High-performance computing for industrial automation and Edge server applications

28-04-2022 | Review Display | Subs & Systems

Review Display Systems (RDS) now offers a new industrial computer from AAEON. Created to bring high-performance computing to embedded industrial applications, the BOXER-8332AI-CFL PC is powered by 8th and 9th generation Intel Core and Xeon processors.

Supporting an expansive range of passively cooled GPUs, the standard PC implements the NVIDIA T4 GPGPU to deliver processing power to support industrial automation and Edge server applications. Designed and created to provide a strong expansion capability, it features a PCIe (x4) slot, a PCIe (x16) slot and two Mini Card slots that allow support for graphics processing, AI accelerators, and video frame grabbers.

A broad range of extra I/O allows the system to connect with many sensors, cameras, controllers, and other peripherals. These include six USB3.2 Gen1 ports, four COM ports, three Gigabit Ethernet ports, two HDMI outputs and an optional 8-bit digital I/O port. The system supports up to 128GB of memory, facilitating complete, unrestricted processing performance.

Peter Marchant, embedded division manager, RDS, said, “The new AAEON BOXER-8332AI-CFL provides the computing performance to power demanding industrial applications. By utilising its expansion capability or employing NVIDIA graphics cards, customers have an ideal system solution to power a wide range of industrial automation and IoT-based applications.”

The PC features an innovative thermal design and supports processors with up to 71W TDP (thermal design power), enabling reliable operation without any loss in performance in temperatures from -20C to 60C.

Furthermore, it is designed and tested in rugged operating environments, with the system able to withstand up to 1G vibrations and 5G drop and shock impacts with a GPU installed and secured. Its compact mechanical dimensions provide flexibility for use in machine cabinets or enclosed spaces.

By Natasha Shek