Sotai launches ZBOX Edge CI343 small mainframe: dual gigabit with Intel N100 processor

CTOnews.com Sept. 21, Suotai recently launched the ZBOX Edge CI343 compact fanless mainframe, which is only 32mm (1.26in) in height, supports up to 16GB DDR5 memory, is equipped with two gigabit ports and up to three external monitors.

ZBOX Edge CI343 can be thought of as the "brother" of the previous ZBOX Pro PI339 Pico, equipped with a larger chassis volume, so it supports more ports.

The size of the CI343 Mini Host is 147x147x32mm (5.8in x 5.8in x 1.26in). The port information attached to CTOnews.com is as follows:

1 x HDMI 2.0b (4K / 60Hz)

1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (4K / 60Hz)

1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (w / DisplayPort Alt Mode)

2 x USB 3.1 Type-A

2 gigabit network ports

1 3.5mm audio combination port

1 microSDXC card reader

Sotai said there is an M.2 slot inside the CI343 that supports PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe or SATA SSD;. There is also a SODIMM slot that supports up to 16 GB DDR5-3800 memory, and the wireless card also supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 2280.

The 6W Intel N100 processor inside the CI343 can handle regular office needs and can also be used as a digital signage, point of sale or kiosk system in a business environment.