AMD introduced The latest EPYC Embedded 9004 series processors with Zen 4 microarchitecture at the Embedded World 2023 trade show. The new CPUs have up to 96 cores and target storage, networking, firewall/security, and industrial applications.
AMD’s EPYC Embedded 9004 series processor lineup consists of 10 models with 16, 24, 32, 48, 64 and 96 Zen 4 cores, operating at a maximum frequency of 3.70 to 4.15 GHz and powering from 200W to It has a nominal thermal design power of 360W. Because these CPUs are designed for always-on applications, AMD uses the best silicon for them and vigorously tests them to ensure extended reliability.
Traditionally, embedded machines for storage, edge, and industrial applications have not needed CPUs that offer extreme performance to match server CPUs. However, modern workloads such as software-defined networking, security, and advanced storage systems (especially all-flash arrays) are extremely demanding in terms of computing performance and input/output capabilities. Due to the increasing demand, AMD’s EPYC Embedded 9004 series CPUs will become very popular among embedded device manufacturers and users.
In addition to the performance and features supported by AMD’s regular EPYC 9004 series processors, EPYC Embedded 9004 series CPUs support NVDIMMs, non-transparent bridging (NTB) to allow data exchange between two redundant CPUs. , turn off the two SPI interfaces. -Chip ROM for secure boot.
“Supporting enterprise-grade reliability, the AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 Series processors are targeted for demanding ‘always-on’ embedded systems that require exceptional compute performance and I/O agility in a power-optimized profile. increase. General Manager of AMD’s Embedded Solutions Group. “The launch of the EPYC Embedded 9004 series processors brings the power of data center level computing to embedded networking, security, storage and industrial applications.”
Advantech and Siemens are the first ODM and OEM customers to deploy AMD’s EPYC embedded 9004 series processors in their next-generation firewalls, software-defined routers, enterprise and cloud storage systems. Advantech offers his ASMB-831 server board based on AMD EPYC Embedded 9004. It features 6 DDR5 DIMM slots (for up to 384GB of memory) and 5 PCIe 5.0 x16 and 2 PCIe 5.0 x8 slots for 4 double-wide cards. This motherboard is designed for various applications such as image analysis, industrial machine vision, facial recognition, and security surveillance.
“Siemens chose AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 Series devices for its new high-performance data center-class servers because the processors reliably deliver performance and power efficiency while seamlessly operating in environments with extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetics. “AMD’s leadership in the data center has allowed us to leverage AMD’s extraordinary expertise in industrial-grade products where performance and efficiency are paramount. New processors will open up new opportunities in the industrial market.”
AMD guarantees that its EPYC Embedded 9004 series processors will be available for up to seven years, so customers can continue to sell machines based on them for years to come.
