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Accelerate #Edge2Cloud Deployments
with Advantech NEW Platforms
based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
UPGRADE YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE
Advantech new platforms based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors range from ultra-short-depth vRAN and IoT edge servers to high-throughput network security appliances and multi-node hyper-converged infrastructure solutions. With 1.5x more performance than previous generation, built-in security and acceleration features, the new configurations target industrial, cybersecurity and telecom edge applications as well as hybrid cloud deployments and HPC.
The combination of 5G and the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) will significantly increase the amount of data to be processed on premises, at the edge and in the cloud. Advantech’s new platforms based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors upgrade infrastructure performance enabling cloud-native web-scale architectures that reliably execute business and mission-critical services anywhere in the network. Integrating the latest AI and crypto acceleration technology from Intel, the new range of servers and appliances features efficient and reliable, workload-optimized configurations able to deliver sustained performance in highly virtualized edge and data center environments.
HERO FEATURES
3RD GEN INTEL XEON SCALABLE PROCESSORS
Enhanced security with Intel Software Guard Extension (SGX), flexibility with Intel Speed Select Technology, AI acceleration with Intel Deep Learning Boost and manageability with Intel Resource Director Technology
WORKLOAD OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE
Optimized for higher performance per watt in cloud computing, network virtualization and AIoT featuring from 8 to 40 powerful cores, Intel Optane persistent memory 200 series, PCIe 4.0 support and built-in AI and crypto accelerators
IMPROVED DENSITY, RELIABILITY AND MANAGEABILITY
Designed for mission and business critical to minimize costly downtime, on-site interventions and service interruptions with reliability enhancements such as supporting single failure of critical components, hot-swappable FRUs, 5+2 life cycle, redundant BIOS and FW images and remote fail-safe updates
FLEXIBLE BUSINESS MODEL
Broadest flexibility from commercial-off-the-shelf to fully customized ODM, our white-box hardware platforms are supported by a vibrant software ecosystem and global supply chain with the option to customize hardware and firmware as well as branding, packaging and logistics
James Yang,
VP, Cloud IoT Group
Advantech
“The proliferation of connected smart devices, sensors and machines is driving the need for hybrid cloud architectures built on a strong AIoT edge that addresses increasing computing, throughput and privacy needs closer to the data source. Advantech has
over 30 years of experience designing highly reliable and efficient server platforms optimized for the industrial, enterprise and telecom markets. Customers tapping into our new range based on the latest Intel processing technology will be able to build a competitive edge ready to thrive in the new 5G and AIoT economy.”
Renu Navale
VP & GM, Smart Edge Platforms Division
Intel
“Cloud and communication service providers are working together to address the massive amounts of data being generated by the rise of 5G, the intelligent edge and proliferation of the cloud, all which require flexible bandwidth, latency and security requirements. Working in collaboration with Intel, Advantech is able to support a range of deployments from edge to cloud and provide a solid foundation towards autonomous, secure and sustainable operations.”
EDGE SERVERS FOR 5G OPEN RAN & IOT
Designed for the telecom edge, Advantech’s carrier-grade servers based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors support up to 36-core network optimized processors featuring ultra-short-depth, outdoor, front access, NEBS-3 compliant configurations. They integrate high-density PCIe card payload to leverage the required vRAN acceleration, networking and time synchronization technology while optimizing performance per watt. This becomes essential to support compute-intensive 5G NR vDU use cases, increasing bandwidths, converged edge and MEC strategies and advanced antenna systems. The servers can also be integrated by service or solution providers as part of a private wireless network solution to be deployed on premises.
SKY-8132S-11
11" Edge Server for vRAN & MEC
- 1x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor
- 8x DDR4 ECC/RDIMM
- 2x PCIe x16 FH/HL & 1x PCIe x16 LP slots
- Operating temperature range -40°C ~ 65°C
- Front accessible storage, I/O and redundant DC PSU
- Outdoor IP65 pole-mount cabinet option
SKY-8132S
20” Edge Server for vRAN & MEC
- 1x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor
- 8x DDR4 ECC/RDIMM
- 2x PCIe x16 FH/FL, 1x PCIe x16 FH/HL & 1 x PCIe x16 LP slots
- Operating temperature range -20°C ~ 55°C
- Hot swappable, redundant AC or DC PSU
- Outdoor IP65 pole-mount cabinet option
SKY-8232D
20” Edge Server for vRAN & MEC
- 2x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 32x DDR4 ECC/RDIMM
- 4x PCIe x16 FH/FL & 2x PCIe x8 LP slots or 2x PCIe x16 FH/FL & 4x PCIe x8 FH/HL & 2x PCIe x8 LP slots
- Operating temperature range -5°C ~ 55°C
- Hot swappable, redundant AC or DC PSU
GPU SERVERS FOR AI & INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
The new SKY-640V2 based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors is a 4U dual-socket server designed to accelerate computationally-intensive AI and visual computing workloads. It supports up to four PCIe x16 double-deck cards and three PCIe x8 single-deck cards to deliver ample parallel computing power and networking flexibility in applications such as automated optical inspection (AOI), Industry 4.0, surveillance, video transcoding, cloud gaming, and medical imaging.
SKY-640V2
4U GPU Server for AI and
Visual Computing
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 16x DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/Intel Optane PMem
- Support for 4x PCIe x16 double-deck, 2x PCIe x8 single-deck FH/HL & 1x PCIe x8 cards
- 2000W hot swappable, redundant AC PSU
ASMB-976
LGA 4189 Proprietary Server Board
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 16x DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/Intel Optane PMem
- 4x PCIe x16 & 7x PCIe x8 slots
- Intel X550 dual 10GbE ports
- 10x SATA3 and 2x M.2 connectors
- Operating temperature range 0°C ~ 40 °C
ASMB-816
LGA 4189 ATX Server Board
- Single 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor
- 8x DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/Intel Optane PMem
- 3x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x8, 2x PCIe x4 & 1x PCIe x1 slots
- Intel X550 dual 10GbE ports
- Operating temperature range 0 ~ 60 °C
HPC-6240
for ASMB-622
LGA 4189 Proprietary Server Board
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor
- 16x DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM/Intel Optane PMem
- 4x PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x8 & 1x PCIe x4 slots
- Intel i350 quad 1GbE ports
- To be integrated in HPC-6240 server chassis
HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING & STORAGE SERVERS FOR HCI
To address increasing computing and storage needs in the data center, Advantech has upgraded its range of high performance computing and storage servers with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors including multi-node and single-node, dual-socket 1U and 2U configurations. These designs have been adopted by hyper-converged infrastructure, hybrid cloud, backup and recovery solution providers supporting web-scale microservices architectures with critical, latency-sensitive data being processed on-premises while seamlessly integrating with edge and public clouds to maximize security, agility and productivity.
SKY-9232D3
2U4N Server for HCI Storage
- 4x hot-swappable CPU boards with single/dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 16x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS (per Node)
- 2x PCIe x16 HL/LP slots or 1xU.2 SSD & 1x PCIe x16 slot (per Node)
- 1x PCIe x8 OCP2.0 mezzanine (per Node)
- Optional 2xM.2 storage devices & 1x2.5” SATA/NVMe SSD slot (per Node)
- Up to 12x 3.5” SATA storage on the system
- Hot swappable, redundant 2000W AC PSU
SKY-7132D
1U Server for HCI and Private Cloud
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 32x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM
- 4x 3.5” or 12x 2.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe
- 2x PCIe x16 FH/FL slots
- Hot swappable, redundant 850W AC PSU
SKY-7232D
2U Server for HCI and Private Cloud
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 32x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM
- 16x 3.5” or 28 x 2.5” SAS/SATA /NVMe
- 4x PCIe x16 or x8 FH/FL, 2x PCIe x8 FH/HL & 4x PCIe x8 LP slots
- Hot swappable, redundant 1200W AC PSU
HIGH-END APPLIANCES FOR NETWORK SECURITY
Rising threats and increasing network speeds are constantly challenging cybersecurity vendors to stay one-step ahead of cybercriminals in order to protect their business customers. For vRouter, NGFW, ZTN, IPS/IDS, and UTM markets, the new FWA-6171 appliance integrates latest Intel processing, crypto acceleration and security technology accelerating network security workloads at higher speed rates. It offers flexible networking configurations through Advantech Network Mezzanine Cards (NMC) supporting 100G/40G/25G/10G Ethernet interfaces and high port density.
FWA-6171
2U Appliance for Network Security
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- 32x DDR4 ECC/RDIMM
- 8x Advantech NMC supporting up to 100GbE and high port density
- 2x hot-swappable 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD
- Hot swappable, redundant 850W/1300W AC PSU
The new platforms listed above are available for immediate evaluation and benchmarking and will be generally available during 2H 2021. For more information or if you are interested in evaluation units, please contact us.