RUGGED EMBEDDED SYSTEM · SKU 90075220
XPand6241
The XPand6241 is a true Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) rugged system based on the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 series (formerly Raptor Lake-P) of processors and a Gigabit Ethernet switch hosting an XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE® Gigabit Ethernet Embedded Services Router.
With a compact design, the XPand6241 maximizes processing and networking performance while providing a SWaP-optimized alternative to traditionally larger slot-based systems; it is an actual Small Form Factor (SFF) system based on COTS 3U VPX modules.
Slot 2: Switch & Router
Product Lifecycle
X-ES also offers comprehensive configuration and obsolescence management services, providing customers with direct control over non-interchangeable changes and extending product availability and serviceability well beyond standard end-of-life milestones.
Engineered for Extended Reliability
All X-ES products are designed and manufactured 100% in the USA with components from trusted supply chains in order to deliver rugged, reliable performance in the most demanding environments.
Built with components rated for extreme conditions and validated through rigorous testing, our solutions minimize obsolescence risk and lower total cost of ownership across the full program lifespan.
Introduction to XPand6241
The XPand6241 is a true Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) rugged system based on the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 series (formerly Raptor Lake-P) of processors and a Gigabit Ethernet switch hosting an XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE® Gigabit Ethernet Embedded Services Router.
With a compact design, the XPand6241 maximizes processing and networking performance while providing a SWaP-optimized alternative to traditionally larger slot-based systems; it is an actual Small Form Factor (SFF) system based on COTS 3U VPX modules.
Slot 1: XPedite8270 Single Board Computer
The XPand6241’s first slot supports the XPedite8270 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based 3U VPX SBC, which can host an optional XPort6107 XMC NVM Express® Solid-State Drive (SSD).
Slot 2: XChange3031 Ethernet Switch
The XPand6241’s second slot supports the XChange3031 3U VPX Gigabit Ethernet switch.
The XChange3031 can be configured as a fully managed Layer 2 switch. The XChange3031 delivers full wire-speed across all of its ports and supports jumbo frames up to 10 kB. It supports IPv6 and a comprehensive set of IETF RFCs and IEEE protocols.
Integrated Router & Storage Expansion
The XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE® router XMC installed on the XChange3031 provides highly secure data, voice, and video communications to stationary and mobile network nodes. The system supports a memory module bay to host a removable PCI Express Solid-State Drive (SSD) flash memory module.
Ruggedization
This fully ruggedized system is designed to meet the rigorous standards of MIL-STD-810 and DO-160, while integrating the latest power-saving and performance-enhancing technology.
The heat from the internal conduction-cooled modules is conducted to sidewall heat exchangers, where it is dissipated to an externally attached cold plate.
*X-ES tests against portions of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-HDBK-704. Please contact factory for details.
Rear I/O Connectivity & Power
The XPand6241 supports the rear I/O from the installed VPX modules with two circular connectors: a 130-pin connector for the SBC in the first slot, and a 93-pin connector with four integrated high-speed interface inserts for the switch in the second slot.
The system includes an integrated MIL-STD-704 28 VDC power supply and MIL-STD-461 EMI filtering.
Physical Characteristics
- Chassis dimensions and weight are dependent on configuration; contact factory for assistance
Ethernet Management Features
- Layer 2 switching
- Extensive IEEE protocol and IETF RFC support
- Configuration through CLI or SNMP
- 4 MB packet buffer
- XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE® Gigabit Ethernet Embedded Services Router XMC
Ethernet Switch Features
- IPv4 and IPv6 support
- Support for jumbo frames up to 10 kB
- Non-blocking, full wire-speed
- IEEE 1588v2 transparent clocking support
First Slot I/O (XPedite8270 and Optional XPort6107)
- One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port to J2
- Two RS-232 or one RS-422/485 serial ports to J2
- Two USB 2.0 ports to J2
- One DisplayPort interface to J2
- XMC J16 I/O, mapping P1w9-X12d per VITA 46.9 routes to J2
Second Slot I/O (XChange3031 and XChange6300)
- Four 10GBASE-T Ethernet switch ports to J3
- Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet switch ports to J3
- One RS-232 serial port from XChange3031 to J3
- One RS-232 serial port from XChange6300 to J3
Slot-to-Slot Connectivity
- One 40GBASE-KR4 Ethernet port
Removable Memory Bay (Optional)
- Supports one X-ES ruggedized 2.5 in. Solid-State Drive (SSD)
- Up to 1 TB of TLC NAND flash (configurable as SLC with reduced storage capacity)
- Connects to first slot via one x4 PCI Express Gen3-capable interface
Power Supply
- Integrated power supply
- MIL-STD-704 28 VDC input voltage support
- MIL-STD-461 EMI filtering
Thermal
- The system is designed and tested to operate in ambient temperatures down to -40°C and extreme high temperatures. Maximum operating temperature is dependent on configuration and usage. Contact X-ES for further information.
Accessories
- XPand6241 Development Kit (90075480-2) – Rapid-Prototyping Development Kit for the XPand6241 Rugged System
- XPedite8270 (90075380) – 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor-Based 3U VPX-REDI Module with 64 GB of LPDDR5 and Microsemi® PolarFire™ SoC FPGA
- XChange3031 (90030660) – 3U VPX 40/10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Layer 2 Switching and Optional Layer 3 Routing
- XChange6300 (90015290) – Embedded Services Router (ESR) with Cisco IOS-XE® on an XMC/PMC Module
- XPort6197 (90075245) – Small Form Factor (SFF) Dual Solid-State Drive (SSD) for XPand Systems
- XPort6107 (90015275) – XMC NVM Express® Solid-State Drive (SSD) with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Technology
XPand6241
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor-Based Rugged Small Form Factor (SFF) COTS System with 12-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch & Router with Cisco IOS-XE®
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