3U SDS Gen5 rugged GPU server
- Technology
- GPGPU-HPC
- Partner
- One Stop Systems
The 3U SDS Gen5 rugged GPU server is a hyperconverged computing platform designed to bring data centre performance into harsh edge environments. Powered by a single AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processor and supporting the latest accelerators, it enables high-end GPU computing and fast NVMe storage outside traditional server rooms. Its short 20-inch depth chassis and rugged construction make it well suited to mobile command centres, autonomous vehicle platforms, and aircraft or shipboard racks.
The system can be configured for AI inference, high-speed field data recording, or rugged SAN/NAS storage at the edge. Air-cooled and liquid-cooled variants, along with AC or DC power input modules, allow adaptation to different thermal and power conditions. Built-in U-BMC management with IPMI support provides dependable remote monitoring and control for mission-critical industrial, commercial, and defence deployments.
The OSS-SDS-3U-5x is built for organisations that need data centre-class GPU and storage performance at the edge without relying on full-depth server infrastructure. Its rugged 3U short-depth 20-inch chassis is designed for constrained installations such as mobile racks, transportable AI systems, aircraft, ships, and industrial edge cabinets.
With support for a single AMD EPYC™ 9004 processor, up to five PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion cards, and up to 16 hot-swap U.2/U.3 bays, the platform can be configured for edge AI inference, sensor fusion, field data recording, hyperconverged compute, or rugged storage workloads. Flexible cooling and power options help tailor the system to demanding deployment scenarios.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- 1S AMD EPYC™ 9004 platform: Supports a single high-core-count processor with up to 96 cores for compute-intensive AI, analytics, and edge processing workloads.
- Compact 20-inch short-depth chassis: Fits shallow racks, mobile cabinets, aircraft, and vehicle-based installations where standard servers are too deep.
- Dual internal PCIe 5.0 M.2 boot drives: Dedicated NVMe boot storage helps preserve front drive bays for application data and can support resilient OS configurations.
- 8 or 16 hot-swap U.2/U.3 drive bays: Enables flexible high-speed storage using SATA, SAS, or NVMe media for field recording and edge data retention.
- Up to 5 PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots: Accommodates GPUs, FPGAs, NICs, and other accelerator cards with full-bandwidth Gen5 connectivity.
- Integrated U-BMC with IPMI: Provides remote health monitoring, system control, and out-of-band management for unmanned or difficult-to-access deployments.
- Air-cooled or liquid-cooled variants: Supports different thermal strategies to match environmental, performance, and acoustic requirements.
- AC and 48 V DC power options: Redundant modular power supplies support both fixed infrastructure and vehicle-based power environments.
- Expansion-ready architecture: Designed to integrate with compatible PCIe expansion chassis for additional GPUs, storage, or composable edge infrastructure.
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All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
Specification | Details |
Form Factor | 3U short-depth (20″) rugged rackmount chassis, fits standard 19″ rack |
Processor | 1× AMD EPYC™ 9004 "Genoa" series CPU, single-socket, up to 96 cores, 400 W TDP |
Memory | 8× DDR5 ECC DIMM slots, up to 2 TB total memory, 8-channel |
Boot Storage | 2× M.2 NVMe SSD slots, PCIe Gen5 x4 each |
Main Storage | 8 or 16× 2.5″ hot-swap drive bays, U.2/U.3 interface, supports SATA 6G, SAS 12G, or NVMe |
Expansion Slots | 5× PCI Express 5.0 x16 slots for full-height cards up to 10.5″ length |
Networking | 2× 10 GbE RJ45 ports and 1× dedicated RJ45 IPMI management port |
Other I/O | 2× USB 3.2 ports, plus VGA, serial, and management-related interfaces |
Cooling | Air: 6× 40 mm plus 1× 80 mm fans; Liquid: self-contained or external radiator options |
Power Supply | Redundant modular PSUs, 100–240 V AC up to 2.6 kW or 48 V DC input, N+1 configurable |
Operating Environment | Air-cooled: 0 °C to 50 °C; Liquid-cooled: –20 °C to 50 °C; 5%–90% non-condensing humidity; up to 3,000 m altitude |
Non-Operating Environment | –40 °C to 70 °C storage temperature; 5%–90% relative humidity |
Construction | Rugged aluminium chassis with black anodised finish and shock/vibration-resistant design |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | 132 mm × 437 mm × 508 mm; 487 mm width with rack ears |
Weight | ~20.4 kg (45 lbs) |
FAQs
for 3U SDS Gen5 rugged GPU server
The OSS-SDS-3U-5x supports up to five PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion cards and can be configured for up to five full-height GPU or accelerator cards, depending on width, power, and thermal requirements. It is suitable for high-performance GPUs, FPGAs, and specialised I/O cards in edge AI and HPC deployments.
The air-cooled configuration uses high-speed internal fans and is suitable for conventional rack deployments and operating environments from 0 °C to 50 °C. The liquid-cooled configuration improves thermal performance for more demanding conditions, can support operation down to –20 °C, and may reduce noise while sustaining higher compute density.
Yes. The system supports both 100–240 V AC and 48 V DC redundant modular power supply options. This makes it suitable for fixed installations, generator-powered environments, and vehicle or mobile platform deployments where DC input is required.
The server provides 8 DDR5 ECC DIMM slots for up to 2 TB of memory. For storage, it offers 8 or 16 hot-swap 2.5-inch U.2/U.3 bays supporting SATA, SAS, or NVMe drives, plus 2 internal M.2 NVMe slots for boot storage.
The platform includes 2× 10 GbE RJ45 LAN ports for primary networking and 1 dedicated RJ45 IPMI management port for out-of-band access. It also includes 2× USB 3.2 ports and supports remote system management through the integrated U-BMC with IPMI.
Yes. The server is built with a rugged aluminium chassis, short-depth format, and shock- and vibration-resistant design for harsh edge use cases. Its temperature range, redundant power options, and remote management capabilities make it well suited to demanding defence, aerospace, industrial, and mobile AI deployments.
