Kontron presents the VX33211 3U VPX GPU board for AI, graphics, and high-performance edge computing.

Toulon, France, 09.06.2026 – Kontron, a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), today introduced the VX33211, a powerful 3U VPX GPU board designed for advanced graphics, AI inference, sensor processing, and GPGPU acceleration in rugged embedded environments.

Based on the NVIDIA® RTX PRO™ 2000 Blackwell Embedded GPU, the VX33211 delivers robust GPU acceleration in a compact 3U VPX form factor. This enables system developers to run compute-intensive workloads such as artificial intelligence, real-time image processing, and parallel computing directly at the edge within mission-critical defense and aerospace platforms.

With a performance of up to 13.78 TFLOPS FP 32, the VX33211 features 3,328 CUDA cores, 104 Tensor cores for AI inference and deep learning, and 26 RT cores for real-time ray tracing. With 8 GB GDDR7 memory and a bandwidth of up to 384 GB/s, the VX33211 supports high-throughput data processing for demanding applications.

The conduction-cooled version, designed for use in harsh conditions, meets VITA-48 standards and takes into account the environmental aspects of VITA 47. The board is designed for an extended temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C. An air-cooled version is also available for evaluation and lab purposes.

The VX33211 has been developed according to the SOSA®-compliant OpenVPX profiles to ensure interoperability and simplify system integration. This open architecture approach reduces development risks and lifecycle costs for defense applications. The board offers PCIe Gen4 connectivity via the backplane and features an IPMI controller for VITA46.11 Tier 3 support as well as out-of-band system management.

The VX33211 is part of Kontron's VPX portfolio and complements existing CPU boards like the VX307C, providing a balanced combination of CPU and GPU performance for next-generation embedded systems. It is also integrated into the Kontron HARAKAN-F platform, extending NVIDIA Blackwell GPU acceleration across Kontron’s entire computing portfolio for robust applications.

Typical applications include AI-driven ISR and electro-optical/infrared processing, mission computing and visualization, radar and sonar processing, electronic warfare, as well as embedded training and simulation applications.

“The VX33211 brings powerful GPU acceleration to rugged embedded VPX systems, making it possible to process complex data and AI workloads directly at the edge. By combining high performance, open standards, and robust design, it reduces complexity in integration while shortening time to deployment”, said Sébastien Vitre, Product Manager for Robust Systems at Kontron.