The Qotom Q20332G9-S10 is a fanless mini PC that can be sued as a router, due to the fact that it features four 10GbE SFP+ cages and five 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, making it a suitable network appliance. The system is powered by an Atom C3758R Denverton Refresh eight-core processor.

In terms of specifications, the Qotom Q20332G9-S10 supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory and has two M.2 NVMe SSD sockets, as well as two 2.5-inch SATA bays for storage. It also includes one extra M.2 socket for cellular connectivity and several USB ports. The system is equipped with a VGA port for video output.

The Qotom Q20332G9-S10 comes with a 12V/5A power supply and a VESA mount. It can be purchased as a barebone system or with pre-installed RAM and SSD. It is available for around $300 on Amazon and Aliexpress in its barebone configuration, with variants offering up to 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.

Radxa has released the X2L, an affordable single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Celeron J4125 Gemini Lake Refresh processor. The X2L comes with 2GB to 8GB of RAM, an M.2 socket for SSD storage, and another M.2 socket for a wireless module. It also offers a variety of ports, including dual HDMI, gigabit Ethernet, four USB ports, and a 40-pin GPIO header.

Specifications of the Radxa X2L include:

• Celeron J4125 quad-core Gemini Lake Refresh processor
• Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller for GPIO control
• 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4 RAM
• 1x M.2 M-Key socket for NVMe SSD storage
• Optional 32GB eMMC flash
• 2x HDMI ports
• 3.5mm headphone jack with microphone input
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• Optional WiFi and Bluetooth module
• 2x USB 3.0 Type-A ports, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
• 40-pin GPIO header
• M.2 M-Key socket for NVMe SSD
• M.2 E-Key socket for wireless module
• RTC battery socket
• 4-pin header for PWM fan
• 3-pin debug header
• Power button, BOOTSEL button, clear CMOS button, and user button
• 12V/2A power supply via USB-C port
• Dimensions of 155 x 80 x 10 mm
• Temperature range of 0 to 50°C
• Certifications include FCC and CE

The Radxa X2L is available for purchase starting at $39 on Arace and AllNetChina. This price is for the model with 2GB of RAM. Users will need to add an M.2 SSD and a USB PD power supply. The 8GB model with a 32GB eMMC flash is also available for $79.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.

Terramaster, a NAS maker, has introduced three new models featuring Alder Lake-N processors. The Terramaster F2-424 and F4-424 are 2-bay and 4-bay network attached storage systems respectively, while the Terramaster F4-424 Pro is touted as the “most powerful 4-bay NAS in the industry to date.” These NAS systems offer significant performance improvements over previous models, with the Alder Lake-N processors delivering around 25% faster CPU performance and even higher graphics performance compared to older chips. The F2-424 and F4-424 come with 8GB of DDR5 memory, while the F4-424 Pro includes 32GB of RAM.

The specifications for the Terramaster NAS systems are as follows:

• Terramaster F2-424 and F4-424:
  • Processor: 15-watt N95 CPU with 4 cores, 4 threads, CPU speeds up to 3.4 GHz, and 1.2 GHz UHD integrated graphics
  • Memory: 8GB DDR5 (supports up to 32GB)
• Terramaster F4-424 Pro:
  • Processor: 7-watt Core i3-N300 CPU with 8 cores, 8 threads, speeds up to 3.8 GHz, and a 1.25 GHz UHD GPU with 32 execution units
  • Memory: 32GB RAM

Prices for the Terramaster NAS systems start at $380 for the 2-bay F2-424 and $500 for the 4-bay F4-424. The high-performance F4-424 Pro is priced at $700. However, it’s important to note that the price does not include hard drives for storage.

In addition to the powerful processors, the new Terramaster NAS systems also offer other notable features. They come with two M.2 2280 slots for PCIe NVMe storage, allowing users to use SSDs for cache or primary storage. The networking features include two 2.5 Gbe Ethernet ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.

While these Terramaster NAS systems offer impressive performance, there are some factors to consider. The Asustor AS5402T, for example, has two SODIMM slots for memory, making it more cost-effective and easier to add memory compared to the Terramaster models. The AS5402T also has four M.2 slots for PCIe NVMe storage, providing more storage expansion options. Other options to consider include Synology and QNAP models.

Source: Liliputing.

Sipeed has introduced the Longan Pi3H, a single board computer (SBC) that is similar in size to the Raspberry Pi Zero. Powered by an Allwinner H618 quad-core Cortex-A53 processor, the board features full-size connectors including an HDMI 2.0 video output, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, and a gigabit Ethernet RJ45 jack. It also offers WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, a 40-pin GPIO header, and a USB OTG Type-C port for power. The board is composed of a carrier board and a replaceable LM3H CPU module with the Allwinner H618 SoC, RAM, and eMMC flash.

The Sipeed Longan Pi3H specifications include:

• SoC – Allwinner H618 with a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor, up to 1.5GHz, and 1MB L2 cache
• GPU – Arm Mali-G31 MP2 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.0/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1
• VPU with support for various video formats
• System Memory – 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4
• Storage options include a microSD card slot and optional 32GB eMMC flash
• Video & Audio Output – HDMI 2.0a up to 4Kp60
• Networking features a gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port and dual-band WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 with a ceramic antenna
• USB ports include 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports and 1x USB 2.0 OTG Type-C port
• Expansion options include a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header with I2C, SPI, UART, and a variety of GPIOs
• Debugging features a 4-pin debug UART (3.3V)
• Additional features include FEL and Reset buttons, 2x user LEDs
• Power supply options include 5V via USB Type-C port or 4-pin Debug UART header
• Dimensions: SBC – 65 x 30.8 x 23.6 mm, LM3H module – 46.1 x 25 x 2.9mm

Mainline Linux support for the board is expected to be merged in Q1 2024. While the documentation page is not currently working, hardware documentation such as schematics and mechanical drawings are available.

Pre-orders for the Sipeed Longan Pi3H are available on Aliexpress, with prices ranging from $17.90 for the 2GB RAM variant (without eMMC flash) to $34.90 for the 4GB RAM variant with 32GB eMMC flash. Shipping is expected to start on February 11, and the product will be available for European customers in a few days.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.

Youyeetoo has released the Youyeetoo R1, a feature-rich single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RK3588S. The compact 100×69.3mm board offers two M.2 sockets for NVME/SSD or 4G LTE, a WiFi and Bluetooth connector, NFC support, four display interfaces, and two MIPI CSI camera interfaces.

The Youyeetoo R1 comes with various configuration options, including up to 32GB of RAM and 256GB of eMMC flash. The board also features a gigabit Ethernet port, five USB interfaces, a built-in microphone, multiple audio inputs/outputs, a 30-pin header for expansion, and HDMI input via an adapter connected to one of the MIPI CSI ports.

Specifications:

• SoC: Rockchip RK3588S with octa-core processor (4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.2-2.4 GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ up to 1.8 GHz), Arm Mali-G610 GPU, 8Kp60 video decoder, and 6 TOPS NPU for AI acceleration
• System Memory: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB LPDDR4x
• Storage: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB eMMC flash, M.2 M-Key socket for NVMe or SATA SSD, MicroSD card socket
• Video Output: HDMI 2.1 port up to 8Kp60 or 4Kp120, 2x MIPI DSI connectors up to 4Kp60, USB Type-C with DP1.4 support up to 8Kp30
• Video Input: 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors, optional HDMI input via RK628D adapter board
• Audio: 3.5mm earphone jack with microphone, digital audio output via HDMI, on-board microphone, 4-pin header with R/L/GND/MIC, 2-pin header for microphone
• Networking and connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, M.2 E-Key socket for WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 module or WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 module, M.2 M-Key socket for 4G LTE module, NFC via external antenna
• USB: 1x USB 3.0 Type-A port, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, 1x USB 3.1 OTG Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode, 4-pin header with USB 2.0 interface
• Expansion: M.2 2242 M-Key socket for PCIe/SATA SSD or 4G LTE module, M.2 2230 E-Key socket for WiFi & Bluetooth module, 30-pin GPIO header with various I2C, UART, CAN, PWM, ADC, SPI, and GPIO signals
• Debugging: Debug UART connector
• Misc: Power, Recovery, Reset, and Boot buttons, 2x red/green user LEDs, RTC battery connector, fan connector
• Power Supply: 12V/3A via 5.5×2.1mm DC jack or 2-pin socket
• Dimensions: 100 x 69.3 mm

The SBC supports Android 13, Debian 11, Ubuntu 22.04, and Buildroot, all based on Linux 5.10. The documentation for the board is still being developed, but previous reviews of Youyeetoo products have shown decent documentation quality.

The Youyeetoo R1 will be available at $99. Higher configuration options such as 8GB/64GB are available. 16GB/128GB and 32GB/256GB models expected to be released in the future.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.

Topton has unveiled an updated version of its small fanless computer, the Topton FU02, featuring an aluminum body with heat-spreading fins on the top and sides. Initially supporting up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor, the latest release introduces newer processor options, including Ryzen 5000U and Ryzen 7000U processors.

Key Features

• The highest performance version now includes the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U chip.
• While the Ryzen 7 7730U shares similarities with the Ryzen 7 5825U, it is a technically newer chip, potentially offering longer support and achieving slightly higher scores in certain synthetic benchmarks.

In addition, the Topton FU02 is available as a barebones model, starting at a base price without memory, storage, or a wireless card. Customers have the option to purchase a fully equipped model, featuring up to 64GB of dual-channel memory, up to 2TB of storage, and a WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 wireless card. The computer is designed with two SODIMM slots for DDR4-3200 memory, an M.2 2280 slot for PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage, and a 2.5-inch bay for a hard drive or SSD.

Ports

The Topton FU02 features a variety of ports, including:

• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
• 2 x HDMI 2.0
• 3 x USB 3.1 Type-C
• 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1 x 3.5mm audio

Topton highlights that the computer not only operates silently due to its fanless design but also features an aluminum enclosure that is dust and moisture-proof or at least resistant.

Source: Liliputing.