Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X is an AI Server with 8 BM1684X Modules and 256TOPS

Firefly brand unveiled the new CSA1-N8S1684X AI Computing Power Server. Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X server is equipped with up to 8 BM1684X computing modules and offers up to 256TOPS (INT8) peak computing power. Let’s explore the remarkable features of this server and its potential applications.

Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X AI Computing Power Server Overview Features

Unleashing Powerful Computing with BM1684X

At the heart of the Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X server lies the BM1684X system-on-a-chip (SoC) with AI computing power. By the way, Firefly AIO-1684XJD4 has the same chip. This impressive chip features an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor alongside an NPU, delivering a whopping 32Tops (INT8) / 16TFLOPS (FP16/BF6) / 2TFLOPS (FP32) of computing power. Coupled with 16GB LPDDR4 and 128GB eMMC storage capacity, this server ensures smooth and efficient operations.

Flexible Configuration for Various Scenarios

One of the standout features of the Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X server is its flexibility. With the ability to accommodate up to 8 BM1684X computing modules, users can customize the number and storage configuration of these modules to suit their specific needs. Whether it’s edge computing, cloud storage, blockchain, multi-channel video encoding, and decoding, or intelligent security, this server is adaptable to a wide range of application scenarios.

Exceptional Computing Power for Deep Learning

With up to 256TOPS (INT8) peak computing power, or 128TFLOPS (FP16/BF16) computing power, or 16TFLOPS (FP32) high-precision computing power, the Firefly’s CSA1-N8S1684X server is well-equipped to meet the demands of deep-learning model development. Its impressive processing capabilities make it an ideal choice for applications such as pedestrian/vehicle/object recognition, video structuring, and trajectory behavior analysis, offering high security and reliability.

Multi-Channel Video Processing Capability

Another noteworthy feature of this server is its incredible multi-channel video processing capability. It supports up to 256-channel H.265/H.264 1080p@25fps video decoding, 256-channel H.265/H.264 1080P@25fps HD video processing (decoding + AI analysis), and 96-channel H.265/H.264 1080p@25fps video encoding. This makes it a valuable asset for applications involving video analysis and processing.

Comprehensive AI Development Toolkit

To simplify and streamline AI development, the CSA1-N8S1684X AI server offers the SOPHON SDK (BMNNSDK2), a comprehensive deep learning development toolkit. The SDK provides a range of software tools, including drivers, compilers, inference deployment tools, and support for popular frameworks such as Caffe, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Mxnet, and Paddle. With Docker containerization and rapid algorithm application deployment, developers can expedite their AI projects.

CSA1-N8S1684X Efficient Management and High Bandwidth Support

The Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X server incorporates a BMC management system, enabling easy visualization, real-time monitoring, software configuration, hardware management, troubleshooting, and system upgrades. The system also supports secondary development, allowing users to customize and enhance the management capabilities as needed. With dual 10GbE ports and GbE ports, this server meets high bandwidth requirements while ensuring secure and reliable network communication.

Expansion and Compatibility

The server’s 3.5-inch hard disk bay supports SATA3.0 HDD/SSD hard drive expansion, providing the option to easily expand the storage capacity up to a terabyte. Moreover, with its standard 1U rack server chassis design, the Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X server can seamlessly integrate into various data center cabinets, making it a versatile choice for different deployment scenarios.

Firefly CSA1-N8S1684X Price and availability

At the moment there is no information about price and availability for both the earlier CSA1-N8S1684 and the newest CSA1-N8S1684X cluster server. More information can be found on the product page.