Taiwanese firm Advantech has expanded its x86 platforms with AMD Epyc and Ryzen processors for edge, security and cloud applications.

Tailored for servers, motherboards and networks, these platforms provide computing power, fast data transfer and energy efficiency, making them suitable for 5G edge cloud, AI, machine learning and data security.

Advantech worked with AMD to offer computing capabilities and tailored scalable options. The Epyc processors, featuring Zen 5 and 5c core architectures with up to 128 cores, provide the host CPU performance for GPU-accelerated AI.

The Epyc 9004 and 8004 processors offer up to 96 cores for robust sever-grade performance, high bandwidth with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 support, and a certified AMD Instinct MI210 GPU card for AI acceleration.

The Ryzen Embedded 7000 processors integrate IO scalability, low-TDP processing and AMD Radeon graphics for 4K resolution, while the Ryzen Embedded V3000 series ensures reliable 24/7 network performance with enhanced security through AMD secure processors and memory guard.

Advantech’s professional services, including extended product longevity, bios customisation and thermal options, make these platforms suitable for demanding workloads and long-term industrial use with support for Ubuntu, CentOS and Windows.

Advantech and AMD drive scalable offerings across various industries, including AI-enabled options, industrial automation, telecoms and network security. With professional hardware design, delivering IO capabilities, rugged systems and custom design services for harsh environments, these offerings deliver low latency, high throughput and energy efficiency.

Advantech’s Sky series servers deliver technology for accelerated computing across AI, cloud and edge applications. By combining Epyc processors with memory and flexible storage configurations, this series can handle the evolving demands of data-centric industries.

The Sky-602E3 GPU server is driven by the Epyc 8004 processor. It has a memory arrangement comprised of six DDR5 ECC/RDIMM slots, and handles graphic processing for AI applications thanks to four PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. With its expansion capabilities, it provides additional versatility by implementing four PCIe 5.0 x8 slots for more GPU, networking and DPU installations.

The Sky-721E3 and -821E3 are both equipped with Epyc 9004 and 9005 processors, showcasing up to 128 cores, 11 PCIe Gen5 slots and OCP 3.0 compatibility for computing capabilities. The servers are for high-performance edge applications, integrating multiple accelerators to bring AI computing to the edge.

With various storage options, the Sky-721E3 including up to 12 bays for 8.9cm drives or 24 bays for 6.35cm hot-swap Sata, SAS and NVMe drives, this server is for storage-intensive applications, such as cloud computing, database management and AI simulation.

Advantech’s AIMB-723 is built to meet the demands of industrial automation, powered by Ryzen 7000 processors to provide performance with energy efficiency for industrial edge applications. It features high-speed IO options including USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbit/s), dual 2.5Gbit Ethernet, M.2 and Sata, all enhancing connectivity and data handling. To support legacy requirements, it includes PCI expansion and RS232 serial IO interfaces. The AIMB-723 supports a three-slot discrete GPU and three PCIe add-on cards, meeting the demands of AI-driven machine vision and automated optical inspection.

Advantech (www.advantech.com) provides network security appliances. The FWA-6183 is for heavy workloads, featuring dual Epyc 9004 processors with up to 192 cores, ensuring performance for data centres and AI applications. The FWA-6183 is also compatible with Epyc 9005 processors, ensuring future-proof capabilities. Its scalability, with eight NMC (network module card) slots, ensures seamless future network integration, while redundant power and cooling systems provide uninterrupted service.

The FWA-5082, a 1U gateway for SD-WAN and NFV, uses single Epyc 8004 processors with up to 64 cores. It can expand different connections and capabilities through four network module cards and also offer 24/7 operating service. The FWA-1081 targets SMBs, providing firewall and UTM powered by Ryzen Embedded V3000 processors with up to eight cores, PoE+ support and optional LTE/5G modules.