WOLF-16T0
Overview
NVIDIA IGX Thor + ConnectX-7 + FGX2 Secure SBC for C5ISR
The VPX3U-THOR-CX7-FGX2-SBC module is a SOSA-aligned 3U VPX secure compute node for demanding C5ISR applications, integrating NVIDIA IGX Thor, an NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC, and the WOLF FGX2 FPGA for video formats that are not native to the Thor SoC.
Accelerated by the embedded Blackwell GPU and 128 GB ECC LPDDR5X, the platform is specified at 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI compute for deep learning inference, machine vision, sensor fusion, robotics, and data processing. ConnectX-7 provides secure, high-speed network transfer and a configurable PCIe switch with RoCE, GPUDirect Storage, and ASAP2 offloads.
Block Diagram
The block diagram shows NVIDIA IGX Thor connected to ConnectX-7 and a WOLF FGX2 video I/O subsystem. It highlights (1) the PCIe path between Thor and ConnectX-7, (2) the backplane PCIe/Ethernet options (PCIe Gen4 x4 with optional 40/100GBASE-KR4, or PCIe Gen4 x8 configurable to x4+x4), (3) dual 10/25GBASE-KR, plus (4) video I/O paths through FGX2 for SDI/CVBS and display output (DP MST / HDMI).
Features
WOLF-16T0 is a rugged 3U VPX SOSA-aligned SBC that combines NVIDIA IGX Thor (Arm CPU + Blackwell GPU acceleration) with an NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC and a WOLF FGX2 FPGA for SDI-class video I/O. It integrates 2560 CUDA cores and 96 Gen5 Tensor cores, supports MIG (2 instances), and includes 128 GB ECC LPDDR5X (256-bit, 273 GB/s) plus 1 TB NVMe storage. High-speed networking (up to 100GbE) and GPUDirect/RoCE enable efficient sensor data movement, while the configurable 70W to 150W power envelope supports deployment across a range of chassis cooling capabilities.
Video / AI Pipeline Features
- FGX2 video I/O for formats not native to Thor SoC
- SDI input/output and CVBS support (via FGX2 / XMC I/O interface)
- Display output: DisplayPort MST / HDMI
- Up to 6x 4Kp60 (H.265) encode
- Up to 10x 4Kp60 (H.265) decode
- Supports NVIDIA Isaac™ GR00T, Metropolis, and Holoscan
Connectivity / System Management
- 1 TB NVMe storage
- ConnectX-7 PCIe switch (configurable):
- one x8 port (may bifurcate to x4 + x4), or
- one x4 plus 40/100GBASE-KR4 (profile dependent)
- Backplane Ethernet: two 10/25GBASE-KR
- ConnectX-7 supports ASAP2, GPUDirect Storage, and RoCE
- 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet with TSN support to P2A
- USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 to P2A
- Optional CAN bus (x2) to P2A
- Front panel USB-C for setup/debug
- Advanced IPMC and security management features
Mechanical / Open Systems Architecture
- Rugged conduction cooled
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Vibration (sine): 10G peak (5–2000 Hz)
- Shock: 40G peak
- Dimensions: 160mm x 100mm x 25.4mm
- Weight (approx.): 1.5 kg
- ANSI/VITA 48, 65 (VPX-REDI, OpenVPX)
- SOSA aligned SBC slot profile: 14.2.16
Specifications
Key configuration and performance parameters for WOLF-16T0 are summarized below for quick comparison. Values shown reflect the standard module configuration; contact WOLF if you need a tailored build or a specific payload profile.
Configuration Guide
*This module is preliminary. *
- Config A: PCIe Gen4 x4 + 40/100GBASE-KR4 + two 10/25GBASE-KR + one 2.5GBASE-T
- Config B: PCIe Gen4 x8 (configurable to two x4) + two 10/25GBASE-KR + one 2.5GBASE-T
Contact Sales for ordering numbers and configuration options.
Related Products
- NVIDIA IGX Thor (T5000) (Arm CPU + Blackwell GPU acceleration)
- 2560 CUDA Cores, 96 Tensor Cores
- 128 GB LPDDR5X VRAM
- 100GbE, PCIe Gen 5, 2.5GbE
- SOSA SBC
- Module power 70–150 W
- NVIDIA IGX Thor (T5000) (Arm CPU + Blackwell GPU acceleration)
- 2560 CUDA Cores, 96 Tensor Cores
- 128 GB LPDDR5X VRAM
- PCIe Gen 5, 2x10GbE, 2.5GbE
- SOSA SBC
- Module power 60–140 W
FAQ
Choose WOLF-16T0 when you need mission video I/O that is not native to the Thor platform, in addition to SmartNIC networking.
This is typically the right fit when:
- You need SDI-class video ingest/output through FGX2
- You want Thor compute plus ConnectX-7 fabric connectivity on the same SBC
- You want compute + networking + video I/O in one slot to reduce module count
FGX2 provides video I/O and format handling that the base compute complex does not provide natively.
It is most valuable when:
- You need SDI input/output integrated on the SBC
- You want tighter coupling between capture/output and the GPU pipeline
- You want to avoid a separate video I/O payload card for SDI-class interfaces
Confirm these early:
- SBC slot profile: 14.2.16
- Backplane configuration: PCIe Gen4 x4 plus optional 40/100GBASE-KR4, or PCIe Gen4 x8 (may bifurcate) depending on build
- Backplane Ethernet: two 10/25GBASE-KR links
- Front/Rear I/O expectations for video: DP MST/HDMI plus SDI/CVBS via FGX2
- Any optional I/O (CAN, additional routing) is configuration dependent
The key ordering-time choices are mainly about how you integrate networking + video I/O:
- ConnectX-7 fabric configuration: PCIe Gen4 x8 (may bifurcate) vs PCIe Gen4 x4 + 40/100GBASE-KR4 affects backplane topology and bandwidth planning
- FGX2 video I/O configuration: determines SDI/CVBS channel mix and any enabled options (video I/O is configuration dependent)
- Display output configuration: DP MST vs HDMI and how that output is routed in the chassis
- Optional interfaces: 2.5GBASE-T with TSN, CAN, and other I/O depend on configuration and drive rear harnessing
Contact Sales for ordering numbers and configuration options.