Advantech’s new ARK-7060 extreme high-performance computer brings server-class computing capabilities, flexible expansion, rich storage capacity and high network bandwidth to the edge. The ARK-7060 offers multiple expansion slots and fast data transfer speeds that empower edge AI data servers, 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 x DDR4 SODIMM sockets that support up to 128 GB. The ARK-7060 offers 2 x GbE, 4 x USB 3.0, 4 x COM ports for diverse device connections, and it provides expansion slots for PCI, PCIe x4, and PCIe x16 for up to 350W graphics cards. The ARK-7060 supports up to 4 x 2.5” SATA III hard drive bays and delivers high data transfer rates via 10GbE ports and M.2 B-Key for 5G modules. The onboard BMC provides an IPMI 2.0 architecture for remote management to enable real-time remote troubleshooting that reduces 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 can support graphic cards up to 350W such as NVIDIA RTX Quadro A4500 and A5000. These high-end graphic cards require adequate power supply and at the same time, may overheat as they try to complete intense tasks. The ARK-7060 system adopts advanced thermal designs to improve heat dispersion. It also has a dedicated thermal kit for industrial fanless graphics cards. This high-performance edge AI computer has a built-in 850W power supply, which makes equipment integration easy. The ARK-7060 delivers high-performance computing and can be used with motion control cards, frame grabbers and graphics cards, which is suitable for AI visual inspection and AI vision equipment.
Multiple storage and fast data transfer for edge data processing
As factories move to smart manufacturing, the amount of data collected keeps increasing. In order to store and transfer a large amount of data, the ARK-7060 edge AI computer supports up to 4 x 2.5” SATA III hard drive bays and delivers high data transfer rates via optional 10GbE ports and M.2 B-Key for 5G modules.
Advanced security and remote management
To enhance security, the ARK-7060 has dual BIOS for BIOS backup and recovery, lowering the risk of BIOS damage and protecting from potential viruses or data corruption. The ARK-7060 supports TPM 2.0, and the system is bundled with 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 their data within the ARK-7060. The ARK-7060 onboard BMC provides IPMI 2.0 architecture for remote management, and this allows users to realise both in-band and out-of-band control. Users can also remotely switch between the two BIOS through BMC. The ARK-7060 is bundled with WISE-DeviceOn remote management software, reducing maintenance costs and system downtime.
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