Avalue HPS-621UTA and HPS-621U4A servers

Avalue Technology has launched two 19″ high-performance computing (HPC) servers targeting the mainstream market. The HPS-621UTA (tower workstation) and HPS-621U4A (4U rackmount) support first- and second-generation Intel Xeon scalable processors, an Intel C621 chipset, a built-in 6-channel DDR4 slot, multicard configuration with three PCIe x16 or six PCIe x8 slots, three front 2.5″ HDD removable modules for easy capacity expansion, and diverse high-speed I/O interfaces (1x RS232, 1x VGA, 6x USB3.2 and 4x RJ-45 network port). Thermal management including front and rear fans, and sensors for real-time air flow detection, enable high stability even when the server is running at high speed.

The HPC servers are suitable for precision medicine and life sciences, 3D simulation and architecture, genetic engineering, automated manufacturing, smart city and energy applications. Besides the tower workstation and 4U rackmount models, three industrial-grade motherboards of different performances are available for selection, and L6 Barebone and L10 completely assembled systems can be customised and selected. Up to 12 different combinations can be customised by matching different cases, motherboards and systems. Diverse and flexible combinations enable users to achieve painless transfer and in-place deployment without having to change existing infrastructure.

Through a baseboard management controller (BMC) and IPMI 2.0 intelligent platform management interface, the administrator can operate and manage remotely from a webpage interface. In terms of maintenance, the tower workstation model is designed with a handle and foldable stand for mobility and unit stability. The design of both models is based on a hands-free concept: the case can be removed just by pressing two buttons and sliding the case, providing simple maintenance and assembly/disassembly, and more installation space. In the event of an unknown attack, the case will activate its sensor, send out a warning and create an event log, providing data security and easy maintenance.