WOLF-16T9
Overview
NVIDIA IGX Thor™ Rapid Development SBC
The VPX3U-THOR-RD module provides rapid access to a rugged 3U VPX SBC featuring the NVIDIA IGX Thor™ platform. Designed for demanding C5ISR applications, it delivers advanced AI and HPC processing, high data-transfer rates, and cyber security capabilities for protected mission data.
This SOSA-aligned SBC focuses on easy access to IGX Thor for rapid integration and evaluation, and includes an XFI-PHY for high-bandwidth backplane Ethernet and an onboard 1TB NVMe SSD for storage-dense requirements.
Block Diagram
The block diagram shows the IGX Thor (T5000) compute complex with 128 GB ECC LPDDR5X and a 1TB NVMe SSD, connected to the VPX backplane via PCIe Gen5 x4 and dual 10GBASE-KR Ethernet through an XFI-PHY. It also highlights DisplayPort output, USB 3.2/USB 2.0, dual CAN bus, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet, and IPMI/system-management connectivity.
Features
WOLF-16T9 is a rugged 3U VPX SOSA-aligned rapid development SBC built around NVIDIA IGX Thor for embedded AI/HPC. It integrates a 14-core Arm Neoverse-V3AE CPU and Blackwell-class GPU acceleration with 128 GB ECC LPDDR5X memory, an onboard 1TB NVMe SSD, and backplane connectivity that includes PCIe Gen5 x4 and dual 10GbE. Power is configurable from 60W to 140W for platform thermal tuning.
Video / AI Features
- DisplayPort MST / HDMI output
- Up to 6× 4Kp60 (H.265) encode
- Up to 10× 4Kp60 (H.265) decode
- Supports NVIDIA Isaac™ GR00T, Metropolis, and Holoscan
Connectivity / System Management
- Backplane Ethernet: 2× 10GBASE-KR (via XFI-PHY)
- PCIe Gen5 x4 uplink to VPX backplane
- 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet to P2
- USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 to P2
- CAN bus (2×) to P2
- DisplayPort to P2
- Front-panel USB-C for setup/debug
- 1TB NVMe storage
- IPMI/system management
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.): 1.0 kg
- ANSI/VITA 48/65 (VPX-REDI, OpenVPX)
- SOSA aligned SBC slot profile: 14.2.16
Specifications
Key configuration and performance parameters for WOLF-16T9 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 and configuration options (lane mapping, Ethernet mode, safety/security options are application dependent. Contact Sales for ordering numbers and configuration options (module is preliminary).
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 4, 2x10/25GbE, 2.5GbE TSN
- 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
- 100GbE, PCIe Gen 5
- SOSA Payload
- Module power 70–150 W
FAQ
WOLF-16T9 is a rapid development Thor SBC intended for fast access to Thor in a rugged 3U VPX form factor.
It is typically used for:
- Early software bring-up and pipeline prototyping
- Platform integration trials before locking a final fabric and I/O configuration
- Demonstrations and lab validation using a simplified SBC baseline
Prioritize:
- PCIe Gen5 x4 backplane link stability under sustained load
- Dual backplane 10GBASE-KR Ethernet stability and throughput under real traffic patterns
- Storage integrity and sustained performance on the onboard 1TB NVMe
- Display output behavior (DP MST/HDMI) with your intended sinks and EDID constraints
- USB-C setup/debug workflows and IPMI/system management access
Choose the lowest power threshold that still meets your performance targets to protect thermal margin and simplify chassis integration.
Practical guidance:
- Start conservative for lab chassis and early integration
- Increase only after you validate cooling, airflow, and conduction paths
- Treat power as a system-level constraint, not a board-only setting
Contact Sales for available power configuration options.
WOLF-16T9 is typically offered as a rapid development baseline, but the main ordering-time tradeoffs still map to integration fit:
- Lane mapping / backplane configuration: how PCIe Gen5 x4 and dual 10GBASE-KR are presented and mapped to your chassis
- Display output configuration: DP MST vs HDMI and any routing expectations for rear I/O
- Storage and management assumptions: NVMe usage model and IPMI/system-management expectations for your lab or prototype environment
- Power threshold selection: should match the cooling available in the development chassis while preserving headroom for sustained workloads
Contact Sales for ordering numbers and configuration options.