Axelera AI

Metis 1-chip PCIe AI Accelerator Card

Regular price
€349,95
Unit price
per
Memory Config 4GB
4GB

Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $133.12 with

Key benefits
  • The highest-performance AI-accelerator PCIe card in the market for edge AI applications. Powered by a quad-core Metis AIPU.
  • A single board can run inference on dozens of cameras as well as support multiple parallel neural networks.
  • A wide range of end-to-end AI pipelines and models are available out of the box.
  • Hassle free evaluation and SW integration thanks to Voyager® SDK.
  • Uncompromised prediction accuracy thanks to advanced quantization tools.
Getting Started Guide

Access 1-chip PCIe - Getting started guide to integrate and deploy your product with confidence. Our guide provides essential documentation including:

  • Datasheets – Complete specifications and electrical characteristics
  • Thermal Design Guide – Cooling requirements and thermal management recommendations
  • Regulatory Certifications – Compliance documentation and safety standards
  • Integration Instructions – Step-by-step setup and configuration procedures
  • Reference Designs – Schematics and layout examples for your implementation

Axelera Packing List:

  • Metis 1-chip PCIe card (as per configuration chosen in the order) with a Standard (full height) bracket affixed
  • 1x spare low profile (half height) bracket
  • Quick-start flyer
Shipping & returns
  • Orders processed and shipped within 48h (excl.week-ends and holidays).
  • Express shipping options available at an additional cost
  • 30-day return policy for a full refund or exchange
  • Return shipping covered for defective or damaged items

Technical specification

Form factor PCIe single slot, HHHL (Half Height, Half Length)
Host interface PCIe Gen3 x4 – 4 GB/s bidirectional
AIPU (AI Processing Unit) 1x Metis AIPU
AIPU Memory 4GB (16GB available, please contact us)
Peak INT8 TOPS 214
Operating temperature -20 to +70°C
Thermal solutions Active air cooling
Typical Power Consumption 8-15 W
Security Features Secure Boot, Root of Trust

System requirements

Power Rating

PCI-SIG compliant power slot. Refer to Typical Power specs in the Metis PCIe 1 AIPU Datasheet for typical average power consumed when running inference.

Host CPU Intel® Core™ Processors and Xeon® Processors, AMD Ryzen™ Processors, Arm64 (aarch64) based processors.
Host Operating System

- Native Linux support is tested on Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 24.04

- A Docker Guide is available to evaluate or develop with other Linux distributions.

- Native Windows support for inference is available on Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2025.

- SDK development is only supported on Linux. Refer to community for latest OS integrations.

Our product performance

Community Section

FAQ

Which power plug adapter do I need depending on my country?

Type I — Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, Papua New Guinea

Type G — United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, Kenya, Nigeria (and much of the former British colonial sphere)

Type B — United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, parts of Central America and Caribbean (the three-prong version of the North American plug, with grounding pin)

Type J — Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Type E/F (CEE 7/7) — Most of continental Europe — France (Type E), Germany (Type F), and the hybrid CEE 7/7 plug is designed to fit both E and F sockets. Covers the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland), Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, South Korea, and many others across Europe and beyond.

How fast will I receive my order?

We ship your order within 24-48 hours (Monday to Friday & excl. holidays).

  • European Orders
    For all European countries we use UPS to ensure delivery as fast as possible. Delivery typically takes 2-3 days from the shipping date.
  • International Orders
    For shipments outside Europe, we deliver via UPS or FedEx. Orders placed outside Europe typically arrive within 5-7 business days.

Can I get help with product compatibility before purchasing?

Yes! If you need confirmation that a product is compatible with your setup, submit a ticket to our support portal with your system details. An Axelera expert will respond with personalized compatibility guidance to ensure you make the right choice.
*Please note: You will have to create an Axelera account to use the Support, Community, and Webstore portals.

What if I have issues with my product?

We hope this will not be the case. However, if you encounter any issues with your product, please contact us and submit a ticket at Axelera support portal.

Please note: Log in with the account you created during checkout, or create an Axelera account.

Can I change or cancel my order?

Orders can be modified or cancelled within 2 hours of placement. After this window, the order is processed and cannot be changed. Please contact us via email at hello@store.mail.axelera.ai immediately if you need assistance.

What is your return policy?

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging. In order to arrange a return, please submit a ticket to our support portal, one of Axelera experts will contact you, asses your return and provide shipping label.
*Please note: You will have to create an Axelera account to use the Support, Community, and Webstore portals.

Can my order be VAT-exempt if I’m buying for a company?

Yes. If you are purchasing on behalf of a company (including as an employee) and provide a valid EU VAT number your order may be VAT-exempt. You can insert company VAT nr in your cart right before you start the check-out.

Conditions for VAT-exemption.

VAT exemption applies only to cross-border purchases within the EU when buying on behalf of a company and a valid EU VAT number is provided at checkout. Domestic orders (within the same country) are not VAT-exempt.

I have another question which is not listed here.

We are happy to answer all your questions. Please send an email to hello@store.mail.axelera.ai and we will get back to you within 24 hours.