Introduction - Advantech AIR-500D User Manual

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Introduction

Advantech's AIR-500D is a high-performance edge computer with multiple expansion slots
and fast data transfer speeds that empower AI model training applications. It is equipped with
Intel® Xeon® D-1700 series processor and 4 x DDR4 SODIMM sock- ets that support up to
128GB. AIR-500D provides slots for PCI, PCIe x4, and PCIe x16 for up to 350W graphics
card, and this configuration is ideal for AI vision robotic applications to install motion control
card, frame grabber and high-performance graphic card.
Multiple I/O and Storages
AIR-500D offers 4x GbE, 6x USB 3.0, 4x COM ports and BMC one each in LAN/COM port.
In addition, to store and trans- fer a large amount of data, AIR-500D supports up to 4 x 2.5"
SATA III hard drive bays and delivers high data transfer rates via optional 10GbE ports and
M.2 B key for 5G modules.
Advanced Security and Remote Management
To enhance the security of AIR-500D, the system has dual BIOS for BIOS backup and recov-
ery, lowering the risk of BIOS damage and protecting BIOS from potential virus or data cor-
ruptions. AIR-500D on-board BMC (baseboard management con- troller) provides IPMI
architecture for remote management.
Built-in Intelligent Management Tools — Advantech SUSI API and WISE-Devi- ceOn
Advantech SUSI API provides a valuable suite of programmable APIs such as multi- level
watchdog, hardware monitoring, system restoration, and other user-friendly interfaces.
SUSI API is an intelligent self-management cross platform tool that monitors the sys- tem's
status for problems and takes action in the event of abnormalities. SUSI API offers a boot up
guarantee in critical, low-temperature environments so systems can automatically recover
when voltages dip. SUSI API makes the entire system more reliable and intelligent. AIR-500D
also supports Advantech's own WISE-DeviceOn, which provides easy remote management
so users can monitor, configure, and con- trol a large number of terminals to make mainte-
nance and system recovery simpler.
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