Hardware Platforms

Within CAPE, two hardware platforms supporting our concept of “Composable Infrastructure for scalable Edge Servers” are developed: The embedded High-Performance Server (eHPS) and the Embedded Micro Data Center (EMDC). Both hardware platforms are based on COM-HPC, an established form factor for embedded modular computing.

Designed for a Composable Infrastructure

  • 3 COM-HPC Modules
  • PCIe Gen6 Switch with CXL support
  • One central Board Management Controller (BMC)
  • PCIe expansion slots for additional peripherals or chassis interconnect via PCIe fabric over fibre

EMDC: Embedded Micro Data Center

  • 8 COM-HPC Modules
  • PCIe Gen6 Switch with CXL support
  • One central Backplane Board Management Controller (BPBMC)
  • PCIe expansion slots for additional peripherals or chassis interconnect via PCIe fabric over fibre