NEXCOM DFA 1163 Series is a 5G FWA desktop uCPE (universal Customer Premise Equipment) family powered by an Intel Atom C3758R “Denverton” processor, featuring 10GbE, 2.5GbE, GbE, WiFi 6, 4G LTE, and 5G cellular connectivity, as well as NTN satellite communication.
It’s designed for remote and infrastructure-light environments requiring enterprise-grade uptime and compute power without traditional fixed-line networks. The DFA 1163A supports 5G R16 FR1, while the DFA 1163Q module integrates 5G R16 FR1 and FR2-NSA support. The DFA 1163M is an older model introduced in 2023 with TSN support.
Nexcom DFA 1163 specifications:
- SoC – Intel Atom C3758R Denverton Refresh 8-core processor @ 2.4 GHz with 16M cache; TDP: 26W
- System Memory – 2x DDR4-2400 ECC RDIMM/UDIMM, up to 64GB
- Storage
- 8GB onboard eMMC flash
- M.2 2280 Key-M (PCIe3 x4) socket for NVMe SSD
- Networking
- 10GbE SFP+ port
- 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 NIC ports with optional PoE+ support
- 2x GbE RJ45 NIC ports with optional PoE+ support
- 8x GbE RJ45 switch ports with optional PoE+ support
- GbE SFP port
- Optional WiFi 6 mini PCIe module
- Optional 4G LTE/5G module via M.2 3042/3052 Key-B slot and SIM slot (for dual nano SIM card)
- 6x antenna holes: 4x for 4G LTE/5G antennas, 2x for Wi-Fi 6 antennas
- USB
- USB 3.0 connector combined with RJ45 console port
- USB 3.0 connector combined with RJ45 management port
- Security – TPM 2.0 onboard
- Misc
- Power and reset buttons
- LED indicators for LAN ports (active/link speed)
- 8x LED indicators for Power/PoE/MGMT/SSD/WLAN/5G
- 2x fixed smart fans
- Power Supply
- 12V DC power adapter (90W)
- Optional 54V PoE power adapter (310W)
- Dimensions – 253.5 x 226 x 44mm
- Weight – 3.81 kg
- Temperature Range – Operating: 0°C to +40°C; storage: -20°C to +80°C
- Relative humidity – 10%~90% non-condensing
- Certifications – CE/FCC class B
The machine does not seem to be preloaded with any software, and the user manual only provides information about the hardware and detailed BIOS settings. The Download section mentions Windows support, but as I understand it, the user would have to install his/her preferred OS and software, and configure the machine accordingly. [Update: the Nexcom USA website has some details about the supported software:
- User-Defined Container Apps
- Open-Source Apps (Docker/QEMU/KVM/Kubernetes)
- Self-Developed/Customized Apps
- User-Centric Interaction
- Intuitive GUI
- 260+ RESTful APIs
]
Target applications listed by Nexcom include 5G security gateway, edge computing, SDWAN, VPN, and routing deployment at the enterprise edge. Last time we wrote about Intel Atom C3758R hardware was for the Qotom Q20332G9-S10 fanless network appliance with four 10 GbE and five 2.5GbE ports, and an M.2 socket for 4G LTE/5G cellular connectivity, among other features.
I was unable to find pricing information for the Deverton uCPE. More details may be found on the product page, where you’ll find a “Quick Guide” (description of ports and interfaces), a “Solution Sheet” with various products for the company, and a “User Manual”. The press release is mostly fluff.
Thanks to TLS for the tip.
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