Siemens Rack PC

Product Information

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Rack IPCs are industrial PC systems that are highly scalable, adaptable, and available. They are made for small-but-powerful applications. They can run constantly for 24 hours a day and employ 19-inch technology.
Thanks to the new Rack IPC classification system, customers can now select devices that are specifically designed for a particular application without sacrificing the intended configuration.

Benefits

Robust style

Maximising safety against shock, vibration, and electromagnetic loads is the design's overarching objective. Dust protection is included, and a well-thought-out pressurised ventilation concept allows even the highest configuration to survive high operating temperatures.

Considering services when designing devices

To make the service as simple as possible, extra effort was taken. For instance, memory modules and slots are readily accessible PC parts. Fan filters and replacements are doable without tools, even with built-in units.

Achievement

Because SIMATIC Rack PCs use the most recent generation of Intel CPUs, which range from Pentium Dual Core to Xeon, they are adaptable and extensible for your application.

System accessibility

SIMATIC racks can be configured in unique combinations and are delivered completely constructed. The high system availability of the design can be further improved by additional data backup options (e.g., RAID1 or RAID5 system, redundant power supply, SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator) and efficient self-diagnostics software (SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor).

Combined interfaces

There are up to three onboard Gbit Ethernet interfaces for control-level or office-based connections. Integrated USB ports on the front and rear panels make it easy to attach I/O devices from the PC world, such as external hard drives for mobile data backup and keyboards and/or mouse for operation. For demanding graphics applications, an additional PCI Express slot and a high-performance graphics card are available, enabling the connection of two monitors.

Extension

With up to 11 open PC slots, the SIMATIC Rack PC offers the most flexibility for expansions for installation in compact cabinets measuring just 500 mm in depth.

Continuity

After active marketing ends, SIMATIC Rack PC models are still available for purchase for a minimum of two years, and replacement parts can be acquired for a minimum of three years. The long-term functionality of the software and hardware is also guaranteed. The long-term availability of PC components from the Intel integrated range ensures high investment protection.

Device classes	Product name	Product description	Focus applications
Server class	IPC RS-xxx	• Server operating system; • Processing power and expandability with AI accelerator; • High availability system with remote manageability • Configurations for RAID 1/5 • Network and storage compatibility • Redundant power supplies	Applications with high CPU/GPU throughput and sophisticated manageability • Training in artificial intelligence (AI) • Virtualization • Micro data centres in shops • Appliances for networks
Workstation lesson	IPC RW-xxx	• Desktop operating system;  • High-end graphics cards for computing capability and expansion; • RAID1 configurations • Optional redundant power supply units	Applications that are intricate and graphically demanding: • Industrial image processing; • Inference using artificial intelligence (AI) • Instrumentation and monitoring; • SCADA/visualization; • simulation
Client class	IPC RC-xxx	• Feature-rich desktop operating system;  • Expandability with a single graphics card for many monitors; • Cost-effective product	basic applications • Instrumentation and monitoring; •visualisation and HMI