2026-06-23 ASRock Industrial Launches New Robust Edge AIoT Platforms: iEPF-9500S, iEPF-9040VS, and iEP-9040VE Series
Taipei, Taiwan (June 23, 2026) – ASRock Industrial unveils three new Industrial Robust Edge AIoT platforms – the iEPF-9500S-EW7, iEPF-9040VS, iEP-9040VE Series, powered by Intel® Core™ Series 2 Processors/with P-cores (Bartlett Lake-S/12P), delivering high-performance edge AI computing, real-time industrial control, and scalable deployment. Featuring DDR5 memory, flexible PCIe expansion, rich industrial I/O, and support TSN and TCC, the platforms ensure low-latency processing and reliable operating in demanding environments. The iEPF-9500S-EW7 enables high-performance edge AI system for advanced workloads with PCIe Gen5 and up to dual 600W GPU support, the iEPF-9040VS Series balances performance and efficiency with PCIe Gen4 expansion and up to 75W GPU support for cost-optimized scalability, while the iEP-9040VE Series offers a compact design for control-oriented and space-constrained deployments. Together, they support a wide range of applications including smart manufacturing, AI-based inspection, robotics and edge automation.
iEPF-9500S-EW7: High-Performance Edge AI Platform
The iEPF-9500S-EW7 is a performance tier expandable Edge AIoT platform powered by Intel® Core™ Series 2 Processors/with P core (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) with R680E chipset, delivering high-performance computing with long-term platform stability and longevity support for industrial AI deployments. Equipped with up to 192GB DDR5 5600MHz U-DIMM memory with ECC support and extensive PCIe expansion, the iEPF-9500S-EW7 features one PCIe Gen5x16 or dual PCIe Gen5x8, one PCIe Gen4x4, and four Gen4x1 slots, providing flexible scalability for high-performance add-ons. The platform supports dual discrete GPUs up to 600W, enabling intensive AI inference, vision processing, and data-driven workloads at the edge. In addition, it offers three M.2 slots (Key M, B, E) and four SATA3 interfaces, supporting high-speed storage, 5G/4G connectivity, and wireless expansion. For industrial connectivity, the iEPF-9500S-EW7 integrates six USB 3.2 Gen2x1 ports, four COM ports, eight DI/DO channels, three Intel® 2.5GbE LAN ports, and triple displays (DP, HDMI 2.0b, VGA), ensuring seamless integration with industrial equipment and control systems. The system also supports optional expansion kits, including OOB function, 10BASE-T1S, isolated 8DIO, and isolated 4COM modules for flexible industrial integration. Designed for harsh industrial environments, iEPF-9500S-EW7 supports 9-36V DC power input and operates reliably across extended temperature ranges from -40°C to 55°C (45W CPU). Its robust mechanical and thermal design, housed within a chassis measuring 288mm (W) x 450.3mm (D) x 250mm (H), ensures stable and continuous operation for high-performance edge AI deployments.
iEPF-9040VS Series: Balanced Edge AI Platform
The iEPF-9040VS Series, including the iEPF-9040VS-EW2 and iEPF-9042VS-EW2 models, is a value-tier expandable Edge AIoT platform powered by Intel® Core™ Series 2 Processors/with P-cores (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) with R680E and H610 chipset, delivering a balanced combination of performance, flexibility, and cost efficiency for scalable industrial deployments. The series supports dual-channel DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM memory up to 96GB, enabling efficient data processing and system responsiveness. For expansion, it features two PCIe Gen4x8 slots, supporting add-on cards such as frame grabber cards, and other industrial expansion modules, with support for up to 75W expansion cards. Storage options include one M.2 Key M with Gen4x4 for NVMe SSD (iEP-9040VS-EW2) and two SATA3 with RAID 0/1 support, providing flexible storage configurations. For industrial connectivity, the platform integrates multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, dual Intel® Gigabit LAN, COM interfaces (RS232/422/485), and 4 DI/DO, ensuring seamless integration with industrial equipment and control systems. Display interfaces including one DisplayPort and two HDMI 2.0b, supporting high-resolution output up to 4k for visualization and HMI applications. Optional expansion includes PoE function, OOB function and 10BASE-T1S function modules, enhancing connectivity for industrial connection. Designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial conditions, the iEPF-9040VS series supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 55C (45W CPU), ensuring stable performance across extreme environments. Its mechanical design measuring 187mm (W) x 231.1mm (D) x 200mm (H), enables flexible deployment in space-constrained installations while maintaining robust system integrity.
iEP-9040VE Series: Compact Edge AI Platform
The iEP-9040VE Series, including the iEP-9040VE and iEP-9042VE models, is a compact Edge AIoT platform. Built on Intel® Core™ Series 2 Processors/with P-cores (Bartlett Lake-S/12P) with support for R680E/H610 chipset, the iEP-9040VE Series is optimized for compact and distributed industrial systems. The platform supports dual-channel DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM memory up to 96GB, enabling efficient data handling and system responsiveness for edge control applications. For storage and expansion, the series provides one M.2 Key M Gen4x4 for NVMe SSD (iEP-9040VE) and two SATA3 with RAID 0/1 support, allowing flexible storage configurations for industrial workloads. The platform integrates a comprehensive set of industrial I/O, including four USB 3.2 Gen2x1 ports, dual internal USB 3.2 Gen2x1 (iEP-9040VE, optional), dual Intel® Gigabit LAN, dual COM interfaces (RS232/422/485), and 4 DI/DO, enabling seamless connectivity with industrial equipment and high-resolution output up to 4K for HMI and visualization applications. Optional expansion includes PoE function, OOB function and 10BASE-T1S function modules, enhancing connectivity for industrial networking scenarios. Designed for reliable operation in demanding environments, the iEP-9040VE series supports an extended operating temperature range down to -40°C to 55°C (45W CPU) and features a compact chassis measuring 200mm (W) x 230mm (D) x 93mm (H), enabling flexible deployment in space-constrained systems. With support for 9-36V DC power input, along with TSN and TCC, the platform ensures stable real-time communication and deterministic system behavior across distributed industrial applications.
Advancing Edge AI for Industrial Applications
With the launch of the iEPF-9500S-EW7, iEPF-9040VS, and iEP-9040VE Series, ASRock Industrial further strengthens its Edge AIoT portfolio, delivering a comprehensive platform lineup that spans performance-driven AI computing, scalable deployment, and compact industrial control. Together, these solutions provide a reliable and flexible foundation for evolving edge AI and industrial automation demands.
To simplify platform selection and accelerate AI deployment, ASRock Industrial continues expanding its AI Pathfinder tool with validated hardware recommendations, integrating accelerator cards, GPUs, and optimized platform configurations tailored for diverse AI workloads and deployment scenarios. Through AI Pathfinder, customers can more efficiently identify recommended Edge AI systems and accelerate deployment decisions with confidence.
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