What Is the Foxconn NanoPC nT-i2847?
The Foxconn nT-i2847 (marketed under the nT-i2000 series "NanoPC" name) is a compact thin client and embedded computer built around an Intel® Celeron® N2847 processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics. It is based on the Intel® NM70 Express chipset and supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L memory, with two internal 2.5" SATA bays plus an mSATA connector for storage expansion. Around the chassis, it offers multiple display outputs, dual RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 6x USB 3.0 and 4x USB 2.0 ports, and up to 6x COM (serial) ports — a port layout that made it popular in kiosk, signage and light industrial deployments.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Foxconn nT-i2847 (NanoPC) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Celeron® N2847 |
| Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics (integrated) |
| Chipset | Intel® NM70 Express |
| Memory | Up to 8 GB DDR3L |
| Storage | 2x 2.5" SATA bays + 1x mSATA |
| Display outputs | Up to three independent displays |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit RJ-45 |
| USB | 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Serial | Up to 6x COM ports |
| Form factor | Compact "NanoPC" mini chassis |
Where This Class of Machine Is Used
Compact, low-power x86 boxes like the nT-i2847 class are typically deployed as thin clients for VDI and remote desktop sessions, digital signage players, kiosk controllers, POS terminals, and light industrial gateways that need several serial ports for meters, PLCs or legacy peripherals. The appeal is the combination of a small footprint, multiple network and display outputs, and modest power draw — all of which suit always-on, headless operation.
Choosing a Modern Replacement
If you are sourcing hardware for a similar role today, the practical checklist is: enough serial and USB ports for your peripherals, dual Gigabit Ethernet for network separation, support for multiple displays, and a cooling design that tolerates dust and heat without a fan to clog. Modern Intel® platforms such as the Celeron® N-series and Core™ i3 U-series deliver substantially more compute per watt than older DDR3L-era designs, while supporting current operating systems such as Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS. Matching RAM and SSD capacity to your workload — 8–16 GB and a 256 GB–1 TB SSD covers most thin client and edge deployments — matters more than raw clock speed for these use cases.
Thinvent Products in This Category
Thinvent builds fanless industrial computers, mini PCs, thin clients and all-in-one PCs designed for exactly these deployments. The Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC3, for example, pairs an Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache) with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD, and is available with quad DB9 serial ports for installations that need multiple COM connections. Options include Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux, so you can standardise on the OS your fleet already runs. If you are replacing or expanding an older NanoPC-class deployment, Thinvent's range offers a like-for-like port layout with a much newer, longer-lived platform underneath.
