Dual Gigabit Ethernet in Single Board and Compact Computers
A dual Gigabit Ethernet computer has two independent network ports, each running at up to 1 Gbps. Each port connects to a separate network segment. Typical uses include separating a control network from a plant network, bridging two subnets, or connecting a device to two networks for redundancy.
Single board computers are small, fixed-layout boards with a processor, memory and I/O on one circuit board. Many single board designs include two Gigabit Ethernet ports. Thinvent builds this function into compact industrial PCs and mini PCs instead, which ship with a complete chassis, storage and an operating system.
Key Specifications
Thinvent's dual LAN models use Intel Core processors from the 12th and 14th generations. The range covers the following processor options:
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB |
| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB |
Memory ranges from 4 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage ranges from 128 GB to 1 TB SSD. Most models use a 12V 7A adapter. Optional Dual Band WiFi is available on several models, and Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value or Ubuntu Linux is available as the operating system.
Use Cases
Dual Gigabit Ethernet suits factory automation, machine control, data acquisition, network gateways and edge computing. An industrial PC with two LAN ports can connect a controller to a plant network while a second port links to a local sensor network. Mini PCs with dual LAN fit kiosks, digital signage and small server roles where space is limited.
Thinvent Products with Dual LAN
Thinvent has Industrial PC IPC5 models with Dual LAN, including versions with Intel Core i5-1240P, Core i7-1255U and up to 64 GB RAM. Models with Dual LAN support Windows 11 or Ubuntu Linux.
