Lanner NCA-1050 – A fanless desktop network appliance with Intel Amston Lake SoC

The Lanner NCA-1050 is a fanless desktop network appliance by Intel Atom Amston Lake processors (X7835RE, X7405C, X7203C) for efficient, low-power performance. Designed for edge deployments, branch offices, and retail environments, it supports up to 16GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory and M.2 SATA storage.

With versatile connectivity options, the NCA-1050 features one 2.5GbE RJ45 port, four GbE RJ45 ports, a console port, a USB 3.1 port, DisplayPort, and optional PoE+ support. It also offers two M.2 slots (PCIe/USB3.1), two Nano-SIM slots, and six antenna holes, allowing for flexible expansion and wireless configurations, making it adaptable to various network setups.

NCA-1050 Amston Lake Fanless Desktop Network

Lanner NCA-1050 specifications:

  • SoC
    • NCA-1050AIntel Atom x7835RE 1.3GHz octa-core processor with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 12W
    • NCA-1050B – Intel Atom X7405C 2.2GHz quad-core processor with 6MB cache; TDP: 12W
    • NCA-1050C – Intel Atom X7203C 2 GHz dual-core processor with 6MB cache; TDP: 12W
  • System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 4800MHz Non-ECC SODIMM with 262-pin SODIMM socket
  • Storage – M.2 2280 B-Key socket for SATA III module
  • Display – DisplayPort 1.2 connector (for NCA-1050A only)
  • Networking
    • 2.5GbE RJ45 port via Maxlinear GPY211 controller
    • 4x GbE RJ45 Ports via Intel I210-AT controller
    • Optional LTE module (Sierra EM7590, Quectel EM060K-GL, Telit LN920A6-WW), 5G module (Telit FN980, Telit FN990A28, Telit FN990A40, Quectel RM520N-GL)
    • Option WiFi and Bluetooth (Intel AX210.NGWG.NV) module
    • 6x SMA antenna holes for WiFi/4G LTE/5G
  • USB – 1x USB 3.0 port
  • Expansion
    • M.2 2230 E-Key (PCIe x1) socket for Wi-Fi
    • M.2 3042/3050/3052 B-Key (USB 3.1) socket and 2x Nano SIM card slot for LTE/5G connectivity
  • Misc
    • Power and Reset buttons
    • 2x M.2 LED indicators (Green color when Wi-Fi/LTE/5G card inserted)
    • Power, Status, Storage, 4G LTE/5G, WiFi LED indicators
    • Watchdog timer
    • Internal RTC with Li-Ion battery
    • Onboard TPM
  • Power supply
    • AC 100~240V @ 50~60 Hz
    • 4-pin power connector with 65W PoE with 40W Power Adapter
  • Dimension and weight – 183 x 32 x 168 mm | 0.88 kg
  • Operating Temperature – 0°C ~ 40°C
  • Storage Temperature – -20°C ~ 70°C
  • Relative Humidity – 5% ~ 90% (Operating) and 5% ~ 95% (Non-operating)
  • Certifications – RoHS, CE/FCC Class B (Class A with PoE), UL, VCCI, UKCA

Lanner NCA-1050 Amston Lake Desktop Network IO ports

The NCA-1050 offers optional PoE+ (PSE) support with a single PoE+ port (IEEE 802.3at standard) available for specific projects, powered through a 4-pin connector with a 65W PoE+ adapter. It is designed for desktop mounting and includes driver support for Linux, while Microsoft Windows is not supported.

Block diagram of Lanner NCA-1050
Block diagram of the Lanner NCA-1050

Previously, we covered other Intel-based low-power desktop network appliances, including the AAEON FWS-2360, AAEON FWS-2290, and Axiomtek NA362, the NCA-1050 is the first we’ve covered based on Intel Amston Lake processors.

The company has not provided availability and pricing details for this product. For additional information, please visit the product page or watch the introduction video below.

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Anthony
Anthony
16 days ago

Single 2.5GB/s ethernet port = waste of money. I wish companies would stop doing that. Offer two. That can only add something like an extra pound onto the cost of the device

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