Rugged Fanless server for AI applications

  • Specially crafted Quad M.2-M array for SSDs and/or AI accelerators with optional fans. Including the motherboard, the total number of M.2-M slots is 5.
  • 8-Lane PCIe G4 FHHL DW slot for GPU or AI accelerator
  • Based on Intel® Xeon D-1700 / Xeon D-1800 LCC, 4-10 Cores
  • 3x DDR4-ECC channels, up to 384GB memory capacity
  • 2x 2.5GbE(i225) + 1x GbE (i210)
  • 8x SFP+ with up to 100Gb Ethernet throughput
  • Rugged fanless design for harsh environments.
  • AST2600-based BMC with Display Port (DP) video
  • On-board storage: M.2 NVMe + M.2 SATA + eMMC (soldered)

HQ-Box2 AI model

The power demands of M.2 AI accelerators reach the limits of the M.2 standard and generate significant heat. Compounding this issue is the limited operating temperature of some of these modules. More often than not, you will need more than one AI accelerator, further exacerbating the problem of heat dissipation.

The “HQ-Box2 AI” model addresses these challenges with a custom housing for four M.2 AI accelerators, each featuring a dedicated heat sink and a fan tray to handle the most demanding scenarios. Users can also mix M.2 AI accelerators and M.2 SSDs within the same enclosure. Additionally, an 8-lane PCIe G4 slot (full height, half length, double width) enables the addition of a GPU or another AI module, offering enhanced flexibility and performance.


Specification
ProcessorIntel® Xeon D-1700 and Xeon D-1800 LCC, 4-10 Cores.
Memory3x DDR4-ECC channels, 384GB memory capacity.
StorageMotherboard :  NVMe SSD: M.2 M-KEY, PCIE3.0 x4, 2280/2260.
SATA3 SSD: M.2 B-KEY, 2280.
EMMC: Up to 256GB boot media, soldered.
Extension:6x M.2 NVMe SSD: M.2 M-KEY, 4x PCIe G4+2x PCIe G3, 2260/2280.
4x U.3 (2.5”, 17mm, PCIe G4).
Networking4x or 8x ports SFP+ 1/10/25 Gigabit configurations 2x I226 (2.5GbE) 1x I210 (1GbE).
WWAN / WLAN:  5G,LTE,3G  /  802.11ax  Wireless with M.2 E-KEY slot.
DisplayDisplay port (DP), with BMC.
InterfacesUSB: 2x USB3.0.
Serial ports: 2x RS232.
Motherboard
Expansion
Slots
1x PCIe G4 x16, 1x PCIe G3 x8.
M.2 M-KEY: 1x sockets, NVME, PCIEx4.
M.2 B-KEY:  1x socket, SATA, USB3.0/2.0 + SIM.
M.2 E-KEY:  1x socket, PCIEx1, USB2.0.
ManagementBMC AST2600, OpenBMC, IPMI 2.0, DCMI,  iKVM, Virtual Media.
SecurityTPM 2.0, SLB9665.
SECURE BOOT, SECURE FLASH.
Power12VDC. Reverse polarity, Over/under Voltage protection.
Optional 240W DC2DC supply: 9-36VDC in / 12VDC out with programmable ignition sense.
Software supportWindows:  Win 10 IoT, WS19H1,WS19H2,WS2022, Win11.
Linux: All major distributions.
Virtualization:  KVM, ACRN, Vmware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V.
RTOS: Wind River VxWorks.
LedPower, SSD, 2x GPIO.
MechanicalDIMENSIONS by model:
HQ-Box2 Bare: 84x177x237mm (WxDxH).
HQ-Box2 2X: 138x176x237mm (WxDxH).
HQ-Box2 Storage-M: 92x176x237mm (WxDxH).
HQ-Box2 Combo: 153x176x237mm (WxDxH) (this model is usually mounted horizontally).
HQ-Box2 AI: 139x176x237mm (WxDxH).
EnvironmentOPERATING TEMPERATUREStandard 0°C .. 50°C
Extended* -20°C .. 60°C
Industrial* -40°C .. 72°C (optionally 75°C)
* On selected configurations.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE-40°C to 85°C
HUMIDITY95%@40°C (non-condensing).
MTBF (hrs)>100,000
CertificationEMC: CE, FCC ,AS/NZS, SAFETY: IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS.