ASRock Industrial Unveils iEP(F)-9040 Series

ASRock Industrial introduces the iEP(F)-9040 Series, a next-generation Robust Edge AIoT Platform designed to deliver high-performance edge AI computing, real-time industrial automation, and scalable expansion for smart manufacturing, intelligent vision systems, autonomous robotics, and edge AI applications. Powered by Intel Core 200S Processors (Bartlett Lake-S), the iEP(F)-9040 Series enables seamless AI inferencing, high-speed data processing, and intelligent edge computing for industrial IoT and AIoT applications. With support for up to 24 cores and 32 threads with enhanced longevity, DDR5 5600MHz memory up to 96GB, PCIe Gen5 expansion, the Series is built to handle complex AI workloads. Designed to thrive in extreme industrial conditions, the series supports up to -40°C~75°C wide operating temperature range and 9V-36V DC power input with ignition control, ensuring reliable operation in mission-critical environments. The iEP(F)-9040 Series features rich industrial I/O, supports real-time TSN/TCC, and connectivity options like 5G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E and BT 5.4 for high-speed, low-latency communication. The Series is ideal for various industrial applications such as smart factory, AI-based Inspection, robotics, surveillance, smart transportation, and more, providing a future-ready AIoT solution for next generation edge and industrial intelligence.

Optimized AI and Compute Performance with Intel Core 200S Processors

The iEP(F)-9040 Series harness the power of Intel Core 200S Processors (Bartlett Lake-S) to deliver superior computing performance and AI acceleration with long-term support. With up to 24 (8P+16E) cores, delivering up to 32 threads, the series enables real-time AI inferencing, industrial automation, and intelligent edge computing. Compared to previous generations, Intel Core 200S Processors (Bartlett Lake-S) achieve up to 1.06x faster single-threaded and 1.08x faster multi-thread performance. Supporting dual DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM memory up to 96GB, the iEP(F)-9040 Series significantly boosts machine vision, AI model deployment, and automation. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics provides up to 4K high-resolution AI-driven imaging, with DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI2.0b, and VGA outputs for flexible industrial display configurations.

Versatile I/Os, Expansion and Comprehensive Industrial Connectivity

The iEP(F)-9040 Series offers scalable expansion and industrial-grade connectivity, making it a powerful AIoT platform for intelligent automation and edge computing. The compact iEP-9040E (201.7 x 244.8 x 109.5 mm) is ideal for space-constrained industrial applications, while the iEPF-9040S-EW4 (209.8 x 290.8 x 207.1 mm) offers expandable PCIe slots for high-performance AI acceleration and industrial add-ons. For expansion, the iEP(F)-9040 Series features one M.2 Key E, two M.2 Key M, and two M.2 Key B slots for storage and connectivity upgrades. The iEPF-9040S-EW4 provides one PCIe x16 (Gen5), two PCIe x8 (Gen5), and two PCIe x4 (PCIe Gen4) slots, supporting addition of graphics cards, frame grabber cards, motion cards, and IO cards. For I/O connectivity, the iEP(F)-9040 Series features six USB 3.2 Gen2x1 ports, four COM ports (RS 232/422/485) and two COM ports (RS 232), five Intel 2.5GbE LAN ports (two with PoE support), eight DI/DO channels, and four SATA3, ensuring seamless integration for industrial automation, process control, and AI-driven applications. For RF communication, the platform supports 5G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, along with wireless time-sensitive networking (WTSN), ensuring reliable, real-time communication and seamless data transmission for AIoT applications.

Ruggedized for Extreme Industrial Conditions

Built to operate reliably in harsh environments, the iEP(F)-9040 Series features a ruggedized chassis and an industrial-grade thermal solution, ensuring stable performance in demanding industrial AI and automation applications. With a wide operating temperature range of up to -40°C~75°C, the Series is designed for mission-critical deployments in industrial automation, transportation, and edge AI computing. The Series also supports a 9V to 36V DC power input with ignition control and remote power switch, offering 80V surge protection and safety features like OVP, UVP, OCP, and reverse protection for Motherboard Power Input. With high shock and vibration resistance, they meet EMC EN61000-6-4/-2 standards, CE and FCC Class A certifications, and include TPM 2.0 for enhanced security, ensuring reliability in tough conditions.