Summary of COFFEE LAKE EMBEDDED PC HAS SIX USB 3.0 PORTS AND GBE WITH BMC
Trenton Systems is launching the Ion Mini PC, a Linux-friendly Mini-ITX system featuring 8th or 9th Gen Coffee Lake processors and up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC RAM. The compact unit includes extensive connectivity options such as six USB 3.0 ports, DisplayPort, VGA, RS-232, dual audio jacks, and three Gigabit Ethernet ports. Notably, one Ethernet port connects to an AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) for remote out-of-band management via rKVM and TPM 2.0 security. Storage comprises a 2.5-inch SATA SSD slot and an M.2 NVMe slot.
Parts used in the Ion Mini PC:
- 8th or 9th Gen Coffee Lake processor
- Up to 32GB dual-channel DDR4-2400/2666 RAM with ECC support
- Internal 2.5-inch SATA SSD drive
- M.2 slot supporting x4 PCIe NVMe storage
- Six USB 3.0 ports
- DisplayPort output
- VGA port
- RS-232 (DB9) port
- Dual audio jacks
- Two Intel i350 Gigabit Ethernet controllers
- One Intel i210 Gigabit Ethernet port linked to BMC
- AST2500 Baseband Management Controller
- TPM 2.0 security chip
- Customizable in-house BIOS
Trenton Systems is prepping a compact, Linux-friendly “Ion Mini PC” with 8th or 9th Gen Coffee Lake options and up to 32GB DDR4, SATA, DP, 6x USB 3.0, and 3x GbE, including one BMC-linked port for out-of-band, remote management.
Trenton Systems has released a photo and preliminary documentation for an Ion Mini PC due to begin sampling by the end of the month. Although this Mini-ITX-based, 178 x 173 x 36mm system is a bit larger than what we typically consider to be a mini-PC these days, it packs in a lot of features including 6x USB 3.0 ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port linked to a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip for remote, out-of-band management of networking connections.
The Ion Mini PC supports up to 32GB of dual-channel DDR4-2400/2666, including ECC RAM. There’s an internal 2.5-inch SATA SSD drive and an M.2 slot (x4 PCIe) with NVMe storage support.
Other features include 6x USB 3.0 ports, a DisplayPort, and VGA and RS-2332 (DB9) ports. You also get include dual audio jacks, a power button and jack, and an LED.
The two standard Gigabit Ethernet ports use Intel i350 controllers while the BMC-linked GbE has an Intel i210. The port is monitored by an AST2500 Baseband Management Controller consisting of rKVM, system monitoring, out-of-band management, and a TPM 2.0 security chip. A customizable in-house BIOS is also available. The system supports 0 to 50°C temperatures with 5% – 90% non-condensing humidity tolerance.
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- What is the maximum RAM capacity supported by the Ion Mini PC?
The system supports up to 32GB of dual-channel DDR4-2400/2666 memory, including ECC RAM. - Does the Ion Mini PC include remote management capabilities?
Yes, it features a Gigabit Ethernet port linked to an AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller for out-of-band remote management. - How many USB 3.0 ports are available on this device?
The Ion Mini PC is equipped with six USB 3.0 ports. - Can I use NVMe storage with the Ion Mini PC?
Yes, the system includes an M.2 slot that supports x4 PCIe NVMe storage. - Which processor generations are compatible with the Ion Mini PC?
The system offers options for 8th or 9th Gen Coffee Lake processors. - What type of Ethernet controllers does the Ion Mini PC use?
It uses two Intel i350 controllers for standard Gigabit Ethernet and one Intel i210 controller for the BMC-linked port. - Is there a TPM 2.0 security chip included in the system?
Yes, the AST2500 Baseband Management Controller includes a TPM 2.0 security chip.
