Product Brief
AI Edge Inference Computer
RCO-6000-CML Series

Rugged Edge Computing - Powerful, Fanless, and Modular
Empower Data Acquisition and Inference Analysis for Machine Intelligence
Powerful Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads are the key driving forces behind the future of automation.
To implement AI applications at the rugged edge, businesses and organizations require more computing power to train machines andenable real-time intelligence through neural networks. To meet the demands of growing complex AI models, powerful AI edge inferencecomputers are being deployed in close proximity to data sensors to enable automation and machine intelligence with incredible
processing speeds. These AI edge inference computers process the high influx of data and make critical decisions in real-time toenable organizations to respond to situational data, providing the basis for reducing downtime, achieving low-latency data processing,and optimizing mission critical business insights with actionable intelligence.
The RCO-6000-CML Series AI Edge Inference Computer incorporates advanced performance with Intel’s 10th Generation Core
processors, an advanced GPU accelerator, and expandable, hot-swappable NVMe SSDs with its modular EDGEBoost Nodes. As
processing power shifts away from resources in the cloud, deployments in remote and mobile environments require ruggedizedsystems that can withstand exposure to environmental factors such as dust, debris, shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. C&T’s
AI Edge Inference Computers are tested and validated to ensure reliable performance amid deployments in the harshest environmentalsettings.
C&T has engineered the RCO-6000-CML with the latest processing technologies, including multi-core processors, ultra-fast storage,
and AI accelerators, to push real-time processing to new boundaries at the rugged edge.

Key Applications

AI & ML

Machine Vision

IndustrialAutomation

Telematics &Transportation

Metrology &Defect Detection

SecuritySurveillance

Smart Retailand Kiosks

ADAS andAutonomous Vehicle
Data Capture &Storage

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Powerful Multi-Core Processingfor Intelligent Edge
The RCO-6000-CML AI Edge Inference Computer leverages richperformance enhancements provided by 10th Generation Intel
CML S Processors and W480E Chipset support. Intel technology
enables 16-way multitasking through hyperthreading of all tencores. The processor supports DDR4 RAM for up to 64GB ofmemory and 2933 MT/s transfer speed, while UHD graphics
offer rich visual output for many applications using optical data.
The LGA1200 socket design is combined with Intel’s W480E
chipset to deliver augmented peripheral performance for low
latency edge responsiveness. Gigabit wireless speeds, PCIe 3.0
lanes, SATA ports, and high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 enable theRCO-6000-CML AI Edge Inference Computers with excellent I/O integration options for transmitting data to and from sensory
devices sitting at the edge.
Another key feature for these AI Edge Inference Computersis their ability to support Intel XEON processors for servergrade performance in an embedded thermal profile. The IntelXEON W-1290TE is a 35W TDP processor that delivers 10 coresfor multitasking through hyperthreading and even supports
error correction code (ECC) memory for data redundancy.
Implementing Intel XEON processors ensures powerful andreliable performance benchmarks amid the most computingintensive applications for data acquisition and telemetry.

Inference Analysis
at the Rugged Edge
The RCO-6000-CML AI Edge Inference Computers supports
GPUs (graphic processing units), allowing systems to process
and analyze large volumes of complex data to drive AI functions
at the edge. AI edge inference computers are purpose-built for
deployment in either controlled or dynamic environments tocapture data from sensors, high-resolution cameras, and otherdevices and peripherals that use real-time data for machine
intelligence.

These ruggedized computers are capable of processing data inreal-time from a variety of IoT sensor inputs at the edge so thatsuch data can be stored for training machine learning and deeplearning models. Training a neural network involves feeding thecollected data to the neural network, allowing the algorithm
to predict what the data represents. These AI Edge inferencecomputers are designed to streamline data acquisition byproviding access to blazing fast NVMe technology as well asdelivering real-time inference with performance acceleration
modules. System integrators can leverage GPU and/or domainspecific acceleration cards to push AI algorithms directly for
inference analysis at the rugged edge.

2Performance Acceleration: EDGEBoost Nodes[Top Node] Industrial Fanless PC
The RCO-6000-CML is extremely modular and comes configurable with EDGEBoost Nodes for performance-driven building blocks.
The Base Model RCO-6000-CML Series is a fanless, rugged computing solution capable of performing powerful computing at theedge while enduring harsh environmental conditions. The base system can be configured with x3 2.5” SATA SSDs, 1x internal 2.5”
SATA SSDs at 9mm height, and 2x external hot-swappable SATA SSDs at 7mm height. Several optimized technologies have converged
to promote real-time, in-depth responsiveness at the edge. Multi-core CPUs and advanced GPUs stand ready to perform numerous
parallel processes, while 5G, 10GbE, and speedier I/O technologies wait to receive and offload volumes of rich data. SSD (solid-statedrive) storage offers a vastly quicker and structurally more rugged data repository than its HDD (hard disk drive) cousin.

[Top] Industrial Fanless PC​[Bottom] EdgeBoost Performance Nodes (GPU and/or NVMe SSD)​[Bottom Node] Mix and Match “EDGEBoost Nodes”
A key differentiator of C&T’s RCO-6000-CML AI Edge Inference Computer is its modular add-on nodes for powerful inferencing
capabilities and high-performance NVMe storage. Users can select specific nodes that provide high-speed NVMe storage, high-density
SATA storage, and even GPU acceleration. This innovative mechanical design provides the ability for a rugged and fanless industrial
computer that pairs with performance acceleration nodes, or “EDGEBoost Nodes” dedicated for specific workloads at the edge.

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C&T currently offers various configurations of EDGEBoost Nodes that can expand the capabilities of the RCO-6000-CML
Series AI Edge Inference Computers:

EDGEBoost Nodes: GPU Acceleration and NVMe Storage

RCO-6000-CML-2060S• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• PCIe x16 expansion slot for NVDIA RTX 2060 Super GPU

RCO-6000-CML-4N-2060S• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 4x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSDs in 7mm height• PCIe x16 expansion slot for NVDIA 2060 Super GPU• Hot-swappable Smart Fan

RCO-6000-CML-2N-2060S• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 2x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSDs in 15mm height• PCIe x16 expansion slot for NVDIA 2060 Super GPU• Hot-swappable Smart Fan4

EDGEBoost Nodes: High-Speed NVMe

RCO-6000-CML-8NS• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 8x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSDs in 7mm height• Software Raid Options in 0, 1, 5, and 10• Hot-swappable Smart Fan

RCO-6000-CML-4NS• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 4x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSDs in 15mm height• Software Raid Options in 0, 1, 5, and 10• Hot-swappable Smart Fan

RCO-6000-CML-4NH• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 4x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSDs in 15mm height• Hardware Raid Options in 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10• Hot-swappable Smart Fan

EDGEBoost Nodes: High-Capacity SATA Storage

RCO-6000-CML-2C-4B7M• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 4x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 SATA SSDs in 7mm height

RCO-6000-CML-2C-2B15M• RCO-6000-CML Industrial Fanless PC• 2x lockable and hot swappable 2.5” U.2 SATA SSDs in 15mm height5

SSD Data Protection and Redundancy
Safety Storage Ejection Button
Adding to the ease of offloading data from the RCO-6000-CMLSeries to the cloud is the availability of a physical button on thesystem that initiates the ejection of storage media for the safe
removal of the SSD canister or individual SSDs. Pressing thebutton suspends all I/O operations and read/write operations
to the storage devices to prevent the loss or corruption of data.
Having a robust and scalable data storage solution is a growing
concern for today’s hardware users. So, we’ve added theability to hot-swap not only for each individual NVMe drive, but
multiple drives can be hot-swapped thanks to the availabilityof hot-swappable drive canisters. Drive canisters streamline
the process of accessing and moving data from the Edge AI
Inference computer to a central computer, especially for usersthat need to offload data from the PC frequently.

High-Speed Storage Primedfor Edge Intelligence
NVME. Informing the Rugged Edge
Two removable canisters can be populated with up to four
hot swappable U.2 NVMe SSDs, providing organizations withultrahigh- speed, solid-state storage at the edge and the ability
to load and offload canisters for extremely quick data transfers.
NVMe enables data-center equivalent data read/write speeds atthe edge. High-speed data storage efficiently feeds integrated
CPUs and GPUs with large volumes of data for complex
applications. Additionally, rapid data speeds enable morereflexive inference analysis at the edge.
In the past, the main obstacle to immediate intelligence at theedge was the inability of storage technologies to efficiently
read/write data beyond the inherent limitation in the connective
architecture. This is where NVMe comes in and carries the day
over more traditional data transfer protocols found in legacy
products.

Configurable RAIDThe Edge AI Inference computer comes with both softwareand hardware RAID, offering RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. Configuring
your system with a dedicated RAID controller can boost theperformance of your system by offloading RAID functions fromthe host system’s CPU to the RAID controller. Offloading RAID
functions to a dedicated RAID controller allows the CPU to focus
on running enterprise applications.

NVMe, or Non-Volatile Memory Express, is an SSD protocol thatfocuses on efficiency. As an SSD, it relies on NAND flash chips
without moving parts to store and access data. NVMe’s delivery
system is via PCIe lanes. This streamlined interface alleviates
data bottlenecking that can occur with other SSD technologies
using legacy SATA protocols.

6Connecting From the Rugged Edge
Workload Consolidation Ready at the Rugged Edge
The RCO-6000-CML Series supports two universal I/O brackets expansion to enable high-speed connections with low-latency datatransmission for advanced industrial applications at the rugged edge. With the diverse modular daughterboards’ configurations, thecomputer’s wired and wireless I/O flexibility allows workload consolidation for handling various digital and analog sensors.

10GbE I/O ReadyThe rugged edge inference computer supports two 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (Intel x710-AT2 Chipset) through its universal I/O bracket.
The high-speed connections enable low-latency data transmission for advanced industrial inference analysis applications. The system
supports up to x2 Dual 10GbE expansion, providing a total of x4 10GbE ports for even fast wired connectivity.

LAN/PoE Options
The RCO-6000-CML Series comes configured with dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports. Four additional Gigabit Ethernet or PoE ports can be
added to the system via expansion daughterboards. PoE supplies power and data to peripherals via a single ethernet cable. Optional
locking M12 connectors ensure secure coupling in moving, volatile environments. The system supports up to x8 LAN/PoE expansion
with a total of ten 1GbE RJ45 LAN ports on the overall system.

High-Speed USB Integration
Rugged Edge AI Inference PCs are equipped with several generations of USB connections to accommodate data traffic needs for various
peripheral technologies. Systems come configured with three USB 3.2 Gen 1, offering 5 Gbps data transfer speed, and six USB 3.2 Gen
2, offering rapid 10Gbps data transfer speed. The two universal I/O brackets allow up to eight additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, providing
scalable USB connections for a variety of IoT sensors.

CAN Bus for Vehicle Insights
The RCO-6000-CML Series supports a two-channel, two-pin CAN Bus I/O and Protocol embedded on the motherboard. The CAN Bus
support allows the computer to leverage vehicle telematics data for intelligent transportation systems, fleet management, process
analytics, and system optimization.

4x LAN Module

4x LAN & PoE Module

4x Port M12 Module

Dual 10G Module

Dual-SIM 5G Module

4x Port M12 & PoE Module

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Built Rugged. Built Ready.
Wide Operating Temperature Range
The RCO-6000-CML Series has a wide operating temperature
range, ranging from -25°C up to 70°C for 35W CPUs andup to 60°C for 65W CPUs, accommodating a wide range ofchallenging thermal conditions at the rugged edge.

Shock & Vibration Resistance
The RCO-6000-CML Series is also hardened to endure exposure
to impact and vibrations, common in rugged industrialenvironments. Moreover, the fanless system complies withthe military standard MIL-STD-810G in shock and vibration,
enabling deployment in environments where the system isexposed to frequent shock and vibration.
• 50G Shock and 5 Grms Vibration Resistant• 20G Shock and 3 Grms Vibration Resistant [With GPU]

Wide Voltage Input
The RCO-6000-CML Series is outfitted with a wide voltage input
range, ranging from 9 to 48VDC, accepting a wide range ofavailable power voltages. Additionally, the system supports AT/
ATX power modes according to deployment requirements.

Power Ignition Management
The power ignition management feature delays the system
shutdown after engine shutoff for a pre-determined,
programmable interval to ensure that no data corruption occurs
as a result of a sudden and abrupt shutdown. The featureensures that applications close properly, avoiding data loss orcorruption.

Hot-swappable Blower
When the RCO-6000-CML Series
is equipped with an edge boost
node, the enclosure housing
the NVMe SSD storage drives
and/ or GPU comes with a hotswappable blower fan, delivering cooling where it counts.
The integrated blower fan is necessary to remove the heatgenerated from the GPU and NVMe storage devices, neutralizing
temperature spikes often experienced from high-performance
NVMe and GPU technologies. The hot swappable nature of thefans makes cleaning them and replacing them super easy andquick to eliminate unwanted downtime.

TPM 2.0 Security
An integrated trust platform module applies the TPM 2.0 standard
to safeguard the RCO-6000-CML Series. The microprocessor’s
root keys enable password protection, device authentication, andfuture-ready cybersecurity. The TPM defends the device, data,
and transmission against malicious actors.

Certifications ReadyThe RCO-6000-CML AI Edge Inference Computers are validated
by various certifications to ensure their reliability amid industrial
deployments while obtaining optimal performance. The AI Edge
Inference Computers provide a global standard for rugged edge
applications.

AzureDevice

DeviceAWS IoTGreengrass

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NEW

RCO-6000-CML GPU

RCO-6000-CML-2060S

SERIES

RCO-6000-CML-4N-2060S

RCO-6000-CML-2N-2060S

Processor

Support 10th Gen Intel® CML S Processor (LGA 1200, 65W/35W TDP) or Optional Intel XEON-W Processors

Memory2x 260-Pin DDR4 2666 /2933MHz SODIMM.
Max. up to 64GB (ECC and Non-ECC)GPU

RTX 2060S

Display

3x DisplayPort, 1x DVI-I, 1x DVI-D, 1x HDMISATA Storage

2x External SIM socket (Mini PCIE attached)
1x Internal 2.5" SATA/SSD HDD Bay (support H=9mm)
2x Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Bay (support H=7mm, Hot-swappable) Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

NVMe Storage-Internal
Expansion Slot

2x Full-size Mini PCIe, 1x PCIe x16(occupied by GPU)

I/O

Power

1x Removable Module with 2.5" 4 Bay U.2
NVMe SSD (7mm)*Patented NVMe drives trays are toolessand hot-swappable

1x Removable Module with 2.5" 2 Bay U.2
NVMe SSD (15mm)*Patented NVMe drives trays are toolessand hot-swappable2x Full-size mini-PCIe (1 shared by 1x mSATA), 1x M.2 E Key

6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps, 1x Internal), 2x USB 2.0 header (internal),
8x RS-232/422/485 (6x internal), 16x isolated digital I/O, 2x GbE RJ45 (Support Wake-on-LAN and PXE)
9 to 48 VDC and 12~48VDC for GPU/CardExpansion, AT/ATX Select, 5-pin Terminal
Block, 4-pin Terminal Block for GPUExpansion

9 to 48 VDC, AT/ATX Select, 5-pin Terminal Block,
4-pin Terminal Block for GPU and Storage (12V requires 4-pin terminal block)OperatingTemperature-25°C to 60°C (35W/65W CPU)

Certification

CE, FCC Class A

9C&T Solution Inc.

17F-2, No. 700, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel: +886-2-7731-7888

Fax: +886-2-7731-7855

Email: info@candtsolution.com

www.candtsolution.com

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RCO-6000-CML NVMe

RCO-6000-CML-8NS

SERIES

RCO-6000-CML-4NS

RCO-6000-CML-4NH

Processor

Support 10th Gen Intel® CML S Processor (LGA 1200, 65W/35W TDP) or Optional Intel XEON-W Processors

Memory2x 260-Pin DDR4 2666 /2933MHz SODIMM.
Max. up to 64GB (ECC and Non-ECC)

Display

1x DVI-I, 2x DisplayPort

SATA Storage

2x External SIM socket (Mini PCIE attached)
1x Internal 2.5" SATA/SSD HDD Bay (support H=9mm)
2x Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Bay (support H=7mm, Hot-swappable) Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

2x Removable 4 Bay NVMe SSD Module
2x Removable 2 Bay NVMe SSD Module
2x Removable 2 Bay NVMe SSD Module (15mm)(7mm) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support(15mm) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
with Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 support
NVMe Storage *Patented NVMe drives trays are tooless and *Patented NVMe drives trays are tooless and *Patented NVMe drives trays are tooless andhot-swappablehot-swappablehot-swappable

InternalExpansion Slot

2x Full-size mini-PCIe (1 shared by 1x mSATA), 1x M.2 E Key

I/O

6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps, 1x Internal), 2x USB 2.0 header (internal),
8x RS-232/422/485 (6x internal), 16x isolated digital I/O, 2x GbE RJ45 (Support Wake-on-LAN and PXE)

Power

9 to 48 VDC, AT/ATX Select, 5-pin Terminal Block,4-pin Terminal Block for Storage (12V requires 4-pin terminal block)OperatingTemperature-25°C to 60°C (35W/65W CPU)

Certification

CE, FCC Class A

10C&T Solution Inc.

17F-2, No. 700, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel: +886-2-7731-7888

Fax: +886-2-7731-7855

Email: info@candtsolution.com

www.candtsolution.com

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RCO-6000-CML SATA

RCO-6000-CML

SERIES

RCO-6000-CML-2C-4B7M

RCO-6000-CML-2C-2B15M

Processor

Support 10th Gen Intel® CML S Processor (LGA 1200, 65W/35W TDP) or Optional Intel XEON-W Processors

Memory2x 260-Pin DDR4 2666 /2933MHz SODIMM.
Max. up to 64GB (ECC and Non-ECC)

Display

1x DVI-I, 2x DisplayPort

SATA Storage

2x External SIM socket (Mini PCIE
attached)
1x Internal 2.5" SATA/SSD HDD Bay(support H=9mm)
2x Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Bay (supportH=7mm, Hot-swappable) Support RAID 0,
1, 5, 10

Internal
Expansion Slot

2x Full-size Mini PCIe

I/O
Power

2x External SIM socket (Mini PCIE
attached)
1x Internal 2.5" SATA/SSD HDD Bay(support H=9mm)
6x Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Bay (supportH=7mm, Hot-swappable) Support RAID 0,1, 5, 10

2x External SIM socket (Mini PCIE attached)
1x Internal 2.5" SATA/SSD HDD Bay (supportH=9mm)
2x 7mm, 2x 15mm Hot-swappable 2.5" SATA
HDD/SSD Bay, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

2x Full-size Mini PCIe, 1x PCI and 1x PCIe
optional:2x PCI (Model 2I), 2x PCIe x16 (8-lane) (Model 2E)

6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps, 1x Internal), 2x USB 2.0 header (internal),
8x RS-232/422/485 (6x internal), 16x isolated digital I/O, 2x GbE RJ45 (Support Wake-on-LAN and PXE)
9 to 48 VDC, AT/ATX Select, 5-pin Terminal
Block

9 to 48 VDC, AT/ATX Select, 5-pin Terminal Block

OperatingTemperature-25°C to 70°C (35W/65W CPU)

Certification

CE, FCC Class A

11C&T Solution Inc.

17F-2, No. 700, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel: +886-2-7731-7888

Fax: +886-2-7731-7855

Email: info@candtsolution.com

www.candtsolution.com