ASRock Industrial iEPF-9010S/iEP-9010E Edge AIoT platforms feature Alder Lake S CPU, up to 128GB RAM

ASRock Industrial has released the iEPF-9010S and iEP-9010E high-end, rugged Edge AIoT platforms powered by 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake S processors, equipped with up to 128GB RAM, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and real-time TSN/TCC networking.

The I/O rich embedded computers are designed for highly demanding workloads and mission-critical industrial applications such as factory automation, machine automation, robotic control, AI-enabled AOI (automated optical inspection), autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and more.

The ASRock iEPF-9010S Expandable AIoT Edge platforms come with the following specifications:

• SoC – Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium or Celeron “Alder Lake S” hybrid processor with up to 16 cores and 24 threads, Intel Xe or UHD Graphics fitting in an LGA 1700 socket
• Chipset
  • iEPF-9010S-EY4 model – Intel R680E
  • iEPF-9012S-EY4 model – Intel H610
• System Memory
  • iEPF-9010S-EY4 model – 4x 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz up to 128GB (32 GB per SO-DIMM)
  • iEPF-9012S-EY4 model – 2x 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz up to 64GB (32 GB per SO-DIMM)
• Storage
  • 4x SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) via 4x 2.5inch HDD/SSD trays
  • 1x Type II CFast socket (Shared with SATA 3.0)
  • iEPF-9010S-EY4 model only – 1x M.2 (Key M, 2280) with Gen4/Gen3 x4 for NVMe SSD
• Video Output
  • DisplayPort 1.4a , DP++ up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
  • VGA up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz
  • HDMI 2.0b up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
• Audio
  • Realtek ALC897 High-definition audio codec.
  • 1x Mic-in, 1x Line-out
• Networking
  • Up to 5x Intel 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 ports (2x support PoE, each port supports IEEE 802.3AF PoE)
  • Optional antennas with 8x SMA connector holes reserved
  • 2x Nano SIM card slots (1x connected to Mini PCIe, 1x connected to M.2 Key B)
• USB
  • iEPF-9010S-EY4 model – 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 x1, 1x USB 2.0 internal connector w/ lock function
  • iEPF-9012S-EY4 model – 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 x1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, 2 x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 internal connector w/ lock function
• Serial – 4x RS232/422/485, 2x RS232
• Expansion
  • 1x PCIe Gen4 x16 (single x16 or dual x8), PCIe x16 slot with default power cable can support up to 180W graphic card (275mm x 111.15 mm (L x H), dual slot width max).
  • iEPF-9010S-EY4 model only
    
    • 1x PCIe Gen4 x8 (shared with dual x8)
    • 2x PCIe Gen4 x4
  • 2x Full/Half size mini PCIe slot with PCIe Gen3 x1 and USB 2.0
  • 1x M.2 (Key E, 2230) socket with CNVI/PCIe Gen3 x1 and USB 2.0 for Wi-Fi/BT module
  • 1x M.2 (Key B, 2280/3042/3052) socket with PCIe Gen3 x1 /USB2.0 for 4G/5G
  • DIO – 8x DIs/8x DOs
• Security – TPM 2.0
• Misc – Watchdog Timer
• Power Requirements
  • Input PWR – 9V~36V VDC with Ignition control and remote power on/off switch.
  • 80V Surge Protection, OVP, UVP, OCP, and reverse protection
  • Ignition Power Input w/ 13-mode condition
• Dimensions – 202 x 290 x 209.3mm (Metal chassis)
• Weight – 10kg
• Temperature Range
  • Operating (with fan inside, airflow 0.5~0.8 m/s)
    • 35W CPU: -40°C to 75°C
    • 46W~65W CPU: -40°C to 55°C
  • Storage – -40°C to 85°C
• Humidity – ~95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
• Shock – Operating: 50 G, half sine 11ms duration with SSD
• Vibration – Operating: 5 Grms, 5-500 Hz, 3 axes with SSD
• ESD – Contact +/-4kV, Air +/-8kV
• EMC – EN61000-6-4/-2, CE & FCC Class A
• Safety – LVD (Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/E)

ASRock iEP-9010E Compact Edge AIoT platforms specifications:

• SoC – Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium or Celeron “Alder Lake S” hybrid processor with up to 16 cores and 24 threads, Intel Xe or UHD Graphics fitting in an LGA 1700 socket
• Chipset
  • iEP-9010E model – Intel R680E
  • iEP-9012E model – Intel H610
• System Memory
  • iEP-9010E model – 4x 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz up to 128GB (32 GB per SO-DIMM)
  • iEP-9012E model – 2x 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz up to 64GB (32 GB per SO-DIMM)
• Storage
  • 4x SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) via 4x 2.5inch HDD/SSD trays
  • 1x Type II CFast socket (Shared with SATA 3.0)
  • iEP-9010E model only – 1x M.2 (Key M, 2280) with Gen4/Gen3 x4 for NVMe SSD
• Video Output
  • DisplayPort 1.4a , DP++ up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
  • VGA up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz
  • HDMI 2.0b up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
• Audio
  • Realtek ALC897 High-definition audio codec.
  • 1x Mic-in, 1x Line-out
• Networking
  • Up to 5x Intel 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 ports (2x support PoE, each port supports IEEE 802.3AF PoE)
  • Optional antennas with 8x SMA connector holes reserved
  • 2x Nano SIM card slots (1x connected to Mini PCIe, 1x connected to M.2 Key B)
• USB
  • iEP-9010E model – 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 x1, 1x USB 2.0 internal connector w/ lock function
  • iEP-9012E model – 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 x1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, 2 x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 internal connector w/ lock function
• Serial – 4x RS232/422/485, 2x RS232
• Expansion
  • 2x Full/Half size mini PCIe slot with PCIe Gen3 x1 and USB 2.0
  • 1x M.2 (Key E, 2230) socket with CNVI/PCIe Gen3 x1 and USB 2.0 for Wi-Fi/BT module
  • 1x M.2 (Key B, 2280/3042/3052) socket with PCIe Gen3 x1 /USB2.0 for 4G/5G
  • DIO – 8x DIs/8x DOs
• Security – TPM 2.0
• Misc – Watchdog Timer
• Power Requirements
  • Input PWR – 9V~36V VDC with Ignition control and remote power on/off switch.
  • 80V Surge Protection, OVP, UVP, OCP, and reverse protection
  • Ignition Power Input w/ 13-mode condition
• Dimensions – 202 x 244 x 108.7mm (Metal chassis)
• Weight – 6.5kg
• Temperature Range
  • Operating (with airflow 0.5~0.8 m/s)
    • 35W CPU: -40°C to 70°C
    • 46W~65W CPU: -40°C to 50°C
  • Storage – -40°C to 85°C
• Humidity – ~95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
• Shock – Operating: 50 G, half sine 11ms duration with SSD
• Vibration – Operating: 5 Grms, 5-500 Hz, 3 axes with SSD
• ESD – Contact +/-4kV, Air +/-8kV
• EMC – EN61000-6-4/-2, CE & FCC Class A
• Safety – LVD (Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/E)

Both Edge AIoT platforms can run Windows 10 & Linux operating systems. It’s not the first time we write about rugged computers powered by Alder Lake S IoT processors, but ASRock platforms offer even more connectivity and I/Os than the OnLogic Karbon 800 series.

ASRock Industrial does not provide pricing information for the systems, but for reference, the high-end OnLogic Karbon 804 rugged computer with ModBay & PCIe slots starts at $2,210 with a 35W Intel Core i3-12100TE quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, a 64 M.2 SATA drive, so I’d expect the iEPF-9010S and iEP-9010E to start at a few thousand dollars, and go well beyond $10,000 for a fully loaded system. More information may be found on the product page and press release.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.

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