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Cost-Effective Ruggedized Server for the Edge

October 16, 2025
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Edge computing servers need to handle unpredictable conditions, varying temperatures, and often space constraints – all while providing fast and reliable data processing. These systems process large amounts of data in real time, right where the data is collected (at “the edge”). The datacenter might be hundreds of miles away, so by offloading some of the data processing and only sending the important data, the edge server keeps network resources from getting congested and causing performance delays. But that also means a rackmount server in a building that’s, shall we say, less than a clean datacanter environment! There’s the extreme for this example—something like a tank perhaps—but then the more common scenario is a satellite ground station. That means a rugged rackmount chassis with some dust protection but not the extremes of shock and vibe protection for example. The problem is most datacenter servers are not ruggedized at all, but truly rugged systems are extremely expensive.

Introducing the TeraBox 220DE

That’s where our TeraBox 220DE comes in. It’s got the ruggedization you need for most edge needs (as we said, a remote location—not in an ultra-clean datacenter) but at a middle-ground cost. Applications include telecom, defense, retail—and this server is a great way to reduce the expense of going rugged.

If you’re not familiar with TeraBox, these are servers designed around the unique needs of FPGA users. Front-panel network ports for example, and we pre-integrate the cards, cables, and other time-consuming setup tasks. Plus, many TeraBox products automatically increase the integrated card’s warranty from BittWare.

This particular TeraBox is based on the Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12. It’s compact at 19 inches deep, but holds two of our full-size FPGA cards. It’s got a 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPU. Being a ruggedized chassis, the front panel has a dust filter, but behind that is a bonus: the I/O of your BittWare accelerator cards are right there! This gives you an enclosure that’s ruggedized (even if the PCIe cards aren’t) and a convenient compact form factor. And being a TeraBox based on a Dell server, you’re getting extended card warranty plus 24-hour response time.

The TeraBox 220DE is a great option for applications that need some ruggedization without the huge expense. You’ll get a ruggedized, MIL-STD, and NEBS Level 3 compliant server with BittWare’s best-in-class FPGA cards – all in a tested, ready-to-use solution.

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DDoS Attacks on the Rise, FPGAs to the Rescue

September 30, 2025
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DDoS Attacks on the Rise

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks are breaking records — but unfortunately, not in a good way. Recently, ZDNet reported the largest DDoS attack to date, clocking in at over 11 terabits per second during a recent US holiday weekend. This staggering volume highlights two critical insights:

  • Simple compromised accounts and devices remain a major vulnerability.
  • Although more sophisticated attacks are emerging, many high-bandwidth attacks still rely on straightforward techniques, just amplified to new extremes.

FPGA-Based Anti-DDoS to the Rescue

OVHCloud, a global ISP leader, has long invested in resilient anti-DDoS infrastructure. They chose BittWare’s FPGA network accelerator cards years ago for their top-tier VAC system, specifically its highest level of defense, Armor.

Powered by AMD Virtex™ UltraScale+™ devices, each FPGA card supports four 100 Gb/s interfaces and handles the heaviest attacks in real time — deployed directly inside servers for maximum impact.

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Need FPGA-Based Network Acceleration?

Our commercial off-the-shelf FPGA cards deliver production-ready performance and scalability, trusted by OVHCloud and many others. As attack volumes rise, OVHCloud continuously expands its Armor systems to stay ahead.

Protecting your network from cyber attacks, but finding you need FPGAs to handle the heavy lifting? Do what OVHCloud did and build on BittWare—no matter if you need AMD, Altera, or Achronix programmable devices, we have robust COTS PCIe cards that will meet your need.

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New Versal Card w/2X Logic

September 18, 2025

Introducing the AV-811p featuring nearly double the logic as our AV-870p. The card has four QSFP-DDs supporting up to 400 GbE (including dedicated DCMAC hard IP), 48GB of DDR4 and PCIe Gen4 x16.

What about DSP hard IP? That’s doubled too! Specifically, the AV-870p with the VP1502 device has 7,440 DSP engines and 3,738k System Logic Cells. For the new AV-811p however, DSPs are 14,352 and LCs are 7,352k (using VP1802–the VP2802 option has similar numbers).

Of course, the AV-870p has advantages too, including the potential for many more 400G links using the VP1402 or the VP1552 for lower-latency GTYP transceivers.

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Launching 3U VPX for Aerospace and Defense

August 19, 2025

While BittWare has produced VPX products in the past (including 3U), it’s been a while since we have announced new offerings in this mil/aerospace market. However, with the acquisition of AirBorn by Molex, and working with their team, we have found now is the time to help get the latest CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs/RFSoCs into these embedded form factors.

As you will notice in our Aerospace and Defense Solutions (ADS) page, we are leveraging our ties with AMD as a Premier Embedded Partner Program member. Their strength in embedded devices (including their latest processors and RF chips) is in growing demand as we have started talking with customers.

With that we are, at the MOSA show, officially inviting you to request our Early Access Program for VPX! It will (as of this writing) require NDAs with BittWare and AMD, but you’re going to get our roadmap, preliminary data sheets, and the opportunity to give us feedback on the specifics you’d like to see us build. Sound good? Head on over to our ADS page to learn more and sign up!

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