What is an industrial rackmount computer?
An industrial rackmount computer is a computer built to mount in a standard 19-inch rack. Each module has a front panel 19 inches (482.6 mm) wide. The 19-inch dimension includes the ears that protrude from each side, so the unit fastens to the rack frame with screws or bolts. The most common rack standard is EIA-310, which defines the rack unit, the hole spacing, the rack opening, the front panel width and a tolerance on each.
Key rack standard details
EIA-310 sets the dimensions that rackmount equipment must follow. Buyers check three points before ordering:
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Front panel width: 19 inches (482.6 mm), including the mounting ears.
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Mounting: screws or bolts fasten the ears to the rack frame.
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Sizing: the height is set in rack units that match the EIA-310 hole spacing.
Use cases
Rackmount industrial computers suit control rooms, factory cabinets, test benches and equipment racks that hold other electronics. Mounting in a rack keeps units grouped, accessible and secured.
Comparison of Thinvent industrial and mini PC options
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max frequency | Memory | Storage | Wireless | OS |
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| Thinvent IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No WiFi | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| Thinvent IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| Thinvent IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Thinvent IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | No WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| Thinvent IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
Thinvent industrial PCs
The Thinvent range includes the Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 industrial PCs. The IPC5 uses Intel Core i5-1240P and Core i7-1255U processors, with dual LAN on the i7 models. The IPC3 uses an Intel Core i3-1215U processor and runs Ubuntu Linux. Each unit runs on a 12V 7A adapter. The range does not include a rackmount chassis specification in the listed features, so confirm the form factor against the EIA-310 dimensions above before ordering.
