Nuvo-7164GC: Ruggedized GPU Computing Platform Supporting an NVIDIA L4/T4/A2 and Intel 9th/8th-Gen Core Processor
Nuvo-7164GC SeriesStarting at $1,780.00
- Supports NVIDIA L4/T4/A2 GPU
- Dedicated heat dissipation for -25°C to 60°C wide temperature operation
- Intel 9th/8th-Gen Core hexa-core 35W/ 65W LGA1151 CPU
- 6x GigE ports, 802.3at PoE+ option available (ports 3~6)
- M.2 2280 M key NVMe (Gen3 x4) socket for fast storage access
- 4x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports and 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
- Accommodates two 2.5” SATA HDD/ SSD with RAID 0/1 support
- MezIO interface for easy function expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nuvo-7164GC is specifically designed to support an NVIDIA® Tesla® P4 or T4 inference accelerator. The Tesla P4 delivers 5.5 TFLOPS in FP32, while the Tesla T4 delivers 8.1 TFLOPS in FP32 and 130 TOPs in INT8. The GPU installs into a single PCIe x16 slot @ Gen3 (16-lane signal) located inside the system's Cassette module.
The Nuvo-7164GC supports Intel® 9th/8th Gen Coffee Lake 6-core LGA1151 CPUs (65W/35W TDP), including the Core i7-8700/8700T/9700E/9700TE, i5-8500/8500T/9500E/9500TE, and i3-8100/8100T/9100E/9100TE. Memory is supported up to 64GB via two DDR4 2666/2400 SODIMM slots.
The system provides:
- 6x Gigabit Ethernet ports (I219 and 5x I210), with optional IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (100W total budget) on ports 3-6
- 4x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) ports
- 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports
- 1x VGA (up to 1920x1200), 1x DVI-D (up to 1920x1200), 1x DisplayPort (up to 4096x2304)
- 2x software-programmable RS-232/422/485 ports (COM1/COM2) and 2x RS-232 ports (COM3/COM4)
- 1x 3.5mm audio jack for mic-in/speaker-out
The system accepts a wide-range 8~35VDC input via a 3-pin pluggable terminal block. This terminal block also accepts an ignition signal input for in-vehicle applications when an ignition control module is installed. A separate 3-pin terminal block is provided for remote on/off control and PWR LED output.
With a 35W CPU, the operating temperature range is -25°C to 60°C. With a 65W CPU, it is -25°C to 60°C when configured in 35W TDP mode, or -25°C to 50°C when configured in 65W TDP mode. Note that in compliance with NVIDIA® Tesla T4 warranty policy, systems with a Tesla T4 installed require an operating temperature of 0°C to 50°C. Storage temperature is -40°C to 85°C, and sub-zero operation requires a wide-temperature HDD or SSD.
The system is rated CE/FCC Class A per EN 55032 and EN 55035. It has been tested for vibration per MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 Category 4, and shock per MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure I, Table 516.6-II (operating conditions). Humidity rating is 10%~90% non-condensing.
The system provides 2x internal SATA ports for 2.5" HDD/SSD (up to 15mm thickness) with RAID 0/1 support, 1x M.2 2280 M-key NVMe socket (PCIe Gen3 x4/SATA) for an NVMe/SATA SSD or Intel® Optane™ memory, and 1x full-size mSATA port (mux with mini-PCIe). It also has a full-size mini-PCIe socket with internal SIM socket, and an M.2 2242 B-key socket with dual front-accessible SIM sockets for 3G/4G modules.
Yes. The system has an M.2 2242 B-key socket with dual front-accessible Micro-SIM (3FF) slots supporting dual SIM mode with a selected M.2 LTE module, plus a mini-PCIe socket with an internal SIM socket for 3G/4G modules. Dual SIM functionality is only available with the Sierra Wireless EM7455/7430 module; for other 4G modules, SIM slot 1 is the default functioning slot.
Neousys has tested the system with Microsoft Windows 10 (x64), Fedora 29, Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04.0 LTS. For other Linux distributions, the kernel should be upgraded to 4.15.18 or later. Some Linux distributions may have restrictions on features like triple independent display and RAID.
The Nuvo-7164GC supports wall-mount (standard) or DIN-rail mounting (optional). System dimensions are 240mm (W) x 225mm (D) x 111mm (H), and the weight is 4.5 kg including CPU, GPU, memory, and HDD.
How-to Guides
- Power off the system, disconnect all cables, and place it on a flat, sturdy surface.
- Turn the system upside-down and remove the four screws securing the Cassette module, then gently wiggle it free from the enclosure.
- Remove the screws to open the Cassette cover, then remove the cover and bezel cover(s).
- Remove the air tunnel (Nuvo-7164GC/7166GC) and bracket (Nuvo-7164GC only) by removing their screws.
- Remove the Tesla P4/T4 accelerator from its antistatic bag, insert it into the PCIe slot ensuring the bezel seats into the notch, and connect the fan's 4-pin connector to the PCB.
- Reinstall the air duct screws (and bracket screws for Nuvo-7164GC).
- Reinstall the Cassette cover and secure it.
- Lower the Cassette module back onto the system, pressing firmly to engage the PCIe slot, then secure with screws.
- Disassemble the system per the disassembly procedure to access the motherboard.
- Locate the two SO-DIMM memory slots on the motherboard.
- Insert the module's gold fingers into the slot at a 45-degree angle.
- Push down on the memory module until it clips into position.
- Repeat for the second module if installing two.
- Reinstall the system enclosure and panels when done.
- Refer to the disassembly procedure; you may not need to fully dismantle the system to access the M.2 slot.
- Insert the M.2 module into the slot at a 45-degree angle.
- Gently press the module down and secure it with an M2.5 P-head screw.
- Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.
- Refer to the Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation section if using Optane memory for hard drive acceleration.
- Confirm the DC power source supplies within the 8~35VDC input range; supplying over 35V will damage the system.
- Connect the DC power leads to the 3-pin pluggable terminal block on the rear panel using the screw-clamping mechanism for a reliable connection.
- If using ignition control for in-vehicle applications (with a compatible ignition control module such as MezIO-V20-EP installed), connect the ignition signal (IGN) to the same terminal block.
- Install at least two hard drives or SSDs, and back up all existing data before proceeding.
- Press F2 at boot to enter BIOS setup, go to Advanced > SATA And RST Configuration > SATA Mode Selection, and select 'Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration'.
- Go to Boot, select 'Legacy Boot Type', then press F10 to save and reboot.
- When the system reboots, press Ctrl+I to enter the RAID configuration utility.
- Select 'Create RAID Volume', enter a volume name, and choose RAID Level (RAID0 or RAID1).
- Select a Stripe Size (RAID0 only) and configure the desired capacity.
- Confirm the settings, select 'Create Volume', and enter 'Y' at the data-deletion warning to complete creation.
Nuvo-7164GC is a ruggedized AI inference platform designed for advanced inference acceleration applications such as voice, video, image, and recommendation services. It supports an NVIDIA L4/T4/A2 GPU to provide up to 242 TFLOPS in FP16 and 485 TOPs in INT8 for real-time inference based on a trained neural network model. In addition, it supports Intel 9th/8th-Gen Core 6-core/8-core CPU and 64 GB DDR4- 2666, offering a great balance between CPU, GPU, and memory performance.
Thanks to Neousys' patented Cassette and air tunnel design, which guides the intake air to flow through the passive heat sink of NVIDIA L4/T4/A2, the heat generated by the GPU is effectively dissipated. This promising design guarantees system operation of up to 60°C ambient temperature with sustained 100% GPU loading. What distinguishes Nuvo-7166GC from Nuvo-7164GC is that it has one additional PCIe x16 slot in the Cassette module for a second add-on card installation, making it that much more flexible for specific applications.
Both systems incorporate cutting-edge I/O technologies to boost overall system flexibility, functionality, and performance. They feature an M.2 NVMe interface that supports disk read/ write speeds over 2000 MB/s and USB 3.1/ GbE ports for fast data transfer, such as acquiring HD video data. With the combination of a fast CPU and inference accelerator GPU, Nuvo-7164GC is an ideal inference platform for artificial intelligence applications.
| Manufacturer | Neousys |
|---|---|
| Short Description | Nuvo-7164GC is a ruggedized AI inference platform designed for advanced inference acceleration applications such as voice, video, image, and recommendation services. It supports an NVIDIA L4/T4/A2 GPU to provide up to 242 TFLOPS in FP16 and 485 TOPs in INT8 for real-time inference based on a trained neural network model. In addition, it supports Intel 9th/8th-Gen Core 6-core/8-core CPU and 64 GB DDR4- 2666, offering a great balance between CPU, GPU, and memory performance. |
| Processor | Supporting Intel 9th/8th-Gen CPU(LGA1151 socket, 65W/35W TDP) - Intel Core i7-8700/i7-8700T/i7-9700E/i7-9700TE - Intel Core i5-8500/i5-8500T/i5-9500E/i5-9500TE - Intel Core i3-8100/i3-8100T/i3-9100E/i3-9100TE |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4 2666/2400 SDRAM (two SODIMM slots) |
| Chipset | Intel Q370 platform controller hub |
| AMT | Suppors AMT 12.0 |
| Video Port | 1x VGA connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution|1x DVI-D connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution|1x DisplayPort connector, supporting 4096 x 2304 resolution |
| Audio | 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out |
| PCI Express | 1x PCIe x16 slot@Gen3, 16-lanes PCIe signal in Cassette for installing NVIDIA® Tesla P4/T4 GPU |
| M.2 | 1x M.2 2242 B key socket with dual front-accessible SIM sockets, supporting dual SIM mode with selected M.2 LTE module |
| Mini PCI-E | 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket with internal SIM socket (mux with mSATA) |
| SATA HDD | 2x internal SATA ports for 2.5" HDD/ SSD installation, supporting RAID 0/1 |
| mSATA | 1x full-size mSATA port (mux with mini-PCIe) |
| DC Input | 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8VDC~35VDC input |
| Remote Ctrl. & Status Output | 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for remote control and PWR LED output |
| Dimension | 240mm (W) x 225mm (D) x 110.5mm (H) |
| Weight | 4.5 Kg (including CPU, GPU, memory and HDD) |
| Mounting | Wall-mount mounting bracket or optional DIN-Rail mounting |
| Operating Temperature | with 35W CPU and NVIDIA® Tesla P4/ T4|-25°C ~ 60°C|With 65W CPU and NVIDIA® Tesla P4/T4|-25°C ~ 60°C (configured as 35W TDP)|-25°C ~ 50°C (configured as 65W TDP) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Humidity | 10%~90% , non-condensing |
| Vibration | Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 4 |
| Shock | Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II |
| EMC | CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55022 & EN 55024 |
| CPU Cores | 6, 8 |
| CPU Family | Intel Core |
| Base CPU Speed | 2.1 to 3.0 GHz |
| Video Output | Display Port, DVI-D, VGA |
| LAN Ports | 5-8 |
| Serial Ports | 3-4 |
| USB 3.1 | 5-8 |
| Max Memory | 64 GB |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Linux |
| Effective Memory Speed | 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | Fanless |
| Native Storage Type | 2.5" SSD, mSATA Full, M.2 NVMe SSD |
| On/Ignition | Remote On/Off |