Advantech and Qualcomm Strengthen Collaboration to Launch Advantech’s SKY-641E3 Server Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ On-prem AI Appliance Solution

Advantech, Taipei, Taiwan, 10.03.2026 - Advantech (2395.TW), a global leader in industrial IoT, today announced an expanded collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to accelerate the deployment of generative AI (GenAI) at the edge. This collaboration centers on Advantech adopting the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ AI on-prem appliance solution, powered by Qualcomm® Cloud AI 100 Ultra accelerator into the Advantech SKY-641E3 4U high-performance edge server. By utilizing a specialized PCIe switch backplane, this solution provides the high-bandwidth connectivity required to unlock the full potential of high-density AI inference for enterprise and industrial verticals.

Unmatched Inference Density for Massive Concurrency

Unlike standard dual-slot GPU servers, the SKY-641E3 is architected specifically for maximum inference throughput. By supporting up to 12 single-slot FH/FL accelerators within a single 4U chassis, it offers a superior density-to-footprint ratio. This configuration is optimized for high-concurrency edge workloads, such as city-wide intelligent video analytics or large-scale retail AI agents, allowing for the simultaneous processing of hundreds of real-time data streams without the thermal overhead of power-hungry training GPUs.

The server's massive expansion capabilities include:

1. Dual High-Performance Processors: A dual-socket architecture supporting high-performance CPUs with up to 400W TDP per processor to handle the most demanding computational tasks.
2. 10 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x8 slots, providing a robust foundation for high-density accelerator deployment.
3. Flexible Power Delivery: Each slot is capable of delivering 75W of power, with the capability to scale up to 350W per slot for up to 4 slots, ensuring support for the most demanding AI accelerators.
4. Industrial-Grade Reliability: Equipped with a 1+1 Redundant 2700W AC PSU, the system ensures 24/7 mission-critical operation and power stability for large-scale AI deployments.

The Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra capabilities include:

The Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra is purpose-built to provide data center-class inference performance with the benefits of edge processing. Key hardware specifications for the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra integrated into the SKY-641E3 include:

1. Form Factor: PCIe FH3/4L (Full-Height, 3/4-Length)
2. Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150W
3. ML Capacity (INT8): 870 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second)
4. On-card DRAM: 128 GB LPR4x with a high-speed bandwidth of 548 GB/s
5. Host Interface: PCIe Gen 4, 16 Lanes for maximum data throughput
6. Core Count: 64 dedicated AI cores on a single card to power complex neural networks

Feature Spotlight: The Synergy of Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra & SKY-641E3

The combination of Advantech’s edge servers and Qualcomm Technologies' silicon delivers a paradigm shift in on-premise AI:

1. Large-Scale Model Support: Optimized to run Generative AI models with up to 109B parameters, such as Llama 4, on a single Qualcomm AI 100 Ultra card.

1. Large-scale Deployment: The system can support up to 20 peak concurrent devices/users per Cloud AI 100 Ultra card.

1. Advanced AI Suite: Includes the Qualcomm AI Inference Suite for one-click deployment of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and custom Gen AI agentic applications.

Jeff Wen, Senior Director of Edge Server Group at Advantech, stated: "Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies represents a significant milestone in edge AI evolution. By combining the power of the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra with our SKY-641E3 server and proprietary PCIe switch technology, we are removing the traditional barriers of power consumption and bandwidth bottlenecks. This provides our industrial customers with a robust, energy-efficient platform to deploy sophisticated AI agents and real-time analytics in any environment.".

Evgeni Gousev, Vice President of Technology, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said: "Bringing high-performance GenAI to the edge requires a combination of powerful silicon and world-class hardware architecture. We chose to partner with Advantech due to its exceptional industrial-grade design, comprehensive server system capabilities, and deep-rooted expertise in the edge industry. The Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra is purpose-built for enterprise-grade inference, offering industry-leading power optimization. Through Advantech’s server platform, we are enabling enterprises to realize the benefits of 'AI on-premise' – lower latency, and significant cost savings – to transform their operations across global industrial sectors.”.

Driving AI Innovation Across Verticals

The SKY-641E3 powered by the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra is designed to address a broad range of use cases:

1. Smart Manufacturing: AI-enabled predictive maintenance, real-time quality control, and worker safety monitoring.
2. Retail & Hospitality: AI-powered kiosks, store associate assistants, and personalized customer promotions.
3. Healthcare: Medical imaging analysis and document processing for clinical workflows.
4. Smart Cities & Logistics: Intelligent video surveillance, public safety, and autonomous warehouse navigation.