ISB series server boards
The ISB series server boards are designed for demanding edge and enterprise computing needs. The series includes the ISB-W890 for 6th Gen Intel Xeon 600-series processors and the ISB-TR10 for AMD EPYC 9005/9004 processors. Both boards use a standard CEB form factor (12" x 10.5"), making them suitable for compact 4U rack and tower chassis. Each board provides up to 8 DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM slots for memory-intensive workloads. The ISB-W890 supports up to 1 TB of memory, while the ISB-TR10 supports up to 2 TB. Extensive PCIe Gen5 expansion enables multi-GPU configurations and high-bandwidth add-in cards. Dual M.2 storage, SATA connectivity, and MCIO expansion provide flexible storage and I/O options. Integrated BMC support with IPMI/Redfish helps simplify remote management. These boards are well suited for AI edge servers, industrial HPC systems, virtualization, and high-end workstation deployments.
The ISB-W890 and ISB-TR10 are single-socket server boards built for integrators who need strong compute density, flexible expansion, and dependable platform management. With support for Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC processors, DDR5 ECC memory, PCIe Gen5 slots, and remote management, the ISB series is optimized for AI inference, edge computing, industrial workstations, and enterprise-class embedded systems.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- Standard CEB form factor: 12" x 10.5" board size supports integration into standard server and workstation chassis for space-efficient deployment.
- Dual platform availability: Choose ISB-W890 for Intel Xeon 600 series or ISB-TR10 for AMD EPYC 9005/9004 to match workload and architecture requirements.
- 8 x DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM slots: High-capacity, error-correcting memory support enables reliable operation in virtualization, analytics, and mission-critical systems.
- Large memory capacity: Supports up to 1 TB on ISB-W890 and up to 2 TB on ISB-TR10 for memory-heavy applications.
- PCIe Gen5 expansion: Multiple high-bandwidth slots support GPUs, accelerators, networking cards, and storage adapters for AI and HPC builds.
- Flexible storage options: Dual M.2 slots plus support for up to 8 SATA III drives provide a balance of NVMe speed and bulk storage scalability.
- High-density MCIO connectivity: Additional MCIO connectors enable PCIe or SATA breakout options for expanded I/O flexibility.
- Built-in remote management: Onboard BMC with IPMI/Redfish support helps simplify monitoring, maintenance, and headless system administration.
Ideal workloads
- AI edge inference
- Industrial HPC platforms
- Virtualization hosts
- Data analytics systems
- Multi-GPU workstations
- Enterprise edge servers
Platform highlights
- Single-socket design for simpler deployment
- DDR5 ECC memory for reliability
- PCIe Gen5 for next-generation bandwidth
- CEB board size for broad chassis compatibility
- BMC-based remote management for easier operations
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Specification | ISB-W890 (Intel) | ISB-TR10 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
Form factor (size) | CEB (12″ x 10.5″, 305 × 267 mm) | CEB (12″ x 10.5″, 305 × 267 mm) |
Processor support | 6th Gen Intel Xeon 600 series (WS) – single LGA4710 socket, Intel W890 chipset | AMD EPYC 9005/9004 series – single SP5 (LGA6096) socket, chipset integrated |
Max CPU cores | Up to 86 cores / 172 threads | Up to 64 cores / 128 threads |
Memory capacity | 8 x DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 1 TB ECC DDR5-6400 | 8 x DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 2 TB ECC DDR5-6400 with 3DS RDIMMs |
Expansion slots | 7 x PCI Express Gen5 slots (3 x16, others x8/x4) | 6 x PCI Express Gen5 slots (4 x16, 2 x8) |
High-density I/O | 4 x MCIO connectors (PCIe x8 each, for extra I/O or SATA) | 5 x MCIO connectors (PCIe x8 each; one supports 8 x SATA breakout) |
Storage interfaces | 2 x M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4 or SATA each); 8 x SATA III ports via 2 SlimSAS connectors | 2 x M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4 or SATA each); up to 8 x SATA III ports via MCIO breakout |
Networking | Not specified; typically includes onboard Ethernet and BMC management port | Not specified; typically includes onboard Ethernet and BMC management port |
Management | BMC with IPMI/Redfish support for remote management | BMC with IPMI/Redfish support for remote management |
ISB-W890 key differences
- Supports 6th Gen Intel Xeon 600 series processors
- Up to 86 CPU cores / 172 threads
- Up to 1 TB DDR5 ECC memory
- 7 PCIe Gen5 slots
- 4 MCIO connectors
- 8 SATA ports via SlimSAS
ISB-TR10 key differences
- Supports AMD EPYC 9005/9004 processors
- Up to 64 CPU cores / 128 threads
- Up to 2 TB DDR5 ECC memory
- 6 PCIe Gen5 slots
- 5 MCIO connectors
- Up to 8 SATA ports via MCIO breakout
FAQs
for ISB series server boards
The ISB-W890 supports 6th Gen Intel Xeon 600 series processors in a single LGA4710 socket. The ISB-TR10 supports AMD EPYC 9005/9004 series processors in a single SP5 socket. Each board is optimized for its respective CPU platform while maintaining a similar CEB server-board footprint.
Both boards provide 8 DDR5 ECC RDIMM slots. The ISB-W890 supports up to 1 TB of DDR5-6400 ECC memory, while the ISB-TR10 supports up to 2 TB using high-capacity 3DS RDIMMs. This makes them suitable for virtualization, analytics, and other memory-intensive workloads.
Yes. Both server boards are designed for high-bandwidth PCIe Gen5 expansion and can support multiple GPUs, accelerators, or other add-in cards. This makes them a strong fit for AI inference, data analytics, industrial HPC, and workstation-class edge systems, provided the chassis and power supply are sized appropriately.
Both models include two M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4 or SATA drives. They also support up to 8 SATA III drives, but through different connector approaches: the ISB-W890 uses SlimSAS connectors, while the ISB-TR10 uses MCIO breakout for SATA connectivity.
Yes. Both boards include an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with IPMI/Redfish support for out-of-band monitoring and remote administration. This helps system administrators manage power, health monitoring, firmware, and other service tasks without direct physical access.
Because both products use the CEB form factor (12 x 10.5 inch), they are generally compatible with CEB or many EATX-capable server and workstation chassis. They are especially well suited to 4U rackmount and robust tower enclosures that provide adequate cooling and power for high-performance CPUs and optional GPUs.
