This Ready Solution uses PowerEdge servers for computing at the edge. PowerEdge servers are powered by 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors or 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processors. These servers support NVIDIA T4 GPU controllers for video decoding and image recognition during deep learning model inference. For their retail needs, customers can choose one of the following rack server options for an optimum balance of compute, memory, and GPU performance:
Table 1. Server options
PowerEdge R640 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMs |
3 |
PowerEdge R740 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMs |
3 FI + 3 APOS on x8 slots |
PowerEdge R740xd |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMs |
3 FI + 3 APOS on x8 slots |
PowerEdge R7515 |
Single socket 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor |
16 DIMMS |
4 |
PowerEdge R6525 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor |
32 DIMMS |
3 |
PowerEdge R7525 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor |
32 DIMMS |
6 |
DSS 8840 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
24 DIMMS |
16 |
PowerEdge XE2420 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (maximum 150 W Gold) |
16 DIMMs |
4 |
PowerEdge XR2 |
Dual socket 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
16 DIMMs |
1 |
For our recommendations for small, medium and large retail stores, see Configuration.
