140G of Direct Network on a Compute Module? TFNEW KP920Lite
TL;DR: TFNEW launched the KP920Lite, a compute module, on September 21, 2026. Powered by the KP920S processor (16/24 cores, 2.6 GHz, 64-bit Taishan architecture) with 2-channel DDR4, 3 PCIe 4.0 controllers (up to 30 lanes) and 140G processor direct network resources — a module with networking built in, not bolted on. Get specs and pricing: sales@tfnew.com.
Core Specifications (with Plain-Language Terms)
The KP920Lite is the network-first member of TF NEW's KP920 module family. Its KP920S processor (16/24 cores at 2.6 GHz, 64-bit Taishan architecture) carries 140G of "processor direct network" resources — on-processor network capability supporting 100G/25G/10G/1G rates, so the module itself can drive high-speed fabric links without depending on separate NIC silicon in the chassis. Memory is 2-channel DDR4 (2666 MT/s at 1 DPC, 2400 at 2 DPC, 64-bit mode per channel with optional 8-bit ECC). I/O: 3 PCIe 4.0 controllers with up to 30 lanes (PCIe0: 10, PCIe1: 16, PCIe2: 4) for storage and expansion. Power: 12V ±5% up to 20 A with 3.3V standby. It is the module for network-dense chassis where the fabric matters as much as the cores.
Specs at a Glance
| Item | KP920Lite Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | KP920S, 64-bit Taishan, 16/24 cores, 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 2-channel DDR4, 2666 (1 DPC) / 2400 (2 DPC), optional 8-bit ECC |
| PCIe | 3x PCIe 4.0 controllers, up to 30 lanes (10/16/4) |
| Direct network | 140G processor resources, 100G/25G/10G/1G rates |
| Power | 12V ±5%, up to 20 A; 3.3V standby |
Why On-Processor Networking Changes Module Design
In a chassis full of modules, network ports are usually the first thing that doesn't fit — NIC cards take PCIe lanes, space and power. The KP920Lite's 140G of processor direct network puts the fabric on the CPU itself: 100G-class links driven by the module, no separate NIC required, with PCIe lanes left for storage and expansion. That's the design for network-dense appliances — gateways, storage controllers, edge nodes and scale-out platforms where every module should connect to the fabric by default. The 16/24-core count and 2-channel memory keep it efficient; the network is the point.
Where It Fits
- Network-dense appliances: on-processor 140G fabric in every module
- Storage controllers: PCIe lanes free for SAS/NVMe, network on CPU
- Edge and gateway nodes: 100G/25G/10G/1G rates from the module
- Scale-out platforms: modules that connect to the fabric by default
Why the Numbers Matter
- 140G processor direct network: fabric on the CPU, no separate NIC
- 100G/25G/10G/1G support: rate flexibility from the same resources
- 30 PCIe 4.0 lanes: storage and expansion keep their lanes
- 16/24 cores, 2-channel DDR4: efficient compute at module scale
- 12V/20 A power: predictable module power envelope
What TF NEW Says
"Network ports are the first thing that doesn't fit in a module chassis," said a TF NEW product manager. "The KP920Lite solves it on the processor: 140G of direct network from the CPU at 100G to 1G rates, with 30 PCIe 4.0 lanes left for storage. Fabric in the module, NIC silicon out of the picture — the network-dense node that fits."
Quality and Availability
Every KP920Lite is burn-in tested — cores, memory channels, PCIe paths and all direct-network rates validated for 48 hours before shipping. It ships with chassis integration and network configuration documentation.
Pricing and Availability
The KP920Lite is available now. Pricing varies by core/memory configuration and volume. Contact sales@tfnew.com or use the request-a-quote form at www.tfnew.com/contact for volume pricing and lead time.
About TF NEW
TF NEW (TF New Technology) is an enterprise AI infrastructure provider based at www.tfnew.com. It designs and delivers private AI, compute, networking, storage, cooling and edge systems as deployment-ready solutions — AI servers, AI workstations, edge AI, liquid cooling and enterprise rack servers — for AI factories, datacenters and edge projects worldwide.
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FAQ
- What is the KP920Lite? A compute module with the KP920S processor (16/24 cores) and 140G of processor direct network resources.
- What is processor direct network? On-CPU network capability supporting 100G/25G/10G/1G rates without a separate NIC.
- How much memory does it support? 2-channel DDR4 at 2666 (1 DPC) or 2400 (2 DPC), with optional 8-bit ECC.
- What PCIe does it have? 3x PCIe 4.0 controllers with up to 30 lanes (10/16/4).
- What is it best for? Network-dense appliances, storage controllers, edge and gateway nodes.