Inspur M10A
Accelerator for Video AI Processing
M10A is Inspur's new generation high-density VPU(Video Processing Unit) accelerator for full-scenario video AI processing applications, which supports 16ch 1080P@30fps real time video codec with 8W ultra-low power consumption, and supports the powerful H.265 video encoding algorithms, which doubles the network bandwidth utilization, and reduces the CPU workload as low as 2%. M10A can fully support the leading multimedia framework FFMPEG realizing almost zero migration cost from current system. M10A provides the most optimized video encoding technology, covering full-scenario video AI acceleration demands, and comprehensively enhancing data center video processing capabilities.
Versatile Scenario Support
Extreme design for video AI, accelerating the full video analysis and process workflow.
Full coverage of video scenarios such as live, short video, video conferencing, cloud gaming, AR/VR, VDI etc.
Support massive video data compression storage, efficient transmission and other solutions.
Excellent Performance
Support 2ch 4K@60fps/16ch 1080@30fps real time codec.
Support H.264, H.265, VP9, encoding better than x265 medium.
Multicast function, one input and multiple outputs, up to 4ch video can be derived at the same time.
Preset 5 sets of encoding parameters to provide users with the best encoding configuration.
Mature Ecosystem
Support leading multimedia framework FFMPEG and GStreamer.
Provide video codec API, support customized video processing framework.
Support container deployment, K8S device plugin, easy cluster expansion.
HOST BMC centralized remote management, providing visual real time maintenance.
Ultra-High Density
half-height half-length, single slot width, support multi-card deployment in one server.
Per FHD streaming transcoding only needs 0.5W.
FHD processing density up to 3200ch per rack.
Passive heat dissipation, up to 55°C ambient temperature, strong adaptability.
Technical Specifications
| Main Specification | |
| Form factor | Half-Height Half-Length, Single slot width |
| Interface | PCIe Gen3 x4 (x8 Mechanical interface) |
| Power Consumption | 8W (typical), PCIe slot power supply |
| Heat Dissipation | Passive heat dissipation, support ambient temperature 0-55℃ |
| Video CODEC | |
| Performance | 2ch 4K@60fps or 16ch 1080P@30fps or 32ch 720P@30fps |
| Encoding | H.264： high supports up to level 5.2 4096x2160@60fps H.265： main supports up to level5.1 4096x2160@60fps main10 supports up to level5.1 4096x2160@60fps VP9： profile 0 supports up to 4096x2160@60fps profile 2 supports up to 4096x2160@60fps |
| Decoding | H.264： baseline supports up to level 5.1 4096x2160@30fps main supports up to level 5.1 4096x2160@30fps high supports up to level 5.1 4096x2160@60fps H.265： main supports up to level5.1 4096x2160@60fps main10 supports up to level5.1 4096x2160@60fps VP9： profile 0 supports up to 4096x2160@60fps profile 2 supports up to 4096x2160@60fps |
| Software | Support FFMPEG and GStreamer |
| Multicast | Support one video streaming input multiple outputs, up to 4ch of video can be derived at the same time |
| IDR | Support the code to automatically follow the IDR setting of the decoding end, or insert IDR frames at any position |
| Parameter Preset | Support 5 sets of Preset, convenient for users to choose different encoding quality |
| Frame conversion | Compatible and support FFMPEG frame rate changes |
| Management | |
| BMC | Board-level BMC, support to obtain board power consumption, temperature, FRU and other status information, support board reset and other functions |
| Firmware Upgrade | Support firmware online upgrade through PCIe system interface |
