ASRock Industrial Introduces Edge AI Server Boards Powered by Intel Xeon Processors

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ASRock Industrial proudly presents its latest lineup of edge AI server boards - IMB-XA1901, IMB-X1902, and IMB-X1900 series designed to empower next-generation industrial, edge AI, and high-performance computing with robust power, reliable scalability, and AI-optimized architecture with Intel AMX. Supporting Intel Xeon 6 and Xeon W processors, these motherboards deliver exceptional performance with up to 86 cores, high-speed DDR5 memory, extensive PCIe Gen 5 expansions for up to four graphic cards, and IPMI remote management. Whether deployed in demanding AI workloads, smart manufacturing, or edge server environments, these motherboards provide the computing power and industrial reliability required to accelerate intelligent transformation.

IMB-XA1901 Series: flagship edge AI platform for ultimate performance
The IMB-XA1901, IMB-XA1901-10G stand as the highest-performance models in the lineup, supporting Intel Xeon 6700P/6500P/6700E Series processors optimized for performance and efficiency, delivering up to 1 TB of eight channel ECC DDR5 6400 MHz memory. For expansion, the boards offer two PCIe Gen 5 x16 slots, three PCIe Gen 5 x8 slots and dual MCIO interfaces with PCIe Gen 5 x8, supporting up to 4pcs of graphic cards for AI acceleration. They also include two 1GbE LAN ports, two 10GbE LAN ports (IMB-XA1901-10G), and a dedicated IPMI LAN port for remote management. Integrated with the ASPEED AST2600 BMC controller, the boards enable comprehensive remote monitoring and control over critical systems. Storage configuration includes two M.2 Key M slots for NVMe SSD, two U.2 ports, and two SATA 3 ports, providing a massive storage capacity. I/O connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, and one VGA for display. Built on the ATX form factor (12 x 9.6 x 1.4 inches), the boards are well-suited for AI training/inference servers, edge data centers, and industrial automation systems that demand performance, expandability, and centralized control.



IMB-X1902 Series: flexible and scalable AI engine for the edge
The IMB-X1902, IMB-X1902-10G support Intel Xeon W-3500/3400 and W-2500/2400 series processors with the Intel W790 chipset to deliver powerful performance with up to 2 TB of ECC DDR5 4400/4800 MHz memory. The boards accommodate up to four graphic cards for AI computing, featuring four PCIe Gen 5 x16 slots (one shared with x8), one PCIe Gen 5 x8 slot, one PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot. For connectivity expansion, they include one M.2 Key E (2230) for wireless modules, and one M.2 Key B (3042/3052) for 4G/5G modules. Storage interfaces include two M.2 Key M for NVMe SSDs, a U.2 connector with PCIe Gen 4 x4, and four SATA 3 ports for flexible high-speed and legacy storage deployment. I/O connectivity includes one VGA for display, one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, five USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, three USB 2.0 ports, and six COM ports, along with dual Intel 2.5GbE LAN ports with one vPro support and 10GbE LAN port (IMB-X1902-10G). The boards follow an EATX form factor (12 x 11.7 x 1.6 inches), making it ideal for business and industrial applications that require intensive computing, edge AI deployment, and reliable I/O performance.


IMB-X1900 Series: reliable edge AI platform for industrial applications
The IMB-X1900, IMB-X1900-10G also support Intel Xeon W-3500/3400 and W-2500/2400 Series processors and delivers a well-balanced configuration for industrial control and automation. Supporting up to four graphic cards, they feature one PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot, three PCIe Gen 4 x16 slots (one shared with x8), one PCIe Gen 4 x8 slot, and one PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot, one M.2 Key E (2230), and one M.2 Key B (3042/3052). Storage options consist of eight SATA 3 ports and two M.2 Key M for high-capacity storage integration. The boards also support two Intel 2.5GbE LAN ports with one vPro support and one 10GbE LAN port (IMB-X1900-10G). I/O interfaces include one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, five USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, and three USB 2.0 ports, as well as six COM ports. The motherboards adopt an EATX form factor (12 x 11.7 x 1.6 inches), providing system integrators with flexibility for diverse control system and automation setups.


Scalable, reliable, and future-ready Industrial and edge AI computing
The launch of the IMB-XA1901, IMB-X1902, and IMB-X1900 series edge AI server boards reinforces ASRock Industrial's commitment to delivering high-performance industrial and edge AI computing solutions that meet the demands of AI, edge computing, and industry 4.0 transformation. These platforms combine the processing power of Intel Xeon processors with advanced expansion for AI acceleration, rich I/O connectivity, and remote management to enable the development of scalable, secure, and future-ready industrial systems.

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[BoxCutter]

I like how those look, I kinda miss when computer hardware just looked like computer hardware and nothing else, instead of adopting "Hyper Super Gaming eXtreme™" esthetic.

 

[HBSound]

I really like the tools available on these boards. In particular, I'm quite impressed with the W790D8UD-1L1N2T/BCM model they offer. It's a well-designed, compact Micro ATX (MATX) motherboard that seems perfect for various builds. I'm very curious whether Asrock will eventually release a version of this motherboard compatible with the Threadripper series. I had considered building a system around this motherboard, but after comparing options, I realize that the Threadripper Pro lineup offers performance that outperforms the Intel Xeon in many aspects, often at a similar or better price point. The additional cores and efficiency make it a compelling choice for high-performance tasks. Overall, this motherboard seems like a great option, and I'm eager to see if more versions become available, especially for the Threadripper platform.