This 8 GB CFast Type I card provides compact, industrial-grade boot storage for SIMATIC IPCs. It is the mid-range capacity in the 6ES7648-2BF10 series — sized for operating system installation with essential runtime software on IPCs that offload bulk data to network storage or a secondary drive.

What is 8 GB sufficient for?

8 GB supports a Windows IoT or Linux operating system plus WinCC Runtime or a comparable HMI runtime. It is the right choice for thin-client-style IPCs and dedicated HMI panels where the application is loaded from a central server and local storage needs are modest. For IPCs running both engineering tools and runtime locally, consider the 16 GB or 30 GB variants.

How does the CFAST card family scale?

The 6ES7648-2BF10 series shares the same CFast Type I form factor (42.8 × 36.4 × 3.6 mm), SATA interface, and industrial temperature rating across all capacities. The only variable is storage size — 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 30 GB — allowing you to match the card to the application without changing the IPC hardware or slot configuration.

Key Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this alongside a SATA SSD in the same IPC?

Yes — many SIMATIC IPCs support simultaneous use of the CFast slot and an internal SATA SSD. A common configuration is CFast as the OS boot drive and a larger SSD for production data and archives. Check your IPC manual for multi-drive configuration options.

Does this card support TRIM?

Yes — the industrial flash controller supports TRIM and other SATA maintenance commands. The card is designed to work with the native storage drivers in Windows IoT and Linux without additional software.