Server-grade motherboard with Intel multicore Xeon processors
The new technology in the ASMB-920IR includes 64-bit multi-core processors, PCI Express Gen 3 high speed communications, and DDR3 1600 registered high capacity memory. It is designed for high performance demands such as video processing and mission critical multi-task applications.
This is Advantech’s first mainboard with a flexible “Powerful Modular Expansion” (PME) design with various support options that allow PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express slots to plug into the main platform. With diverse PME options, the ASMB-920IR keeps upgrade costs under control while fulfilling multiple slot requirements in field applications. This Extended ATX board also meets SSI (Server System Infrastructure) EEB form factor baseboard mounting location specs, so customers can easily build system solutions using Advantech’s or third party’s server chassis.
“In recent years diversification of industrial computer applications has been accompanied in many areas by a rapid elevation of system requirements," said Linda Tsai, Director of Advantech Embedded Systems Group. "As the booming markets of video processing that require high-end platforms without sacrificing power efficiency, such as automatic optical inspection machines, medical equipments, flight simulators, seek reliable hardware platforms, Advantech, as a Premier member of the Intel Embbeded Alliance, develops the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 series-based platform as the best solution for these markets.”
“This new platform is the first to offer an eight-core option and takes advantage of Intel’s 32nm fabrication process to optimize power efficiency in a highly dense and powerful system," said Steve Price, director of marketing at Intel Communications Infrastructure Division. "The new platform also features PCI Express 3.0 integrated on the die to boost performance, reduce latency and save power.”
The ASMB-920IR is an Extended ATX server board equipped with dual LGA 2011 Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 series and Intel C600 series chipset. Its supports eight DDR3 (Quad Channel per processor) registered DIMM slots for 128 GB capacity, dual GbE LANs using Intel controllers, two PCIe x16 links plus optional PME expansion slots. Other I/O support includes: up to eleven USB ports, two COM ports, and up to eight SAS or six SATA drives–composed of four SATA IIs and two SATA IIIs, which can achieve fast 3Gb/s for SAS and 6 Gb/s for SATA IIIs data access.
PME is an optional module for the ASMB-920IR server board. It allows versatile expansion options for up to three additional slots with PCI Express Gen3 high speed connections. Different vertical markets demand different expansion functions, from legacy cards used in traditional machines to advanced graphic applications, all can be fulfilled. PME is a plug-and-play mode and can be automatically selected in the BIOS without additional setting effort. For system integrators, inventory management is no longer a problem; flexible configurations allow them to concentrate on their businesses and solutions to customer requirements.
In addition to high performance and PME flexibility, the ASMB-920IR also comes with high reliability and manageability, both for hardware and software. Unlike commercial server suppliers, Advantech has specific knowledge in the embedded domain that helps meet industrial needs. Because of SSI (Server System Infrastructure) compliance, the ASMB-920IR is compatible with a standard chassis for easy assembly and maintenance.
The ASMB-920IR also has innovative thermal design. With its parallel placement of heatsink, memory slots, cabling and connectors on the board, airflow moves straight from front to back. This prevents components from overheating, lowers fan power consumption, and keeps the system quiet and power-efficient.
Just as with most of Advantech’s server-grade IPC products, ASMB-920IR supports IPMI 2.0, which permits out-of-band and a cross-platform remote system update and recovery, as well as monitoring of temperature, voltage, fan status, etc. In case the system fails or encounters a blue screen or any errors, issues can be discovered and recovery actions such as system reset or power down can be conducted remotely. This helps system administrators maintain and troubleshoot systems easily, especially in unmanned environments.
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