Preliminary. The Sabertooth AI Connect is in pre-release status. Evaluation units may be available. Product features and specifications are subject to change. Please contact VersaLogic Sales for availability details.
GPU-enabled high-performance embedded computer provides AI processing power to complement the Xeon-E processor. The system features NVIDIA GPU, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, TPM 2.0 security, and error-correcting memory, in a compact 90 x 96 x 93 mm package. It supports NVIDIA CUDA programming and Lovelace Architecture using the NVIDIA RTX 2000 ADA GPU.
NVIDIA RTX 2000 ADA GPU
Supports NVIDIA CUDA programming and Lovelace Architecture
High-Performance Hex-Core Xeon-E Processor
9th Generation Coffee Lake Processor
10-Gigabit Ethernet
Dual port high-speed networking
-40° to +85°C Operation
Operates in Harsh Environments
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
| Mechanical | Size: 90 x 96 x 93 mm (3.5 x 3.8 x 3.7”) PC104 compatible. |
| Mechanical | Weight: 1,100 g (38.8 oz) including heat plates |
| Processor | Intel Xeon E |
| Input Voltage | 10V–15VDC (nominal 12 V DC) |
| Power (typical) | 90.8W with GPU operating at 50% |
| Bus Expansion | None |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85°C |
| Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202H |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB DDR4 ECC |
| Display | Intel UHD P630 Graphics |
| Display | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
| Display | Five Mini DP++ outputs (3x at 7680 x 4320, 2x at 3840 x 2160) |
| Storage | SATA 6 Gb/s port. Dual available. |
| Storage | 128 GB soldered-down NVMe. Larger sizes supported. |
| Network | Two 10 GbE ports (1000/2500/10000 auto-detect), Two 1 GbE ports (10/100/1000 auto-detect) |
| USB | Two USB 3.1 / 2.0 ports |
| USB | Four USB 2.0 host ports |
| Serial I/O | Two COM ports |
| Digital I/O | Eight TTL I/O Lines 3.3V |
| Other I/O | I2C interface |
| Operating System Compatibility | Compatible with most x86 operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux. |
See datasheet for full specifications
Description
The Sabertooth AI Connect system is a compact, rugged embedded computer that supports AI and 3D rendering workloads in harsh environments. The Sabertooth AI Connect system is powered by the hex-core Intel Xeon-E CPU and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 ADA GPU for high-performance AI inferencing.
The Sabertooth AI Connect features 10 Gigabit Ethernet, TPM 2.0 security, 32 GB error-correcting memory, high-speed SSD Storage (NVMe), and lots of computing power in a compact 90 x 96 x 93 mm package. It supports NVIDIA CUDA programming and Lovelace Architecture.
Designed and tested for full industrial temperature operation (-40° to +85°C) and MIL-STD-202H specifications for shock and vibration, the Sabertooth AI Connect system is ideal for embedded computing needs in defense, aerospace, medical, smart security, and energy applications.
VersaLogic’s 10+ year product life support ensures long-term availability. Long-lifecycle products avoid expensive upgrades and redesigns that come from shorter-lifecycle products.
Resources
Product Reference
- Sabertooth AI VL-ASM51-3AE Datasheet 2/12/2025 PDF 4.6 MB DOWNLOAD
- Sabertooth Assembly Systems VL-ASM51-xxx Programmer Reference Manual 10/29/2024 PDF 654 KB DOWNLOAD
- Sabertooth Assembly Systems VL-ASM51-xxx BIOS Reference Manual 1/10/2025 PDF 817 KB DOWNLOAD
Additional Reference Materials
- White Paper: "Designing for Harsh Environments Using COTS Products" 9/24/2008 PDF 749 KB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Myth: Extended Temperature Embedded Computers" 8/18/2014 PDF 1.84 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "Ultra Reliable Embedded Computing" 2/20/2014 PDF 1.01 MB DOWNLOAD
- White Paper: "The Invisible Foe - Understanding and Controlling ESD Damage" 7/9/2013 PDF 453 KB DOWNLOAD
Accessories
VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12" 
VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" 
VL-CBR-0815 12" 8-pin Molex Ultra-Fit to Fork Terminals, 3-Bank Power Cable VL-CBR-0816 12” ATX 8-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" 
VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" 
VL-CBR-0817 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Micro-Fit+ VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" 
VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread 
VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. 
Cables VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" 
VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" 
VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" 
Miscellaneous VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) 
VL-HDW-116 L mounting brackets for VL-ASM51-2AE & 3AE Thermal Options VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan 
VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit 
- Part Number Description
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-SABERTOOTH Sabertooth Eval. cable kit. Includes VL-CBR-4005, 0812, 1604, 0815, 0702, 2033, 1014, 0816, 0817, HDW-105 and 401.
- VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard
- VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12"
- VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-0815 12" 8-pin Molex Ultra-Fit to Fork Terminals, 3-Bank Power Cable
- VL-CBR-0816 12” ATX 8-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"
- VL-CBR-0817 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Micro-Fit+
- VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"
- VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"
- VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
- Miscellaneous
- VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
- VL-HDW-116 L mounting brackets for VL-ASM51-2AE & 3AE
- Thermal Options
- VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan
- VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit
Models
Model: VL-ASM51-3AE GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Processor: Xeon E-2276ML Cores: 6 Hyper-Threading/
Threads: Yes / 12 CPU Clock/
Turbo Speed: 2.0 GHz /
4.2 GHz On-board Storage: 128 GB NVMe SSD SODIMM Memory: 32 GB ECC Ethernet: 10GbE 2x, GbE 2x Operating Temp.†: -40° to +85°C Cooling: Heat Plate
† Heat plate must be kept below 80°C. Final operating temperature is dependent on customer's thermal solution.
Models
- Model GPU Processor Cores Hyper-
Threading/
Threads CPU Clock/
Turbo Speed On-board Storage SODIMM Memory Ethernet Operating Temp.† Cooling - VL-ASM51-3AE NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Xeon E-2276ML 6 Yes / 12 2.0 GHz /
4.2 GHz 128 GB NVMe SSD 32 GB ECC 10GbE 2x, GbE 2x -40° to +85°C Heat Plate † Heat plate must be kept below 80°C. Final operating temperature is dependent on customer's thermal solution.