Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5
The Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 (Dell part number QBS1250) is a small-form-factor desktop host for the Metis PCIe card, suited to evaluation and development on the desk.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (20 cores) |
| Memory | 32 GB (reference configuration) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (reference configuration) |
| Form factor | Small-form-factor desktop — 303.5 × 95 × 293 mm |
| Power supply | 360 W internal PSU |
| Operating system | Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| Accelerator | Metis PCIe 1-AIPU card |
The memory and storage above are the reference configuration. Confirm the exact specification of your unit with your Axelera representative when ordering.
Installing the Metis PCIe card
Install the Metis PCIe card in the PCIe Gen4 ×16 slot, where it works without further configuration. Follow the Metis PCIe installation guide, then install the Voyager SDK — see Install Voyager SDK.
The card also fits the system's PCIe Gen4 ×4 slot, but that slot only detects the card after updating the system BIOS to 1.10.1 or later. The ×16 slot works out of the box.
This host was validated with Voyager SDK v1.5; newer SDK versions are supported as well.