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to increase network bandwidth to 200 GbE. This makes it ideal for high-speed streaming AI applications, such as medical endoscopy systems or systems with multiple surveillance cameras. The AIR-510 provides a range of I/O interfaces, making it well- suited for AI applications that require the integration of multiple devices. This includes optical inspection equipment in the semiconductor industry or package sorting systems in logistics.
Combining software and services helps enterprises accelerate their AI adoption
a comprehensive one-stop solution for edge AI applications, designed to meet various enterprise needs and accelerate the adoption of AI.
Multiple hardware specifications: Satisfying the AI application needs of different industries
The AIR-500 series is engineered to meet the demands of high-performance AI inferencing at the edge and training of AI models with specific parameter sizes. It complies with the EMC testing and safety certification requirements of the industrial control market and is supported by a long-term supply guarantee of 10 years. For heat management during high-speed AI computation, Advantech has enhanced heat dissipation to ensure stable operation at ambient temperatures
up to 40°C, preventing temperatures from exceeding the maximum operating limits of AI accelerator cards. Additionally, fan modules with efficient cooling performance provide extra airflow for passive cooling accelerator cards. This enhanced design eliminates concerns about overheating and frequency reduction, ensuring maximum equipment performance regardless of the AI accelerator an enterprise chooses. The AIR-500 series includes three models: the AIR-520, AIR-530, and AIR-510. Notably, the AIR-520 is Advantech’s first foray into integrating a server-grade chip platform into edge systems. This model can accommodate up to four single-slot graphics cards or two double-slot graphics cards, providing powerful AI computing capabilities. It supports on-premises training of large language models (LLMs)
like Llama-2-70B, effectively meeting enterprise requirements for AI model training at the edge. Paired with Phison’s aiDAPTIV+, the AIR-520 enhances AI LLM capabilities, enabling advanced AI training models with virtually unlimited computational capacity.
Phison’s patented AI computing technology, aiDAPTIV+, utilizes their integrated SSD AI computing architecture. This technology splits large AI models into smaller parts and synchronizes model parameters with SSD operations over time. As a result, it maximizes the performance of AI models even with limited GPU and DRAM resources, significantly reducing the hardware costs for providing AI services. The AIR-530 is built to handle large volumes of high-speed data transmission, utilizing the NVIDIA SmartNIC chip
In terms of software, Advantech provides solutions tailored to AI application needs, including Intel’s model training tool, Intel Geti, and NVIDIA’s AI algorithm development optimization service, NVIDIA AI Enterprise. These tools can help enterprises establish a comprehensive edge AI application environment. Advantech excels in comprehensive service offerings, addressing every aspect of customer needs. First, our global service centres provide flexible adjustment of equipment specifications to meet local customer requirements. Second, we provide comprehensive technical support, assisting enterprises with purchasing decisions for peripheral components like CPUs, DRAM, SSDs, and graphics cards. We also help install operating systems such as Windows and Ubuntu, ensuring equipment is ready for immediate use. Furthermore, with close collaboration with chip manufacturers, we provide frontline technical consultancy services. Notably, Advantech is the first global distributor in Taiwan’s IPC industry to obtain NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform certification. We plan to train nearly 200 edge AI application experts to further strengthen our technical support infrastructure and assist customers in adopting AI applications from multiple perspectives.
Looking ahead, future models in the AIR-500 series will be developed in line with Advantech’s sector-driven strategy, focusing on features tailored to the specific needs of various industries. These features will be directly embedded into the products. With extensive experience across multiple industries, Advantech can rapidly develop devices that meet industry- specific requirements, facilitating the swift deployment of AI applications in sectors transitioning to a new era of intelligent technology.
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