EDGEBoost I/O - Modular I/O Daughterboards for Optimized Scalability

EDGEBoost I/O modules are a scalable and modular solution that integrates into Premio’s industrial computers and provides enhanced reliability with plug-and-play expandability. EDGEboost I/O modules provide the ultimate customization to match specific I/O requirements for robust I/O connectivity in the harshest edge deployments.

Modular. Scalable. Industrial Grade I/O

EDGEBoost I/Os provide the latest in transformative technologies, providing maximum flexibility and compatibility with Premio industrial computing solutions. System integrators and OEMS can configure their industrial computer directly for their applications workloads with plug and play ease.

  • Interoperability through PCIe protocol: Seamless low-latency communication and high-speed bandwidth
  • Modular and scalable: Mix and match customization for flexible I/O configuration
  • Ruggedized for harsh environments: Purpose built to withstand the toughest environmental challenges for ultimate reliability
  • Compatible with EDGEBoost Brackets: Plug and play integration into Premio industrial computers

PCIe Speeds

Modular Expansion

Rugged Resistance

EDGEBoost Bracket

Select EDGEBoost I/O Modules for Compatibility

Premio standard computing solutions can support a variety of modular add-on daughterboards and carrier boards for more wired connectivity, digital and analog I/O, and edge AI scalability. Browse through our selection of EDGEBoost I/O modules and discover how to maximize your I/O requirements with plug and play ease.

EBIO-2M2BK

EBIO-M2MK

EBIO-4ETH

EBIO-4ETH-POE

EBIO-4ETH-M12

EBIO-4ETH-POE-M12

EBIO-4LAN

EBIO-4LAN-POE

EBIO-4LAN-M12

EBIO-4LAN-POE-M12

EBIO-D10G

EBIO-4U3

EBIO-4USB

EBIO-2COM

EBIO-DP-DIO

EBIO-HDMI

EBIO-2M2BK

Integrate cutting-edge technologies into our industrial computers with M.2 accelerators. Provided are dual M.2 B-key slots for Edge AI inferencing, NVMe storage, and/or 5G connectivity.

  • 2x M.2 B-Key 2242/3042/3052
  • M.2 Edge AI Accelerators
  • M.2 5G Wireless Module
  • M.2 NVMe Storage

EBIO-M2MK

Enable unparalleled data transfer speeds or real-time-edge AI inferencing with single-slot M.2 M-Key EDGEBoost I/O.

  • 1x M.2 M-Key 2242/2260
  • M.2 Edge AI Accelerators
  • M.2 NVMe Storage

EBIO-4ETH

Additional peripheral connectivity through 4 LAN ports for IoT devices.

  • 4x RJ45 1GbE LAN Ports
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i350

EBIO-4ETH-POE

Additional peripheral connectivity through 4 LAN ports with Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) capability for IoT devices. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) provides power and data through a single cable connection for a seamless embedded setup.

  • 4x RJ45 1GbE LAN Ports with PoE
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i350
  • Supports Power-over-Ethernet (up to 25.5 watt per port)

EBIO-4ETH-M12

Expand IoT connectivity with 4 additional LAN ports with M12 connectors. M12 connectors provide a locking connection with ingress protection from dust, water, debris, shock and vibration.

  • 4x 1GbE LAN M12 Ports
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i350

EBIO-4ETH-POE-M12

Streamline ruggedized IoT connections with 4 Power-over-Ethernet LAN ports in M12 locking connectors. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) provides power and data through a single cable connection for a seamless embedded setup.

  • 4x 1GbE LAN M12 Ports with PoE
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i350
  • Supports Power-over-Ethernet (up to 25.5 watt per port)

EBIO-4LAN

Provides 4 LAN ports to our industrial computers for additional IoT connectivity. Only compatible with 7th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (KBL Series) computers.

  • 4x RJ45 1GbE LAN Ports
  • Intel ® Ethernet Controller i210

EBIO-4LAN-POE

Additional peripheral connectivity through 4 LAN ports with Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) capability for IoT devices. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) provides power and data through a single cable connection for a seamless embedded setup. Only compatible with 7th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (KBL Series) computers.

  • 4x RJ45 1GbE LAN Ports with PoE
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i210
  • Supports Power-over-Ethernet (up to 25.5 watt per port)

EBIO-4LAN-M12

Expand IoT connectivity with 4 additional LAN ports with M12 connectors. M12 connectors provide a locking connection with ingress protection from dust, water, debris, shock and vibration. Only compatible with 7th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (KBL Series) computers.

  • 4x 1GbE LAN M12 Ports
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i210

EBIO-4LAN-POE-M12

Streamline ruggedized IoT connections with 4 power-over-ethernet LAN ports in M12 locking connectors. Only compatible with 7th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor (KBL Series) computers.

  • 4x 1GbE LAN M12 Ports with PoE
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller i210
  • Supports Power-over-Ethernet (up to 25.5 watt per port)

EBIO-D10G

Deliver data-center class performance to the rugged edge with 10GbE data transfer speeds for real-time data aggregation.

  • 2x RJ45 10GbE LAN
  • Intel Ethernet Controller X710-AT2

EBIO-4U3

Add 4x USB 3.0 Type A Ports for IoT devices connectivity and more.

  • Independent 1.5A over-current protection (OCP) for each port

EBIO-4USB

Deliver 4 additional USB 2.0 ports for expanded connectivity for IoT devices.

  • 4x USB 2.0, Type A Ports (with USB hub)
  • RCO-1000 & BCO-1000 only

EBIO-2COM

Different applications and deployments may utilize more legacy ports. This EDGEBoost I/O provides an additional 2 COM ports to our ultra-compact Fanless Mini Computers for expanded IoT connectivity.

  • 2x COM Ports
  • Configurable in RS-232/422/485
  • RCO-1000 & BCO-1000 only

EBIO-DP-DIO

Provides the ultra-compact Fanless Mini Computers with support for an additional 4K independent display and DIO connection. DIO enhances automation capabilities and can be programmable to specific operations.

  • 1x DP 1.4 (4K UHD)
  • 1x DIO (4 in / 4 out, Isolated)
  • RCO-1000 & BCO-1000 only

EBIO-HDMI

Enhance immersion and experience with an additional HDMI 2.0 port for FHD experience.

  • 1x HDMI 2.0a Port
  • RCO-1000 & BCO-1000 only

Scalable EDGEBoost I/O Module Technology

Hardware deployments at the rugged edge require reliability in the harshest settings. Mix and match key technologies to enable performance when it matters most in a add-on modular design.

  • Edge AI M.2 accelerators
  • NVMe M.2 storage
  • 5G connectivity modems
  • Power-Over-Ethernet LAN RJ45/M12 connectors
  • Digital and legacy I/O ports

EDGEBoost Brackets: A Modular I/O Solution

EDGEBoost Brackets are purpose-built to integrate an EDGEBoost I/O Module into its design. When selecting a Premio industrial computer with EDGEBoost Brackets, you gain access to the advantages of a modular, scalable, and configurable solution to meet mission critical I/O requirements for more wired connectivity, digital and analog I/O, and edge AI scalability.

RCO-6000 Series AI Edge Inference Computer

High performance inference computers for the most powerful data processing in real-time, scalable I/O, wireless connectivity, and support modular EDGEBoost Nodes.

  • Supports up to 2 EDGEBoost I/O modules

ACO-6000 Series In-Vehicle Computer

EN50155 certified in-vehicle computers for seamless integration with railway and intelligent transportation.

  • Supports up to 2 EDGEBoost I/O modules
  • Up to 18x LAN, 16x PoE, and 16x USB

RCO-3000 Series Small Form Factor Computer

Rugged and fanless computer with a high-performance processing, scalable I/O, and wireless connectivity.

  • Supports 1 EDGEBoost I/O module

BCO/RCO-1000 Series Fanless Mini Computer

Ultra-compact and fanless mini computers provide low-power data processing for the most space constrained deployments

  • Scalable up to 3 EDGEBoost I/O modules
  • EDGEBoost I/O modules designed as stackable expansion

Mission Critical I/O for Industry 4.0

As technological advances in IoT, Big Data, and Machine Intelligence put greater demands on industries like manufacturing and automation, data movement from Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) rely on a variety of interoperability with key I/O ports for reliable data processing, storage, and connectivity.

IoT Data for Localized Computing, Automation, And Intelligence At the Edge

Rugged edge computing plays a critical role in accelerating data processing based on a variety of sensor input data and enabling access to insightful analytics close to the data source.

EDGEBoost I/Os at the Rugged Edge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The EDGEBoost I/O modules are proprietary daughterboards and carrier boards with a particular set of I/O that can be integrated into Premio industrial computers that feature an EDGEBoost bracket.

No, the EdgeBoost I/O module is designed specifically for specific Premio industrial computers that have an available EDGEboost bracket slot. Make sure your computer model is compatible with the module before adding it into an I/O configuration. Contact our embedded computing experts and they will help configure your computing solution to meet your optimal I/O requirements.

No, EDGEBoost I/O are proprietary modules that are specifically designed for Premio fanless industrial computers that feature EDGEBoost brackets. Contact us today and our embedded computing experts will help configure your computing solution to meet your optimal I/O requirements.

The modular EdgeBoost I/O is an advanced technology that provides a wide range of input and output options for your Premio fanless industrial computers. Many traditional computing systems are limited to the fixed I/O on the motherboard. However, EDGEBoost I/O modules provide a streamlined solution for maximum I/O scale for specific applications.

I/O operations are important for computers because they enable communication, enhance functionality, improve performance, and meet user needs. A computer system that offers a range of I/O options can provide better performance and functionality, making it a more versatile and valuable tool for real-time processing for data generation at the edge.

No, but it depends on the application requirements and specific I/O demands. All Premio industrial computers come with fixed I/O directly on the motherboard that cover popular I/O requirements (see product data sheets for I/O layouts). EDGEBoost I/O modules are optional and provide additional I/O, NVMe storage, or even AI acceleration if needed through a modular design approach.

Yes. EDGEBoost I/O are designed to be modular, making it easy to swap them out for a maintenance-free upgrade for different I/O demands. The modular design allows for easy upgradability and configurability to the fanless industrial computer. Please contact our embedded computing experts for more information about upgrades or replacements.

The Edge AI category of our EDGEBoost I/O modules (EBIO-M2MK and EBIO-2M2BK) offer m.2 socket support for validated m.2 AI acceleration and NVMe storage. Please see the module datasheet for specific m.2 socket size options.

The amount of additional I/O ports will depend on how many EDGEBoost Brackets the industrial computer supports. Contact us today and our embedded computing experts will help configure your computing solution to meet your optimal I/O requirements.

Yes, EDGEboost I/O modules are completely tested and validated to withstand the same ruggedized harsh environments that our Premio fanless industrials computers are tested in.

Yes, please review the EDGEboost I/O module compatibility list or contact our embedded computing experts for more information on EDGEBoost I/O configuration.

Yes, it is possible. The RCO-6000 series has a split-architecture design that allows for the simultaneous use of customizable EDGEBoost I/O modules and EDGEBoost Nodes.

The module comes with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. For more information on the warranty terms and conditions, contact us to speak to an embedded computing expert.