Kontron’s new computer-on-module for high-performance computing (COM-HPC®) provides power and connectivity for edge servers. The Kontron COMh-sdID, an Intel® Xeon® D-2700 processor-based module, features high core counts combined with PCIe Gen 4 and 100GbE network connectivity for demanding embedded solutions.
Computer-on-module (COM) products are prized for their flexibility by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators. COMs are available in standard sizes so the modules can be installed and easily replaced in proprietary carrier boards within a larger system to add power to existing applications as well as new designs. The introduction of the Intel® Xeon® D processor enables COM manufacturers to deliver high-performance computing (HPC) power in a small form factor. These new COM-HPC® products bring server-class performance and flexible configuration options to run real-time applications in manufacturing, to perform testing and measurement, and to manage virtualized telecom networks.
Challenge: Advanced edge systems require scalable, reliable performance
OEMs often require server-level performance for advanced solutions, from in-line visual inspection and testing in factory automation to the virtualization of telecom networks and beyond. The latest COM-HPC modules provide the power, connectivity, and memory capacity needed to perform the massive calculations that run these modern artificial intelligence (AI) programs in near-real time.
Solution: High-performance COM-HPC module for industrial edge servers
The Kontron COMh-sdID is a size D module that provides the power of a high-performance server for industrial environments at the edge. Kontron’s COMhsdID is available in a ruggedized configuration to handle real-time workloads reliably, even when operated continuously in harsh environments. A COMhsdID can be integrated easily into an outdoor setting or factory with extremely high or low temperatures and humidity. The durable, reliable module can be expected to last for up to 10 years of continuous operation. Based on the Intel Xeon D processor, the Kontron COMh-sdID includes up to 20 cores, up to 512 GB of RAM, and 48 PCIe lanes, including 32 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and 16 Gen 3 lanes. The module provides a powerful Ethernet implementation supporting various LAN configurations from 8x 10GbE to 1x 100GbE.
Intel® Solutions Brief
The Kontron COMh-sdID is designed to bring high performance computing to edge industrial solutions in abroad range of operating environments. The COMh-sdID can be configured with four to 20 cores, and a selection of SKUs accommodate extended temperature ranges and long-term reliability with up to 10 years of continuous operation. Read more in the Intel® Solution Brief here.
Highlights:
- Server-level performance for ruggedized system design
- Robust support for AI
- Built-in security capabilities for the edge
- Support for high-bandwidth networks and peripherals
- Remote management capabilities
