Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today introduced new servers that increase node density by 50% over previous servers.

Supermicro today announced the Supermicro SuperEdge Server, a new short-depth multi-node system designed to optimize 5G, IoT, and edge applications.

SuperEdge servers are ideal for environments that require high-density compute and I/O in a small form factor, such as retail stores, branch offices, or base stations and high-traffic sites. SuperEdge servers use 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors in each node to deliver processing power that can accelerate analytics and real-time application functions at the edge of the data center. Additionally, SuperEdge servers offer a 50% increase in node density over previous servers, making them ideal for applications for 5G, IoT, and edge workloads. Customers can start with one server and add more servers as their business grows.

“SuperEdge servers increase compute and I/O density for edge applications, enabling workers to increase system workloads and data processing at the edge and reduce network traffic in the data center,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “As part of Supermicro’s IT solutions strategy, server designs tailored for edge and cloud applications optimize network computing implementations as the metaverse era approaches.”

Meanwhile, the SuperEdge server is designed for small data centers or environments where server depth is important. With a depth of only 430mm, this server can be easily installed in various physical environments with limited space. In addition, by installing a GPU, AI calculations can be performed at the network edge, which can improve decision-making capabilities and shorten response times.

SuperEdge servers are easy to maintain and manage because the nodes and I/O connections are located at the front. In addition, SuperEdge servers can operate in a temperature range of -5℃ to 55℃ and under various humidity and other environmental conditions, so they can be installed in environments where air conditioning is difficult to set up, reducing operating costs for enterprises. SuperEdge servers can also operate in harsh environments outside of existing data centers through dual power supplies and cooling fans.

Each of the three hot-swappable nodes can accommodate three PCI-E 4.0 slots, supporting a wide range of add-on cards to accelerate applications designed for edge computing. The I/O density designed into the server supports multiple acceleration cards, including networking, FPGA, DPU, eASIC, and TimeSync options. Each node can accommodate up to 2TB of DDR4 DRAM, enabling installation and execution of more extensive and complex applications than previous versions.