ASPEED and Lattice Partner to Deliver Flexible Server Management for AI Data Centres

ASPEED Technology, the global leader in Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) and Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low-power programmable leader, announced a strategic partnership to advance flexible, growth-oriented control capabilities for next-generation datacenter systems.

As a first commercial result of this collaboration, ASPEED introduced the AST1840 Satellite Management Controller (SMC), a new class of device that combines platform management with integrated programmable control to enable greater adaptability across server infrastructure. 

A New Class of Server Management Controller
AST1840 advances server management architecture by bringing platform management and programmable control into a single device. It combines an Arm-based processing subsystem with an embedded FPGA, enabling designers to tailor functionality, adapt interfaces, and extend capabilities over the product lifecycle without adding system complexity.

To support modern datacenter deployment, AST1840 utilises the LTPI interface to connect with and extend the management capabilities of the BMC. It supports the OBMF-ICP standard protocol defined by the Open Compute Project (OCP) via downstream and upstream dual USB interfaces, as well as the Streaming Boot functionality based on the Caliptra 2.x Root of Trust, helping teams align with evolving standards while enabling differentiated system designs.

"AST1840 is an important step in delivering flexible management solutions for modern server platforms," said Chris Lin, Chairman and President of ASPEED Technology. "By integrating programmable capabilities within our platform, we are enabling customers to adapt their designs as requirements evolve."

"As datacenter architectures continue to evolve, the need for programmability is increasing as the control plane becomes even more critical," said Ford Tamer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lattice Semiconductor. "Our collaboration with ASPEED brings programmable control closer to the BMC platform, enabling customers to build solutions that can be extended and deployed across a broad range of systems."

Addressing the Demands of Modern Infrastructure
Datacenter platforms are evolving rapidly, driven by AI workloads, modular designs, and increasingly diverse deployment requirements.

AST1840 addresses these needs by combining established management capabilities with embedded programmability, enabling an adaptable control layer that can be tuned for different system designs and extended over time. This approach simplifies system integration, reduces reliance on additional components, and supports a broader range of configurations across deployments.

AST1840 is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2026, enabling customers to begin deploying more flexible and scalable control architectures.

Strategic Partnership and Industry Alignment
This collaboration reflects a shared focus on enabling more adaptable and configurable data centre solutions.

ASPEED brings extensive expertise in platform management, while Lattice contributes its leadership in low-power, programmable FPGA technology. Together, the companies enable a more modular approach to system design, where programmable control can be efficiently integrated into established architectures.

Partnership Scope and Forward Roadmap
AST1840 is the first product resulting from this collaboration, with both companies planning to explore additional opportunities to extend programmable control capabilities across future platforms.

ASPEED and Lattice will continue to evaluate areas where integrated programmability can improve system adaptability and streamline platform integration across datacenter and infrastructure applications.