What Is a Rack Mounted Mini PC?
A rack mounted mini PC is a small computer designed to fit in a standard server or equipment rack. Rack mounting saves floor space and keeps computing hardware organized in data rooms, control cabinets, and network closets. Mini PCs use compact chassis and low-power processors, so they fit where a full-size tower or rack server would not.
Key Specifications
Thinvent Mini PCs are available with a range of Intel, AMD, and ARM processors. Available configurations include:
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Processors: Intel Core i3-1215U, Core 5 120U, Core i5-1335U, Core i7-1255U, Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel N5095A, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, and ARM Cortex A55
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB (DDR4 and DDR5 options on the Ultra 5 model)
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model, and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD on the x86 models
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Connectivity: Dual LAN on the Core i7 and Core Ultra 5 models, Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi depending on the model
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux
Processor Comparison
| Model | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory |
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| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 to 16 GB |
| Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB |
| ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB |
Use Cases
Rack mounted mini PCs suit industrial automation, digital signage control, kiosk management, point-of-sale back offices, edge computing, and network monitoring. The Intel Core and AMD Ryzen models handle general business applications and multitasking. The Intel N5095A and ARM Cortex A55 models suit lighter, embedded, and always-on tasks.
Thinvent Rack Mounted Mini PCs
Thinvent has the Aero and Treo Mini PC series, along with the Micro 6 Pro, for rack and embedded deployments. Choose a model by processor, memory, storage, networking, and operating system to match your workload.
