Siemens Industrial Rack PC
SIMATIC IPC RW-545A
The SIMATIC IPC RW-545A is a rugged industrial PC of the workstation class in 19″ rack design (4 U) with different graphics cards offering:
- Maximum performance
- Attractive price
- Intel Core technology of the 12th generation
Latest technology and performance
The RW-545A IPC provides maximum system performance (CPU/GPU) for complex challenges such as machine vision, automation, and visualization tasks. The high-performance components achieve high productivity and flexibility.
- Utilizing 12th Gen Intel® Core™ technology with up to 16 cores and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM, the IPC RW-545A achieves top performance
- Optionally available with NVIDIA professional graphics cards of the Ampere architecture
- The IPC RW-545A offers system integrators, control cabinet, plant and machine builders a 19″ rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT applications at the control/cell level
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Design
All-metal 19″ enclosure for flush mounting (4 U) with corrosion-protected surface (blue-chromated) and with optional design finish for high electromagnetic compatibility and mechanical ruggedness.
- Prepared for mounting on telescopic rails
- Horizontal and vertical installation is possible, can be used as an industrial tower PC with the appropriate kit
- Lockable front door for authorised access to front removable data storage media, operator controls (Power, Reset), USB interfaces, front fan and dust filter
- Card retainer for PC modules for safe transport (vibration, shock)
- Opening of the enclosure cover with only one screw and replacement of PC components (e.g. PC cards or HDD) with a single tool
- Front fan and dust filter can be replaced without tools
- Dust protection filter by means of overpressure ventilation with front fan
- Status front LEDs: POWER, HDD, ETHERNET 1, ETHERNET 2, ETHERNET 3, WATCHDOG, TEMP, FAN, HDD3 ALARM, HDD2 ALARM, HDD1 ALARM, HDD0 ALARM
- Slots for drives:
- Standard enclosure variant with drive cage type A (max. 4 drives) for installation on front in removable trays
- Standard enclosure variant with drive cage type B (max. 3 drives) for internal installation
Mainboard (R680E chip set)
- RAID and graphics onboard: Intel 770 (i9, i7, i5) 730 (i3) graphics integrated in processor
- TPM 2.0 module – onboard security hardware (Trusted Platform Module)
Interfaces:
- 2 x Gigabit Intel Ethernet (IE/PN), RJ45
- 1x 2.5 Gigabit Intel Ethernet (IE/PN), RJ45
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 on the rear side type A
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2×2 on the rear type C
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 on the front
- 2 x USB 2.0 internally, e.g. for software dongle with optional interlock
- 3 x DisplayPort V1.4; 1 x DVI-D
- 1 x COM1 and COM2 (optional)
- Audio: line in, line out, micro
7 spare slots for expansions (all long):
- 2x PCIe x16 (1 x 16 or 2 x 8 lanes) Gen 4
- 1x PCIe x8 (4 lanes) Gen 3
- 1x PCIe x4 (4 lanes) Gen 3
- 1x PCIe x4 (4 lanes) Gen 4
- 1x PCIe x4 (4 lanes) Gen 4
- 1x PCI
- 2 x M.2 Key M (PCIe x4), for NVMe SSD 2280
Processors:
- Core i9-12900E 16C(8P+8E)/24T, 2.3 (5.0) GHz, 30 MB cache, iAMT
- Core i7-12700E12C(8P+4E)/20T, 2.1 (4.8) GHz, 25 MB cache, iAMT
- Core i5-12500E 6C(6P)/12T, 2.9 (4.5) GHz, 18 MB cache, iAMT
- Core i3-12100E 4C(4P)/8T, 3.2 (4.2) GHz, 12 MB cache
Drives (SATA, HDD 3.5" / SSD 2.5"):
- 2 TB HDD 3.5″ SATA
- 2x 2 TB HDD 3.5″ SATA
- 480 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- 960 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- 2x 960 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- RAID1, 2x 480 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- RAID1, 2x 960 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- RAID1, 2x 2 TB HDD [Enterprise] 3.5″ SATA
- RAID1, 2x 4 TB HDD [Enterprise] 3.5″ SATA
- Without drives
Drives (NVME, M.2)
- Without drives 2
- 512 GB SSD M.2 NVMe (1 slot M.2 occupied)
- 1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe (1 slot M.2 occupied)
- 2x 1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe (2 slots M.2 occupied)
Enclosure type / drive cage:
- Enclosure with drive cage type B(for up to 3x HDD/SSD installation internal / 0.2 g vibration, 2 g shock), blue-chromated or coated
- Enclosure with drive cage type A (for up to 4x HDD/SSD installation in removable trays (hot swap in RAID configurations) on the front), blue-chromated or coated
Power supplies / cables:
- Industry standard: AC 550 W (100 … 240 V, 50 … 60 Hz)
- Industry standard: AC 850 W (100 … 240 V, 50 … 60 Hz)
- Industry redundant: 2 x AC 700 W (100 … 240 V, 50 … 60 Hz)
Main memory expansion:
- 8 GB up to 128 GB, DDR5-4800 SDRAM
- Available memory configurations: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Hardware expansions:
- COM1/COM2 interface
- PCIe x16 graphics card NVIDIA RTX T400 (3x mDP: 3x adapter mDP on DP) (1 slot occupied)
- PCIe x16 graphics card NVIDIA RTX A2000 (4x mDP: 3x adapter mDP on DP) (2 slots occupied)
- PCIe x16 graphics card NVIDIA RTX A4000 (4x DP: without adapter) (1 slot occupied)
- PCIe x16 graphics card NVIDIA RTX A5000 (4x DP: without adapter) (2 slots occupied)
Operating systems preinstalled (where featured, first on M.2 SSD, 2.5" SSD, 3.5 HDD) and activated
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC, multi-language (64-bit) with or without restore USB flash drive
- Without operating system
Country-specific power supply cables:
- Without power supply cord
- Power supply cord for Europe
- Power supply cord for USA
- Power supply cord for China
Application
SIMATIC IPC RW-545A offers system integrators, cabinet designers, plant constructors and mechanical equipment manufacturers a 19″ rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT applications at the control and cell levels for:
- Industrial high-end image processing and AI applications
- Process and visualization applications
- Quality assurance/monitoring tasks
- Measuring and control tasks
- Data acquisition/management
SIMATIC IPC RW-545A has the CE marking for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential and commercial areas. In addition to industrial applications, it can therefore also be used in building services automation or in facilities open to the public.
The SIMATIC IPC RW-545A Advantage
Maximum system performance for complex automation and visualisation tasks
- 12th generation Intel® processors (Intel Alder Lake): Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 with up to 16 cores / 24 threads
- Intel® chip set: R680E
- Intel® UHD graphics controller integrated in processor, with up to 4K Ultra HD resolution for extraordinary graphics performance
- Main memory expansion: DDR5-4400 from 8 GB up to 128 GB, configured as dual channel for maximum performance
- High data transfer rates (e.g. M.2 NVMe SSD, PCI Express technology Gen. 4, USB 3.1 Gen. 2)
- Two Intel Gigabit ports and one 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port onboard
- Three DisplayPorts V1.4a and DVI-D onboard
- Modern hard disks with up to 4 TB capacity for storage of larger data volumes and improved reliability
- Solid-state drive with up to 960 GB as fast hard disk replacement for increased data security
- NVIDIA PCIe x16 graphics cards for connection of up to 4 monitors
Minimization of downtimes thanks to high system availability and safety
- Reliable 24-hour operation (high MTBF, variable-speed fan)
- RAID1 configuration: Data mirroring on two drives (HDD or SSD), including in hot swap removable trays and with additional SSD option (for operating system), or hot spare hard disk
- Hot swap HDD in RAID configurations (replacement of hard disk during operation)
- Hot spare HDD in RAID configurations (rebuild process on hot spare hard disk starts up automatically)
- 3.5″ HDD/HDD Enterprise or 2.5″ SSD as RAID configurations
- Fast identification and replacement of the hard disk in the event of a fault by means of HDD alarm LEDs for RAID configurations and unambiguous numbering
- Status display (front LEDs) for Ethernet; alarm display for fan, temperature, and drives in RAID1 configurations
- Redundant AC power supply unit with hot swap functionality (replacement of power supply module during operation), optional
- Access protection for removable trays at the front, operator controls (power, reset), USB interfaces, dust filter and front fan via locked fan cover and lockable front door
- Enclosure cover can only be opened when the front door is open
- Up to two secured internal USB slots in the device, e.g. for software dongle
- TPM 2.0 module – onboard security hardware (Trusted Platform Module)
Time savings thanks to high flexibility during commissioning, operation and servicing
- Easy expandability due to integrated interfaces and 7 slots (PCI and PCI Express)
- 2 x Intel Gbit Ethernet, 1 x Intel 2.5 Gbit Ethernet, 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 type A, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2×2 type C, 4 x graphics interfaces, audio
- Multi-monitoring: Up to 8 monitors via onboard graphics and optional PCIe x16 graphics card
- Low noise output thanks to controlled fans
- Application possibilities in various positions with telescopic rails or as industrial tower PC (tower kit option)
- Universal implementation as industrial workstation
- Preinstalled and activated operating systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC (64-bit)
- Fast restoration of delivery state using restore USB flash drive (optional)
- Service-friendly device design (modifications, service), e.g. installation of drives, filter replacement or front fan replacement without tools
- iAMT (Intel Active Management Technology) – Functionality for remote access (remote control and maintenance)
High industrial compatibility and compactness for 24-hour use in an industrial environment
- Distinct product design with user-friendly enclosure concept
- Maximum processor performance (in maximum configuration) without loss of power (throttling) at ambient temperatures of up to 40 °C
- All-metal enclosure with a high degree of electromagnetic compatibility and corrosion resistance for use in industrial areas as well as in domestic, business and commercial environments
- Dust protection thanks to overpressure ventilation concept with fan on the front and dust filter
- Special hard disk holders and card retainers for protection against vibration and shock
Cost reductions through high investment security
- Availability of at least 2 years, guaranteed availability of spare parts for 3 years
- System-tested with SIMATIC components
- Certifications for worldwide marketing (CE, UL, EAC, …)
- Support of legacy interfaces (COM)
- Compatible installation across device generations
- Worldwide service and support
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