The C878 packs Xeon level processing capabilities into the rugged and compact 3U VPX form factor. Several Intel Xeon D and Pentium CPU options are available, to provide the balance of CPU throughput and board power consumption that are best for your system.

Designed from the ground up with security in mind, the C878 provides a comprehensive Cyber Security platform Aitech Cyber Security Architecture) including standard Intel CPU security features (TXT, AES-NI, etc.), as well as an on-board TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform), SSD options with AES 256 Encryption, Quick Erase, and Secure Erase features, Security Manager, tamper detection, and a variety of FPGA protection tools. Aitech has also included options for board security features and encryption that can be customized in the optional Xilinx UltraScale+ FPGA.

The C878 is designed with a modern, high-bandwidth bus architecture and a versatile assortment of on-board I/O interfaces. The VPX PCIe Switch Fabric capabilities allow for extensive system expansion options. The board is available in both aircooled and conduction-cooled versions.