Advantech unveils the groundbreaking AIR-420, an edge AI server that redefines efficiency and reliability for AI-driven applications. This compact server supports dual 3.9-slot GPUs, AMD Ryzen™ 7000/9000 CPUs, and up to 192GB of DDR5 memory. With robust I/O, PCIe expandability, and up to 208 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, it’s built for demanding AI workloads. The solution comes bundled with SQ ai100 AI SSDs and aiDAPTIV+, allowing enterprises to train LLMs cost-effectively while keeping sensitive data secure at the edge. Combined with Advantech’s GenAI Studio and inference tools, it delivers powerful edge AI capabilities and exceptional value for applications such as LLMs, medical imaging, smart automation, and more.
Ultra-Compact Design, Enterprise-Class Performance
The AIR-420 redefines what’s possible in a small form factor. Built for edge deployments that demand both performance and reliability, it integrates AMD Ryzen™ 7000/9000 series processors with up to 12 cores and supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory, enabling fast, efficient processing for compute-intensive tasks. Despite its compact size, the system delivers up to 208 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, making it capable of handling demanding AI workloads at the edge. Its dual 3.9-slot GPU support ensures maximum GPU performance density, while an intelligent fan control algorithm keeps the system quiet and thermally optimized—even under heavy loads. To ensure uninterrupted operation, the AIR-420 is equipped with a redundant power supply, enhancing system availability for mission-critical applications in manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and beyond.
Flexible Expansion and High-Speed I/O
The AIR-420 is engineered with four PCIe slots—two for AI accelerators and two for additional I/O or storage cards—offering versatile configuration options to fit diverse deployment needs. Its robust I/O design includes:
- One USB 20Gbps and four USB 10Gbps Gen 3.2 ports for fast peripheral connectivity
- One 10GbE and two 2.5GbE LAN ports for high-bandwidth data transmission
- One M.2 Key M slot for NVMe SSDs and one M.2 Key E slot for Wi-Fi 7
These features ensure fast data throughput, stable networking, and future-proof connectivity.
Slash AI Costs by Up to 90% with aiDAPTIV+ Technology
The bundled SQ ai100 AI SSDs leverage aiDAPTIV+ technology to function as an extension of GPU vRAM, enabling the system to fine-tune LLMs with minimal GPU resources. As a result, the AIR-420 can cost-effectively fine-tune the Llama 70B model—reducing hardware requirements from 30 graphics cards to just 2 with aiSSD—while maintaining top-tier performance. This game-changing solution breaks down budget barriers, empowering businesses of all sizes to access high-performance AI.
Simplifying AI Development with GenAI Studio
More than just powerful hardware, the AIR-420 comes bundled with Advantech’s advanced Edge AI SDK, including the intuitive GenAI Studio. This no-code GUI platform allows users to easily build and fine-tune large language models (LLMs), significantly lowering the barrier to entry for AI development. For AI engineers and developers, the integrated Inference Kit accelerates model evaluation, while the AI orchestration platform simplifies deployment, monitoring, and optimization of real-world edge AI applications.
Driving Innovation at the Edge
Purpose-built for AI at the edge, the AIR-420 empowers enterprises to deploy advanced machine learning solutions in the field with unmatched efficiency, reliability, and value. From LLMs and smart factories to medical imaging and smart cities, the AIR-420 delivers the power to drive innovation where it’s needed most.
The AIR-420 will be on display at Advantech’s booth at Computex 2025. Don’t miss the chance to see how this compact powerhouse is shaping the future of Edge AI.
