Advantech Launches Embedded AI Systems and Platforms Powered by Intel Xeon D-1700/2700 Processors
March 11, 2022
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Advantech announces a range of embedded computing solutions featuring Intel Xeon D-1700/2700 processors. The launch comprises of the AIR-500D, the ARK-7060, MIC-790 edge AI servers, and the SOM-5993 COM Express and SOM-D580 COM-HPC server modules.
The new solutions are suitable for the following applications:
- Machine vision
- Medical and test equipment
- Factory automation
- AI
- IoT
*(Editors Note: The following specifications and details were provided by Advantech)
AIR-500D - Powerful AI Edge Server
Advantech's AIR-500D Edge AI server leverages Intel® Xeon® D-1700 series processors with server intelligent management to empower high-end AI inference and training. It supports dual 350W PCIe x16 NVIDIA Quadro and Tesla graphics cards and software tools (CUDA, cuDNN, and TensorRT). AIR-500D features a massive up to 30TB RAID storage capacity via 4 x 2.5" SSDs and 4 x GbE and diverse I/O (4 x RS-232/422/485, 6 x USB 3.0, 1 x 16bit DIO) and M.2 B and E keys for wireless communication and NVMe modules. This solution provides versatile expansion slots for add-on cards (including video codec, 10 GbE and GigE/USB vision frame grabber) and built-in 1200W PSU for heavy CPU/GPU power. AIR-500D is a robust solution with wide operating temperature support (-10 ~ 50 °C; 14 ~ 122 °F), and is an excellent choice for machine automation, robotic AOI, and smart city applications that require a high-performance edge AI server.
ARK-7060 - High-performance Edge Server with IPMI Remote Management
Advantech's ARK-7060 is a high-performance edge server with multiple expansion slots and fast data transfer speeds that empower AI model training applications. It is equipped with Intel® Xeon® D-1700 series processor and 4 x DDR4 SODIMM sockets that support up to 128GB. ARK-7060 provides slots for PCI, PCIe x4, and PCIe x16 for up to 350W graphics card. Likewise, ARK-7060 supports up to 4 x 2.5" SATA III hard drive bays and delivers high data transfer rates via 10GbE ports and M.2 B key for 5G modules. ARK-7060 onboard BMC provides an IPMI architecture for remote management to enable real-time remote troubleshooting that reduces downtime.
SOM-5993 - Server Grade Rugged COM Express Module with Super Speed I/O
Advantech's SOM-5993 is equipped with the latest Intel® Xeon® D-1700 processors. It uses 10 Core and 67W TDP SoC to provide outstanding performance with super speed I/Os including PCIe Gen4 and 10GBASE-KR. Likewise, this COMe module supports up to 128GB ECC/Non-ECC memory for applications necessitating high bandwidth, low latency, and quick data transmission. SOM-5993 also offers TPM, rugged memory, and extended temperature options adaptable to outdoor applications in harsh environments (-40 ~ 85 °C;-40 ~185 °F). In addition, Advantech's patented thermal solutions enable low noise operation at 100% performance without throttling.
SOM-D580 - COM-HPC Server Module with Super Speed I/O & IPMB RC Ability
Advantech's SOM-D580 leverages the latest Intel® Xeon® D-2700 processors and is developed with a brand-new COM-HPC standard aimed at high-end computing applications. This solution provides up to 20 Cores and 118W TDP SoC. SOM-D580 delivers higher performance and more super speed I/Os than comparable solutions. This COM-HPC module supports up to 512GB ECC/Non-ECC memory and 25GBASE-KR Ethernet to empower edge AI servers, cloud storage, and high-end test equipment. SOM-D580 also offers 32 x lanes PCIe Gen4, 17 x lanes PCIe Gen3, and IPMB. These are suitable for applications requiring diverse expansion and remote-control capabilities. Advantech's patented thermal solutions allow the system to run without throttling and noise at 100% performance.
MIC-790 - Ruggedized, Fanless Edge Server for Edge Cloud Computing Services
MIC-790 is a fanless, ruggedized edge server equipped with the latest Intel® Xeon® D-2700 12 Core processor. MIC-790 supports wide operating temperatures and features a 2U short-depth form factor (-20 ~ 50 °C; -4 ~ 122 °F/350 mm; 13.77 in). MIC-790 can use its multi-core CPU and large memory capacity (up to 192 GB) to process virtual machines and containerized applications. When serving as an edge cloud computing center, MIC-790 benefits cloud to edge networks. It reduces the latency of edge applications dependent upon real-time information and increases data and communications security.
For further deatails, visit advantech.com.
Chad Cox. Production Editor, Embedded Computing Design, has responsibilities that include handling the news cycle, newsletters, social media, and advertising. Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature.
