XS LAB

Name

XS LAB

Legal name

엑세스랩 주식회사

Website

https://xslab.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XS LAB (엑세스랩) is a Korean full-stack developer of Arm-based data center and edge servers, offering energy-efficient AI, NPU, and storage hardware with proprietary BMC management software to enterprises, research institutions, and government buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arm Server Hardware

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

AI Server Systems & HGX/Accelerator Platforms (HDAAAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC), Compute & Acceleration ICs (CPU/GPU/AI/FPGA/ASIC) (HDAHABAC)

Keywords

• Arm server hardware
• AI inference servers
• Edge computing servers
• Low-power data center
• NPU accelerator servers

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Arm Server Hardware Sales: Sale of physical Arm server products including V-Raptor Altra (AI server), V-Raptor Altra WS (AI workstation), V-Raptor SQ mini (edge server), and V-Raptor Q100 (NPU server). Products are sold directly and through channel partners. Primary revenue stream.
2. BlueShift Cloud Service: Cloud-based Arm server instances offered via BlueShift platform for trial and usage. Revenue generated from cloud instance usage fees.
3. Arm Server Education and Training: COLLABO education center provides Arm server technical training courses. Regular training sessions held monthly (e.g., 'Arm 서버 실전기술' programs).
4. Private Cloud Infrastructure Services: Builds private cloud infrastructure for various industries, education, and public sector organizations. Includes cluster management software and ongoing operational support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

XS LAB (엑세스랩) designs, manufactures, and sells full-stack Arm-based servers and AI computing appliances, covering in-house PCB design, firmware (BIOS, UEFI, drivers), BMC management software, and a cloud trial service. Its V-Raptor product line spans edge servers (SQ mini/nano), NPU-based AI inference servers (Q100 at 870 TOPS / 150W), high-performance AI servers and workstations (Altra and Altra WS with up to 128 Ampere Altra cores), and storage servers (LX).

Product overview

엑세스랩 (XSLAB) is a Korean full-stack Arm server developer offering a portfolio of V-Raptor branded servers spanning high-performance AI servers, NPU-based AI inference servers, edge/CCTV servers, and server workstations. The product line includes V-Raptor Altra (AI server with Ampere Altra up to 128 cores), V-Raptor Q100 (Qualcomm-powered NPU server at 870 TOPS / 150W), V-Raptor Altra WS (AI workstation with NVIDIA GPU options), and V-Raptor SQ mini (edge server for CCTV with Network Optix). These are complemented by the Blueshift cloud trial service, the XMAS proprietary remote management software, and the VORA Ai development board. The company also operates a micro data center subsidiary, Gyurinet, and provides Arm server training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 블루시프트™ (Blueshift™): Web-based cloud service allowing users to create and experience Arm server instances before purchase
• V-Raptor
• 보라 (Bora)

Products and services

• V-Raptor Altra High-performance AI Arm server powered by Ampere Altra processors (configurations from 32 cores / 1.7 GHz up to 128 cores / 3.0 GHz, TDP 40W to 183W). Delivers up to 4x faster LLM inference versus Intel Xeon 6442Y on the same GPU. Supports NVIDIA CUDA-based Stable Diffusion image generation, Ollama Web UI, and LLM models including LLaMA 3.2, DeepSeek R1, Exaone, HyperCLOVA X SEED, and Kanana. Targeted at enterprises and data centers running AI training/inference and private cloud workloads.
• V-Raptor Q100 NPU-based Arm server built on Qualcomm AI Cloud solution, delivering 870 TOPS AI NPU performance at 150W power consumption. Targeted at low-power, high-efficiency AI inference workloads in edge and data center environments. Co-marketed through Qualcomm's South Korea 'Everyone's Challenge AX' startup program.
• V-Raptor Altra WS Server-class Arm AI workstation powered by Ampere Altra (up to 128 cores, 3.0 GHz). Supports NVIDIA GPUs (RTX 5060Ti, A40, L40S, RTX PRO 5000) for LLM inference and Stable Diffusion image generation. Supports DDR4 up to 4TB, M.2 NVMe up to 4TB, and PCIe 4.0. Targeted at AI workstation buyers (developers, researchers, AI studios) needing multi-core Arm with discrete GPU.
• V-Raptor SQ mini 1U edge-optimized Arm server built on Socionext SynQuacer SC2A11 (24-core, 1.0 GHz, TDP 5W) with average 24W power consumption. Certified and listed for Network Optix NX VMS to manage up to 100 CCTV cameras. Supports VORA 2803 AI NPU dongle (17 TOPs) for edge AI video/image inference, XMAS remote management, OLED display, and DDR4 up to 64GB ECC. Targeted at video surveillance, edge analytics, and low-power deployments.
• Blueshift (블루시프트) Cloud Service Web-based Arm server cloud trial and instance service (blueshift.xslab.co.kr) enabling prospective customers to create and experience Arm server instances before purchasing physical hardware. Offered as a free trial and as a recurring cloud subscription. Data is managed via the Gyurinet subsidiary micro data center. Targeted at enterprises, developers, and researchers evaluating Arm server workloads.
• VORA Ai 3399 Kit On-device AI development board based on Rockchip RK3399 chip, sold via the Voramall e-commerce platform. Targeted at developers and makers building on-device AI applications.
• V-Raptor LX Storage-focused Arm server featuring 12 disk drive bays, demonstrated with OpenStack and Kubernetes for storage server use cases. Targeted at customers needing Arm-based private cloud or storage infrastructure.
• V-Raptor SQ nano Compact edge Arm server variant in the V-Raptor SQ product family. Supports Ubuntu 22.04 deployment via XSLAB OS Recovery HTTP update and has been used in CCTV VMS demonstrations with Network Optix NX VMS.
• Gyurinet (규리넷) Micro Data Center Wholly-owned subsidiary of XSLAB operating a micro data center in Jeju Island providing edge and colocation services. BlueShift user data is managed by Gyurinet. Targeted at customers needing Korean-located micro data center capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ reduction in power consumption compared to x86 servers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Qualcomm TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026XSLAB is named as a domestic partner in Qualcomm's South Korea 'Everyone's Challenge AX' startup program, collaborating on AR glasses, robotics, and edge AI pilot projects. Qualcomm provides up to 100 million won (~$65,823) per project for POC development using Qualcomm processors and NPU accelerator technology. XSLAB participated in founding of Qualcomm Korea Developer Community in March 2025. Also partnered with Qualcomm on Q100 NPU server product.
• Ampere ComputingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmpere is a key technology partner providing Altra and Altra Max Arm processors for V-Raptor Altra servers. XSLAB is one of Ampere's Korean partners and offers Ampere Altra-based servers ranging from 32-core to 128-core configurations. XSLAB was noted as Ampere's Korean partner following SoftBank's acquisition of Ampere in March 2025.
• EST SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEST Security signed MOU with XSLAB on January 5 for joint development of Arm-based cloud security technology for the AX (AI Transformation) era. Focuses on protecting Arm-based physical servers, VMs, containers, and AI/LLM inference nodes in private cloud environments.
• ASRock RackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASRock Rack (Taiwan-based server specialist, subsidiary of ASRock) and XSLAB signed a non-exclusive 1-year strategic partnership for the Korean market. XSLAB distributes all ASRock Rack products in Korea and provides its products to the Korean AI data center market.
• Hyosung Information SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHyosung Information Systems (효성인포메이션시스템) is the exclusive domestic distributor of XSLAB Arm servers, actively co-marketing at data center conferences and government procurement events.
• EngineStarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineStar is XSLAB's distributor for Chinese-speaking markets (Taiwan and broader Chinese-speaking regions), representing XSLAB's international distribution reach.
• Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXSLAB was designated as a KISTI Family Business (KISTI 패밀리기업), gaining access to KISTI's high-performance infrastructure and analytical capabilities to strengthen its position in the low-power, high-efficiency server market.
• InnoWorks KoreaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnoWorks Korea (이노웍스코리아) serves as XSLAB's overseas general sales agent (해외 총판), handling international distribution of XSLAB Arm servers outside Korea.
• Yeonmoo Technologies (연무기술)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYeonmoo Technologies — a public procurement specialist — signed MOU with XSLAB for ARM server sales and built a demo room in its Daejeon office for demonstration and procurement activities.
• University of HawaiiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Hawaii uses XSLAB's V-Raptor SQ server. An XSLAB employee shared a usage review from the university, which serves as an international reference case.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Lenovo: Global server OEM with ThinkSystem Arm-based offerings and a strong APAC channel. Competes with XS LAB in Korean enterprise and HPC segments, leveraging larger manufacturing scale and existing relationships with Korean conglomerates for full-stack data center deployments.
• NVIDIA: Dominant AI compute provider whose HGX platforms, Grace Arm CPUs, and CUDA ecosystem set the standard for AI data center infrastructure. Competes with XS LAB's high-end V-Raptor Altra in Korean AI server deployments and also enables XS LAB's workstation products (RTX, L40S) as a critical ecosystem dependency.
• Supermicro: Global server OEM with a broad Arm server portfolio (including Ampere Altra-based systems) and a listed partner of XS LAB. Competes with XS LAB in the Korean AI/data center market with vastly larger scale, broader product range, and global supply chain.
• Dell Technologies: Largest global x86 server vendor now expanding into Arm-based PowerEdge servers targeting AI and cloud workloads. Competes with XS LAB across the full Korean enterprise data center segment with broader portfolio, deeper channel, and stronger Korean chaebol relationships.
• HPE: Global enterprise server incumbent offering Arm-based ProLiant servers (Ampere Altra) competing with XS LAB in Korean enterprise data center modernization. Massive R&D, global support footprint, and existing chaebol relationships make HPE a primary competitive threat to XS LAB's enterprise pitch.

Others

• Network Optix: Global video management software (VMS) provider (130+ countries) integrated with XS LAB's V-Raptor SQ and SQ nano. Not a competitor but a critical ecosystem partner that validates XS LAB's edge server positioning for AI video analytics and CCTV infrastructure deployments.

Direct peers

• ASRock Rack: Taiwan-based server specialist and XS LAB's mutual distribution partner in Korea. ASRock Rack manufactures Arm and x86 server platforms targeting data centers and HPC, directly competing with XS LAB in the Korean AI server segment while complementing it as a product source.
• Ampere Computing: Fabless designer of Arm-based Altra processors that power XS LAB's V-Raptor Altra line. Recently acquired by SoftBank (March 2025). Both companies sell into the Korean Arm data center market and depend on each other in the value chain — Ampere provides silicon, XS LAB provides system integration and local market reach.
• Marvell Technology: Designer of Arm-based server CPUs (ThunderX series, acquired by Ampere in some product lines) and data center silicon. Operates in the same Arm data center ecosystem as XS LAB — providing server-class Arm silicon — and represents an upstream/direct comparable in the Arm server value chain.

Emerging players

• ADLINK Technology: Taiwan-based edge computing and AI hardware provider with Arm-based server and workstation offerings. Listed as a partner on the XS LAB site and overlaps with XS LAB in edge AI servers and NVIDIA GPU-based workstations for the Korean and APAC markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@XSLAB_Korea
• Facebookfacebook.com/XSLAB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xslab
• Instagraminstagram.com/xslab_vora

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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