Base KR)
• I/O: PCIe Gen2 x1, USB2.0 x2, USB3.0 x1, serial ports, SMB/IPMB, JTAG
• Power & cooling: operates on single +12 VDC; power <20 W; suitable for VITA 47 natural convection air cooling
• Backplanes / slot profiles: SLT3-PAY-2F2U-14.2.3; SLT3-PAY-1F1F2U-14.2.4; SLT3-PAY-1F1U-14.2.10