IEI FLEX-BX210-Q470: Modular industrial PC with excellent expandability and advanced storage

The FLEX-BX210-Q470 from IEI is a powerful industrial PC designed for demanding applications in industrial automation, AI computing and edge computing. This compact 2U system provides superior flexibility with extensive expansion and storage options. It is the ideal choice for modern industrial needs.

Exceptional expandability of the FLEX-BX210-Q470

• PCIe Slots
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x8 slots for high-speed data transfers and connection of advanced accelerators such as AI accelerators, FPGA cards or graphics cards.
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x4 slots allow expansion with additional peripherals and specialized modules.
• M.2 Slots
  • M.2 M-Key (2280) with NVMe SSD support for fast data storage.
  • M.2 B-Key (3042/3052) for LTE/WWAN communication and GNSS.
  • M.2 A-Key (2230) for Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth v5.1 modules.
• Add-in card support
  • Ability to connect specialized accelerators, such as IEI Mustang AI cards, to increase data processing performance.

Storage options

• Four hot-swap SATA bays for 2.5″ HDD/SSD
  • RAID 0/1/5/10 support for scalability, redundancy and data security.
  • LED indicators for disk status display and security lock for data protection.
• NVMe support
  • M.2 NVMe SSD slot offers ultra-fast data transfers – ideal for read-write intensive applications.

Key specifications of the FLEX-BX210-Q470

• Processors
  • 10th and 11th generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7/i9 providing up to 10 cores and turbo frequency up to 4.5 GHz.
• Memory
  • Supports up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2933/2666 MHz) in dual-channel mode.
• Network connectivity
  • Three 2.5GbE LAN ports, one of which supports Intel® vPro® technology.
• Inputs and outputs
  • 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x RS-232, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort.
  • Wi-Fi, LTE and GNSS connectivity via SMA connectors.

Other features

• Robust construction
  • Metal chassis with wall or rack mountability, operating temperature from -10 °C to 50 °C.
• Power
  • Built-in 350W ATX high-efficiency power supply (80 Plus Gold).
• Quiet operation
  • Smart cooling with three system fans and one CPU fan.

Ideal applications

• Industrial automation – integration into production line control systems.
• AI and edge computing – local data processing to reduce latency.
• Security systems – Management and analysis of data from cameras and sensors.

The FLEX-BX210-Q470 combines performance, scalability and durability in a compact design, making it the ideal solution for the most demanding industrial applications. This computer offers exceptional flexibility thanks to four hot-swap SATA bays with RAID 0/1/5/10 support, ensuring fast, secure and scalable data storage. Expansion via PCIe slots and M.2 modules allows for the addition of high-performance components such as graphics cards, Wi-Fi or 5G modules.

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