As industrial infrastructures become increasingly connected and software-driven, the ability to manage system nodes remotely in a secure, standardized, and scalable way has become essential. ASRock Industrial, a leader in Secure Edge AI Platforms, reinforces its commitment to open and secure operations with the launch of AiSMA (ASRock Industrial System Management Architecture). This industry-first, Redfish-based management framework is designed to work seamlessly with ASRock’s Industrial Robust Edge AIoT Platforms, providing secure, interoperable, and long-term lifecycle management for industrial computing systems.
AiSMA offers a standards-based approach to managing diverse system nodes and includes support for the AiOOB module for out-of-band (OOB) management, enhancing cybersecurity and operational resilience. By unifying hardware, firmware, OS, and software management within a secure, API-driven architecture, AiSMA strengthens operational integrity, improves compliance readiness, and ensures consistent, vendor-neutral oversight across modern industrial automation environments.
Key Capabilities of AiSMA
- Unified System Lifecycle Management
Manages the complete lifecycle of system nodes, including hardware, firmware, OS, software components, through standardized interfaces and data structures, ensuring consistent and efficient system governance.
- Redfish Based Standardized Management
Built on DMTF Redfish, providing simple, secure, and interoperable system control while reducing vendor lock-in and enhancing cross-platform compatibility.
- Out-of-Band Management via AiOOB Module
Supports out-of-band (OOB) remote management through the AiOOB module, enabling real-time system monitoring and proactive alerts, minimizing downtime risks while strengthening cybersecurity and ensuring reliable remote operability.
- Real-time System Monitoring
Offers full visibility into system information, including processors, memory, storage, OS, BIOS, network interfaces, chassis sensors, and power/thermal status, enabling proactive management.
- Programmable Configuration & Maintenance
Supports automated management of system setting, including NTP/time synchronization, firewall configurations, asset tagging, software, firmware inventory, and system updates, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Event & System Management
Provides Redfish event logs, event subscriptions, push notifications, and BIOS firmware updates via LVFS, enabling timely system monitoring and maintenance.
- Industrial-Grade Security & Compliance
Supports IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity compliance and modern security models to reinforce system integrity and reliability.
AiSMA underscores ASRock Industrial’s commitment to advancing secure, standardized, and open system management for the industrial edge. The solution is validated on ASRock Industrial’s Robust Edge AIoT Platforms, providing a turnkey management experience for the following system:
- iEP-7000E Series: High-performance industrial nodes powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors
- iEP-5000G Series: Efficient and robust edge controllers featuring Intel Atom Processors.
By combining Redfish compliance with comprehensive lifecycle controls, AiSMA empowers organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, ensure fleet-wide consistency, and operate with confidence in increasingly complex automation and control environments.
