Intel Xeon D-2700: High-Performance Solution for Security Edge Servers & NVR

Intel Xeon D-2700: Release Date & Positioning

Intel launched the Intel Xeon D-2700 series (Ice Lake-D family) in February 2022. Officially positioned as a high-density processor for networking, edge computing, and video analytics, it emphasizes enhanced I/O capabilities, built-in AI features, and long-lifecycle platform support.

Adoption & Sales Trends of Xeon D-2700 in the Security Market

Thanks to its edge server-oriented design (featuring more PCIe lanes, higher memory bandwidth, and multi-network port support), the Xeon D-2700 has been widely adopted by NVR manufacturers, video analytics server providers, and traffic command centers. From 2022 to 2024, numerous server and system integrators launched edge video product lines based on the Xeon D-2700.

Key Security Application Scenarios of Intel Xeon D-2700

•Enterprise-grade NVR/VMS servers (high-concurrency decoding and analytics).

•City-level video aggregation and edge AI analytics nodes.

•Real-time traffic video stream analytics and event correlation platforms.

•Local face recognition/portrait database retrieval servers (low-latency indexing).

Ambarella CV2's image pipeline performs exceptionally well in low-light and wide dynamic range scenarios.

These scenarios rely on high I/O performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade long-term supply support.

In the edge server segment, the main competitors of the Xeon D-2700 include AMD EPYC Embedded and high-end ARM servers (some paired with dedicated accelerators). The Xeon D-2700's advantages lie in the x86 ecosystem, mature software stacks, and comprehensive system integration support.

Xeon D-2700: Upgrades Over Previous Generations

Compared to the previous-generation Xeon D series, the D-2700 has achieved significant enhancements in core count, memory bandwidth, PCIe 4.0 support, and network throughput. It has also been optimized for power/performance balance in edge scenarios, making it more suitable for deployment in edge enclosures or industrial chassis outside standard racks.

Xeon D-2700 vs. Industry Competitors

•Vs. AMD EPYC Embedded (e.g., EPYC 7003/7002 Embedded): AMD excels in multi-threading performance and energy efficiency; the Xeon D-2700 holds an edge in network I/O and system integration ecosystem support.

For security projects requiring existing x86-based VMS, databases, and retrieval systems, the seamless migration capability and long-term platform support of the Xeon D-2700 are key advantages.

Kingrole's Procurement Recommendations for Intel Xeon D-2700

Kingrole recommends the following to security system integrators and OEMs:

•System BOM Optimization: Leverage the Xeon D-2700's multi-PCIe and multi-network port capabilities to plan video card and NVMe layout.

•Long-Term Stocking & Bulk Negotiation: Large-scale city-level projects require long-term supply guarantees; Kingrole offers bulk procurement and phased delivery solutions.

•Accelerator/Slot Strategy: For DNN acceleration needs, add accelerators such as T4/A2/Instinct via PCIe; Kingrole can integrate accelerator procurement solutions.

Kingrole provides customers with official channels, bulk quotations, and global shipping support for the Xeon D-2700 and supporting accelerators, helping security projects go live on schedule.