Description
Overview
The MAX-C246A embedded server board from AAEON is built to power industrial workstations and embedded networks. The MAX-C246A brings industrial grade computing with support for 8th and 9th Generation Intel® Core™ and Xeon® processors up to 95W (formerly Coffee Lake-S and Coffee Lake Refresh). These processors provide users with the benefits of advanced Intel® technologies, such as support for Intel® Turbo Boost and Intel® Optane™ memory.
With up to 128 GB of ECC memory, an impressive compliment of I/O ports, and four PCIe 3.0 slots, the MAX-C246A is ready to integrate into any intensive industrial application. Whether you need an industrial cloud server, an embedded data center, or a powerful workstation for AI Edge Computing, the MAX-C246A is the embedded board for your high-performance computing needs.
Server Grade Processing
The MAX-C246A supports 8th/9th Gen Intel® Core™ and server-grade Xeon® Processors up to 95W (Coffee Lake/Refresh). Built to power high-performance workstations, data centers, and cloud servers, the MAX-C246A brings the computing power for any intensive industrial application.
Embedded Network Solution
The MAX-C246A supports up to 128 GB of ECC memory and features a rich compliment of I/O ports, perfect for easy integration into factory and industrial networks. With an on-board TPM, the MAX-C246A provides secure computing whether as a cloud server, data center, or for Industrial IoT and AIoT applications.
High-Performance Workstation
The MAX-C246A features a range of expansion options, including two m.2 slots and four PCIe 3.0 slots, perfect for high-performance workstations to power applications such as CAD and 3D modeling, machine vision controller, and processing-intensive Industrial AI applications.
Features
- 8th/9th Generation Intel® Core™ LGA1151 Processor
- Supports Power 95W max.
- DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, max. 128GB
- Three Independent Displays: HDMI x 2, VGA x 1, DP x 1
- Dual Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, i211AT x 1, i219LM x 1, i219LM Supports iAMT 12.0
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports x 6, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports x 4, USB 2.0 ports x 3
- M.2 E-key (PCIe/USB) x 1, M.2 M-key (PCIex4/SATA3) x 1
- TPM Onboard
Specifications [MAX-C246A]
| system | |
| processor | 8th/9th Generation Intel® (Coffee Lake-S/Coffee Lake-S Refresh) Core™ i9/ i7/ i5 /i3, Pentium™ 14nm, Celeron™, Xeon™ E-2200/2100, LGA 1151 socket Processor, max. TDP 8 Core 95W |
| Chipset | Intel® C246 Express Chipset |
| Memory | DIMM x 4, DDR4 (2666/2400/2133 MHz, max. 128GB) ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture |
| I/O Chipset | NCT6793D+ F81216HD |
| Ethernet | Intel® PHY i219LM Gb LAN (supports Intel® AMT 12.0) x 1 Intel® i211AT Gb LAN x 1, RJ45 x 2 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC887 6-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
| TPM | Nuvoton NPCT750AABYX TPM2.0 onboard |
| Expansion Slot | PCIe 3.0[x16] Slot x 1 PCIe 3.0[x4] Slot x 2(open edge) PCIe 3.0[x1] Slot x 1(open edge) M.2 2230 E-key x 1(PCIe/USB) M.2 2280 M-key x 1(PCIex4/SATA3) |
| BIOS | 256Mbit Flash ROM, AMI BIOS |
| H/W Monitor | Temperature Monitor on CPU/System, Voltage Monitor on Vcore/5V/3.3V/12V, Fan Monitor on CPU/Chassis |
| Watchdog Timer | 1~255 steps by software program |
| Smart Fan Control | CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan x 2 |
| Wake On LAN/ PXE | Yes (WOL / PXE) |
| Power State | S3, S4, S5 |
| graphics | |
| Graphics Chipset | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Graphics Multi Display | HDMI+VGA+DP, HDMI+HDMI+VGA, HDMI+HDMI+DP |
| VGA | Up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (via IT6516B) |
| DVI | — |
| HDMI | Up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz, with Digital Audio |
| DisplayPort | Up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, with Digital Audio |
| LVDS | — |
| eDP | — |
| Backlight Control | — |
| environmental & power & me | |
| Battery | Lithium battery |
| Power Requirement | 24-pin ATX connector x 1, 8-pin (2×4) ATX 12V Power connector x 1 |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F ~140°F (0°C ~ 60°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F ~185°F (-40°C ~85°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 0%~90%RH, non-condensing |
| Certification | CE & FCC Class A |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX Form Factor, 9.6″x9.6″ (244mmx244mm) |
| Weight | 1.76 lb (0.8 Kg) |
| MTBF (hours) | 264,820 |
| Rear panel i/o ports | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (10 Gbps) x 6, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 Gbps) x 4 |
| Display I/O | DP x 1, VGA x 1, HDMI x 2 |
| Audio I/O | Audio Jack x 3: Line-in, Mic-in, Line-out |
| LAN I/O | LAN (RJ45) ports x 2 |
| Serial Port | — |
| PS/2 Port | PS/2 combo port (Keyboard & Mouse) x 1 |
| Others | — |
| internal i/o connectors | |
| Storage | SATA 3 (6.0Gb/s) ports x 4, support RAID 0/1/5/10 M.2 2280 M-key (PCIex4/SATA3) x 1 |
| USB | USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB ports (2x5PIN, p=2.54mm) |
| Display I/O | — |
| Audio I/O | Speaker for 2W@4Ω x 1 |
| Serial Port | RS-232 Boxer headers x 5 RS-232/422/485 Boxer header (COM1, Pin9 supports 5V/12V/RI optional) x 1 |
| PS/2 Port | — |
| Parallel Port | — |
| DIO | 8-bit Digital I/O interface (In/Out programmable) x 1 |
| Fan | CPU Fan connector (4-pin) x 1 Chassis Fan connector(s) (4-pin) x 2 |
| Others | Chassis Intrusion x 1 AT/ATX mode select jumper x 1 Front panel header x 1 Clear CMOS jumper x 1 |
| os | |
| OS support | Windows® 10 64-bit, Linux Ubuntu 64-bit (18.04.1/Kernal4.8.0) |
Ordering Information [MAX-C246A]
| Part Number | MAX-C246A-A10 |
|---|---|
| cpu | LGA 1151 socket |
| ram | DDR4 2666/2400/2133 |
| fan/ fanless | Fan |
| display | HDMI x 2 VGA x 1 DP x 1 |
| lvds | — |
| storage | SATA3 x 4, M.2 2280 M-key x 1 |
| lan | Intel®GbE x 2 |
| usb | USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 4 USB 2.0 x 3 |
| rs-232 | 5 |
| rs-232/422/485 | 1 |
| expansion slot | PCIe[x16] x 1, PCIe[x4] x 2, PCIe[x1] x 1, M.2 2230 E-key x 1, M.2 2280 M-key x 1 |
| power | ATX |
| tpm | Onboard |
| temp | 32°F ~140°F (0°C ~ 60°C) |
Packing List
- 14001-00630100 SATA 6G Cable (7P, 180; 90, 500mm 2 in 1)
- 14001-00400100 COM Port Cable (9P, 260mm, p=2.54mm w/bracket)
- I/O Shield
- MAX-C246A
Optional Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
| AP-FNTH1Q370010 | CPU Cooler (2-Ball Bearing, 2U, TDP Max. 100W) |
| 1709100330 | USB 2.0 cable (9P, 330MM, p=2.54mm, w/bracket) |
| 170910020K | USB 2.0 cable (9P, 200MM, p=2.54mm, w/o bracket) |
| 175921156B | CPU Cooler (2-Ball, Push-pin Type) |
| 1759200172 | CPU Cooler (2-Ball, Screw with Retention Plate) |
