Supermicro Brings Superior Performance and Efficiency to AI at the Edge

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Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) has unveiled new edge computing servers optimized for AI workloads, featuring the latest Intel Xeon 6 processors. The new systems offer up to 2.5 times increased core count and improved performance per watt compared to previous generations.

The company introduced the SYS-112D series, including the SYS-112D-36C-FN3P with 36 P-cores and the telco-optimized SYS-112D-42C-FN8P. These systems support up to 512GB of DDR5 memory and feature enhanced AI acceleration capabilities.

Additionally, Supermicro launched two compact systems - SYS-E201-14AR and SYS-E300-14AR - powered by 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra processors with up to 24 cores and built-in NPU AI accelerators. The company also expanded its 2U Edge AI product family with the SYS-212B-FLN2T, supporting up to 6 single-width GPU accelerators in a short-depth form factor.

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• Introduction of new high-performance edge servers with up to 2.5x core count increase
• Support for up to 512GB DDR5 memory with 40% more bandwidth
• Enhanced AI acceleration capabilities with built-in NPU
• Expanded product portfolio with multiple form factors for different edge computing needs

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• None.

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Technical Analyst

Supermicro's latest product launch represents a strategic expansion into the growing Edge AI computing market with several new server systems optimized for real-time AI inferencing at the edge. The company is leveraging Intel's newest Xeon 6 SoC processors to deliver systems with 40% more memory bandwidth and configurations supporting up to 144 CPU cores.

The technical specifications are impressive, with the SYS-112D series featuring increased performance per watt and higher memory bandwidth compared to previous generations. The compact SYS-E201-14AR and SYS-E300-14AR systems optimize for IoT and AI inferencing at the far edge, utilizing Intel Core Ultra processors with built-in NPU acceleration.

This product portfolio expansion strategically positions Supermicro in high-growth market segments including Edge AI, telecom, networking, and CDN. The design choices—like front I/O access and compact form factors (some only 399mm deep)—address specific deployment challenges in space-constrained environments, showing Supermicro's understanding of edge computing requirements.

While the technical advancements are substantial, with CEO Charles Liang claiming 2.5x core count increase at the edge with improved efficiency, the announcement contains no financial projections or pricing information. The launch reinforces Supermicro's continuing close relationship with Intel and demonstrates their commitment to expanding their addressable market beyond traditional data center servers into specialized edge computing applications.

New Servers Drive Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient AI from the Data Center to the Edge with Entire Range of Intel^® Xeon^® 6 Processors Supporting Over 40% More Memory Bandwidth and up to 144 CPU Cores

SAN JOSE, Calif. and NUREMBERG, Germany, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is introducing a wide range of new systems which are fully optimized for edge and embedded workloads. Several of these new compact servers, which are based on the latest Intel Xeon 6 SoC processor family (formerly codenamed Granite Rapids-D), empower businesses to optimize real-time AI inferencing and enable smarter applications across many key industries.

"As the demand for Edge AI solutions grows, businesses need highly reliable, compact systems that can process data at the edge in real-time," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "At Supermicro, we design and deploy the industry's broadest range of application optimized systems from the data center to the far edge. Our latest generation of edge servers deliver advanced AI capabilities for enhanced efficiency and decision-making close to where the data is generated. With up to 2.5 times core count increase at the edge with improved performance per watt and per core, these new Supermicro compact systems are fully optimized for workloads such as Edge AI, telecom, networking, and CDN."

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Supermicro's new SYS-112D series systems are designed to run high-performance Edge AI solutions and feature the recently launched Intel Xeon 6 SoC with P-cores. These servers feature increased performance, improved performance per watt, and higher memory bandwidth compared to previous generations of systems. In addition, the new servers include AI acceleration, Intel^® QuickAssist Technology with wireless protocols, Intel vRAN Boost Technology, Intel^® Data Streaming Accelerator, and more.

Supermicro's SYS-112D-36C-FN3P features the Intel Xeon 6 SoC with 36 P-cores, dual 100 GbE QSFP28 ports, up to 512GB of DDR5 memory, and one PCIe 5.0 FHFL slot for a GPU or other add-on card. Combined with Intel's onboard Media Acceleration and QuickAssist technologies, this makes the system ideal for Edge AI and media workloads, and with a chassis only 399mm/15.7inches deep and with front I/O access, it can easily be deployed in space-constrained environments or embedded in larger systems. Another server based on the same platform, the SYS-112D-42C-FN8P, provides a more telco-optimized configuration, featuring 8 25GbE ports, built-in GNSS and time sync technology, and an Intel Xeon 6 SoC model featuring Intel vRAN Boost. The combination of these features makes this model an all-in-one platform for various workloads in the RAN network.

Supermicro is also introducing two new compact systems, the SYS-E201-14AR and SYS-E300-14AR, which are optimized for IoT and AI inferencing at the far edge. Both systems feature the 15^th Gen Intel^® Core^TM Ultra processors (codenamed Arrow Lake), which features up to 24 cores and an onboard NPU (Neural Processing Unit) AI accelerator. Both systems have two 2.5 GbE network ports, and connectors for HDMI, Display, and USB, and are optimized for enterprise edge use cases. The SYS-E300 can also be expanded to feature a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, allowing for the installation of a PCIe GPU card, enabling the system to expand its performance for Edge AI applications in security & surveillance, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more.

In the edge data center, Supermicro's edge AI systems can now be installed with the recently launched Intel Xeon 6700/6500 series processor with P-cores. This processor group is designed for the enterprise data center, aiming for a strong balance between performance and efficiency and delivering an average 1.4x better performance than the previous generation across a wide range of enterprise workloads. Supermicro's 2U Edge AI product family, such as the SYS-212B-FLN2T, combines Intel's new processor with up to 6 single-width GPU accelerators in a short-depth, front I/O form factor that can be deployed at the enterprise edge as well as in telco and space-constrained environments.

Supermicro at Embedded World

Visit Supermicro at booth #208 in Hall #1 from March 11-13 to learn more about these new systems.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions manufacturer with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

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FAQ

What are the key features of Supermicro's new SYS-112D-36C-FN3P edge server?

The SYS-112D-36C-FN3P features 36 P-cores, dual 100 GbE QSFP28 ports, up to 512GB DDR5 memory, and one PCIe 5.0 FHFL slot for GPU expansion, all in a 399mm deep chassis with front I/O access.

How much performance improvement do the new SMCI edge servers offer?

The new edge servers provide up to 2.5 times core count increase with improved performance per watt and per core compared to previous generations.

What AI capabilities are included in Supermicro's new edge computing systems?

The systems include Intel QuickAssist Technology, vRAN Boost Technology, Data Streaming Accelerator, and built-in NPU (Neural Processing Unit) AI accelerators in select models.

What is the maximum GPU capacity of SMCI's new SYS-212B-FLN2T edge server?

The SYS-212B-FLN2T can accommodate up to 6 single-width GPU accelerators in a 2U short-depth form factor.