Enhanced GPU-Accelerated Edge Servers Deliver High-Performance AI & Data Processing

Curtiss-Wright has enhanced its PacStar 453 and PacStar 454 servers, which are rugged, small-form-factor modules designed to bring GPU-accelerated performance to the edge.

These servers are built for time-sensitive, data-intensive applications, integrating high-core-count Intel Xeon D-1700 (Ice Lake) processors with updated NVIDIA accelerated computing technology. This combination is intended to deliver faster, more efficient data handling, enhanced AI processing, and advanced graphics in a compact, deployable form.

The PacStar 453 and 454 modules deliver a significant performance upgrade over previous models. This is achieved through faster CPUs, higher-speed memory, and next-generation GPU acceleration that features thousands of NVIDIA CUDA cores and NVIDIA Tensor cores. Combined with fast NVMe storage, robust IPMI-based remote management tools, and support for popular enterprise and virtualization software, the servers are designed to allow users to run complex workloads with increased reliability and responsiveness.

Key features of the new servers include:

• Intel Xeon D-1700 “Ice Lake” CPUs paired with next-generation NVIDIA GPUs for accelerated AI and graphics performance.
• Compact, modular design compatible with the PacStar 400-Series ecosystem.
• Flexible performance options: PacStar 453 as a 2-slot module; PacStar 454 as a 3-slot module with additional removable SSDs and a higher GPU class.
• Enterprise-class virtualization support for hypervisors and multiple concurrent applications.
• Ruggedized, deployable solutions with proven PacStar reliability across edge and mobile environments.

Roark McDonald, General Manager, PacStar, commented, “PacStar 453 and 454 provide users with the compute resources needed to process larger data sets, run more applications, and make informed decisions faster, even in disconnected or austere environments. By combining Intel CPU technology with NVIDIA accelerated computing in the proven PacStar 400-Series ecosystem, we are enabling our customers to bring modern enterprise-class performance to the edge – accelerating the deployment of advanced applications that demand real-time insight and responsiveness.” 

PacStar 453 and 454 expand Curtiss-Wright’s portfolio of NVIDIA-enabled edge solutions. They complement other small form factor modules in the PacStar 400-Series, and together, these interoperable building blocks aim to provide a scalable foundation for integrated operations, seamless data sharing, and AI-enabled decision-making at the edge.

Curtiss-Wright intends to deliver rugged, long-lifecycle access to the latest GPU technologies while enabling customers to leverage the full breadth of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise ecosystem. This collaboration is designed to help customers accelerate deployment, streamline software integration, and ensure product continuity aligned with NVIDIA’s technology roadmap.