Expansion computer VC300-CS

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Product Overview

• DFI’s VC300-CS is a fanless and AI-enabled in-vehicle computer powered by Intel® 9/8th Gen Core™ processors and integrated with NVIDIA MXM module for accelerated graphic processing for AI vision and machine learning.
• 5G capability enables real-time communication and response at the edge, supporting advanced driver assistance, risk predictions, onboard surveillance, and passenger comfort and safety in intelligent transportation ecosystems.

Key Features

• 8th/9th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
• 4 x 802.3af PoE ports
• AI accelerated: up to 150W MXM GPU module supported
• Multiple expansion slots for 5G cellular supported
• Extended operating temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• 15-Year CPU Life Cycle Support Until Q1' 34 (Based on Intel IOTG Roadmap)

Certifications

• RoHS Certification
• CE Certification
• FCC Certification
• UKCA Certification
• E-Mark (E24) Certification

Applications

• Electric interurban bus
• Autonomous vehicles
• MaaS (Mobility as a Service)
• Fleet management
• Robotaxi
• AI Railway surveillance
• Driver-less and Autopilot systems
• Track monitoring

Detailed Specifications
System
Processor: 8th/9th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, LGA 1151
- Intel® Core™ i7-9700TE 8C/8T 1.8GHz 12MB cache, TDP 35W with Q370PCH
- Intel® Core™ i7-8700T 6C/12T 2.4GHz 12MB cache, TDP 35W with Q370PCH
- Intel® Core™ i7-9700E 8C/8T 2.6GHz 12MB cache, TDP 65W with Q370PCH
- Intel® Core™ i5-9500TE 6C/6T 2.2GHz 9MB cache, TDP 35W with Q370PCH
(Other CPU support upon request)
Chipset: Intel® Q370 Chipset
Memory: Dual Channel DDR4 2666/2400 MHz by SODIMMs up to 64GB
BIOS: AMI SPI 128Mbit

Graphics
Controller: Intel® HD Graphics
Display:

• 1 x VGA (DB-15 connector), up to 1920x1200@60Hz
• 1 x HDMI (with screw lock), up to 4096x2160@24Hz
• 1 x DP++ (standard display port connector DIP type with screw lock), up to 4096x2304@60Hz
• Support for NVIDIA Optimus technology

AI Accelerator
Interface: MXM Type A, B, C on x16 PCIe 3.0
Controller: Nvidia Quadro embedded/ Geforce series

Storage
External: 2 x Swappable 2.5” storage bays with lock (supports 7mm SSD devices)
Internal: 1 x M.2 2280 M key supports SATA SSD

Expansion
Interface:

• 1 x Half-size Mini PCIe for WiFi/BT modules, with PCIe x1 & USB signal
• 2 x Full-size Mini PCIe support PCIe x1, USB 2.0 signal with SIM card socket of each
• 1 x M.2 B key supports 3042, 3052 devices or 5G module on PCIe x1, USB2.0, USB3.0 signal with SIM card slot bracket (SIM card can all be external accessible)
• 1 x M.2 2280 M key supports 2242, 2260 & 2280 devices (PCIe x4 & SATA signal, support boot up function)

Audio
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC888
Interface: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Line-out

Ethernet
Controller:

• 5 x Intel® I210IT NIC (10/100/1000Mbps)
• 1 x Intel® I219LM with iAMT11.0 PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) (only Core i7/i5 supports iAMT)

LED Indicators
1 x Power LED (green)
5 x Storage LED (red)
4 x PoE LED

Front I/O
PoE: 4 x PoE ports at RJ45 or M12 X-coded connectors (802.3af, max 15.4W PSE side, NOT support Wake on Lan)
Ethernet: 2 x GbE (RJ-45) support Wake on Lan
Serial: 2 x High speed full RS-232/422/485 (DB-9), 2 x RS-232/422/485 (pin headers)
USB: 4 x USB 3.0 (type A)
Display: 1 x VGA display out by DB-15 connector
DIO: 1 x 8-bit isolated DI port by DB-9 connector, 1 x 8-bit isolated DO port by DB-9 connector, 2KV isolation
Power-in: 1 x 9pins 5.0mm terminal block

Rear I/O
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (type A)
Display: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DP++
Audio: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Line-out (by 3.5mm 3P Phone Jack)
Buttons: 1 x Power button, 1 x Reset button
Antenna: 7 x SMA type antenna hole for GNSS, WWAN/LTE MIMO, WLAN/ BT MIMO, 5G
SIM: 3 x SIM sockets (external accessible with cover)

Watchdog Timer
System reset, programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

Security
TPM 2.0

Power
Type: +12VDC (9~36V), +24VDC(14.4~33.6), compliant to eMark with power ignition function, reverse polarity protection
Connector: 9-pin 5.0mm terminal block

OS Support
Microsoft: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64 Bit
Linux: Ubuntu 18.04

Environment
Operating Temperature:

• -20°C to 70°C with CPU+GPU<100W without fan
• -20°C to 60°C with CPU+GPU<160W without fan
• -20°C to 70°C with CPU+GPU<190W with active fan
• CPU throttling at high temperature is acceptable

Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Mechanism
Construction: Metal + Aluminum
Mounting: Wall mount
Dimensions (W x H x D): 340.5 x 132 x 223 mm (3U height, excluding rubber foot)
Weight: 9.85 kg

Standards and Certifications
Shock: MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure 1, OP:10G 11ms, Non-OP: 40G 11ms (Test by SSD, HDD is not supported)
Vibration: MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6C-3, Category 4 Composite wheeled vehicle Table 514.6C-VI
Certifications: CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS, E-Mark

Packing List
1 VC300-CS system unit
1 Power connector
1 Mounting bracket

Country of Origin
Taiwan

Optional Items

• 2.5" SSD: 1TB, 512GB, 256GB, 128GB (SATA SSD, -40 to 85°C, RoHS)
• M.2 SATA SSD: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (M.2 2280 SSD, SATA3 B+M Key, MLC, Wide Temp.)
• Memory: 8GB/4GB DDR4 2666Mhz SO-DIMM
• WiFi/BT module kit
• LTE module kit
• 5G module kit
• M12 Cable
• CAN bus module

Tags

• Edge AI Computing
• E-Mark (E24) Certification
• MXM
• IoT
• Intel
• 5G
• PoE
• CAN-Bus
• Mini PCIe
• PCIe x16
• Windows
• VGA
• Multiple Expansion
• DDR4
• RoHS Certification
• CE Certification
• FCC Certification
• In-Vehicle
• High-Performance
• UKCA Certification

Technical Specifications (Summary)

• Processor: 8th/9th Gen Intel® Core™ (LGA 1151)
• Chipset: Intel® Q370
• Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4
• Storage: 2 x 2.5" bays, 1 x M.2 2280 M key
• Expansion: 3 x Mini PCIe, 2 x M.2
• Display: VGA, HDMI, DP++
• Ethernet: 5 x Intel® I210IT, 1 x Intel® I219LM
• PoE: 4 x 802.3af
• Operating Temp: -20°C to 70°C
• Certifications: CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS, E-Mark