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August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Supermicro ARS-E103-JONX-H2 fanless Arm embedded system is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX

Supermicro Arm embedded system edge ai server

Supermicro is better known for its x86 servers, and they have already produced higher-end Arm-based servers like the Ampere-based MegaDC product line, but no compact Arm servers so far. The ARS-E103-JONX-H2 embedded system, featuring an 8-core Arm CPU, four gigabit Ethernet ports, and a 10GbE RJ45 port, is almost that, but not quite. Instead, it’s another NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX-powered fanless embedded PC for imaging, industrial automation, digital signage, retail, healthcare, and other Edge AI applications. It also features three M.2 sockets for storage, wireless, and cellular connectivity, an HDMI 2.0 video output, four USB 3.2 ports, two RS232/RS485 connectors, and a terminal block with digital inputs and outputs. Supermicro ARS-E103-JONX-H2 specifications: System-on-Module – NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX CPU – 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE processor GPU – 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 32 Tensor Cores System Memory – Up to 16GB RAM AI Performance – Up to 157 TOPS in “Super” […]

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments

Add two 10 Gbps SFP+ cages to your system with a USB4 to dual 10GbE adapter

PUSOKEI DUal 10Gbps Ethernet to USB4 adapter

It’s now possible to easily add two 10 Gbps SFP+ cages to a computer thanks to a USB4 to dual 10GbE adapter. Several options are available, including QNAP QNA-UC10G2SF ($549 on the QNAP store), a PUSOKEI model going for $218 on Amazon, and a cheaper ($110+) model on AliExpress. Let’s have a quick look at each adapter. QNAP QNA-UC10G2SF USB4 to Dual 10GbE SFP+ adapter Specifications: Chipset – Marvell AQtion AQC100S Host interface – USB4 port (40 Gbps) Networking 2x 10GbE SFP+ cages SMB Multi-Channel support Works with up to 300-meter cables Misc Link and Act LEDs for each port, power LED Fanless design Temperature Range – 0 to 35˚C Warranty – 2 years The adapter ships with a 1-meter USB-C cable, a user manual, and two 10Gbps optical SFP+ transceivers. It’s compatible with Windows (except Arm-based systems), macOS, and Linux computers. You’ll find the drivers on the product page. […]

August 7, 2025August 8, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 9 Comments

Qualcomm IPQ5322 embedded boards target WiFi 7 and 10GbE networking applications

There are already some consumer-grade WiFi 7 routers based on Qualcomm IPQ5322 SoC like Xiaomi Router BE6500 Pro and TP-Link Deco BE65, but if you plan on developing your own embedded solution, Compex and Wallys offer separate embedded boards based on the quad-core Cortex-A53 router processor with support for 10GbE, 2.5GbE, and up to tri-band WiFi 7. Compex AP.MI01.2 AP.MI01.2 specifications: SoC – Qualcomm IPQ5322 ‘Miami’ Series quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.5GHz System Memory – 1GB, DDR4 16-bit (1×16-bit) interface Storage – 128MB NAND Flash, 4MB NOR Flash, 8GB eMMC flash Networking 4x 2.5Gbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports (note: the photo below shows 4x Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) ports, but the rest of the documentation mentions 2.5GbE) 1x SFP+ receptacle (20 positions) Wireless On-board 2×2 2.4GHz MU-MIMO 802.11b/g/n/ax/be, max 25dBm per chain 2x U.FL connectors Frequency Range – 2.412~2.484 GHz Modulation – OFDMA: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM WiFi 7 […]

July 21, 2025July 20, 2025 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

BCM ESM-HRPL COM-HPC Client Size C module supports up to 24-core Intel Core i9-14900K CPU

The BCM ESM-HRPL is an industrial-grade COM-HPC Client Size C module based on Intel Core 12th to 14th Gen processors, supporting up to the 24-core Intel Core i9-14900K Raptor Lake SoC via an LGA1700 socket. It features PCIe Gen5, Intel Deep Learning Boost, and AI Boost for AI inference, delivering up to 8.2 TOPS of AI processing power. The module follows the PICMG COM-HPC Client Type specification and supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory via four 262-pin SO-DIMM sockets and optional ECC support depending on the CPU. Interfaces include 2x SATA III ports, dual 2.5GbE, USB 3.2 Gen2x2, eDP, and triple DDI display interfaces (for a total of 4 independent displays). Designed for long-term support, this board targets applications such as AI inference, medical imaging, smart energy, and automation. BCM ESM-HRPL specifications: Processor Support – Compatible with 12th/13th/14th Gen. Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron “Alder Lake-S” or “Raptor Lake-S” processor via LGA1700 […]

June 26, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 13 Comments

Topton N18 NAS mini-ITX motherboard ships with Intel N150 or Core i3-N305 SoC, offers 6x SATA, 10GbE, 2x 2.5GbE

Topton N18 is a mini-ITX motherboard powered by either an Intel Processor N150 Twin Lake CPU or a Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N SoC, and suitable for NAS and networking applications with six SATA ports, a 10GbE RJ45 port, and two 2.5GbE jacks. The motherboard also features a DDR5 SO-DIMM socket for up to 64GB memory, two M.2 PCIe sockets for NVMe SSD storage, HDMI and DisplayPort video output, and up to eight USB ports via ports and internal headers. Topton N18 specifications: SoC (one or the other) Intel Processor N150 quad-core Twin Lake processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.0 GHz; TDP: 6W Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.8 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.25 GHz; TDP: 15W System Memory – Single-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM slot fitted with up to 32GB RAM; upgradeable to 64GB […]

May 22, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 32 Comments

Realtek RTL8127, RTL8159, and RTL8261C will power low-cost, efficient 10 Gbps Ethernet cards, USB adapters, and switches

Realtek showcased RTL8126, RTL8157, and RTL8251B 5 Gbps Ethernet solutions at Computex 2023, and the first Realtek RTL8126 5 Gbps Ethernet PCIe and M.2 adapters were introduced in 2024, shortly followed by RTL8157 5GbE USB 3.2 adapters. The company has now unveiled upgraded solutions for 10 Gbps Ethernet networking at Computex 2025 with the RTL8127 10GbE PCIe controller and variants, the RTL8159 10GbE USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 controller, and the RTL8261C PHY for 10GbE switches. Realtek RTL8127 10GbE PCIe NIC Realtek RTL8127 specifications: Ethernet – 10Mps, 100Mps, 1000Mps, 2500Mps, 5000Mps, and 10Gbps Host interface – PCIe Gen4 Features Modern standby Self loopback diagnostic Hardware ECC and CRC Power consumption – 1.95 Watts Package – 9×9 mm QFN88 The Realtek RTL8127 will be found in PCIe and M.2 cards, or directly soldered on motherboards or CPEs. The good news is the low power consumption, which should make cooling easier and cheaper […]

April 17, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments

HoneyComb Ryzen V3000 – An AMD Ryzen V3C18I mini-ITX motherboard with dual 10Gbps SFP+, 2.5GbE, dual SATA III

SolidRun HoneyComb Ryzen V3000 is a mini-ITX motherboard powered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I processor, supporting up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and equipped with two 10 Gbps Ethernet SFP+ cages, a 2.5GbE RJ45 jack, and two SATA III ports for advanced networking and storage applications. The solution is comprised of a mini-ITX motherboard and a Ryzen V3000 CX7 COM Express module, which the company introduced in 2022. As an industrial motherboard, it’s designed to operate in the -40°C to +85°C temperature range. HoneyComb Ryzen V3000 specifications: Ryzen V3000 CX7 COM Express module SoC – AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I octa-core/16-thread processor clocked at 1.9 GHz / 3.8 GHz (Turbo) with 4 MB L2 cache and 16 MB L3 cache; TDP: 15W System Memory – Up to 64GB (2x 32GB), ECC/Non-ECC DDR5 memory up to 4800 MT/s via two SODIMM sockets. Dimensions – 125 […]

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments

Mono Gateway – A 10GbE nano-ITX router board powered by NXP Layerscape LS1046A

Mono Gateway 10GbE Nano ITX router board

The Mono Gateway is a nano-ITX router board powered by an NXP LayerScape LS1046A quad-core processor and equipped with two 10GbE SFP+ cages, three gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, and M.2 sockets for wireless WiFi 6 and/or tri-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth, and Thread modules. Tomaž Zaman’s YouTube channel description reads “I hate routers”, and that’s exactly why the “Gateway” came to life. He wanted a router that meets his expectations and runs open-source software. The NXP Layerscape LS1046A was selected thanks to its ability to support 10 Gbps Ethernet with up to 26 Gbps line-rate throughput for VLANs, PPPoE, and NAT. Let’s have a look. Mono Gateway specifications: SoC – NXP Layerscape LS1046A quad-core Cortex-A72 processor @ 1.6 GHz System Memory – 8 GB ECC RAM @ 2100 MT/s Storage 32 GB eMMC flash for the OS 64 MB NOR flash for the bootloader Networking 2x SFP+ 10 Gbps Ethernet cages […]