Overview

The evolution of industrial Gigabit Ethernet cards combining Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality has mimicked the growing demand for higher bandwidth, increased power delivery, and rugged reliability in modern industrial applications. Initially, 1Gb Ethernet PoE cards dominated the landscape, offering up to 15.4W per port under IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and later up to 30W per port with IEEE 802.3at (PoE+). These solutions served well for powering peripheral devices at the time, such as Gigabit IP cameras (requiring 3W to 5W), PoE-powered panel PCs, etc.

With the emergence of bandwidth-intensive applications, such as high-resolution video surveillance, AI-powered edge devices, and industrial automation, came the need for faster data rates and higher power delivery. This led to the development of 2.5Gb and 5Gb Ethernet PoE cards compliant with NBASE-T standards, maintaining backward compatibility with Cat5e cabling while improving throughput. These intermediate speeds enabled smoother data handling at the cost of generating excessive heat, but without the need to overhaul infrastructures. As a result, efficient thermal management has emerged as a critical consideration in the design and operation of high-speed Ethernet connectivity.

The integration of 10Gb Ethernet for ultra-fast data transfer and IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 (PoE++) for power delivery, offering up to 90W per port, represents a significant advancement in supporting modern edge AI applications and ultra-high-resolution cameras. This combination meets the bandwidth and power demands of next-generation devices.

Challenges of Deploying 10Gb PoE++ Cards in Embedded Systems, in the Field

When 10Gb PoE++ industrial add-on cards are installed into industrial embedded computers, they unlock powerful new capabilities for a range of high-performance edge applications, particularly in intelligent factory, smart city and public infrastructure deployments. These add-on cards provide both high-speed data transmission and robust power delivery over a single Ethernet cable, streamlining installation and reducing the need for separate power lines in remote or difficult-to-access areas. This makes them ideal for outdoor high-speed WiFi 7/ 6 access points, PTZ cameras, AI-powered PTZ precision cameras, smart light poles, and kiosk information stations. In these scenarios, reliable power and high-throughput data are critical. At the same time, these application deployments pose thermal management challenges during operation due to environmental conditions, and both fast data throughput and power delivery will result in excess heat generation. Therefore, most add-on cards rarely have both 10Gb and PoE++, and will only have one or the other advanced specification to minimize the heat generated, to sustain operations.

For example, AI-enabled PTZ cameras deployed in applications such as traffic monitoring or port security often demand up to 51 watts of power via PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) and require a sustained data throughput of at least 1 Gbps to enable real-time video streaming, object recognition, and AI inference at the edge. However, the high-performance demands of these cameras also result in elevated power and thermal loads. In harsh environment conditions, there have been instances of PTZ camera failures caused by overheating, where the PoE card was unable to maintain continuous power delivery or data throughput. Such thermal-induced incidents can lead not only to device shutdowns, but also data loss and packet drops, compromising both system reliability and real-time operations.

In addition to performance, the card's durability is also essential. Installed in embedded systems that are often deployed in exposed environments such as roadside, intersections, harbor ports, or public spaces, they must operate reliably in a wide range of environmental conditions. Therefore, PoE cards used in these embedded computers must be capable of withstanding wide range temperatures, especially for high data throughput and sustained power output operations.

Power-hungry devices such as pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, 8K ultra-high-resolution cameras (typically requiring up to 50W), wireless access points, and embedded industrial PCs can all be supported through a single Ethernet cable. PoE++ simplifies installation with streamlined cabling and efficient power management—key advantages for high-density smart city deployments across roadsides, seaports, industrial zones, agriculture fields, and mining operations.

Neousys' Industrial Wide Temperature 10GbE PoE++ Card

Neousys Technology offers a robust range of industrial-grade PCIe add-on cards engineered to meet the stringent demands of harsh and mission-critical environments, including Gigabit, 2.5Gb and 10Gb cards with or without PoE. When released, the 10Gb high-speed Ethernet cards with advanced PoE++ IEEE 802.3bt, were one of the first 10Gb PoE++ cards specifically designed for industrial operations. The card enhanced system performance by enabling up to 10Gb of data throughput and up to 90W per port power delivery, crucial for smart city and intelligent factory applications such as machine vision, public safety monitoring, and industrial automation.

What sets the Neousys' 10Gb PoE++ card apart is its wide-temperature operation capability, withstanding extreme ambient temperatures ranging from -25°C to 70°C. Its strategic component placement design ensures continuous operation in extreme weather, from scorching summer heat to freezing winter temperatures, making it particularly suitable for deployment in outdoor applications such as roadside infrastructure, and remote industrial locations where environmental control is limited.

The 10Gb Ethernet interface can support multiple high-resolution data streams simultaneously or high-power devices such as outdoor WiFi 7 AP, ideal for real-time analytics, public safety monitoring, and large-scale sensor integration across smart city platforms. In addition, the ability to supply up to 90W per port to power devices also simplifies network deployment by reducing infrastructure complexity while lowering total cost of ownership.

Engineered for industrial computers and applications, the card incorporates rugged and highly-reliable components to ensure stable and consistent performance in demanding and thermal volatile environments. Its low-profile, plug-and-play PCIe Gen3 x4 interface enables seamless integration across a wide range of industrial PC systems, simplifying deployment complexity while reducing system downtime. The card supports GigE Vision 3.0 cameras with RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) technology, which significantly enhances data transfer efficiency by bypassing traditional CPU-intensive packet handling and memory copy operations. This results in up to 90% reduction in CPU utilization, allowing more resources to be dedicated to real-time processing tasks such as image analysis and AI inference. For industries requiring optimized performance, power distribution, and enhanced reliability in harsh environments, Neousys 10Gb PoE++ card is an ideal future-ready solution capable of sustaining high-throughput and low-latency connections for modern applications.

By integrating Neousys 10Gb PoE++ card into your embedded computer, it enables a compact yet highly capable solution for powering and networking intelligent devices in mission-critical indoor/ outdoor applications. Its combination of high-power output, fast data transmission, and industrial-grade reliability ensures your solution meets the rigorous demands of next-generation smart infrastructure.

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加速がはずむ今日の産業界では、産業コンピューターに寄せられる高性能CPUの要件がかつてない水準に高まっています。業界がデジタル変革、エッジコンピューティング、AI駆動の自動化を受け入れる中、AI対応の性能レベルに達したプロセッサーは欠かせなくなっています。

産業コンピューターでCPUの高性能要件を加速させている主な流れ：

• AIと機械学習の統合
  産業アプリケーションは予測メンテナンス、品質検査、工程最適化のため、ますますAIと機械学習に依存しています。これらのタスクは、Intel Core Ultra 200シリーズに搭載されるようなAI NPU（ニューラルプロセッシングユニット）などのAIアクセラレーションを内蔵するプロセッサーを必要とします。エッジで直接AI推論を処理することで、これらのプロセッサーは遅延を最小化してクラウドコンピューティングへの依存を減らします。
• エッジコンピューティングの普及
  エッジコンピューティングは、中央配置のクラウドコンピューターからローカルデバイスへデータ処理を移行させています。産業コンピューターは、IoTセンサー、カメラ、機械が生成する膨大なデータをリアルタイムに処理しなければならなくなっています。
• 高解像度画像とビデオ処理
  製造現場での自動光学検査（AOI）からセキュリティシステムでの顔認識まで、産業アプリケーションは高解像度の画像とビデオの処理を要求しています。高度な演算能力とPCIe 5.0などの高速インターフェース対応を備える高性能CPUは、GPUとフレームグラバーをシームレスに統合して、広帯域画像データを滑らかに処理できるようにします。
• マルチタスク要件の増加
  最新の産業環境では、データ取得、機械制御、リアルタイム分析など複数のアプリケーションを同時に実行できるシステムが要求されます。複雑な演算ではCPUがリアルタイムに複数のタスクを処理できなければならず、大容量のメモリーすらサポートして、性能を犠牲にせず同時実行できなければなりません。

産業コンピューターでの高性能CPUの課題

• 放熱管理
  CPUが高性能化するにつれ、マルチタスク演算時の放熱も増します。効率的に放熱できなければ、過度の熱がシステムの安定性、信頼性、さらには安全性すら脅かし、最終的には稼働時間を低下させます。
• 電力設計
  高性能CPUは消費電力も増します。追加I/Oデバイスからの電力要件と合わせ、安定した電源を設計することは簡単ではありません。産業コンピューターは、実装環境での電圧安定性が一定しないため、広範囲DC入力にも対応しなければなりません。
• 過酷な動作条件
  エッジコンピューティングが普及したことで、狭い空間、振動、衝撃、湿度、塩霧などの厳しい環境条件に産業コンピューターが直面するエッジへ、高度なアプリケーションを移行させています。

Neousysに流れる堅牢性の伝統と、耐久性と信頼性があるファンレスな産業コンピューターを提供するために当社が課題を克服した様子をご覧ください。

• 産業コンピューターの安定性に放熱が重要な理由 (詳細を見る)
• Neousysファンレスコンピューターのメリットとは (詳細を見る)
• • 狭い空間でのファンレスコンピューターを一新s (詳細を見る)

結論

T産業アプリケーションの複雑さが増し、エッジコンピューティングとAIへの移行が進んでおり、産業コンピューターで高性能CPUの必要性が強調されています。こうした高度なプロセッサーを採用すれば、産業は効率性、信頼性、拡張性を高め、よりスマートで自動化されたアプリケーションへの道を開けます。

Industrial Computers Designed to Thrive in Industrial Environments

Compared to general-purpose computers, industrial computers have significant advantages in terms of durability, stability, and customization capabilities. Through rigorous testing and certification that meet international standards, industrial computers can meet the needs of diverse applications.

Neousys Technology focuses on the design of rugged embedded computers, providing high-quality products with wide temperature operation, vibration resistance, and international certifications such as EN50155, EN45545, and UL to accelerate project implementation while ensuring safety and reliability.

Conclusion

When facing extreme environments, choosing industrial computers with excellent durability is crucial. Through innovative technologies such as wide temperature, moisture-proof, shockproof, and dustproof, industrial computers can easily cope with challenges such as high temperature, humidity, salinity, and vibration to provide operation stability and efficiency.