Dell has recently introduced Edge Gateway 3000 series with three models powered by Intel Bay Trail-I processor, running Ubuntu Core 16 or Windows 10 IoT, with each model targeting respectively general-purpose automation, transportation & logistics, and digital signage and retail.
The specifications for the three models can be found in the table below.
| Dell Edge Gateway 3001 Model for General-Purpose Automation |
Dell Edge Gateway 3002 Model for Transportation & Logistics |
Dell Edge Gateway 3003 Model for Media & Retail Kiosks |
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| SoC | Intel Atom E3805 dual core processor @ 1.33 GHz (3W TDP) | Intel Atom E3815 single core processor @ 1.46 GHz with GPU @ 400 MHz (5W TDP) | |
| System Memory | 2 GB DDR3L-1066 | ||
| Storage | 8 or 32 GB eMMC flash Industrial-grade Micro-SD card: 8GB / 16GB / 32 GB / 64 GB |
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| Connectivity | 1 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) with PoE (15.4W) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 LE Optional ZigBee module. |
2x 10/100 Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), main port supports PoE (15.4W) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 LE Integrated Zigbee/802.15.4 module for mesh networking. |
2 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet (RJ-45). Main port supports PoE (15.4W) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 LE Optional ZigBee module |
| Cellular Connectivity | 3G or 4G LTE for select countries, US/Canada 4G LTE with AT&T or Verizon | ||
| Video & Audio | – | DisplayPort 1.1 up to 2560×1600@60Hz 3.5mm Line Out/Line In; RealTek codec |
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| Serial Interfaces | 2x RS-232/422/485. | – | |
| GPIOs | 8x channel, independently programmable, DAC, ADC. |
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| CAN Bus | – | CAN2.0 A/B/FD 1Mbps (CAN2.0), 5Mbps (CAN-FD) | – |
| USB | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 | ||
| GNSS | Integrated GPS | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Pressure, Temperature and Humidity | ||
| Power Supply | 12V-57V wide DC input; PoE compliant with IEEE 802.3.af standard up to 15.4 W, 48 V over existing Ethernet infrastructure, no modifications required. |
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| Dimensions | 125 mm x 125 mm x 51 mm | ||
| Weight | Around 1.1 kg | ||
While all three models can run Ubuntu Core 16 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016, the latter requires a 32GB eMMC flash. Each gateway also comes with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, secure boot, BIOS password and I/O port disablement, and a fleet of gateway can be managed via Dell Edge Device Manager (EDM) cloud-based manageability suite (sold separately).
The gateway can be used for all sort of applications from mining management systems as shown above, to 18-wheelers, and revenue generating city fountains.
Dell Edge Gateway 3000 series will start selling this May for $399 and up. More details can be found on Dell website.
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