Arbor ARES-2100 Series (Intel® Core™ Series 3, NPU 17 TOPS, 3x 2.5GbE)

ARES-2100 Series

Ultra-compact fanless Edge AI Box PC with Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors

• Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake)
• Integrated Intel® NPU for AI acceleration, delivering up to 17 NPU TOPS and 40 TOPS total performance
• 1x 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM socket, up to 64GB
• Up to 3x 2.5GbE LAN ports
• Up to 3x USB ports: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 and 1x USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort Alt Mode
• Up to 3 simultaneous displays via 2x HDMI 2.0 and USB-C
• 1x RS-232/422/485 port via RJ45
• M.2 E-Key 2230 and M.2 B-Key expansion with SIM slot for LTE
• M.2 M-Key 2242 storage and optional UFS 3.1 up to 256GB
• ARES-2100-CAN version with 2x 2kV-isolated CAN FD
• 9–36 VDC power input with remote switch support
• Ultra-compact fanless 1U design, 44 mm high and weighing 1.1 kg
• MIL-STD-810H compliant for shock and vibration
• -20°C to 60°C operating temperature
• Supports Windows 10, Windows 11 and Ubuntu

Product highlights

Lightweight Edge AI computing architecture

Designed for Edge AI workloads, the ARES-2100 combines Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake), Intel® Xe3 graphics and Intel® NPU 5.0. It delivers up to 40 TOPS of total AI performance, including up to 17 TOPS from the dedicated NPU, accelerating low-latency applications such as machine vision and automated inspection.

Ultra-slim 1U design for space-constrained deployments

At only 44 mm high and with a lightweight 1.1 kg chassis, it is suitable for 1U racks, AMR/AGV systems and compact industrial cabinets. A cable-lock bracket helps prevent accidental disconnections, while MIL-STD-810H compliance supports reliable continuous operation in demanding environments.

Industrial connectivity and reliability

It provides up to three 2.5GbE ports, M.2 expansion for NVMe, wireless communications and LTE, a 9–36 VDC input and remote switch support. Optional UFS 3.1 storage up to 256GB and operation from -20°C to 60°C strengthen its suitability for industrial deployments.