Barebone specialist Shuttle has officially launched the XC60J, a fanless industrial-grade minicomputer that delivers top-notch peripheral connectivity for a multitude of applications. Shuttle Inc.

Barebone specialist Shuttle has officially launched the XC60J. The fanless industrial-grade minicomputer delivers top-notch peripheral connectivity for a multitude of applications. Setting kiosks, POS applications, vending machines and digital signage systems in motion should be no problem thanks to its eight built-in COM ports. Best of all, it’s budget-friendly.

Shuttle’s latest offering backs Intel’s Apollo Lake platform technology and packs a 14 nm Intel Celeron J3355 dual-core processor. It has support for 1.35 V DDR3L low-voltage memory with a maximum capacity up to 8 GB. That and the desktop’s Mini-ITX fanless design ensure quiet operation, decreased thermal energy production and reduced energy consumption.

The XC60J also has 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160 resolution) and dual display support via HDMI and D-sub. Connectivity options are aplenty, including four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports for flash drives, bar code readers, receipt printers and essential peripherals. Users get added flexibility with the built-in M.2 2280 Type M and M.2 2230 Type A expansion slots.

According to its maker, this all-new slim PC is 24/7-certified, VESA mountable and operable at -40 degrees centigrade environments. In order to diffuse hot temperatures all over the system quickly and evenly, the machine makes use of a thermal module with cooled heat pipe and sink. Being fanless allows it to be energy efficient and also noise-free when it comes to operational platform creation with SSDs.

“Standard PCs usually have one or two COM ports, and those that have more are generally really expensive,” said Shuttle Solutions Team manager Tosh Akhgar. “Shuttle’s XC60J’s low price, combined with its connectivity options, makes it a perfect choice for industrial integrators, especially those that work with legacy systems.”

The Shuttle XC60J slim PC is set for a July release. It starts at €320 in Europe, AU$329 in Australia and US$300 in North America. The barebone minicomputer comes with a three-year limited warranty.

Shuttle XC60J slim PC specs and features

Form factor: Mini-ITX MB | 3.5 L chassis

Mini-ITX MB | 3.5 L chassis Processor: Intel Celeron J3355 10 W CPU

Intel Celeron J3355 10 W CPU Chipset: Intel Apollo Lake SoC platform

Intel Apollo Lake SoC platform Memory: 2 × DDR3L SO-DIMM slots 1,866 MHz support| Dual channel up to 8 GB

2 × DDR3L SO-DIMM slots 1,866 MHz support| Dual channel up to 8 GB Video output: HDMI + VGA port dual display | Integrated in CPU

HDMI + VGA port dual display | Integrated in CPU Audio: Realtek ALC662 2.1 channel High Definition Audio

Realtek ALC662 2.1 channel High Definition Audio Ethernet: Intel i211 Gigabit Ethernet | Support wake-on-LAN function

Intel i211 Gigabit Ethernet | Support wake-on-LAN function Storage interface: SATA 6Gbps bandwidth

SATA 6Gbps bandwidth Back panel: 1 × RJ45 Gigabit LAN port | 1 × VGA | 1 × HDMI | 2 × USB 2.0 ports | 4 × RS232 | 1 × RS232 / RS422 / RS485 | 1 × Clear CMOS button | 1 × DC in | 2 × Wireless antenna fixture

1 × RJ45 Gigabit LAN port | 1 × VGA | 1 × HDMI | 2 × USB 2.0 ports | 4 × RS232 | 1 × RS232 / RS422 / RS485 | 1 × Clear CMOS button | 1 × DC in | 2 × Wireless antenna fixture Drive bays: 1 × 3.5”/2.5” HDD/SSD bay

1 × 3.5”/2.5” HDD/SSD bay Dimensions (L × W × H): 238 × 200 × 72 millimetres (9.37 × 7.87 × 2.83 inches)

238 × 200 × 72 millimetres (9.37 × 7.87 × 2.83 inches) Power: Input: 100 – 240 V AC | 19V/3.42A or Output: 12V/5.41A DC | 65 W 19 V adapter bundled

Input: 100 – 240 V AC | 19V/3.42A or Output: 12V/5.41A DC | 65 W 19 V adapter bundled Accessories: 1 × XPC quick guide | 1 × XPC DVD driver | 1 × Power cord | 1 × 65 W adapter | 1 × Screw pack | Power cord

1 × XPC quick guide | 1 × XPC DVD driver | 1 × Power cord | 1 × 65 W adapter | 1 × Screw pack | Power cord Expansion slots: 1 × M.2 2280 Type M key socket | 1 × M.2 2230 Type A/E key socket

1 × M.2 2280 Type M key socket | 1 × M.2 2230 Type A/E key socket OS support: Windows 10 64-bit | Linux

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