Cloudion
Cloudion
Enterprise servers, controller cards, and hardware accelerators optimized for low-latency networks and scalable deployments.
In the era of hyper-scale artificial intelligence models, massive parallel data analysis, and private cloud consolidation, data centers face unprecedented thermal, spatial, and electrical constraints. Standard 1U and 2U rack form factors, while highly efficient for distributed microservices, present physical limitations when tasked with hosting multi-card accelerator configurations, high-wattage custom processors, and multi-tier enterprise storage systems.
This is where the 6U Rack Server architecture becomes a vital strategic asset. Offering 10.5 inches (266.7 mm) of vertical rack space, 6U servers allow hardware engineers to deploy advanced architectures that feature direct airflow pathways, massive redundant power arrays, and expansive PCIe configurations. As an industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance computing systems, CloudionAI is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing CE-certified 6U rack servers tailored for next-generation enterprise workloads.
Founded in 2016, Cloudion AI Systems Ltd (operating globally under the premium brand CloudionAI) is a premier original design and contract manufacturer (OEM/ODM) of high-density server systems, GPU workstations, and custom liquid-cooled datacenters. With 12 years of industry expertise in high-performance computing (HPC) systems, we operate a state-of-the-art production complex. Over the past decade, we have scaled our operations to achieve an annual export revenue of over USD 12 million, serving prominent technology companies, academic institutes, and telecom providers across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
In international trade, conformity assessment is the foundation of hardware reliability. The European Economic Area (EEA) requires all active hardware structures to hold CE (Conformité Européenne) markings. For a complex piece of equipment like a 6U Rack Server, achieving CE compliance goes far beyond a simple label. It involves rigorous testing to satisfy three primary regulatory frameworks:
Ensures that high-frequency signals generated by dual/quad processors and high-speed PCIe 5.0 lanes do not interfere with adjacent servers, and that the unit remains immune to external electromagnetic fields.
Verifies the insulation integrity of high-wattage power supplies (often up to 3000W redundant PSUs per chassis), ensuring safety against short circuits, overcurrent, and physical electrical shock.
Ensures all components—from multi-layer glass-epoxy PCBs to high-density cooling blocks—are completely free of restricted hazardous substances, ensuring eco-friendly recycling and operation.
CloudionAI's CE-certified 6U rack servers are engineered to pass these demanding tests, providing global procurement teams with absolute compliance assurance. This speeds up data center deployments across Europe and other international markets that align with European safety standards.
One of the primary competitive advantages of purchasing enterprise hardware from CloudionAI is our deep integration within the world's most advanced electronics manufacturing cluster. Our 18,600㎡ manufacturing facility leverages direct, low-latency access to upstream component manufacturers, semiconductor distributors, raw material suppliers, and sheet metal precision workshops.
This localized supply chain network comprises over 1,100 trusted partners. Because we do not rely on long-distance sub-component shipping, we avoid the supply bottlenecks that frequently affect Western manufacturers. We secure critical raw materials, enterprise storage backplanes, and precision fan brackets at highly competitive prices, passing these savings directly to our clients through optimized total cost of ownership (TCO).
A server failure in a production environment can cost thousands of dollars per minute. CloudionAI employs 48 dedicated quality control inspectors who manage every step of our testing process. We do not spot-check; we perform full validation checks on all units:
Enterprise CTOs and datacenter managers prioritize three primary performance metrics when evaluating 6U rack servers: thermal dissipation efficiency, power delivery overhead, and workload-specific customization.
Modern servers housing up to eight high-performance GPUs generate massive heat. Our 6U chassis designs support both high-airflow active fan walls (up to 6x 120mm counter-rotating fans) and direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid-cooling manifolds, allowing servers to maintain stable temperatures even during intensive computing runs.
To avoid power failures, CloudionAI uses N+N or N+1 titanium-grade redundant power modules. These operate at up to 96% efficiency, supporting input voltages from 180V to 264V AC, and feature active power factor correction (PFC) to safeguard critical components.
Remote datacenter management is handled via onboard ASPEED AST2600 baseboard management controllers (BMCs). These support secure IPMI 2.0, Redfish API, and HTML5 virtual console redirection, giving system administrators remote control over hardware sensors, boot pathways, and firmware updates.
At CloudionAI, we recognize that off-the-shelf servers do not fit every enterprise workload. In the past year alone, we developed and launched 86 new products, adapting to specific client requirements. Our ODM capabilities include:
Where 6U systems deploy to drive modern scientific and commercial computing workloads.
Housing multi-card GPU setups (such as NVIDIA H100/L40S or local AI accelerators), 6U servers provide the bandwidth and power required for training large language models (LLMs) and processing real-world inference workloads.
Used by research institutions for weather modeling, structural analysis, and molecular dynamics, where multiple CPU cores and high memory density are critical.
Serving as primary storage nodes for massive database files, utilizing low-latency NVMe connections and PCIe Gen 5 expansion options for high data throughput.
The global datacenter market is moving toward sustainability. CloudionAI is actively designing 6U systems compatible with immersion cooling and smart power management, reducing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) to help datacenters meet global carbon-neutrality goals.
Technical answers to common deployment and procurement questions regarding our 6U server products.
A 6U chassis provides the physical volume needed for high-power cooling paths, larger redundant power supplies, and multiple expansion cards. This design allows enterprises to consolidate multiple smaller servers into a single, high-density system, reducing cabling complexity and physical footprint.
Yes. Through our ODM services, we offer customized BIOS versions, specialized PCIe lane configurations, custom fan speed curves, and pre-integrated management keys to match our customers' security and monitoring requirements.
All our 6U server models undergo electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and hazardous material testing at certified laboratories to achieve CE compliance, ensuring smooth customs clearance and regulatory approval.
Standard configurations ship within 1 to 2 weeks, while complex custom OEM/ODM builds typically require 4 to 6 weeks, which includes physical prototyping, compatibility validation, and compliance testing.
Enterprise storage servers, high-speed RAID controllers, and dual-socket rackmount nodes for distributed computing systems.
