Innovative Shuttle products in the spotlight: Two high-performance desktop PC alternatives for current Intel processors
Packing high computing power and lots of features into a limited space is a skill which Shuttle has continually been able to perfect since 2001. Two barebones in slim 3-litre cases, available with similar features but different designs, now form the latest development stage.
Both the XH81 and XH81V offer space for up to three drives (e.g. SSD, HDD and Slimline ODD) and have modern monitor connectors with support of 4K displays. Both models are equipped inter alia with serial interfaces and dual Gigabit Ethernet for special applications beyond typical desktop applications.
Looking at the XH81 from the front, its connectors, user controls and the drive slot can be spotted straight away and are accessible at all times. The HX81V, however, elegantly hides connectors and the drive bay behind hinged panels which can be opened at the touch of a button.
This table provides an overview of the differences and similarities of the two immediately available models.
XH81 | XH81V | |
Processor support | 4th Generation Intel Core Processors (e.g. Core i3/5/i7, LGA1150, up to 65 Watt TDP) | |
Memory support | up to 2x 8 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM | |
Drives | 2x 2.5" HDD/SSD and 1x Slimline or 3x 2.5" HDD/SSD 2x SATA 6 Gbit/s, 1x SATA 3 Gbit/s Cardreader | |
Front connectors | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, Audio | |
Rear connectors | 2x RS-232, DisplayPort, HDMI, 2x LAN, 4x USB 2.0, 5.1 Audio | |
Internal connectors | 1x Mini-PCI-Express half size, 1x Mini-PCI-Express full size with mSATA, LPC port for TPM module | 1x Mini-PCI-Express half size, 1x Mini-PCI-Express full size with mSATA |
Front panel | open | concealed |
Permitted ambient parameters | 0-50 °C outside temperature Ensure the use of suitable components! | |
Cooling | Heatpipe with double fan (2x 60 mm) | |
Possible areas of application | Office workplace with several screens, device control and monitoring, server services, Media Player | |
Available colours | Black | Black, white |
Dimensions | 24 x 20 x 7.2 cm (DWH) | |
Suitable accessories | Stand (PS01), VESA (PV02), WLAN (WLN-S), VGA connector (PVG01), 3.5" rack (PHD4), 3 additional COM ports (PCM3) | Stand (PS01), VESA (PV02), WLAN (WLN-S), cover for empty drive bay (MY01), VGA connector (PVG01), 3.5" rack (PHD4) |
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