fi72-727
DIN-Rail & Control Cabinet PCs

FI72-727 8-USB Fanless Industrial Box PC

FI72-727 N97/N305 fanless industrial PC with 3 LAN, 7 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, serial I/O and 9-36 V DC input for peripheral-dense systems.

The FI72-727 is a fanless industrial box PC for USB-heavy inspection stations, scanners and data-acquisition peripherals. It combines Intel Alder Lake-N N97 or Core i3-N305, 3 x GbE (2 x Intel i210, 1 x Realtek RTL8111H), 7 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 and 9-36 V DC input in a configuration that should be checked as one complete build before quotation.
Request a configuration review: send the workload, I/O list, installation drawing and required OS through the email inquiry page (/contact), or start a WhatsApp configuration chat (https://wa.me/8613760359890). VstrongTechPC will confirm the selected CPU, memory, storage, ports and accessories against the current orderable configuration.
Why integrators shortlist the FI72-727
• Intel Alder Lake-N N97 or Core i3-N305 gives a choice between efficient control workloads and higher multi-core headroom where listed. • 3 x GbE (2 x Intel i210, 1 x Realtek RTL8111H) supports separated machine, camera, supervisory or service networks without assuming every deployment needs an external switch. • 7 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 and 1 x RS-232/422/485 and 1 x RS-232 cover modern peripherals and legacy industrial devices. • 9-36 V DC input is suitable for common control-cabinet power architectures after connector, grounding and load are confirmed. • Wall, back or DIN-rail mounting provides a defined mechanical path for OEM integration.
These are configuration advantages, not a promise that every optional feature can be combined. Confirm the exact build code before releasing the bill of materials.
Match compute and memory to the workload
The listed processor platform is Intel Alder Lake-N N97 (4 cores, 12 W TDP; E727-01) or Core i3-N305 (8 cores/8 threads, 15 W TDP; E727-02). Memory is single-channel DDR4 or DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 16 GB; the memory technology is selected by the motherboard build code and is not interchangeable within one unit. Select the CPU and memory from the software workload: HMI visualization, protocol conversion and lightweight control usually require less headroom than machine vision, multi-camera processing or local analytics.
Storage and wireless expansion depend on the selected board configuration. Before ordering, specify the OS image, application footprint, write endurance, boot-device preference, Wi-Fi or cellular requirement and long-term availability target. VstrongTechPC will check coexistence instead of treating each option as independent.
Plan the network and peripheral map
The standard external network layout is 3 x GbE (2 x Intel i210, 1 x Realtek RTL8111H). USB connectivity is 7 x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0, confirmed by the supplier datasheet and its E727-01/E727-02 ordering table. Serial connectivity is 1 x RS-232/422/485 and 1 x RS-232. The standard display output is dual independent display through DP and HDMI. No dedicated DIO is listed in the standard configuration.
Map each camera, PLC, scanner, drive, sensor and service connection to a physical port before quotation. Where PoE, protocol switching or extra COM is optional, state it explicitly in the RFQ. This prevents a nominal port count from hiding a controller, power-budget or cable-layout mismatch.
Verify mechanical, thermal and power limits
The enclosure measures 180 x 165 x 67 mm (7.09 x 6.50 x 2.64 in) and weighs approximately 2.0 kg (4.41 lb). The specified environment is 0 to 60 C (32 to 140 F) operating and -40 to 85 C (-40 to 185 F) storage. Power input is 9-36 V DC through a 4-pin terminal; maximum listed consumption is 60 W and the internal UPS module is optional.
Check mounting clearance, connector bend radius, airflow, cable service access and the available DC supply under maximum application load. Environmental ratings describe the listed platform; the final system temperature still depends on CPU load, storage, expansion modules, mounting surface and enclosure airflow.
FI72-727 technical specification
Section | Item | Specification Processor | CPU | Intel Alder Lake-N N97 (4 cores, 12 W TDP; E727-01) or Core i3-N305 (8 cores/8 threads, 15 W TDP; E727-02) Memory | Capacity | Single-channel DDR4 or DDR5 SO-DIMM by motherboard build code, up to 16 GB Graphics | Controller | Intel Gen12 graphics; DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.2 Display | External output | 1 x DP 1.4 up to 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz; 1 x HDMI 2.0b up to 4K x 2K at 60 Hz Networking | Ethernet | 3 x GbE (2 x Intel i210, 1 x Realtek RTL8111H) I/O | USB | 7 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 I/O | Serial | 1 x RS-232/422/485 and 1 x RS-232 I/O | Dedicated control | No dedicated DIO is listed in the standard configuration Expansion | Storage | 1 x M.2 M-Key 2280 SATA 3.0 Expansion | Wireless/cellular | 1 x M.2 B-Key 3042/3052 for 4G/5G; 1 x M.2 E-Key 2230 for Wi-Fi/CNVi; 1 x Nano SIM Power | Input | 9-36 V DC through 4-pin terminal; AT/ATX power management; optional internal UPS Power | Maximum listed consumption | 60 W Reliability | Watchdog/TPM | Programmable 1-255 min/sec watchdog; optional TPM 2.0 Mechanical | Dimensions | 180 x 165 x 67 mm (7.09 x 6.50 x 2.64 in) Mechanical | Weight | Approx. 2.0 kg (4.41 lb) Mechanical | Mounting | Wall, back or DIN-rail mounting Environment | Operating/storage | 0 to 60 C (32 to 140 F) operating; -40 to 85 C (-40 to 185 F) storage Environment | Humidity | 95% at 40 C operating; 95% at 60 C storage; non-condensing Compliance | EMC/ESD | CE, FCC Class B; ESD 8 kV contact / 15 kV air Software | Supported OS | Windows 10/11, CentOS 8, Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 Configuration checklist
Before requesting a quotation, provide:
  1. Application workload and required OS.
  1. CPU, memory and storage target.
  1. Exact LAN, COM, USB and digital-I/O map.
  1. Display, touch or external-monitor requirements.
  1. Mounting method and available installation space.
  1. Input voltage, connector and remote-switch requirements.
  1. Operating temperature, airflow and vibration conditions.
  1. Wi-Fi, cellular, PoE or other optional modules.
Send the checklist through the email inquiry page (/contact) or WhatsApp (https://wa.me/8613760359890). Compare other form factors on the product overview (/products), and review VstrongTechPC integration scope on the About page (/about).