The RXi2-XP is the high-expansion platform in Emerson's PACSystems RXi2 family of industrial box PCs. Built around 6th Generation Intel Core and Xeon E3 v5 processors with ECC memory support, it delivers mid-to-high-range computing performance in a fanless, ruggedized enclosure designed for continuous 24/7 operation at the machine level.

How does the XP platform differ from other RXi2 variants?

The XP platform occupies the high-expansion tier in the RXi2 family. Compared to the LP (entry-level, AMD G-Series), BP (mid-range, AMD Ryzen Embedded), and UP (performance, 7th Gen Intel Core/Xeon E3 v6) platforms, the XP is distinguished by its full-size PCIe expansion slots — supporting up to four full-height cards — and its aluminum-stainless steel enclosure. While the UP platform uses newer 7th Generation processors, the XP's full-size slots accommodate taller PCIe cards that the UP's low-profile slots cannot.

What processor and memory configurations are available?

The XP platform supports the full range of 6th Generation Intel Core processors — i3, i5, and i7 — as well as Intel Xeon E3 v5 mobile processors for applications requiring ECC memory integrity. Memory is soldered DDR4-2133 with ECC support, configurable from 4 GB to 32 GB across dual channels. The Xeon E3-1505M v5 (2.8 GHz quad-core) and E3-1505L v5 (2.0 GHz quad-core, lower TDP) provide workstation-class reliability for data-critical edge applications.

What expansion and I/O does the XP platform provide?

The platform is available in 0-, 1-, 2-, and 4-slot configurations, with full-size PCIe slots supporting standard-height add-in cards. Networking includes five Gigabit Ethernet ports — four with IEEE 1588 and 802.1AS Time SYNC for deterministic control traffic, and one with Intel AMT for remote management. Peripheral I/O covers four external USB 3.0 ports, two internal USB 2.0 headers, two RS-232 and two galvanically isolated RS-422/485 serial ports, and dual DisplayPort outputs. Internal expansion includes Mini PCIe (half/full-length for WLAN/LTE) and M.2 A-Key (2230 for WLAN).

How does the fanless cooling system perform?

Emerson's patented passive cooling technology uses the aluminum and stainless steel enclosure as a heatsink, eliminating internal fans without throttling CPU performance. Standard operating range is 0 °C to +60 °C; extended-temperature configurations push the lower limit to -40 °C, making the XP suitable for outdoor and cold-start applications. The sealed, fanless design also prevents dust and particulate ingress, reducing maintenance in harsh industrial environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the RXi2-XP run real-time control applications?

Yes. With four IEEE 1588 Time SYNC-capable Ethernet ports, the XP can participate in deterministic industrial Ethernet networks requiring microsecond-level synchronization. Combined with PACSystems runtime software, it supports real-time machine control alongside edge data processing on a single device.

What operating systems are supported?

The XP platform supports Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, and Linux (Kernel 4.8). TPM 1.2/2.0 and Microsoft Secure Boot are available for security-hardened deployments. OS pre-load options are specified by the part number suffix.