VPX Chassis 4U42HP 5 Slots Desktop Datasheet
1.73 MB | March 26, 2026
VPX Chassis 4U42HP 5 Slots Desktop
The Kontron Hartmann Wiener VPX 4U/42HP 5-slot desktop chassis offers a compact 3U VPX solution with a 300 W ATX power supply, fixed 1U fan tray, and enhanced EMC features for robust applications.
- Mechanics: 4U × 50 HP, IEEE 1101.1/1101.10 compliant
- Slots: 5 × 3U VPX, full mesh X4 on P1, rear I/O supported
- Power Supply: 300 W ATX, wide-range 90–264 VAC input
- Cooling: Removable 1U fan tray with 2 × 92 mm DC fans
- Orientation: Vertical board mounting, airflow bottom-to-top
Product Information
This 5-slot Kontron Hartmann Wiener VPX 4U desktop system chassis provides a portable packaging solution for high-performance 3U VPX systems. The 42 HP wide desktop enclosure for vertical board mounting is outfitted with a 300 W ATX power supply and a fixed bottom-mounted 1U fan tray. Designed for robust applications with enhanced EMC features.
This compact 4U/42HP desktop chassis supports high-performance 3U VPX modules in a full mesh X4 backplane topology, maximizing throughput while maintaining a space-efficient footprint. With its 300 W ATX power supply, rigid fan tray cooling from bottom to top, and vertical board orientation, it is built for reliable operation in demanding civilian and industrial environments. The enhanced EMC shielding and standards compliance make it suitable for applications where space is limited but performance and ruggedness are required.
Technical data
| Compliance | IEEE 1101.1 and 1101.10/11 IEC 60297-3-101, -102, -103 MIL-STD-810F (shock & vibration) EN 50155 railway standard |
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| Power & Efficiency | 300 W ATX power supply with wide-range input (90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz) Output voltages: 12 V/24 A, 5 V/18 A, 3.3 V/17 A, -12 V/0.3 A Typical efficiency: 87% at 115 V, full load Integrated power factor correction (PFC) |
| Protection | Enhanced EMC shielding Wide-range AC input protection |
| Control & Monitoring | Front-side switch and power connector Fully wired and assembled for quick deployment |
| Design & Components | 5-slot 3U VPX full mesh X4 backplane with rear I/O PCIe Gen3 compatible differential pairs Fan tray with 2 × 92 mm 12 V DC fans Vertical board mounting |
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