Kontron launches State-of-the-Art VX6011-S 6U VPX Plug-In Card

High-performance and Versatile 6U VPX Single Board Computer for Defense, Aerospace, Transportation, and Industrial Automation

Toulon, France, December 3, 2024 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announces the immediate availability of the VX6011-S, a 6U VPX Single Board Computer featuring 11th Gen Intel^® SoC technology and an MXM expansion slot. This solution is designed to meet the needs of applications requiring co-processing or GPU capabilities in a cost-effective package.

Based on the low power Intel^® Core™ i7-1185GRE quad-core processor, the VX6011-S delivers exceptional performance for compute-intensive tasks while maintaining energy efficiency. It incorporates Intel's latest AI acceleration (VNNI), doubled signal processing performance (AVX-512), and a Gen12 graphics engine with 96 execution units, offering enhanced AI and graphics processing capabilities.

The VX6011-S features an exclusive MXM or XMC mezzanine slot, connected to a x4 PCIe Gen3 port, allowing seamless integration of additional functions such as GPU cards. It offers robust connectivity, with a dual 10GbE control plane, ensuring high-speed data transfer in demanding applications. Its advanced storage capabilities include two M.2 sockets, supporting both legacy SATAIII and the latest NVMe x4 PCIe Gen3 devices for flexible and high-performance storage options.

Ideal for a range of applications in defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and transportation, the VX6011-S combines high performance with exceptional reliability and adaptability. Its compliance with the SOSA™ technical standard ensures interoperability and reduces development time and costs.

“The VX6011-S represents a significant leap forward in embedded computing technology,” said Christophe Ferrande, VPX Product Manager at Kontron. “Its powerful processing capabilities, combined with the flexibility offered by the MXM/XMC slot, make it an ideal solution for customers looking for a future-proof high-performance computing platform for their most demanding applications.”

The Kontron VX6011-S is available now with a guaranteed production availability of at least 10 years. In addition, a dedicated long-term services package is available beyond the end-of-life date, and a warranty extension of up to 5 years can be provided.

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Further information:

For more information, please visit: https://www.kontron.com/en/products/vx6011-s/p182460

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About Kontron

Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 8,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX^® and TecDAX^® of the German Stock Exchange.

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