Rugged & Industrial Workstation Systems — Full Technical
Product Overview
Rugged Workstation Systems
2U / 4U / 6U Rack-Mount | Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 / i9 (8th–13th Gen)
Rugged Workstation Systems are engineered for high-performance computing in harsh and mission-critical environments, combining workstation-class processing with industrial reliability, modular expansion, and ruggedized I/O connectivity.
CHASSIS & MECHANICAL DESIGN
- 2U / 4U / 6U heavy-duty rack-mount chassis
- Industrial aluminum / steel construction
- Anti-corrosion coating
- Shock-isolated internal mounting
- Front panel power, HDD, LAN, system & thermal indicators
- Optional lockable front door
- Designed for 24×7 continuous operation
PROCESSOR
- Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 / i9
- 8th / 9th / 10th / 11th / 12th / 13th Generation
- Multi-core architecture for high compute workloads
- Optional Intel® Xeon® (project based)
MEMORY
- DDR4 / DDR5 Industrial-grade RAM
- 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB (Expandable)
- ECC memory support (platform dependent)
STORAGE
- M.2 NVMe SSD (Primary storage)
- 2.5” SATA SSD / HDD
- Storage options: 256 GB to 4 TB
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support (optional)
- Front-accessible removable drive bays (optional)
GRAPHICS CARD (OPTIONAL)
- Integrated Intel UHD / Iris Xe Graphics (standard)
- PCIe Discrete Graphics Card (Optional):
- NVIDIA® Industrial GPU
- AMD® Industrial GPU
- Supports multi-display and GPU-accelerated workloads
- Suitable for AI inference, video analytics & visualization
LAN CARD (OPTIONAL)
- Onboard Dual Gigabit LAN (standard)
- Optional LAN Expansion Cards:
- Dual / Quad Gigabit Ethernet
- 10GbE Ethernet card
- Industrial-grade network controllers
- Redundant network support for mission-critical systems
SERIAL CARD (OPTIONAL)
- Onboard serial ports (RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485)
- Optional PCI / PCIe Serial Expansion Cards:
- 4-Port / 8-Port Serial Cards
- RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 selectable
- Ideal for legacy industrial equipment & field devices
INPUT / OUTPUT INTERFACES
(Standard + configurable)
- USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 / USB 3.2
- LAN: Gigabit / 10GbE (optional)
- Serial: RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
- Video: HDMI / DVI / DisplayPort / VGA
- Audio In / Out
- GPIO / Digital I/O (optional)
- PCI / PCIe expansion slots
D38999 RUGGED CONNECTOR I/O (OPTIONAL)
- MIL-DTL-38999 Circular Connectors
- Locking, vibration-proof & dust-proof design
- IP65 / IP67 rated (configuration dependent)
- Available for:
- Power Input
- LAN
- USB
- Serial (COM)
- Video Signals
- Ideal for defense, aerospace & mobile platforms
POWER SUPPLY
- 110–230V AC Input
- Industrial-grade SMPS
- Power ratings:
- 400 W / 600 W / 800 W
- Optional Features:
- Redundant Power Supply
- Wide-range DC input (project based)
- Surge & over-voltage protection
- Designed for high-load workstation operation
COOLING SYSTEM
- High-reliability ball-bearing cooling fans
- Front-to-rear airflow
- Multi-fan configuration (model dependent)
- Intelligent thermal monitoring
- Optimized for high-temperature operation
OPTIONAL 4U INTEGRATED DISPLAY
- Integrated 7” or 8” Industrial LCD
- Resolution: 1024×600 / 1280×800
- Non-Touch / Capacitive Touch (optional)
- Used for local monitoring, diagnostics & control
OPTIONAL KEYBOARD RACK
- 1U Rack-Mount Sliding Keyboard (Optional)
- Industrial keyboard with touchpad or trackball
- Lockable drawer mechanism
- Compatible with 19” standard racks
- Ideal for control rooms & field maintenance
OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT
- Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 Pro
- Windows IoT
- Linux (Ubuntu / Debian / Red Hat – optional)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Operating Temperature: −10°C to +60°C
- Storage Temperature: −20°C to +75°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Altitude: Up to 10,000 feet
- Shock & Vibration: Industrial / MIL-STD compliant (optional)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 up to 13th Gen
- Scalable 2U / 4U / 6U architecture
- Optional LAN, Serial & Graphics expansion cards
- MIL-grade D38999 rugged I/O connectors
- Industrial redundant power supply options
- Optional rack-mount keyboard drawer
- Designed for defense, industrial & mission-critical use
Explanation:
Rugged Workstation Systems
WHAT IS A RUGGED WORKSTATION SYSTEM?
A Rugged Workstation System is a high-performance computing platform designed to operate reliably in extreme and hostile environments. These systems combine workstation-class processing power with reinforced mechanical design, ruggedized I/O, and environmental protection, making them suitable for mission-critical deployments.
Rugged workstations are typically used where shock, vibration, dust, moisture, temperature extremes, and continuous operation are unavoidable.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
- Heavy-duty aluminum / steel rugged chassis
- Shock and vibration resistant internal construction
- MIL-grade D38999 circular connectors (optional)
- Locking, vibration-proof I/O interfaces
- Wide operating temperature range
- Industrial or military-grade power supply
- Support for discrete graphics, LAN & serial cards
- Designed for 24×7 mission-critical operation
- Long lifecycle and field-deployable reliability
WHY CHOOSE A RUGGED WORKSTATION?
- Deployment in outdoor or mobile environments
- Exposure to continuous vibration or mechanical shock
- Requirement for secure, locking I/O connectors
- Operation in wide or extreme temperature conditions
- Zero-downtime requirements
- Defense, transport, or critical infrastructure projects
Value Proposition:
Maximum reliability, survivability, and operational continuity in harsh environments.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Defense & military command systems
- Railway onboard and signaling systems
- Aerospace ground control equipment
- Oil & gas exploration platforms
- Mining and heavy machinery control
- Mobile command & control vehicles
- Outdoor surveillance and monitoring systems
- Rugged AI edge computing platforms
Industrial Workstation Systems
WHAT IS AN INDUSTRIAL WORKSTATION SYSTEM?
An Industrial Workstation System is a high-performance computing platform designed for controlled or semi-harsh industrial environments, such as factories, control rooms, and production facilities. These systems focus on stability, continuous operation, and long service life, without the need for extreme ruggedization.
Industrial workstations deliver strong computing performance while maintaining cost efficiency and ease of integration.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
- Industrial-grade metal chassis
- Designed for rack or cabinet installation
- Standard I/O ports (USB, LAN, HDMI, COM)
- Controlled active or fanless cooling
- Stable 24×7 continuous operation
- Moderate operating temperature range
- Expandable via PCI / PCIe cards
- Long-term component availability
WHY CHOOSE AN INDUSTRIAL WORKSTATION?
- Installation in indoor or controlled environments
- Minimal exposure to shock, vibration, or moisture
- Need for reliable high-performance computing
- Budget-optimized industrial solutions
- Factory automation and monitoring systems
- Long operational life with easy maintenance
Value Proposition:
Reliable, high-performance computing at optimized cost for industrial use.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Factory automation & process control
- SCADA and HMI systems
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Industrial data acquisition
- Machine vision (indoor environments)
- Control rooms and monitoring centers
- Test & measurement systems
- Industrial AI and analytics (indoor)