Description
Preliminary Product Information
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The ASRock Industrial iEPF-9500S-EW7 is a high-performance Edge AI platform engineered for demanding industrial AI, machine vision, and data-intensive edge computing applications. Powered by Intel Core Series 2 Processors with P-cores (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) and the Intel R680E chipset, it delivers exceptional processing capability, long-term platform availability, and industrial-grade reliability. Supporting up to 192GB of DDR5 5600MHz ECC memory, the system is designed to handle advanced AI inference, real-time analytics, and complex automation workloads. Extensive expansion capabilities include PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 slots, enabling support for dual high-performance GPUs up to 600W, frame grabbers, accelerator cards, and other specialised peripherals.
The platform offers versatile storage and connectivity options, including M.2 and SATA interfaces, triple-display support, three Intel 2.5GbE LAN ports, multiple USB 3.2 ports, COM interfaces, and integrated digital I/O. Optional expansion modules such as Out-of-Band (OOB) management, 10BASE-T1S networking, isolated DIO, and isolated COM modules provide additional flexibility for industrial deployments.
Designed for harsh environments, the iEPF-9500S-EW7 features a robust thermal architecture, wide 9-36V DC input, and reliable operation from -40°C to 55°C. Its rugged design makes it ideal for smart manufacturing, autonomous systems, transportation, surveillance, and advanced industrial AI applications where performance and scalability are critical.
Specification
| Processor System | |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ Processors (Series 2) |
| Chipset | Intel® R680E |
| Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
| Technology | Dual Channel DDR5 5600MHz |
| (ECC memory supported by R680E + Selected CPU) | |
| Capacity | 192 GB (48GB per DIMM) |
| Socket | 4 x 288-pin U-DIMM |
| Graphics | |
| Controller | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4a , DP++ |
| Max resolution up to 4096×2160@60Hz | |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0b |
| Max resolution up to 4096×2160@60Hz | |
| VGA | Max resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz |
| Expansion Slot | |
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (single x16 or dual x8), |
| 1 x PCIe Gen5 x8 (shared with dual x8) | |
| 1 x PCIe Gen4 x4 | |
| 4 x PCIe Gen4 x1 | |
| RF& Antenna | 8 x SMA connector hole reserved |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with CNVI/PCIe Gen3 x1 and USB 2.0 for Wi-Fi/BT module |
| 1 x M.2 (Key B1, 2280/3042/3052) with PCIe Gen3 x1 / USB3.2 Gen1x1 and USB 2.0 for 4G / 5G | |
| 1 x M.2 (Key B2, 3042/3052) with PCIe Gen3 x1 / USB3.2 Gen1x1 and USB 2.0 for 4G / 5G | |
| SIM Socket | 2 x Nano SIM Card slot |
| (2 connected to M.2 Key B) | |
| Audio | |
| Interface | Realtek ALC897, High Definition Audio. |
| Ethernet | |
| Controller/ Speed | 3 x Intel® i226-IT (LAN1 supports vPro) |
| Connector | 3 x RJ45 |
| Front I/O | |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| VGA | 1 |
| Ethernet | 3 x Intel 2.5G LAN1~ LAN3 |
| USB | 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2x1 |
| Audio | 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Line-out |
| COM | 2 x RS232, 2 x RS232/422/485 |
| DIO | 8DIs/8DOs |
| Storage | |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 (Key M1, 2242/2260/2280/22110/25110) with Gen4 x4 for NVMe SSD |
| 1 x M.2 (Key M2, 2242/2260/2280) with Gen4 x4 for NVMe SSD | |
| SATA | 4 x SATA3 (6Gb/s), support RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Accommodate up to 4 x 2.5″ HDD/SSD Tray (Default 1 piece, additional HDD trays are available as optional parts for order) | |
| Watchdog Timer | |
| Output | From Super I/O to drag RESETCON# |
| Interval | 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, …255sec |
| Power Requirements | |
| Input PWR | 9V~36V DC |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temp | 45W CPU w/ dual 600W GPU: – 40°C ~ 55°C (-40°F ~ 131°F) |
| 65W CPU w/ dual 600W GPU: – 40°C ~ 50°C (-40°F ~ 122°F) | |
| (with FAN inside) (w/ air flow 0.5~0.8 m/s) | |
| Storage Temp | -40°C~85°C ( -40°F~185°F) |
| Humidity | ~95% @ 40°C (non-condensing) |
| Shock | MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8 |
| ESD | Contact +/-4kV, Air +/-8kV |
| EMC | EN61000-6-4/-2, CE & FCC Class A |
| Safety | LVD |
| Mechanical | |
| Construction | Aluminum heatsink + Metal chassis |
| Mounting | Desk Mount |
| Dimensions | 288mm (W) x 450.3mm (D) x 250mm (H) (11.34″ x 17.73″ x 9.84″) |
| Net Weight | 13kg |
| Others | |
| OS Support | Windows 11 & Windows 10 & Linux |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 |
| Real-Time Enablement |
TSN, TCC support under YOCTO |
ASRock Industrial Intel Bartlett Lake Edge AI Platforms Comparison
Scalable Edge AI Computing Solutions for Industrial Applications
Choosing the right Edge AI platform depends on the performance requirements, expansion needs, available installation space, and future scalability of your application. The iEPF-9500S-EW7, iEPF-9040VS Series, and iEP-9040VE Series all leverage Intel® Core™ Series 2 Processors with P-cores (Bartlett Lake-S/12P), delivering reliable industrial computing performance for AI, machine vision, automation, and Industrial IoT deployments.
The iEPF-9500S-EW7 is the flagship high-performance platform, designed for demanding AI inference and GPU-accelerated workloads requiring extensive PCIe expansion and support for dual discrete GPUs. The iEPF-9040VS Series provides a balanced solution, combining strong performance and expansion flexibility in a more compact and cost-effective design. For applications where installation space is limited, the iEP-9040VE Series offers the same modern processor architecture in a compact chassis optimised for distributed edge computing, industrial control, and real-time networking applications.
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| Feature | iEPF-9500S-EW7 | iEPF-9040VS Series | iEP-9040VE Series |
| Platform Type | High-Performance Edge AI Platform | Balanced Edge AI Platform | Compact Edge AI Platform |
| Processor Support | Intel® Core™ Series 2 (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) | Intel® Core™ Series 2 (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) | Intel® Core™ Series 2 (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) |
| Chipset | Intel® R680E | Intel® R680E / H610 | Intel® R680E / H610 |
| Memory | Up to 192GB DDR5 ECC U-DIMM | Up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM | Up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| GPU Support | Dual GPUs up to 600W | Expansion cards up to 75W | No dedicated GPU expansion |
| PCIe Expansion | 1x Gen5 x16 or 2x Gen5 x8, 1x Gen4 x4, 4x Gen4 x1 | 2x PCIe Gen4 x8 | Compact platform with limited expansion |
| Storage | 3x M.2, 4x SATA3 | 1x M.2, 2x SATA3 RAID | 1x M.2, 2x SATA3 RAID |
| Ethernet | 3x Intel® 2.5GbE | 2x Intel® Gigabit LAN | 2x Intel® Gigabit LAN |
| USB Ports | 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 | Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 | 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 |
| COM Ports | 4x COM | Multiple COM | 2x COM |
| Digital I/O | 8 DI / 8 DO | 4 DI / 4 DO | 4 DI / 4 DO |
| Display Outputs | DP, HDMI 2.0b, VGA | 1x DP, 2x HDMI 2.0b | DisplayPort and HDMI support |
| Optional Expansion | OOB, 10BASE-T1S, Isolated DIO, Isolated COM | PoE, OOB, 10BASE-T1S | PoE, OOB, 10BASE-T1S |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 55°C | -40°C to 55°C | -40°C to 55°C |
| Power Input | 9-36V DC | Industrial DC Input | 9-36V DC |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 288 × 450.3 × 250 mm | 187 × 231.1 × 200 mm | 200 × 230 × 93 mm |
| Ideal Applications | AI Inference, Machine Vision, GPU Computing, Autonomous Systems | Industrial Automation, Vision Systems, Edge Analytics | Distributed Edge Computing, Industrial Control, TSN Networks |
Which Platform is Right for Your Application?
- Choose the iEPF-9500S-EW7 when maximum processing power, GPU acceleration, and expansion flexibility are required for advanced AI and machine vision deployments.
- Choose the iEPF-9040VS Series when you need a balance of performance, expansion capability, and value for industrial automation and edge computing projects.
- Choose the iEP-9040VE Series when compact size, reliable operation, and distributed edge deployment are the primary requirements.
