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iBASE MB968 Network Appliance
The iBASE MB968 Network Appliance is built around a heavy-duty chassis designed for industrial network environments requiring reliable data connectivity. It features eight gigabit Ethernet ports supporting complex infrastructures susceptible to dust and humidity, sealed within an ingress-protected enclosure. The system accommodates 4th Generation Intel Core and Xeon processors up to the Xeon E3-1268LV3, paired with up to 16GB DDR3 memory to ensure stable performance across continuous-duty tasks. Operating temperatures of 0°C to 60°C and resistance to vibration per MIL-STD-810 standards confirm its suitability for demanding industrial settings.
This rugged appliance also supports VGA display through a pin header and offers extensive I/O options including 4-in/4-out digital interfaces, six USB ports, and Mini PCI-E expansion for mSATA. CE and RoHS certifications underline its compliance with industrial safety and environmental standards. Together, these features make the MB968 an industrial-grade solution for environments such as manufacturing and logistics where robust network management and processing capabilities are necessary.
MB968 Features
- 4th Generation Intel Core I7/I5/I3 / Xeon Processors, Up To 3.4GHz
- Advanced LAN Bypass
- 8X PCI-E GBE Ports With Status LED Indicator
- 4X DDR3 Dimm, Max. 32Gb
- 1X Cf Socket, 1X Mini PCI-E, 1X MSATA Socket (MSATA Compatible) Socket
- Iamt 9.0 Support
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
Ruggedness
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
Taiwan
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant
Dimensions
355 x 185 mm (13.98" x 7.28")
GbE Ports
8
Humidity
10-90% Humidity Resistant (non-condensing)
BIOS
AMI
CPU
LGA1150 for 4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/ Xeon processors , up to 3.4GHz
Display Interface
Supports VGA via pin header
Expansion Slots
1x Mini PCI-E (mSATA compatible) socket
H/W Monitor
Yes
I/O Chipset
C226, Fintek F81866AD-F 4x RS-232, 2x SATA
LAN Bypass
LAN 5/6 & 7/8
LAN Connector
8x RJ-45 on board
LAN Controller
1x Intel I217LM GbE PHY w/ iAMT 9.0 support 7x Intel I210-AT GbE
Max. Power Requirement
Intel Xeon E3-1268LV3 w/ DDR3-1333 16GB +3.3V: 2.44A +5V: 3.62A +12V: 4.48A
Memory
4x DDR3 DIMM Max. 32GB, up to 1600MHz, ECC or non-ECC
No. Of Ports
8 GbE Ports
Others
4-in/ 4-out Digital I/O
Ports filter
8
SSD
1x CF socket, 2x mSATA
USB
2 ports on board (USB 3.0) Pin header for 6 ports (USB 2.0)
VGA Controller
4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors integrated
VGA Memory
Max. shared memory - 224MB
Watchdog Timer
256 levels
Operating Temperature
0C~60C (32CF~140CF)
Ordering Info
n/a
Storage Temperature
-20C~80C (-4CF~176CF)
The iBASE MB968 Network Appliance is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The MB968 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the MB968 is typically used in applications such as Cold-Chain Compliance Monitoring, Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Port, Terminal, And Cargo Handling, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the MB968 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the MB968 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iBASE MB968 Network Appliance comes with a Standard Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option To Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, iBASE MB968 Network Appliance, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iBASE MB968 Network Appliance or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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