Hornet

Rugged 2-Slot System with Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GPU and MIL-STD-1553 Circular Connector

The HORNET is a robust 2-slot COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) system that is optimized in terms of size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) and designed for use in harsh environments. The system is based on an Intel® processor connected to a GPGPU or FPGA and offers options for a variety of I/O interfaces and high-capacity removable storage. With its 10G TSN Ethernet capabilities, it ensures synchronized data exchange with low latency, which is critical for modern, networked operations. Its rugged design and MIL-STD compliance make it suitable for extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shocks, while its broad I/O support allows for easy integration into a range of defense platforms, minimizing complexity and deployment risk. Hornet supports a variety of mission profiles—from sensor fusion and autonomous system control to secure communications and integrated command processing. Its modularity ensures easy adaptation to multi-domain platforms, while its reliability builds confidence even under the harshest operating conditions.

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Technical Description

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  • Rugged 2-slot system
  • Slot 1 with 3U VPX Hermes CPU board with Intel Core i7 Gen13 CPU and XMC slot:
    • 14-core Intel Core i7-13800HRE processor
    • 64GB LP DDR5 IBECC DRAM
    • XMC slot with 1x 100GBASE-T, 2x 10GBASE-T, or 4x 1 GBASE-T Ethernet ports
    • 2.5GBase-T TSN Ethernet port
    • Display port
    • PCIe Gen4 port
    • Intel Boot Guard, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0
    • Up to 2TB SSD storage with OPAL 2.0 security support and write protection or 1TB FIPS 140-3 option
  • Slot 2 with GPGPU or FPGA 14.2.16:
    • NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB PIC
  • Removable storage
    • Up to 30TB SSD
    • OPAL 2.0 data-at-rest encryption
    • Write protection
    • FIPS 140-3 option
  • Mini-PCIe slot optional I/O (one option selectable):
    • 2 MIL-STD-1553 ports
    • 4 ARINC 429 ports
    • 2 1GBE Ethernet (TSN enabled) ports
    • 2 CAN bus portss
    • GPS signal
    • WIFI modem
    • 4 RS-232/RS-424/RS-485 ports
  • 1/10GbE + TSN
  • MIL-STD-810G/704/461
  • 150W power consumption
  • 5.4kg weight
  • IP67 dust/waterproof aluminum housing
  • Dimensions: 162 x 243 x 124 mm (width x depth x height)
  • MIL-C-85285 black or olive green, matte finish (according to FED-STD-595 color no. 33446)
  • -40°C to +55°C operating temperature range, conduction-cooled
  • 2 year warranty

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Hornet

Rugged 2-Slot System, Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GPU, 2x MIL-STD-1553

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