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ASPEED AST2500A2-GP 6th Generation Server Management Processor BMC Chip 800MHz ARM11 PCIe 2D VGA TFBGA-456(19x19)
AST2500A2-GP Product Overview
The ASPEED AST2500A2-GP is a 6th Generation Server Management Processor from ASPEED Technology, part of the AST2500 series. Housed in a TFBGA-456 (19×19mm) package, this highly integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) serves as a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and plays a core role in server management. The AST2500A2-GP features an 800MHz ARM11 processor, supports DDR3 800Mbps / DDR4 1600Mbps 16-bit SDRAM memory with capacities up to 1GB (with ECC option) . The chip integrates a PCIe 2D VGA graphics controller delivering up to 1920×1200@60Hz local display capability without the need for an external VGA add-on card. The AST2500A2-GP is a core BMC solution widely used in data center servers, HPC nodes, storage systems, and industrial control equipment requiring high-reliability remote management capabilities.
AST2500A2-GP Key Features
The AST2500A2-GP embodies ASPEED's deep expertise in server management processor design. It features an 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S 32-bit RISC processor with 16KB I-cache and 16KB D-cache. The AST2500A2-GP supports DDR3 800Mbps and DDR4 1600Mbps 16-bit SDRAM with capacities up to 1GB and ECC options. The chip supports PCIe Gen2 x1 bus interface (no legacy PCI bus support), enabling simpler PCB layout. It integrates a PCIe 2D VGA graphics controller providing 1920×1200@60Hz 32bpp local display capability. For remote management, the AST2500A2-GP supports KVM-over-IP (video redirection up to 1920×1200) , Video-Over-IP, USB-Over-IP (USB 2.0 virtual hub controller with 5 devices), and Media Redirection. The chip integrates dual 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet MACs for flexible network connectivity. It supports SPI flash memory for firmware storage. The AST2500A2-GP comes in a 19×19mm 456-pin TFBGA package with 0.8mm ball pitch and is RoHS compliant. The chip supports IPMI 2.0 for complete remote server management. The AST2500A2-GP operates from -40℃ to +85℃ with peak power consumption below 1.76W and typical power of approximately 1.46W. MSL rating is 3 (168 hours) and ECCN is EAR99.
AST2500A2-GP Applications
With its powerful server management capabilities, rich remote management features, and low-power design, the AST2500A2-GP is widely deployed in various server and industrial applications. The chip is a core processor for BMC modules in data center servers, rack servers, and blade servers. The AST2500A2-GP is also suitable for HPC (High-Performance Computing) nodes and storage systems. In industrial control and embedded systems, the AST2500A2-GP is used in industrial servers and medical imaging servers requiring high-reliability remote management. The chip is also widely used in server motherboards with onboard BMC management.
AST2500A2-GP Key Advantages
The AST2500A2-GP stands out as a mature, commercially available 6th Generation server management processor that strikes an excellent balance between performance, features, and cost. Housed in a 456-pin TFBGA (19×19mm) package, it is one of the most widely adopted BMC solutions in the industry. The AST2500A2-GP features an 800MHz ARM11 processor, delivering significant performance improvement over previous-generation products (AST2400 with 400MHz ARM9). The AST2500A2-GP supports DDR4 1600Mbps, providing higher memory bandwidth than the previous DDR3. The integrated PCIe 2D VGA graphics controller eliminates the need for external VGA add-on cards, effectively reducing system BOM cost. The AST2500A2-GP supports complete KVM-over-IP and Video-Over-IP remote management capabilities. With typical power consumption of only 1.46W and peak power below 1.76W, the AST2500A2-GP is an ideal low-power server management solution. The chip supports a -40℃ to +85℃ wide operating temperature range. The AST2500A2-GP offers comprehensive software ecosystem support across RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Fedora, and Windows Server. The chip is pin-compatible with AST2510 and AST2520, providing customers with flexible upgrade paths. ASPEED Technology, as the world's leading BMC chip supplier, provides original quality assurance and stable supply for the AST2500A2-GP.
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FAQs:
1 What is the AST2500A2-GP chip
AST2500A2-GP is ASPEED's 6th generation server management processor (BMC), designed for remote monitoring and hardware control of servers, integrating a high-performance ARM11 core.
2 What are the processor core specifications
AST2500A2-GP features an ARM1176 core running at up to 800MHz, including 16KB of instruction and data caches.
3 What memory types does it support
AST2500A2-GP supports DDR3 and DDR4 memory, with DDR4 running up to 1600Mbps. A typical design utilizes up to 1GB of onboard memory.
4 What are its graphics capabilities
AST2500A2-GP includes a PCIe 2D VGA controller capable of 1920x1200 resolution, with remote redirection supporting YUV444 or YUV420 video compression.
5 How does remote management function
Through iKVM, AST2500A2-GP provides remote video redirection and virtual media. It supports IPMI 2.0 and DCMI protocols, operating even when the main server is offline.
6 What package and dimensions does it use
AST2500A2-GP uses a 456-ball TFBGA package with dimensions of 19mm by 19mm and a 0.8mm ball pitch.
7 What are the temperature and power limits
AST2500A2-GP's industrial temperature range is -40 to 85 degrees Celsius. Average power is below 1.46W and peak power is below 1.76W.
8 What applications is this chip suitable for
AST2500A2-GP is primarily used in server motherboards, industrial control platforms, and medical equipment requiring hardware monitoring even during power loss.
9 What network and communication interfaces exist
AST2500A2-GP features dual 10/100/1000Mbps MAC controllers, with support for I2C, SPI, UART, and NCSI interfaces for peripheral expansion.
10 What should be noted in PCB design
For AST2500A2-GP, ensure the BGA thermal pad is properly connected for heat dissipation, add adequate decoupling capacitors near the core power pins, and control DDR4 trace impedance carefully.
- Brand:
- ASPEED Technology
- Model Number:
- AST2500A2-GP
- Product Type:
- BMC SoC
- Processor Core:
- ARM11(ARM1176JZF-S)@ 800MHz
- Memory Support:
- DDR3 800Mbps / DDR4 1600Mbps 16-bit
- Graphics Controller:
- PCIe 2D VGA
- Remote Management:
- KVM-over-IP、Video-Over-IP、USB-Over-IP、Media Redirection
- Package:
- TFBGA-456
- Operating Temperature:
- -40℃ ~ +85℃
- Firmware Storage:
- SPI Flash