What workloads is the Alveo U250 optimized for?

Machine learning inference, video transcoding, database search/analytics, financial risk modeling, genomics sequencing. Delivers 90X CPU performance and 4X GPU inference throughput using reconfigurable FPGA fabric with Vitis AI optimization for TensorFlow/PyTorch models.

What are the networking capabilities?

Dual QSFP28 ports support 100GbE with RoCEv2, InfiniBand over fiber. Enables direct rack-scale connectivity for distributed training and NFV without external switches, providing 200Gbps aggregate bandwidth.

What is the power and cooling requirement?

225W maximum TDP via PCIe slot (75W) + 6-pin AUX (150W). Passive cooling solution optimized for high-CFM rack environments (45°C max operating temp) with 1066g weight in 3/4-length dual-slot form factor.

What development tools support this card?

AMD Vitis unified software platform with HLS, OpenCL, and Vitis AI libraries. Ecosystem includes pre-built applications for common datacenter workloads plus custom kernel development for proprietary acceleration algorithms.

What servers support PCIe Gen3 x16 cards?

Compatible with datacenter servers featuring PCIe Gen3/4 x16 slots including AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon Scalable platforms. Full-height 3/4-length dual-slot requires appropriate riser cards and chassis airflow.

How does passive vs active cooling differ?

A-U250-P64G-PQ-G uses passive heatsink relying on server chassis airflow (high-CFM racks). Active version (A-U250-A64G-PQ-G) includes fans for standalone/open-air cooling. Both rated 225W with identical performance.

A-U250-P64G-PQ-G - AMD A-U250-P64G-PQ-G 64GB DDR4 2x100GbE FPGA Accelerator

Name: AMD A-U250-P64G-PQ-G 64GB DDR4 2x100GbE FPGA Accelerator
Brand: AMD
SKU: A-U250-P64G-PQ-G
Price: 6515 USD
Availability: InStock

A-U250-P64G-PQ-G - AMD A-U250-P64G-PQ-G 64GB DDR4 2x100GbE FPGA Accelerator | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The AMD Alveo U250 Data Center accelerator card (A-U250-P64G-PQ-G) is a passive-cooled FPGA solution built on 16nm UltraScale+ architecture, designed for hyperscale datacenter environments requiring adaptable acceleration. It delivers up to 90X higher performance than CPUs and 4X inference throughput over GPUs for machine learning inference, video transcoding, database search, and analytics workloads. Key specifications include 33.3 peak INT8 TOPs, 1,728K LUTs, 64GB DDR4 memory at 77 GB/s bandwidth, 54MB internal SRAM at 38 TB/s, PCIe Gen3 x16 host interface, and dual QSFP28 100GbE network interfaces for high-speed data transfer. The full-height, 3/4-length, dual-slot form factor with 225W maximum power supports dense rack deployments. Reconfigurable FPGA fabric enables algorithm updates without hardware changes, reducing TCO through cloud/on-premises mobility and ecosystem support via Vitis development tools. Ideal for financial services risk analysis, genomics sequencing, 8K video processing, and custom datacenter acceleration where fixed-function ASICs fall short in adaptability.

33.3 INT8 TOPs 1728K LUTs.
64GB DDR4 77GB/s + 54MB SRAM.
2x QSFP28 100GbE PCIe Gen3 x16.
225W passive cooling dual-slot.
Full height 3/4 length form factor.
12,288 DSP slices UltraScale+ arch.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	A-U250-P64G-PQ-G
Brand	AMD
Condition	New
UltraRAM	1,280 blocks - High bandwidth memory
DSP Slices	12,288 - High precision compute blocks
Device Type	FPGA Data Center Accelerator Card - PCIe Dual Slot
Compute Performance	INT8 TOPs (peak): 33.3 ¦ LUTs: 1,728K ¦ Registers: 3,456K

Storage

Memory Capacity	Off-chip DDR4: 64 GB ¦ Internal SRAM: 54 MB
Memory Bandwidth	DDR4: 77 GB/s ¦ SRAM: 38 TB/s

Compatible systems

PCIe Gen3 x16 compatible with major OEM datacenter servers (Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem). Linux driver support via Vitis platform.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
PCIe Gen4 slots backward compatible to Gen3 x16
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
iLO5 management with PCIe riser support
Lenovo ThinkSystem
Model: SR650
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: V2
XClarity controller PCIe Gen3/4 validation

Best for

Machine Learning Inference
High-throughput inference for TensorFlow/PyTorch models in production serving with 4X GPU throughput and 3X lower latency using Vitis AI optimization stack.
Video Transcoding
Real-time 8K/4K video processing, live streaming transcoding, and broadcast workflows with FPGA-optimized OpenCV and FFmpeg pipelines.
Database Search & Analytics
In-memory database acceleration for SQL/NoSQL queries, graph analytics, and pattern matching in financial trading and cybersecurity applications.

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Weight	1066g
Form Factor	Full Height ¦ 3/4 Length ¦ Dual Slot Width

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