Compact server performance for edge computing,
and anywhere else you need to be

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  • Smallest Form Factor, Highest Performance

    Utilize as a desktop system or versatile short-depth rack server

  • Easy, Rugged Transport

    Operate the system from within the rugged travel case for quick setup anywhere.

  • high-performance server

    Ideal for cyber analytics, data analytics, network forensics and data recording at the network edge

  • Ideal for Edge Computing

    Easily deploy a high-performance portable data center closer to your network core, allowing you to generate latency-free analysis and response.

  • Application Support

    We work directly with our customers every day to ensure that our computers meet their unique requirements

The streamlined design of the NextServer-X 2U gives you maximum performance and easy transport. Whether you need edge computing server capabilities for cyber analytics in the field, or the flexibility to grow your toolset with your changing needs, the NextServer-X 2U deployable server lets you bring your server applications to the network edge.

  • Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC  processor (up to 64-cores)
  • 2TB memory
  • Massive storage and high speed networking for high data throughput
  • Includes Secure Boot UEFI compliant BIOS, Intel Boot Guard, TPM2.0 trusted Platform
  • Remote Management, IPMI, HTML5 and API based out of band management with MAC addresses identification, one time boot on next reboot option, PXE boot option, Redfish compatible Out of Band (OBB) management connection
  • Certified for CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware vSphere, Windows 2019 server, Windows 11
  • Half-height PCI Express expansion slots for purpose-built I-O configurations and FPGA or GPU co-processing
  • Systems are stackable, cooling front to back
  • Includes service and maintenance documents for easy field access, service, and installation of PCIe cards
  • Compliant with the NextComputing Supply Chain Risk Management Process

Operational Travel Case

NextServer-X 2U comes installed in an injection molded, waterproof, carry-on rack case. Boasting a virtually indestructible shell, this case offers an extra element of security and durability for sensitive equipment on the go. Quiet-glide wheels and an easy-to-operate pull handle help to create the ultimate transportable system for all your needs.
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A NextComputing Sales Engineer is available by phone or email to answer any questions and to help you build the perfect solution for your specific requirements.

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General Edge Computing Server Specs and Options

Available Processors
  • Single Intel® Xeonseries processors
  • AMD EPYC™ 3rd generation Processor 64 cores/128 Hyperthreads or 4th generation processor 128 cores/256 Hyperthreads
  • Options for other AMD EPYC processors, single 3rd, 4th, or 5th generation Intel Xeon up to Platinum 36 core/72 Hyperthreads
Memory

3200 MHz ECC RAM to 2TB

PCI Expansion

(7) PCI Express slots for ½ height PCI Express cards to ¾ length cards or 9” length

Storage
  • Removable mid-plane based drive bays for up to (8) NVME 2.5” drives capacities up to 61.44TB per high endurance data processing and recording SSD (480TB) as JBOD or RAID 0/1/5/6 configurations
  • Optional single or dual (4) port NVME HBA cards to support up to (8) removable U.2 NVMe SSDs (bootable)
  • Up to (2) additional fixed NVMe M.2 4.0 SSDs to 8TB each (bootable)
  • Up to (2) removable 6G SATA SSDs rear access up to 8TB each
Sustained Read/Write NVME to 3.5GB/second per drive (up to 8 drives total)
Network
  • Options for multiple 4x1G, 4x10G SFP+ , 2x25G SF28, 2x40G QSFP28, 1x100G, 2x100G QSFP28 NIC cards
  • Standard: (2) 10Gbps Ethernet Ports and IPMI (Remote Management)
AI

Optional NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada , RTX 2000 Ada, and L4 Tensor Core GPU(s) for edge AI inference

Security Secure Boot UEFI compliant BIOS, Boot Guard, TPM2.0
Remote Management IPMI, HTML5 and API based out of band management with MAC addresses identification, one time boot on next reboot option, PXE boot option, Redfish compatible Out of Band (OBB) management connection
Available Operating Systems
  • Red Hat and CentOS Enterprise Linux
  • VMWare vSphere
  • Windows 2019 server, Windows 10, Windows 11
Power
  • 1+1 hot swap redundant 600W 80 Plus Platinum PSU
  • or single 850W 80 Plus Platinum PSU
Environmental
  • 0°C–40°C / 32°F–104°F. Non-Operating: -20°C–70°C, -4°F–158°F.
  • Relative humidity (5-95%) non-condensing
  • FCC Class A, CE, TUV, ROHS, Conflict Minerals Free
Physical
  • 3.46" H x 17.25" W x 12.60" D standard rack mount (2 and 4 point)
  • 9” H x 21.75” W x 13.875” D (complete system including operational hard case)
Transport Case Optional rack mounting into TSA carry-on operational compliant case with telescoping handle and wheels
Optional Software Packet capture software: (https://packetcontinuum.nextcomputing.com/) Packet Continuum Suricata, PCAP, Elastic software suite) or open suite tools (ELK, Zeek, Suricata, PCAP) at 10+ Gbps
Optional Configurations
  • Malware Suite software and hardware: NextComputing Malware software stack/ VM suite of tools and collection hardware kit (in separate TSA carryon case)

  • Forensics Suite software and hardware: NextComputing Forensics software stack/ VM suite of tools and collection hardware kit (in separate TSA carryon case)

  • Pentest Suite software and hardware: NextComputing Pentest software stack/ VM suite of tools and collection hardware kit (in separate TSA carryon case)

  • Deployable Network tap/aggregator: Separate system options for Network tap/aggregators in our operational TSA carryon hardcase

  • Deployable Network Switch: Separate system options for 100Gbps Network Switch in our operational TSA carryon hardcase

  • Mobile Workstations: Separate system options for thin client laptops or full client mobile workstations
    https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/products/portable-workstations/edge-p100

Warranty 1 year parts and labor. 2nd and 3rd year warranty options
Ease of Service and Upgrade Most storage options are removable without tools. Easy access for install and removal of PCI Express cards. Easy to service other system elements. Modular design
Purpose-Built Solutions NextComputing designs/manufactures its NextServer-X product line in the US (TAA compliant) and offers custom configurations, chassis modifications (https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/product-customization/), software integration services (https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/software-system-development-integration/), and (https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/services/software-services/), other FAK kitting options (https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/fly-away-kits/), and Private label branding options (https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/branding/). Includes Purpose built application integration and configuration control management services (https://solutions.nextcomputing.com/configuration-management/)

Example Deployment

NextComputing FAK Defensive Cyber Operations Modular Hardware/Software FAK Integration/Deployment Configurations

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sample fak deployment
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Example Configuration

Defensive Cyber Ops Fly-Away Kit

Processors
  • AMD EPYC™ 3rd generation Processor 64 cores/128 Hyperthreads
    • Options for other AMD EPYC 3rd generation processors, single Intel Xeon 3rd generation up to Platinum 36 core/72 Hyperthreading, Intel 4th generation Xeon processors, and Intel 13th generation Core i9 processors
Memory
  • 1TB 3200 MHz ECC RAM
    • Options up to 2TB
PCI Expansion

(7) PCI Express 4.0 slots for ½ height PCI Express cards to ¾ length cards or 9” length

Storage
  • Removable mid-plane based drive bays for quantity (8) 30.72TB 12G SAS SSDs with hardware RAID controller (RAID 0, 5,6)
  • Quantity (2) NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 3.84TB SSDs on PCIe Carrier
  • Quantity (2) NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 960GB SSDs RAID 1 PCIe Carrier or optionally RAID 0
  • Quantity (2) removable mid-plane based drive bays for 2.5” 6G SATA SSDs up to 8TB capacity
    • Option for removable mid-plane based drive bays for with quantity (8) NVMe U.2/U.3 2.5” drives capacities up to 30.76TBs
Network
  • Quantity (2) 10Gbps Ethernet Ports and IPMI (Remote Management)
  • Quantity (1) 100G x 2 Intel Ethernet Adaptor
    • Options for multiple 4x1G, 4x10G SFP+ , 2x25G SF28, 2x40G QSFP28, 1x100G, 2x100G QSFP28 NIC cards
GPU Processing Optional NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada , RTX 2000 Ada, and L4 Tensor Core GPU(s) for edge AI inference
Security Secure Boot UEFI compliant BIOS, Boot Guard, TPM2.0
Remote Management IPMI, HTML5 and API based out of band management with MAC addresses identification, one time boot on next reboot option, PXE boot option, Redfish compatible Out of Band (OBB) management connection
Operating Systems
  • Support for Red Hat and Cent OS Enterprise Linux
  • Support for VMWare vSphere hypervisor
  • Support for Windows Server, Windows 11
Power
  • 1+1 hot swap redundant 600W 80 Plus Platinum PSU
    • Option for 850W single 80 Plus Platinum PSU
Display

Configurable LCD to display hostname and IP address

Environmental
  • 0°C–40°C / 32°F–104°F. Non-Operating: -20°C–70°C, -4°F–158°F.
  • Relative humidity (5-95%) non-condensing
  • FCC Class A, CE, TUV, ROHS, Conflict Minerals Free
Physical
  • 3.46" H x 17.25" W x 12.60" D standard rack mount (2 and 4 point)
  • 9” H x 21.75” W x 13.875” D (complete system including operational hard case)
Transport Case Includes operational TSA carry-on operational compliant case with telescoping handle and wheels
Warranty
  • 1 year parts and labor (Includes allowing customer access to internals of system)
    • Options for 2nd and 3rd year warranty options
Ease of Service and Upgrade Easy access to system. Easy to service other system elements. Modular design
Purpose-Built Solutions Private label branding options. Purpose built application integration and configuration control management services.

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