3U VPX NVIDIA RTX 5000E GPU Module with ConnectX-7 SmartNIC

The WOLF-153W is a rugged 3U VPX NVIDIA RTX 5000E module.  Designed for high-performance embedded computing (HPEC), AI acceleration and high-bandwidth optical networking. Combining an NVIDIA RTX™ 5000E Ada GPU with an NVIDIA® ConnectX®-7 SmartNIC.  The module delivers GPU computing alongside dual 40/100GbE optical fabric interfaces.  In order to support rapid movement of large datasets in deployed embedded systems.

Designed for SOSA-aligned platforms.  The WOLF-153W integrates GPU processing, secure networking and PCIe Gen4 connectivity into a single conduction-cooled module.  Perfect for demanding defence, aerospace and embedded computing applications.

The VPX3U-AD5000E-CX7-OPTICAL  (WOLF-153W) combines an NVIDIA RTX 5000E (AD103) embedded GPU.  Along with an NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC to provide a compact 3U VPX solution for GPU-accelerated computing and high-speed optical networking.

The integrated GPU features 16 GB of ECC GDDR6 memory and supports CUDA Toolkit 12, CUDA-X AI, CUDA-X HPEC libraries.  As well as, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan 1.2 and DirectX 12 Ultimate, enabling developers to deploy GPU-accelerated applications.  Such as across AI, computer vision, sensor processing and high-performance computing workloads.

Integrated ConnectX-7 networking provides PCIe Gen4 connectivity together with dual 40/100GBASE optical fabric interfaces.  Therefore, supporting GPUDirect RDMA and RoCE for efficient, low-latency transfer of large datasets between systems.

The WOLF-153W operates within a configurable 100 W to 140 W power envelope.  In addition, it is available in a rugged conduction-cooled design for operation in harsh environments. The module aligns with SOSA Payload Profile 14.6.11-0, making it suitable for integration into open systems architectures.


Key Features

  • Rugged 3U VPX NVIDIA RTX 5000E embedded GPU module
  • NVIDIA RTX 5000E (AD103) GPU
  • NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC
  • Dual 40/100GBASE optical fabric interfaces (P2A & P2B)
  • PCIe Gen4 backplane connectivity
  • 16 GB ECC GDDR6 memory
  • Up to 9,728 CUDA Cores
  • 304 fourth-generation Tensor Cores
  • 76 third-generation RT Cores
  • CUDA Toolkit 12 and CUDA-X AI support
  • GPUDirect RDMA and RoCE support
  • PCIe configurable switch
  • NVIDIA ASAP2 switching offload
  • On-board IPMI system management
  • Block-level hardware encryption with dedicated user keys
  • Linux and Windows driver support
  • Conduction-cooled rugged design
  • SOSA Payload Profile 14.6.11-0 compliant
  • Operating temperature from -40°C to +85°C

Applications

The WOLF-153W is designed for embedded platforms requiring GPU acceleration and high-bandwidth optical networking, including:

  • High Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • GPU-accelerated computing
  • Sensor processing
  • High-speed data movement
  • Embedded image and video processing
  • Defence mission systems
  • Aerospace embedded computing
  • Open architecture SOSA platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

What GPU is used in the WOLF-153W?

The WOLF-153W integrates a single NVIDIA RTX 5000E (AD103) embedded GPU with 16 GB of ECC GDDR6 memory.

Does the WOLF-153W support high-speed optical networking?

Yes. The module incorporates an NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC with dual 40/100GBASE optical fabric interfaces.  Therefore, supporting GPUDirect RDMA and RoCE for low-latency data transfer.

Is the module compatible with SOSA architectures?

Yes. The WOLF-153W aligns with SOSA Payload Slot Profile 14.6.11-0 using dual optical fabric interfaces on P2A and P2B.


Why Choose the WOLF-153W?

Finally, the WOLF-153W combines GPU acceleration, high-speed optical networking.  In addition, 3U VPX packaging into a single embedded computing module. Achieved by integrating an NVIDIA RTX 5000E GPU with ConnectX-7 SmartNIC technology.  Therefore, providing a compact platform for applications.  Especially those requiring GPU processing, low-latency networking and deployment within SOSA-aligned embedded systems.


Contact the Metromatics team to discuss the WOLF-153W 3U VPX NVIDIA RTX 5000E module.

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