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Advantech Introduces Its High-Performance Extreme Edge Computers To Enhance Edge Data Server And AI Vision Applications

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Advantech is pleased to launch its ARK-7060 high-performance edge computer that brings server-class computing capabilities, flexible expansion, large storage capacity, and high network bandwidth to the edge. Advantech's ARK-7060 is a high-performance edge computer with multiple expansion slots and fast data transfer rates powering edge data server, AOI visual inspection, and AI vision equipment applications. It is equipped with Intel® Xeon® D-1700 series processors up to 10 cores at 67W and 4 DDR4 SODIMM slots supporting up to 128GB. The ARK-7060 offers 2GbE, 4 USB 3.0, 4 COM ports for various device connections, and provides expansion slots for PCI, PCIe x4, and PCIe x16 for graphics cards up to 350W. In addition, the ARK-7060 supports up to 4 ports of 2,5-inch SATA III hard drives and offers high data transfer speeds through 10GbE ports and M.2 B-Key for 5G modules. The ARK-7060 embedded BMC provides an IPMI 2.0 architecture for remote management that enables real-time remote troubleshooting, reducing downtime.

Versatile expansion and easy integration for AI vision capability

The ARK-7060 provides expansion slots for PCI, PCIe x4, and PCIe x16. Its PCIe x16 slots support graphics cards up to 350W, such as the NVIDIA RTX Quadro A4500 and A5000. These high-end graphics cards require an adequate power supply, and at the same time, they can overheat when attempting intense tasks. The ARK-7060 adopts advanced thermal designs to improve heat dispersion, and also features a dedicated thermal kit for fanless industrial graphics cards. It has an integrated 850W power supply, which facilitates the integration of equipment. The ARK-7060 offers high-performance computing and can be used with motion control cards, image capture cards, and graphics cards, making it ideal for AI vision and AI vision inspection equipment.

Multiple storage and fast data transfer for edge data processing

As factories transition to smart manufacturing, the amount of data collected continues to increase. For storing and transferring large amounts of data, the ARK-7060 supports up to 4 x 2,5-inch SATA III hard drive bays and offers fast data transfer speeds via optional 10GbE and M.2 B-Key ports for 5G modules.

Advanced security and remote management

To enhance the security of the ARK-7060, the system features dual BIOS for BIOS backup and recovery, which reduces the risk of BIOS corruption and protects against potential viruses or data corruption. As for operating system security, the ARK-7060 supports TPM 2.0, and the system includes McAfee for whitelisting technology and Acronis for data backup and recovery. These features enhance data security and protection and give users peace of mind when managing data within the ARK-7060. The ARK-7060's built-in BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) provides IPMI 2.0 architecture for remote management, allowing customers to perform both in-band and out-of-band control on the ARK-7060. In addition, users can also remotely switch between the two BIOSes through the BMC. In addition, the ARK-7060 includes WISE-DeviceOn remote management software, reducing maintenance costs and system downtime.

Key features

  • Intel® Xeon® Processor D-1700 Series
  • 4 DDR4 SO-DIMM bays supporting ECC/non-ECC memory up to 128 GB
  • Versatile expansion: PCI, PCIe x4, PCIe x16, M.2 B-Key, M.2 E-Key
  • Integrated 850 W power supply
  • Supports up to 4 2,5-inch hard drives
  • 2 optional 10GbE Ethernet ports
  • IPMI 2.0 compliant management with reliability and security enhancements

For customers requiring a custom version of this product, Advantech's European DMS team offers a wide range of local design and manufacturing services.