ZOTAC ZBOX PRO CM5-PICO launches as fanless Raspberry Pi CM5 industrial mini PC
Key Takeaway
ZOTAC has released a compact, fanless industrial mini PC powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 with a long-term supply lifecycle through 2036.
Summary
The ZOTAC ZBOX PRO CM5-PICO is a small-form-factor industrial computer built around the Raspberry Pi CM5. It features an aluminum fanless enclosure, dual 4K HDMI outputs, and M.2 expansion for NVMe storage or AI accelerators. The device is designed for industrial automation, digital signage, and IoT gateways, supporting various operating systems including Debian-based Raspberry Pi OS and Ubuntu.
Technical specifications of the ZBOX PRO CM5-PICO
- SoC: Broadcom BCM2712 with quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM
- Display: Dual HDMI 2.1 ports supporting up to 4K @ 60Hz
- Expansion: M.2 2280 M-Key PCIe Gen2 x1 for SSD/AI accelerators and an internal 40-pin GPIO header
- Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet with PTP support, optional Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and optional LTE Cat 1 bis via M.2
- Power: Wide 5V to 20V DC input range
Why it matters
The device provides a long-term hardware platform (until 2036) for developers using the Raspberry Pi ecosystem in industrial settings.
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