3U VPX ETHERNET SWITCH  ·  SKU 90074570

XChange3030

The XChange3030 is a conduction-cooled 3U VPX Ethernet switch module. The XChange3030 provides six backplane 40GBASE-KR4 Ethernet ports, six backplane 10GBASE-KR Ethernet ports, two backplane 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports, and one front panel optical Ethernet port.

XChange3030 3U VPX Ethernet Switch

 

01At a Glance

Form Factor
3U VPX
VITA 46

Ethernet
40GBASE-KR4, 10GBASE-KR, 10GBASE-T, optical
Up to 33 configurable ports

Switch Management Software
Layer 2 Switching
Layer 3 Routing supported via XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE® Router

SOSA Profile
N/A
Contact Sales for SOSA support options.

Ruggedization
Level 5
Conduction-cooled

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.

 

02Core Capabilities

Introduction to XChange3030

The XChange3030 is a conduction-cooled 3U VPX Ethernet switch module.

High-Performance Switching

The XChange3030 provides six backplane 40GBASE-KR4 Ethernet ports, six backplane 10GBASE-KR Ethernet ports, two backplane 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports, and one front panel optical Ethernet port.

Performance & Standards Compliance

The XChange3030 delivers full wire-speed across all of its ports and supports jumbo frames up to 10 kB. It also supports IPv6 and a comprehensive set of IETF RFCs and IEEE protocols.

Managed Layer 2 Switching

As a fully managed Layer 2 switch, the XChange3030 supports features such as VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q), LACP, STP, RSTP, PVRST, MSTP, SNMP, flow control, port mirroring, port authentication (IEEE 802.1x), Quality of Service (QoS), ACL, IGMP, and LLDP.

Layer 3 Routing Support

The XChange3030 can also optionally host an XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE® Gigabit Ethernet Embedded Services Router.

SOSA-Aligned Design

The XChange3030 is SOSA-aligned to AMPS profile MODA3-16.4.16-1-F2C-(E8/E7)-(6E7-E3), although limitations apply. Contact factory for details and other supported AMPS profiles.

 

03Block Diagram

 

04Technical Specifications

Ethernet

  • Six 40GBASE-KR4 Ethernet ports (can be configured as 24 10GBASE-KR)
  • Six 10GBASE-KR Ethernet ports
  • Two 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports
  • One front panel optical Ethernet port
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support
  • Support for jumbo frames up to 10 kB
  • Non-blocking, full wire-speed
  • IEEE 1588v2 transparent clocking support

Ethernet Management Features

  • Layer 2 switching (including VLANs)
  • Extensive IEEE protocol and IETF RFC support
  • Configuration through CLI or SNMP
  • 4 MB packet buffer

XMC (Optional)

  • One XMC site (available on configurations with integrated mezzanine card)
  • One RS-232 serial port from J16 to P1
  • One 2500BASE-X Ethernet port, and two 1000BASE-X Ethernet ports from J16 connect to XChange3030 when paired with XChange6300 Embedded Services Router

Additional Features

  • VITA 46.11 Tier 1 and Tier 2 IPMI Controller (IPMC)

Physical Characteristics

  • 3U VPX form factor
  • SOSA-aligned to AMPS profile MODA3-16.4.16-1-F2C-(E8/E7)-(6E7-E3)<N-N-N-N> (I/O limitations apply, contact factory for details and other supported AMPS profiles)
  • Dimensions: 100 mm x 160 mm
  • 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. pitch
  • Compliant to the VITA 48.2 Type 1, Two-Level Maintenance (2LM) standard (optional, contact X-ES for details)

Environmental Requirements

Contact factory for appropriate board configuration based on environmental requirements.

  • Supported ruggedization levels (see the X-ES Ruggedization Chart): 5
  • Conformal coating available as an ordering option

Power Requirements

  • Power will vary based on configuration and usage. Please consult factory.

Accessories

  • XIt1130 (90040100) – 3U VPX FTM IO Breakout Board
  • XIt1190 (90040130) – 3U VPX Rear Transition Module with 10 zQSFP+ Connectors and USB-C DUART Serial
  • XIt3012 (90060190) – 3U VPX Rear Transition Module Providing Ethernet Breakout
  • XPand1007 (90075300) – 3U VPX Development Platform for Conduction-Cooled Modules
  • XPand1205 (90075035) – 3U VPX Development Platform for Up to Eight Modules

 

XChange3030 is also available as a fully customizable, derivative design.

Through our derivative design services, X-ES can modify the standard pinout, I/O, form factor, and other key attributes to meet specific requirements, providing the proven performance of a COTS foundation with the tailored fit of a custom solution.

 

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XChange3030 3U VPX Ethernet Switch

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06Documentation & Resources

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