A compact, ruggedized compute node for edge AI infrastructure — Intel Xeon compute in an environmentally-hardened form factor with remote manageability.
Not every AI workload lives in a datacenter aisle. Edge locations — factories, retail sites, remote research stations, cell towers — need compute that survives the environment and manages itself remotely.
The Datafabrix Edge Datacenter Node packages our Intel Xeon Server Card into a compact, ruggedized 1U chassis designed for edge deployment.
The block diagram shows how the Edge Datacenter Node folds compute, storage, and DCIM into a single hardened chassis. A Xeon compute module runs edge inference and control workloads. A PCIe Gen4 fabric provides local NVMe storage and optional accelerator slots. On-board environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, power, vibration) feed the embedded DCIM agent, which streams alerts upstream over a resilient WAN link. Everything inside a footprint small enough for a wall-mount or half-rack edge site.
The connection diagram maps the DF-S11 into a typical remote site. A single WAN uplink (dual-SIM cellular optional) carries telemetry and operator traffic back to the central DCIM. A local LAN port serves site devices (cameras, PLCs, IoT gateways). Environmental sensors are hard-wired to the chassis. A wide-input PSU tolerates unstable edge power; an optional UPS module rides through short outages. Use this diagram when scoping site preparation, cable pulls, and connectivity SLAs.
| Interface | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon (edge-optimised power profile) |
| Memory | DDR5 with wide-temperature qualification |
| Networking | Dual RJ45 + optional cellular/SATCOM module |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe boot + industrial-grade NVMe |
| Environment | Extended temperature, filtered airflow |
| Management | Out-of-band BMC · cellular backup path |
Edge AI is growing — computer-vision quality-control on factory floors, retail analytics at store scale, autonomous-system fleets, remote medical imaging. All need compute at the edge and management from the centre.
The Datafabrix Edge Datacenter Node builds on our Intel Xeon Server Card, packaged in a compact 1U chassis rated for extended temperature (-10 to +55°C), filtered airflow, and industrial-grade internal components.
Every edge node phones home to a central DCIM instance for inventory, health, firmware, and telemetry. Out-of-band management (with optional cellular or satellite backhaul) means the ops team can recover a node without ever visiting the site.
Real-time QC and predictive-maintenance AI at the line.
Distributed compute across dozens or hundreds of stores.
Low-latency inference at the edge of the mobile network.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 1U ruggedized |
| CPU | Intel Xeon (edge power profile) |
| Memory | DDR5 (extended temperature) |
| Storage | Industrial NVMe |
| Networking | Dual RJ45 + optional WAN module |
| Environment | -10 to +55°C, filtered airflow |
| Management | OOB BMC · optional cellular backup |
Where it fits in the rack, how it connects, and what you get after installation.
Compact ruggedized DF-X-based server for edge cabinets, industrial environments, and micro-datacenters. The solution slots into a standard 19-inch rack alongside your existing servers, storage, and network fabric — no re-architecture required.
Target deployments: Deployments where a full datacenter isn't practical — edge, industrial, remote.
Slide the DF-S11 chassis into a standard 19-inch rack slot. Rail kit included. Cable to your PDU and management network.
Install the Datafabrix PCIe host adapter in your existing server. Connect via PCIe cable to the DF-S11 backplane uplink.
Insert NVMe drives, GPUs, or accelerators into hot-plug slots. Each device trains and appears as a native PCIe endpoint on the host.
Optional: connect to Datafabrix DCIM for fleet-wide visibility. Add more chassis for horizontal scale — no host reconfiguration.
Direct rack integration alongside your existing production servers. Turnkey in a single deployment window.
Scale from a single chassis pilot to full-rack production with zero architectural change.
OEM-ready configuration for organizations building their own branded infrastructure products.
Engineering pilots, reference designs, and OEM co-design programs — we work with your team from concept to production.