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A rugged high-performance embedded computer with Intel’s 6-core Xeon-E processor, up to 32 GB of error-correcting RAM, fast NVMe storage (128 GB), two M.2 and one Mini PCIe expansion slots. Engineered for harsh environments operating from -40° to +85°C.
High-performance Processor
6-core Xeon-E
Error-correcting memory
Up to 32 GB ECC memory
High-speed On-board Storage
128 GB NVMe fast read/write storage
Specifications
See datasheet for more details
| Mechanical | Size: 95 x 125 x 41 mm (3.7 x 4.9 x 1.6") |
| Mechanical | Weight: 476g (16.8 oz.) |
| Processor | Intel "Coffee Lake" Xeon E-2276ML |
| Input Voltage | 10V-15VDC (nominal 12V DC) |
| Power (typical) | 26W |
| Bus Expansion | Mini PCIe socket |
| Bus Expansion | M.2: B-Key & E-Key |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85°C |
| Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-202H |
| Memory (RAM) | Up to 32 GB DDR4 SODIMM ECC |
| Display | Intel UHD Graphics P630/630, generation 9.5, OpenGL 4.5, 4K support @ 60Hz |
| Display | Dual Mini DP++ with support for HDMI signaling (video and audio) |
| Storage | On-board NVMe SSD Self Encrypting Drive, 128 GB up to 1,100 MB/s |
| Storage | Two SATA III ports support bootable drives with latching connectors, with SATA power for easy integration. |
| Storage | On-board expansion Mini PCIe mSATA |
| Storage | On-board expansion M.2 B-Key (NVMe or audioSATA) |
| Ethernet | One 1GbE port and one 2.5GbE port (10/100/1000/2500 auto-detect) with latching connectors |
| Wireless | On-board expansion M.2 B-Key (WWAN) and E-Key (WLAN/BT) |
| USB | Two USB 3.1 and four USB 2.0 ports |
| Serial I/O | Four COM ports |
| Digital I/O | Twenty-four GPIO |
| Analog I/O | Analog Input - Eight channels |
| Analog I/O | Analog Output - Four channels |
| Other I/O | One I2C |
| Other I/O | SPI/SPX support for two peripheral devices |
| Operating System Compatibility | Linux, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019 |
| Export Info | ECCN: 5A992.c |
| Export Info | Schedule B: 8471.60.7000 |
See datasheet for full specifications
Description
The Swift is a rugged embedded computer that combines a powerful processor platform with a rich selection of on-board I/O in a compact package. It includes soldered-down high-speed NVMe SSD storage and up to 32 GB of error-correcting RAM. Swift is an excellent solution when a compact, high-performance package is required in a harsh environment.
The Swift is powered by Intel’s 9th generation “Coffee Lake Refresh” hex-core Xeon®-E processor.
On-board I/O includes two USB 3.1 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, four RS-232/422/485 serial ports, two SATA III ports, one 1GbE port, one 2.5GbE port, and two mDP++ high-performance video ports. Plug-in expansion is supported by two M.2 sockets, and a Mini PCIe socket.
In addition to operating at extended temperatures, the Swift meets MIL-STD-202H specifications for shock and vibration. Latching connectors prevent cable detachment issues in hostile environments.
VersaLogic’s 10-year product life support programs ensure long-term availability. This avoids expensive upgrades and migrations from short, disposable lifecycle products.
Resources
Product Reference
- Swift VL-EPU-5121 Datasheet 8/5/2024 PDF 1.94 MB DOWNLOAD
- Swift VL-EPU-5121 Hardware Reference Manual 10/5/2025 PDF 2.15 MB DOWNLOAD
- Swift VL-EPU-5121 Programmer Reference Manual 8/7/2025 PDF 934 KB DOWNLOAD
- Swift VL-EPU-5121 BIOS Reference Manual 1/23/2025 PDF 88 KB DOWNLOAD
- Product Family: Embedded Processing Units (EPUs) EPU INFO
- Product Lifecycle Chart 7/10/2025 PDF 243 KB DOWNLOAD
- OS Compatibility 6/18/2025 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Swift VL-EPU-5121 Datasheet 8/5/2024 PDF 1.94 MB DOWNLOAD
Swift VL-EPU-5121 Hardware Reference Manual 10/5/2025 PDF 2.15 MB DOWNLOAD
Swift VL-EPU-5121 Programmer Reference Manual 8/7/2025 PDF 934 KB DOWNLOAD
Swift VL-EPU-5121 BIOS Reference Manual 1/23/2025 PDF 88 KB DOWNLOAD
Product Lifecycle Chart 7/10/2025 PDF 243 KB DOWNLOAD
OS Compatibility 6/18/2025 PDF 271 KB DOWNLOAD
Software Support Packages
- Windows 11 VersaAPI 1.8.5 6/12/2025 PDF 4.6 MB DOWNLOAD
- Linux VersaAPI 1.8.4 64-bit (mainline kernel 6.x+) 9/24/2024 TGZ 1.9 MB DOWNLOAD
Windows 11 VersaAPI 1.8.5 6/12/2025 PDF 4.6 MB DOWNLOAD
Linux VersaAPI 1.8.4 64-bit (mainline kernel 6.x+) 9/24/2024 TGZ 1.9 MB DOWNLOAD
Accessories
Cable Kit VL-CKR-SWIFT Swift cable kit. Includes CBR-4005, 2004, 2005, 0812, 0818, 1604, 0407, 0702, 2033, 1014 (x2), HDW-108 and 401 VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard 
VL-CBR-2004 Analog I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12" VL-CBR-2005 Digital I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12" VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12" VL-CBR-0818 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" VL-CBR-0407 SATA Power Cable 19.75” VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. Cables VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9" VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" VL-CBR-0207 Ethernet activity cable 2-pin Pico Clasp to LED 12” (Two required) VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" Hardware VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) Miscellaneous VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter Thermal Options VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit
VL-CBR-2004 Analog I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12" 
VL-CBR-2005 Digital I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12" 
VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12" 
VL-CBR-0818 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12" 
VL-CBR-0407 SATA Power Cable 19.75” 
VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20" 
VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6" 
VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12" 
VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread 
VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon 
VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks. 
Cables VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25" 
VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m 
VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9" 
VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36" 
VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6" 
VL-CBR-0207 Ethernet activity cable 2-pin Pico Clasp to LED 12” (Two required) VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6" 
Hardware VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws. 
VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector) 
Miscellaneous VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C 
VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter 
Thermal Options VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan 
VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit 
- Part Number Description
- Cable Kit
- VL-CKR-SWIFT Swift cable kit. Includes CBR-4005, 2004, 2005, 0812, 0818, 1604, 0407, 0702, 2033, 1014 (x2), HDW-108 and 401
- VL-CBR-4005 System I/O paddleboard
- VL-CBR-2004 Analog I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12"
- VL-CBR-2005 Digital I/O cable and paddleboard, 1mm 20-pin, 12"
- VL-CBR-0812 Power cable, high-power. 8 Pin Molex Nano-fit to wires. 12"
- VL-CBR-0818 12” ATX 24-pin to 8-pin Molex Nano-Fit
- VL-CBR-1604 Dual Ethernet adapter cable, latching, 12"
- VL-CBR-0407 SATA Power Cable 19.75”
- VL-CBR-0702 SATA cable, latching, 20"
- VL-CBR-2033 miniDisplayPort to HDMI active adapter, requires DP port, 6"
- VL-CBR-1014 RS232 two channel cable 2xDsub (9-pin), latching, 12"
- VL-HDW-105 Standoff package, 0.6", Metric thread
- VL-HDW-108 Mini PCIe card / mSATA 10x hold-down screws for use with 2.5 mm standoffs, Metric thread, Nylon
- VL-HDW-401 Thermal compound paste. For attaching heat plates and sinks.
- Cables
- VL-CBR-0401 Power cable, ATX to SATA, 6.25"
- VL-CBR-0503 USB 2.0 Male A to Male Micro-B cable, 0.5 m
- VL-CBR-0901 Pico-Clasp to two SPX cables, 9-pin. 9"
- VL-CBR-2031 miniDisplayPort to miniDisplayPort, 36"
- VL-CBR-0203 Battery module, 2-pin latching, 6"
- VL-CBR-0207 Ethernet activity cable 2-pin Pico Clasp to LED 12” (Two required)
- VL-CBR-2032 miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter, 6"
- Hardware
- VL-HDW-111 Half- to Full-Size MiniPCIe Adapter Kit. Metal adapter and 2x screws.
- VL-PS-ATX12-300A 300W ATX-style development power supply (24+8-pin ATX connector)
- Miscellaneous
- VL-ADR-01S USB to Audio Adapter -25° to +85°C
- VL-EPH-V6 Display Port to Dual Channel LVDS converter
- Thermal Options
- VL-HDW-424 Heat Sink with Fan
- VL-HDW-425 Heat Pipe Adapter Kit
Expansion Modules
Analog & Digital I/O VL-MPEe-A1E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-A2E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) GPS VL-MPEu-G3E Precision GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Network VL-MPEe-E4E Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-E5E Two Channel Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB signaling) VL-MPEe-E7E 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +85 VL-MPEe-E7S 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +60 VL-MPEe-E6E Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) VL-MPEe-E6E-P Gigabit Ethernet with POE+ (PCIe signaling) Serial I/O VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Solid-State Storage (Flash Memory) VL-MPEs-F1Exx 4/16/32/64/128/256 GB mSATA drive (SATA signaling) Video VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling)
- Part Number Description Form Factor
- Analog & Digital I/O
- VL-MPEe-A1E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (12-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-A2E Analog Input Module, x8 channels single ended (16-bit resolution), industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- GPS
- VL-MPEu-G3E Precision GPS Receiver, industrial temperature (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- Network
- VL-MPEe-E4E Gigabit Ethernet Over Fiber Optic media (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E5E Two Channel Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-FW1E 1394 Firewire Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEu-C1E Dual Channel CAN Bus Module (USB signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E7E 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +85 Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E7S 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) +60 Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E6E Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- VL-MPEe-E6E-P Gigabit Ethernet with POE+ (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Serial I/O
- VL-MPEe-U2E RS-232/422/485 x4 + GPIO x12 Module, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
- Solid-State Storage (Flash Memory)
- VL-MPEs-F1Exx 4/16/32/64/128/256 GB mSATA drive (SATA signaling) Mini PCIe
- Video
- VL-MPEe-V5E VGA and LVDS Interface, industrial temperature (PCIe signaling) Mini PCIe
Models
Model: VL-EPU-5121-EDP-16x Operating Temp.: -40° to +85°C Processor: Xeon E-2276ML ECC Cores: 6 Speed/Boost: 2.0 / 4.2 GHz RAM: 16 GB ECC NVMe: 128 GB Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: Pricing/sample
Model: VL-EPU-5121-EDP-32x Operating Temp.: -40° to +85°C Processor: Xeon E-2276ML ECC Cores: 6 Speed/
Boost: 2.0 / 4.2 GHz RAM: 32 GB ECC NVMe: 128 GB Cooling: Heat Plate Pricing/Sample: Pricing/Sample
Models
- Model Operating Temp. Processor Cores Speed/
Boost RAM NVMe Cooling Pricing/Sample - VL-EPU-5121-EDP-16x -40° to +85°C Xeon E-2276ML ECC 6 2.0 / 4.2 GHz 16 GB ECC 128 GB Heat Plate Pricing/sample
- VL-EPU-5121-EDP-32x -40° to +85°C Xeon E-2276ML ECC 6 2.0 / 4.2 GHz 32 GB ECC 128 GB Heat Plate Pricing/Sample