This 16 GB CFast Type I card provides balanced industrial storage for SIMATIC IPCs — enough capacity for a Windows IoT operating system, WinCC Runtime, and essential automation applications. Like all SIMATIC CFast cards, it includes wear leveling, error correction, and power-loss protection as standard.

What fits on a 16 GB industrial CFast card?

16 GB comfortably holds a Windows IoT or Linux-based OS with WinCC Runtime Advanced, data-logging middleware, and several months of production log data. For IPCs serving as dedicated HMI terminals, this is typically the optimal capacity point. If your application includes large recipe databases or high-resolution trend archives, consider the 30 GB variant.

How does the 16 GB compare to the 30 GB in the same series?

Both share identical industrial qualifications: SATA interface, CFast Type I form factor (42.8 × 36.4 × 3.6 mm), -40°C to +85°C range, and 3.3V operation. The only difference is capacity. Choose 16 GB for standard HMI and control applications; step up to 30 GB when additional space is needed for data logging or multiple concurrent software packages.

Key Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this card suitable as a boot drive?

Yes — SIMATIC CFast cards are designed for use as boot media. The SATA interface and industrial flash controller support sustained read/write loads typical of operating system operation. For IPCs that support CFast boot (IPC227D, IPC277D, IPC427D, IPC477D), install the OS directly on the card.

What is the expected service life?

Service life depends on write volume. The SLC NAND flash and wear-leveling controller are designed for the write patterns of industrial operating systems — primarily reads with periodic log writes. Under typical IPC workloads, the card is rated for the operational life of the IPC platform. For write-intensive data-logging applications, monitor the card health via SIMATIC IPC diagnostics.