Metis PCIe: Integration Requirements
This article outlines the system requirements and integration guidelines for the Axelera Metis PCIe AI Accelerator. For optimal performance and compatibility, your system should meet the specifications below.
System requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Host interface | PCIe Gen. 3.0 x4 |
| Mechanical form factor | PCIe half-height, half-length, single slot (HH, HL, SS) |
| Power rating | PCI-SIG compliant power slot, 75 W recommended |
| Host CPU compatibility | Intel® Core™ processors, AMD Ryzen™ processors, Arm64 (aarch64) processors |
| Operating system | Native support tested on Ubuntu 22.04 |
| Containerised support | Docker images available for use on other Linux distributions |
Additional notes
- PCIe power: while the Metis PCIe AI Accelerator typically runs at low power, a 75 W PCIe slot helps maintain stable operation under high workloads.
- System cooling and airflow: the PCIe card includes active cooling, so make sure your system has sufficient airflow to avoid thermal throttling.
- Other platforms: on non-Ubuntu Linux distributions, deploying via Docker is recommended to simplify dependency management.