Supermicro SuperEdge Multi-Node Server Announced

The Supermicro SuperEdge is a new short-depth, multi-node server specifically optimized for 5G, IoT, and Edge applications. It is built to excel in high-density compute and I/O environments where a small form factor solution is needed such as in retail, branch office, or field locations use cases.

The Supermicro SuperEdge is a new short-depth, multi-node server specifically optimized for 5G, IoT, and Edge applications. It is built to excel in high-density compute and I/O environments where a small form factor solution is needed such as in retail, branch office, or field locations use cases.

Supermicro SuperEdge

The new SuperEdge is powered by 3^rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, allowing it to produce data center processing power at the edge while accelerating analysis and real-time application functionality. Node density has also increased by 50% compared to previous application-optimized servers for 5G, IoT, and Edge workloads, says Supermicro. In addition, each node can accommodate up to 2TB of DDR4 DRAM, meaning it has the capability to support more extensive and complex applications than previously available.

As you can see below with the top panel removed,  the 8 DIMMS surround the CPU slot with four system fans just above it. The Supermicro SuperEdge’s X12SPED-F server board is also intelligently laid out and optimized for airflow to keep the motherboard components and server nodes running 24/7.

Scalability and physical footprint are also a concern for Supermicro. Customers can easily add additional SuperEdge nodes as their businesses (and customer demands) grow and, with a depth of only 430 mm, it is small enough to fit in compact data centers and other areas where space might be an issue. Users can also install GPUs on the SuperEdge, allowing it to perform AI calculations at the edge of the network. This helps to increase decision-making capabilities and reduce response times.

Supermicro has made it easy to maintain the SuperEdge, as nodes and I/O connections are all accessible from the front. It can also operate in temperatures ranging from -5°C to 55°C in a variety of humidity and other environmental conditions. The SuperEdge features redundant power supplies and cooling fans to maintain uptime through servicing. All of this combined has the potential to reduce operating expenses and will allow businesses to deploy the server in harsh conditions and in locations where climate control is impossible.

The Supermicro SuperEdge features three hot-swappable nodes that can be populated with three PCIe 4.0 slots each This further adds to its flexibility, as users can outfit them with a range of different add-on cards to suit their needs and accelerate applications for edge computing use cases. Moreover, it supports multiple acceleration cards, including networking, FPGA, DPU, eASIC, and TimeSync options.

Supermicro SuperEdge Specifications

Motherboard
Super X12SPED-F
Processor (per Node)
CPU	Single Socket P+ (LGA-4189) 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors Support up to 85-205W per node
Cores	Up to 32C/64T; Up to 48MB Cache
System Memory (per Node)
Memory	Memory Capacity: 8 DIMM slots Memory Type: 3200MHz ECC DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM
Memory Voltage	1.2 V
Error Detection	ECC
On-Board Devices (per Node)
Chipset	Intel C621A
Network Connectivity	1x 1GbE BaseT port(s)
IPMI	Support for Intelligent Platform Management Interface v.2.0 IPMI 2.0 with virtual media over LAN and KVM-over-LAN support
Input / Output (per Node)
LAN	1 RJ45 GbE LAN port (Shared NIC
Video	1 VGA port(s)
Serial Port	1 COM Port(s) (1 COM)
Others	1 KVM dongle (output VGA x1, COM x1, USB 2.0 x2 through KVM cable)
Management
Software	SuperDoctor 5 IPMI 2.0
Power Configurations	ACPI Power Management Power-on mode for AC power recovery
PC Health Monitoring
CPU	Monitors for CPU Cores, Chipset Voltages, Memory
FAN	Fans with tachometer monitoring Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) fan connectors Status monitor for speed control
Temperature	CPU thermal trip support, PEPI Monitoring for CPU and chassis environment
Chassis
Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Model	CSE-SE201-R2K06P
Note	16.9” (430mm) chassis depth Front access IO design, and tool less serviceability Three front hot-swappable nodes with single CPU socket and 8 DIMM design
Dimensions and Weight
Height	3.5″ (88mm)
Width	17.7″ (449mm)
Depth	16.9″ (430mm)
Package	9.5″ (H) x 29.5″ (W) x 23.2″ (D)
Weight	Net Weight: 55.1 lbs (25 kg) Gross Weight: 70.6 lbs (32 kg)
Available Color	Silver
Front Panel
Buttons	Power On/Off UID button
LEDs	HDD activity LAN1 activity LAN2 activity Power status System information
Expansion Slots (per Node)
PCI-Express (PCI-E)	Slot 1: 1 PCIe PCI-E 4.0 x16 LP Slot 2: 1 PCIe PCI-E 4.0 x16 FHHL Slot 3: 1 PCIe PCI-E 4.0 x16 FHHL
Drive Bays / Storage (per Node)
Drive Bays	N/A
M.2	2 M.2 NVMe M-Key, 2280/22110
System Cooling
Fans	12 heavy-duty fans with optimal fan speed control (4 fans per node)
Air Shroud	1 Air Shroud(s)
Power Supply
2000W Redundant DC -48V Power Supplies with PMBus
Total Output Power	2000W : (-44) – (-60) Vdc
Dimension (W x H x L)	73.5 x 40 x 265 mm
+12V	Max: 166.6A
12V SB	Max: 4A
Environmental Spec.	Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F) Non-operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Supermicro SuperEdge

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