We have reviewed Simply NUC systems in the past and have found them innovative and of excellent build quality. In the past, they were geared towards desktop systems for individual users, media players, remote signage, and other non-server use cases, not to say that their systems didn’t find their way into smaller server builds.
We have reviewed Simply NUC systems in the past and have found them innovative and of excellent build quality. In the past, they were geared towards desktop systems for individual users, media players, remote signage, and other non-server use cases, not to say that their systems didn’t find their way into smaller server builds. Homelabbers loved them due to their compact size, but they lacked a few features to make them truly enterprise server-ready. In particular, they lacked a baseboard management controller (BMC), enterprise networking options, and large amounts of RAM and storage.
The market has been asking for small, reliable, powerful servers for the edge. NUC has always been responsive to the market’s needs, and in that vein, it has announced the release of its extremeEDGE series of servers.
The extremeEDGE lineup is comprised of three different series. Each series is designed to cater to specific needs, including edge applications, IoT, gateways, AI applications, and industrial automation. These systems can be found in retail, industrial, and military deployments.
The extremeEDGE 1000 Series is ideal for edge applications ranging from IoT gateways to military deployments. It has Intel N5105 and N100 processors with up to 32GB memory and delivers unparalleled versatility and efficiency in demanding environments.
The extremeEDGE 2000 Series is powered by octa-core AMD Ryzen Embedded processors and up to 96GB of memory. It targets AI applications, industrial automation, and retail deployments.
For harsh environments, the extremeEDGE 3000 Series is powered by AMD V3C18I, 7840U, or Pro 8840U processors. It supports up to 96GB RAM and can be configured with up to 26TB of storage capacity. It is designed for mission-critical tasks running in harsh environments.
Enterprise Features
All extremeEDGE systems offer NANO-BMC for out-of-band management, which allows remote access and management to the hardware even when the main system is powered off. This allows for speedier troubleshooting, increased system uptime, and faster problem resolution, reducing support costs and improving resource utilization.
Simply NUC’s patent-pending NANO-BMC technology allows hard and soft power control over the device. It also has virtual drive and remote firmware update capabilities. The BMC is accessed via a dedicated 1 GbE NIC.
Networking features and capabilities depend on the series, but they include:
- Wired 2.5Gbs NIC
- Wi-Fi 6E
- LTE 4G LTE
- 5G MIMO
- 10GbE SFP+ options
Other options include:
- Up to 96GB of DDR5 – 4800 MHz / Dual Channel / Non-ECC RAM
- Up to 26TB of NVMe / (3x) M.2 SSD / 2280 Form Factor persistent storage
- An optional AI module via an M.2 add-in card supports artificial intelligence (AI) that enables real-time, low-powered AI functionality.
Our Thoughts
Simply NUC looked at what it would take to create a modern, competitive SFF Edge server and checked all the boxes: a wide choice of processors, AI capabilities, 96GB of RAM, 26TB of storage, wired and wireless networking options, and BMC for remote offline connectivity and management. We look forward to getting these into our lab for a hands-on evaluation.
Simply NUC is a well-established player in the computer market, with roots dating back to 2015. Headquartered in Round Rock, TX, Simply NUC, Inc. has become a global systems integrator, OEM, and leader in small-form-factor PCs. In addition to providing fully configured, warrantied, and supported PC systems to businesses, Simply NUC offers end-to-end NUC project development and custom operating system installations.
For more information about Simply NUC extremeEDGE lineup, visit edge.simplynuc.com.
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