Zynshield Desktop Firewall Intel 12th/13th Pfsense Ubuntu Linux 4*Inteli226-V

Product Specification

Products Highlight

• Based on Intel's 12th Gen Alder Lake/13th Gen Raptor Lake platform with pin-to-pin compatibility, enabling seamless CPU upgrades.
• Dual copper heat pipes + high-fin aluminum heatsink for fanless passive cooling, achieving zero-noise operation in industrial environments.
• 1× Type-C (USB 3.0) port: Supports data transfer and display output, but no Power Delivery (PD) capability.
• 1× M.2 slot: Compatible with PCIe 4.0 NVMe x4 SSDs up to 2280 size, delivering 64 Gbps bandwidth.
• 4× Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports: Integrated Uni-Directional Ethernet (UDE) filters for enhanced signal stability.
• Dual-channel SO-DIMM DDR5 slots: Supports up to 64GB RAM at 5600MT/s, doubling 12th-gen bandwidth.
• Onboard SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) interface: Powers 2.5"/3.5" HDDs/SSDs for high-capacity storage.
• Triple-display support via HDMI + DP + Type-C: All outputs handle 4K@60Hz in synchronous/asynchronous modes.
• M.2 E-Key socket: For PCIe-based WiFi 6 modules, enabling wireless connectivity expansion.
• TF (microSD) slot: Enables data storage and partial system boot functionality for flexible deployment.

Products Datasheet

CPU Comparison

Products Design

Recommended Systems

I. Primary OS Recommendations​​

​​1. Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise LTSC​​

• ​​Use Cases​​: Industrial control, digital signage, edge computing nodes
• ​​Key Advantages​​:
  • ​​Long-term Servicing​​: 10 years of security updates (LTSC 2021/2025 editions)
     
  • ​​Hardware Compatibility​​: Fully optimized for Intel 12th/13th Gen CPUs + DDR5 RAM; supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage
     
  • ​​Low Resource Usage​​: No bloatware (e.g., App Store/Cortana); RAM usage <2GB
     
  • ​​Industrial Stability​​: WHCP-certified; operates in ​​-10°C to 70°C​​ environments
     
  • ​​Note​​: Disable Defender (use tools like ​​Windows Optimizer​​)
     

​​2. Ubuntu Server LTS / Ubuntu Core​​

• ​​Use Cases​​: Network gateways, lightweight virtualization, containerized deployment
• ​​Key Advantages​​:
  • ​​Open-Source & Free​​: Native Docker/Kubernetes integration
     
  • ​​Driver Support​​: Kernel ≥5.15 fully supports ​​Intel i226-V 2.5GbE NICs​​
     
  • ​​Power Optimization​​: TLP tools for fanless thermal management
     
  • ​​Security Updates​​: 5-year LTS support; rapid CVE patching
     

​​II. Extended OS Solutions (Scenario-Based)​​

​​1. Virtualization Platforms​​

• ​​Proxmox VE​​:
  PCIe passthrough (for 4 NICs), ZFS storage compression; ideal for soft routers + lightweight VM clusters
   
• ​​Unraid OS​​:
  Runs from USB without disk writes; Docker-based NAS/media services (note: community edition has network limits)
   

​​2. Specialized Systems​​

• ​​pfSense/OPNsense​​:
  Optimized for 4×2.5GbE ports; supports VPN/QoS/IDS firewalls (network security appliances)
   
• ​​LibreELEC​​:
  Ultra-light media center (<300MB RAM); 4K HDR via HDMI/DP/Type-C
   

​​III. Critical Deployment Guidelines​​

1. ​​RAM Configuration​​:

   • Windows: ​​≥16GB DDR5 (5600MT/s)​​
   • Linux/Virtualization: ​​≥32GB​​ to leverage dual-channel performance
      

2. ​​Storage Optimization​​:

   • OS Drive: ​​PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD​​ (e.g., WD SN770)
   • Data Drive: ​​SATA 3.0 SSD/HDD​​ (supports 3.5" drives via onboard power)
      

3. ​​Driver Compatibility​​:

   • Linux: Kernel ≥5.15 required for ​​i226-V NICs​​
      
   • Windows: Disable auto-updates to prevent driver conflicts (tool: ​​Windows Manager​​)
      

4. ​​Industrial Hardening​​:

   • Enable ​​Watchdog auto-reboot​​ (via BIOS)
      
   • Activate ​​PXE boot + WoL wake-up​​ (switch support needed)
      

Application Scenario OS Recommendations​

Recomended Working Environment

Core Application Scenarios​​

​​Industrial Automation Control Center​​

• ​​4× Intel i226 2.5GbE Ports​​: Supports ​​multi-device parallel connections​​ (PLCs, sensor networks, HMI interfaces)
   
• ​​Wide-Temperature Operation (-10°C to 70°C)​​: Adapts to ​​non-air-conditioned workshop environments​​
   
• ​​Hardware Watchdog​​: ​​Automatic system reboot​​ upon crashes to ensure production line continuity
   

​​Smart Edge Computing Gateway​​

• ​​12th/13th Gen Intel Core i5/i7​​: Real-time processing for ​​AI camera analytics​​ (e.g., defect detection)
   
• ​​Dual-Channel DDR5 + PCIe 4.0 SSD​​: High-speed handling of ​​sensor data streams​​
   
• ​​Wake on LAN/PXE​​: Enables ​​remote deployment and wake-up​​ for distributed device management
   

​​Network Communication Infrastructure​​

• ​​Quad 2.5GbE Ports + WiFi 6 Expansion​​: Deploys as:
  ✓ ​​Compact factory core switch​​ (supports ≤4K video streams)
   
  
  ✓ ​​NVR host for surveillance​​ (handles 4× 4K video inputs)
   
  
  ✓ ​​SD-WAN edge node​​
   

High-Value Extended Scenarios​​

​​Digital Signage Control System​​

• ​​Triple 4K Display Output​​ (HDMI+DP+Type-C): ​​Synchronized multi-screen advertising​​ for malls
   
• ​​Wide-Temperature Support​​: Ensures ​​outdoor durability​​ for digital billboards
   

​​Professional Inspection Equipment Host​​

• ​​SATA + NVMe Dual Storage​​: ​​Local cache + high-speed analysis​​ for inspection data
   
• ​​Front-Panel USB Ports​​: Convenient connectivity for ​​barcode scanners/measurement probes​​
   

​​Financial Terminal Console​​

• ​​Watchdog + Auto Power-On​​: Guarantees ​​7x24 stability​​ for ATMs/self-service terminals
   
• ​​Multi-NIC Isolation​​: Ensures ​​secure transaction data transmission​​
   

Packing and Accessories

The product includes: carton, machine, SATA cables and other wire harnesses, power adapter, spare screws, protective foam, and warranty card.

Shipping Solution

1. We offer three shipping options: DHL, UPS, and FedEx.

2. If you maintain your own DHL, UPS, or FedEx account, we can arrange shipping using your account at no additional charge.

3. If you have a designated freight forwarder in China, we will deliver the goods directly to your forwarder without extra fees. Furthermore, we will coordinate directly with your forwarder and prepare all necessary documentation.

4. For your reference in freight cost estimation, should you require product packaging dimensions and weight details, please feel free to contact us. We will respond to your inquiry promptly.

About Customization

All products can be customized according to your requirements, including:

• Chassis (color, appearance, etc.)

• Motherboard (number of Ethernet ports, chipset type, SIM card slot expansion, etc.)

• Carton (logo customization)

The process is as follows: