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Hermes II – Rugged 3U VPX Intel Core Ultra PIC by Concurrent Technologies

The Hermes II (TR LFx/msd) from Concurrent Technologies is a rugged 3U VPX Plug In Card designed for I/O intensive applications in defense and aerospace environments. Built around the 16-core Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processor with Intel Iris Xe3 Graphics and NPU for AI inferencing, it delivers exceptional compute performance. Key features include 100GBASE-KR4 Ethernet data plane, secure enclave with security FPGA, 64GB LPDDR5 DRAM, up to 3.84TB NVMe storage with FIPS 140-3 option, and XMC expansion site. The conduction-cooled design operates from -40°C to +85°C and supports SOSA Technical Standard compliance. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Concurrent Technologies rugged computing solutions.

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Concurrent Technologies

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TR LFx/msd
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Overview

The Hermes II from Concurrent Technologies represents a cutting-edge rugged 3U VPX Plug In Card engineered for mission-critical I/O intensive applications. At its core is the powerful 16-core Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processor featuring Intel Iris Xe3 Graphics and an integrated Neural Processing Unit for hardware-accelerated AI inferencing at the edge. The board incorporates 64 Gbytes of soldered LPDDR5 DRAM with in-band ECC and multi-key total memory encryption for reliable high-speed memory operations. Networking capabilities are exceptional with a 100GBASE-KR4 Ethernet data plane implemented via Intel E810 controller, supporting IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol and ROCE v2 RDMA, while the control plane offers two 10GBASE-KR ports plus a 2.5GBASE-T port with Time Sensitive Network support. Security is paramount with a dedicated FPGA-based secure enclave supplementing standard Boot Guard and Secure Boot mechanisms, TPM 2.0, and optional FIPS 140-3 compliant storage up to 3.84TB via NVMe M.2 SSD. The XMC expansion site provides additional I/O flexibility with x4 Gen4 PCIe connectivity. Designed for harsh environments, the conduction-cooled card operates across VITA 47 Class CC4 temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, withstands 40g shock and 0.1 g²/Hz random vibration, and functions at altitudes up to 60,000 feet. Compliant with SOSA Technical Standard and OpenVPX profiles, Hermes II serves defense platforms, aerospace systems, and critical infrastructure applications requiring robust processing with comprehensive security. Software support includes Linux and Windows operating systems. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Concurrent Technologies rugged computing solutions.
AI Accelerated, ECC Memory, Expandable, High Performance, Robust Security Options, Rugged Design, SOSA Aligned, SWaP Optimized, Time-Sensitive Networking, TPM 2.0, Wide Temperature

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Features

  • Powered by 16-core Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processor with integrated NPU for AI acceleration.
  • Secure enclave implementation using dedicated security FPGA for enhanced boot protection.
  • 100GBASE-KR4 Ethernet data plane with IEEE 1588 PTP and ROCE v2 RDMA support.
  • Conduction-cooled design operating from minus forty to plus eighty-five degrees Celsius.
  • Up to 3.84TB NVMe storage with optional FIPS 140-3 compliant security encryption.
  • XMC expansion site providing x4 Gen4 PCIe for additional I/O resources.

Specifications

Processor 16-core Intel Core Ultra (Series 3)
Graphics Intel Iris Xe3 Graphics with Intel NPU
DRAM 64 Gbytes soldered LPDDR5 IBECC
Data Plane 1x 100GBASE-KR4 Ethernet via P1
Control Plane 2x 10GBASE-KR + 1x 2500BASE-T with TSN
Expansion Plane 1 x4 Gen4 PCI Express
Storage Up to 3.84TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD, FIPS 140-3 option
XMC Site 1x VITA 42.0, X16s+x8d+X12d rear I/O
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C (VITA 47 Class CC4)
Operating Altitude -1,500 to 60,000 feet
Shock VITA 47 Class OS2, 40 g
Random Vibration VITA 47 Class V3, 0.1 g²/Hz
Dimensions 3.9-inches x 6.3-inches (100 mm x 160 mm)
Cooling Conduction-cooled (VITA 48.2)
Security TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, Intel Boot Guard, Security FPGA

Applications

  • Defense mission computing and tactical systems processing
  • Aerospace avionics and flight control data processing
  • Critical infrastructure surveillance and security systems
  • AI inferencing at the edge in rugged environments

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Datasheet

https://recab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vpx_hermes-ii-rcx_tr_lfx_msd_datasheet_mar26.pdf

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