Tensor

There are now a range of Tensor Barebone models available to purchase via the on line store. If you can't find the configuration you are after get in touch and we happily assist you. 

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Base configuration

CPU

Intel Xeon E-2276ML

6 Cores, 12 Threads, 12 MB cache, ECC support

Intel Core i7-9850HL 

6 Cores, 12 Threads, 9 MB cache

Intel Core i5-9300H

4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB cache

Intel Core i3-9100HL

4 Cores, 4 Threads, 6 MB cache, ECC support

Intel Celeron C4930E 

2 Cores, 2 Threads, 2 MB cache, ECC support

Note:

CPU frequency is preset to match cooling capacity and target case temperature.
Owner can adjust this setting in BIOS.

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Chipset

Intel CM246 Chipset

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RAM

Up to 64 GB DDR4-2400 ECC | non-ECC

2x SODIMM DDR4-2400 ECC | Non-ECC (unbuffered)

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Graphics & display

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics P630 / 630 / 610

Up to 3x DisplayPort 1.2 – 4K @ 60 Hz | HDMI 1.4 – 4K @ 30 Hz

Specific types of ports depends on selected TELs.

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Native I/O buses and interfaces

Up to 38 PCIe 3.0 lanes (25 ports)

Up to 5x USB 3.1 gen 2

Up to 8x SATA 3

Notes:

• SATA ports are multiplexed with PCIe

• Some USB 3.1 ports are multiplexed with PCIe

• USB 3.1 gen 2 functionality depends on compatible TELs. Some TELs support only USB 3.1 gen 

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Functional features

Storage features

NVMe M.2 2280

Up to 8 NVMe devices can be installed, each with PCIe 3 x4 interface

SATA M.2

Up to 2 SATA devices can be installed, (M.2 key-M 2280 | 2260 | 2242)

mSATA

Up to 2 mSATA devices can be installed

SATA 2.5"

-- Under development --

I/O features

Display

Up to 3x 4K displays - DisplayPort 1.2 4096x2304 @ 60Hz - HDMI 1.4 4096x2160 @ 30Hz

USB

Up to 4x USB 3.1 gen 1 Over 40 ports of USB 2 can be installed USB power in S5 can be configured per port

Audio

3.5mm jacks. Headphones out + mic. in using TI PCM2912A Codec. Multiple audio ports can be installed.

Serial ports

Using DB9 connector. Each port supports RS232, RS485 half/full duplex and can be configured independently. Over 20 ports can be installed.

CANbus

Using DB9 connector Supports CAN 2.0A Specifications and ISO 11898-2 Bit rate of up to 1Mbit/s DIP switch for enabling/disabling on-board 120 Ohm termination Isolation per UL 1577, transient immunity: 30kV/uS, isolated DC 5V power CANbus is driven by a dedicated 32bit microcontroller (ARM Cortex M0 - STM32F042C6) running open source firmware that can be upgraded Driverless operation in Windows USB native device in Linux Over 10 ports can be installed

GPIOs

Unidirectional Isolation block, isolation per UL 1577 GPIOs are driven by a dedicated 32bit microcontroller (ARM Cortex M0 - STM32F072CB) running open source firmware that can be upgraded Each GPIO can be configured as input/output in software Terminal block connector 3.3V / 5V level can be selected by a DIP switch Over 100 GPIO ports can be installed

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Networking features

Gbit Ethernet

Using Intel i210, each port is on an independent PCIe port. Using RJ45 ports. 20 ports can be installed.

Gbit Ethernet with PoE source (PSE)

POE+ 802.3at 30W per port. Using Intel i210, each port is on an independent PCIe port. Using RJ45 ports. 12 ports can be installed

LTE

Universal LTE cat 12 (SIMCOM SIM7912G-M2) by default. Other M.2 key-B or mini-PCIe modems can be installed. Each modem-TEL has a SIM card tray optionally accessible from the outside. Number of antennas as required by modems can be installed. Antennas can be positioned anywhere on the computer's perimeter. Up to 9 LTE modems can be installed.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) by default. Buyer can install another Wi-Fi adapter. Number of Wi-Fi antennas as required by Wi-Fi module. Antennas can be positioned anywhere on the computer's perimeter. Up to 9 Wi-Fi adapters can be installed.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.1 (Intel AX200) by default. Bluetooth is normally an added feature in a Wi-Fi adapter. Buyer can install another adapter. Up to 9 adapters can be installed.

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Extension features

M.2 key E

Up to 9 M.2 key-E devices can be installed

M.2 key B

Up to 9 M.2 key-B devices can be installed. Each has a SIM card tray optionally accessible from the outside.

M.2 key M

M.2 key-M devices up to M.2 2280 devices, PCIe x4 Each device has Integrated cooling Up to 8 M.2 key-M devices can be installed

Mini PCI Express

Up to 9 mini PCI express devices can be installed. Each has a SIM card tray optionally accessible from the outside.

PCI Express

-- under development --

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Security, reliability & manageability features

Optional Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0)

Infineon SLM 9670AQ2.0

Features: TPM 2.0, RSA-2048, ECC-256, SHA-256, EAL4+

Auto-detection of connected TELs and auto re-configuration

• TELs are identified during power-up

• TRIP mode is adjusted to comply with specific TEL requirements (e.g. 4x PCIe x1 / 1x PCIe x4 / SATA / USB3)

• If TEL is incompatible to TRIP capabilities, TEL is automatically disabled

Configuration control and reporting

• In BIOS, TRIPs and connected TELs can be listed

• For each TEL, revision, serial number and specific information (e.g. MAC address) can be displayed

• TEL connected to each TRIP can be enabled on detection, disabled, or unconditionally enabled

Configurable CPU TDP

Maximum power of the CPU can be adjusted in BIOS to match:

• Environmental conditions

• Cooling capacity of the enclosure

• Target operating temperature

Optional out-of-band management

Optional supervisor micro-controller featuring

• Safe remote-BIOS-update

• Powering up / powering down the system

• Advanced watchdog

• System recovery

Auto-on

On power resume, system powers on and boots.

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BIOS & OS

BIOS
AMI Aptio V

Operating systems:
Windows 10 Professional | Linux Mint

Compatible with other Windows 10 variants.

Compatible with other Linux variants.

Compatible with other hypervisors and operating systems (e.g. ESXi, FreeBSD)

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Tensor elements (TELs)

Storage TELs

Name         Description                                           Max units         Stacking

TEL-NVME    M.2 2280 NVMe card or M.2 SATA       8                    A  C

TEL-MSATA   mSATA card                                          2                    A,C

TEL-SATAX11x 2.5" SSD / HDD                                 8                    A,C

PowerModules

Name               Description                                                                                                        Max units         Stacking

PM-12VA           miniature 12V power module with polarity, overvoltage protection and twist-lock jack      2                      A,C

PM-WIDEA        regulating wide-input voltage, high current power                                                      2                          C

PM-BALANCERA power load-balancer between two inputs for power                                                  1                        A,C

I/O TELs

Display TELs

Name                          DescriptionMax unitsStacking

TEL-HDMIMINIDPHDMI   + mini Display Port, designed for TRIP-M 1 A,C

TEL-DPHDMIDisplay Port + HDMI, designed for TRIP-M 1 A,C

TEL-STDDisplay Port + Gbit Ethernet on a single compact TEL, designed for TRIP-S 1 A,C

USB TELs

NameDescriptionMax unitsStacking

TEL-USB3X4V4x USB3 type A vertical connectors, designed for TRIP-U 1 A,C

TEL-USB2X4V4x USB2 type A vertical connectors 12 A,C

Other I/O TELs

NameDescriptionMax unitsStacking

TEL-AUDIOHeadphones / line-out + microphone using 2x 3.5mm 10 A,C

TEL-SERX44x RS232 / RS485 with DB9 connectors 10 A,C

TEL-CANBUSCANbus interface using DB9 connector 10 A,C

TEL-GPIOUp to 20 isolated general purpose I/Os using terminal 10 A,C

Networking TELs

NameDescriptionMax unitsStacking

TEL-LANX22x Gbit Ethernet ports using RJ45 connectors 6 A,C

TEL-LANX44x Gbit Ethernet ports using RJ45 connectors 5 A,C

TEL-POEX22x Gbit Ethernet with PSE PoE (POE+ 802.3at, 30W per port) using RJ45 connectors 6 C, A (W30)

TEL-OPLNX22x fiber optics Gbit Ethernet using SFP+ sockets 6 C, A (W30)

Extension TELs

NameDescriptionMax unitsStacking

TEL-M2EM.2 key-E socket 9 A,C

TEL-M2BM.2 key-B socket with a panel mounted tray for SIM card 9 A,C

TEL-MINIPCIEmini-PCIe socket with a panel mounted tray for SIM card 9 A,C

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Mechanical specifications

Enclosure variants

Tensor-PC I20A is offered in 18 different enclosure variants –

• 2 widths

• 3 compartment heights

• 3 types of cooling ribs

Width

• 20 cm (option W20)

• 30 cm (option W30)

Compartment height

• 2.5 cm – stacking A (option H25A)

• 3.5 cm – stacking C (option H35C)

• 4.9 cm – stacking A+C (option H49AC)

Cooling ribs

• Flat with no ribs (option C0)

• 1 cm ribs (option CR10)

• 2 cm ribs (option CR20)

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Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions

From: 20 cm (W) x 20 cm (D) x 2.5 cm (H) – 1.0 liter
To: 30 cm (W) x 20 cm (D) x 6.9 cm (H) – 4.1 liter

Weight

From: 1 Kg to 4 Kg

• Dimensions depend on enclosure variant

• Weight depends on enclosure variant and on configuration

Housing & cooling

All aluminum housing

Fanless cooling

Mounting

VESA mounting bracket*

Wall mounting bracket*

DIN-rail mounting bracket*

* Sold separately

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Operating Conditions

Power

Input voltage range
12V – 56V*

Power consumption
20W – 40W

Power consumption depends on
– CPU type and TDP settings
– System load
– Installed devices
– Connected peripherals

* Input voltage range depends on the power module used.

Temperature & humidity

Operating temperature range
Up to -40°C to 70°C*

Relative humidity
5% – 95% non-condensing

* When ordered in industrial temperature range. Commercial and extended temperature range are also available.

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Tensor I20 Multi LAN

Tensor-I20 Multi-LAN is a fanless, fully configurable industrial PC, featuring 9 LAN ports and full PC capabilities.

Ideal for Firewalls, switches, routers, virtual servers, etc.

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Tensor I20 Multi COM

Tensor-I20 Multi-COM is a fanless, fully configurable industrial PC, featuring 8 RS232/RS485 half/full duplex ports and full PC capabilities.

Ideal for industrial control stations, test and measuring equipment, bar code scanners and other point of sale devices.

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Tensor I20 Multi PoE

Tensor-I20 Multi-PoE is a fanless, fully configurable industrial PC, featuring 8 PoE source (PSE) ports and full PC capabilities.

Ideal for VoIP phones, IP cameras including PTZs, WAPs, IP TV (IPTV) decoders, Network routers, etc.

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Tensor I20 Multi IoT

Tensor-I20 Multi-IoT is a fanless, fully configurable industrial PC, featuring IoT interfaces and full PC capabilities.

Ideal for IoT Gateways and Industrial Control stations.

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Any of the many Tensor-PC variations can be chosen or a custom configuration can be built. Have a look below for the full range of options and available and get in contact for a tailored quote. 

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