Embedded systems manufacturer Cincoze is expanding its GPU edge computing system with the powerful GP-3000. Its GPU expansion box allows expansion for up to two high-end GPU graphics cards, enabling computationally intensive applications such as machine learning, autonomous driving, automated visual inspection and mobile surveillance.

The computing power of the GP-3000 is based on 8th or 9th generation Intel Xeon or Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs (Coffee Lake and Coffee Lake-R) or an Intel C246 chipset. It supports two sets of DDR4-2666 ECC/non-ECC SO-DIMM up to 64 GB and up to two high-end GPU graphics cards with 250 W power. The power consumption of the entire system is 720 W. The design of the heat dissipation and cooling system ensures rapid heat dissipation.

Scalable GPU computing

The GP-3000 has edge computing capabilities and supports the installation of various GPU cards available on the market. An 'Adjustable GPU Retainer' holds the graphics card in place, providing additional protection from shaking loose in high vibration environments. It has multiple integrated PCIe slots for various high-speed I/O cards or frame grabbers for different applications. Future upgrades for higher quality or more GPU graphics cards are interchangeable via the GPU expansion box.

In addition to the standard five LAN ports and six USB 3.2 ports, the GP-3000 utilizes Cincoze's exclusive CMI and CFM module design, which offers expansion modules with eight Gigabit PoE, two USB 3.2 or two 10Gb/s LAN ports. Storage options include high-speed M.2 NVMe storage slots and four hot-swappable 2.5" HDD/SSD bays accessible via the front maintenance panel. Together they meet the storage requirements of large-capacity image processing and improve hard disk accessibility for easy removal and replacement. The IGN (Power Ignition Sensing) module can monitor the voltage of the on-board battery and set a delayed shutdown time to prevent damage to the system due to power fluctuations when starting or stopping the engine. The combination of different functions provides the necessary flexibility to meet the requirements of different market applications.

The GP-3000 is MIL-STD-810G certified and approved (pending) by the US Department of Defense for military equipment testing. It has a power supply from 9 to 48 V DC, is designed to operate at temperatures from -40 to 70 °C and supports various installation/mounting methods, including wall, desktop, surface and 19" rack mounting. The GP-3000 is E-Mark and EN 50155 (EN 50121-3-2 only) certified.