Talos™ II is Raptor Computing Systems' next-generation POWER9 platform. Focusing on security and performance, it is a dual socket PowerNV system that is available in desktop, workstation, and server form factors, or as bare mainboard.
Talos II is the successor to the proposed Talos I system.
Mainboard
Specifications
Mainboard Part #
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Form Factor
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CPU Type
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Networking
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Storage Controller
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T2P9D01
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EATX
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POWER9 Sforza
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2x GbE (Broadcom BCM5719)
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SAS (optional, Microsemi PM8068)
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USB is provided by a TUSB7340 chip; the BMC is an AST2500.
T2P9D01 Configuration SKUs
TL2MB1 without optional SAS controller
SKU
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Sockets
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RAM slots
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PCIe 4.0 slots
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SAS Controller
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TL1MB1
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1
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8
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1 x16, 1 x8
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Does not change SKU
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TL2MB1
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2
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16
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3 x16, 2 x8
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Does not change SKU
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User manual
The primary user manual for the Talos II is the T2P9D01 User's Guide For Configuration and Setup.
Systems
In addition to being available as a mainboard, prebuilt systems are also available.
SKU
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Name
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TL2WK2
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Talos II Secure Workstation
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TL2SV1
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Talos II 2U Rack Mount Development Platform
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TL2SV2
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Talos II 4U Rack Mount Development Platform
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TL2DS1
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Talos II Desktop Development System
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TLSDS1
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Talos II Special Developer System (DD2.1 stepping CPU)
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TLSDS3
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Talos II Entry-Level Developer System
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TL1BC1
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Talos II Lite Base Single CPU Board and Chassis
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Energy consumption
NOTE: numbers are approximate and may vary. System power measured at wall with standard instruments. CPU power reported by OCC.
Component
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Design Power
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Power Use (Idle)
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Power Use (Full Load)
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Additional Information
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4-core CPU (DD2.1, 3.1/3.7GHz)
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90W
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31W
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58W
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CPU held at 50°C die temperature. WoF not yet boosting to full power.
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PM8068 SAS controller
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23W
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|
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Desktop Development System (TL2DS1)
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111W
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192W
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2x 4-core CPUs, 2x 16GB RAM, 1x 1TB NVMe drive, integrated PM8068 SAS. 80% efficiency PSU.
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Support
How To
See also
- POWER9 - CPU used by Talos II
- Blackbird - single socket, μATX cousin
- Talos I - predecessor, proposed POWER8 system
External Links