ASRock iEP-7040E Fanless Industrial IoT Controllers Feature Intel Core Ultra 200H, Arc Graphics, and AI Boost NPU

ASRock has introduced the iEP-7040E series, a lineup of fanless industrial IoT controllers powered by Intel’s 15th Gen Core Ultra 200H processors. These controllers feature up to 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE), 16 threads, Intel Arc Graphics, and an integrated NPU, delivering advanced AI capabilities, high-performance graphics, and robust connectivity for next-generation edge computing.

Designed for seamless industrial integration, the iEP-7040E series offers high-speed connectivity with support for 4G LTE, 5G (available in 5LAN-5G and 5G-WIFI SKUs), Wi-Fi 7/6E (available in Basic, PoE, 5LAN-WIFI, 5G-WIFI, and 8DIO SKUs), and Bluetooth 5.4 RF options.

The ASRock iEP-7040E series combines AI-optimized CPU, GPU, and NPU technologies, making it ideal for intelligent automation, computer vision, and real-time industrial applications. Depending on the variant, it supports either 4x DI/4x DO or 8x DI/8x DO with 36V isolation, up to 96GB DDR5 5600MHz with In-Band ECC (IBECC), and Intel In-Band Manageability with TPM 2.0 for enhanced security and reliability.

ASRock iEP-7040E specifications:

• SoC: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
  • CPU: 2P+8E+2LPE / 12 threads with 2.0 (P) + 1.5 (E) GHz base frequency, 5.1 GHz turbo frequency
  • Cache: 24MB cache
  • GPU: 128 EUs Intel Arc 140T GPU
  • AI accelerator: Intel AI Boost NPU
  • TDP: 28W, up to 115 W (PL2)
• Memory: Up to 96GB via dual channel DDR5-5600 MHz 262-pin SO-DIMM slots (In-Band ECC support)
• Storage: 1x Micro SD card slot (Support SD specification v3.0 UHS-I: SDR25/SDR50)
• Video Output:
  • 1x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1x VGA
• Audio: 1x Line Out, 1x Mic In
• Networking:
  • 3x 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports via Intel I226-IT controllers with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
  • 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports via Intel I210-AT controllers with 10/100/1000 Mbps (For 5LAN SKU)
  • 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports via Intel I210-AT controllers (PoE SKU only, IEEE 802.3af, 15.4W/port max output)
  • Antenna:
    • 7x SMA connector hole reserved, support for (Basic/5G SKU)
    • 5x SMA connector hole reserved, support for (PoE/5LAN/8DIO SKU)
• USB:
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 x1 ports
  • 1x USB 2.0 port
• Serial: 3x RS232/422/485 COM ports
• Expansion:
  • 1x M.2 3042/3052 B-Key socket and Nano SIM card slot for 4G LTE/5G module (PCIe Gen3x1/USB3.2 mode)
  • 1x M.2 2230/2260 E-Key socket for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module (CNVi/PCIe Gen3x1/USB2.0 mode)
  • 1x M.2 2280 Key M socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for storage
  • 4DIs/4DOs (9-pin D-sub) on all SKUs
  • 8DIs/8DOs with 36V sink/source isolation (8DIO SKU)
• Security: TPM 2.0
• Manageability: WDT, Intel In-Band Manageability
• Misc:
  • Power Button with LED / Watchdog Timer
  • 6x LEDs for storage, diagnostics (2x), DC-in (2x), and UD (user-defined)
• Power:
  • Basic/5LAN/5G/8DIO SKU: 9-36V DC input (2x 3-pin Phoenix connectors)
  • PoE SKU: 19-36V DC input (2x 3-pin Phoenix connectors)
  • OVP, UVP, OCP, 80V surge protection
• Dimensions:
  • Basic/8DIO SKU: 170 x 134 x 55 mm
  • PoE/5LAN/5G SKU: 170 x 134 x 68 mm
• Temperature range:
  • Operating Temp.: -25°C to 50°C (w/ airflow 0.5-0.8m/s)
  • Storage Temp.: -40°C to 85°C
• Humidity: ~95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
• Vibration Resistance: 5 Grams, 5-500 Hz, 3 axes (SSD)
• Shock Resistance: 100G (half sine 11ms with SSD)
• ESD: Contact +/-8 KV, Air +/-15 KV
• EMC: CE, FCC Class A (EN61000-6-4/-2)
• Safety: LVD (Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/E)
• Mounting Options
  • Basic/8DIO SKU: Wall mount, VESA mount, DIN-Rail
  • PoE/5LAN/5G SKU: Wall mount, Din Rail

The iEP-7040E series is available in multiple SKUs, each designed to meet different connectivity and I/O requirements. It includes optional AC-to-DC adapters depending on the SKU. The Basic, 5LAN, 5G and 8DIO SKUs come with a 120W adapter that supports a 100-240V AC input and a 19V, 6.32A DC output, while the PoE SKU requires a higher-power 330W adapter with a 100-240V AC input and a 24V, 13.75A DC output.

ASRock’s industrial IoT controllers support Windows 11 and Linux, with additional resources available on the company’s download center page. Previously, we covered similar fanless industrial IoT controllers, including the Cincoze DA-1200, which features an entry-level Intel N97 CPU, and the Vecow ECX-4000, a fanless Edge AI system powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200S processor.

ASRock has not yet announced pricing or availability for the iEP-7040E series. For more details, refer to the product page and official news article.

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