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X-ES Unveils Conduction-Cooled 3U VPX Ethernet Switch
The XChange3050 delivers high-performance networking for embedded computing and defense applications.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:40am
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The XChange3050's powerful networking capabilities are visualized through a glowing, high-tech illustration.Verona TodayExtreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) has released the XChange3050, a conduction-cooled 3U VPX Ethernet switch module that provides six backplane 100GBASE-KR4 Ethernet ports, six backplane 25GBASE-KR Ethernet ports, two backplane 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports, and an optional front panel optical Ethernet port. The XChange3050 delivers full wire-speed across all of its ports and supports a comprehensive set of networking features and protocols.
Why it matters
The XChange3050 is designed for high-performance embedded computing and rugged defense applications, providing a powerful and versatile networking solution that can handle demanding data throughput requirements. Its conduction-cooling and SOSA-alignment make it suitable for use in harsh environments.
The details
The XChange3050 is a fully managed Layer 2 switch that supports features such as VLANs, LACP, STP, RSTP, PVRST, MSTP, SNMP, flow control, port mirroring, port authentication, QoS, ACL, IGMP, and LLDP. It can also optionally host an XChange6300 Cisco IOS-XE Gigabit Ethernet Embedded Services Router, enabling Layer 3 routing capabilities within the same module.
- The XChange3050 was released on April 3, 2026.
The players
Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES)
A company that develops high-performance embedded computing and networking solutions for defense and industrial applications.
XChange3050
A conduction-cooled 3U VPX Ethernet switch module developed by X-ES.
XChange6300
A Cisco IOS-XE Gigabit Ethernet Embedded Services Router that can be hosted on the XChange3050 to enable Layer 3 routing capabilities.
The takeaway
The XChange3050 demonstrates X-ES's expertise in developing high-performance, rugged networking solutions for demanding embedded computing and defense applications. Its versatile feature set and SOSA-alignment make it a compelling option for customers in these industries.
