ASRock fanless iBOX now gets Panther Lake
ASRock Industrial has updated its iBOX fanless mini PC lineup with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake-H” processors. The new models are listed as iBOX-358H and iBOX-325.
This is not the same system as the NUC Ultra 300 BOX series we covered earlier this year. That lineup used a fanned embedded chassis, while the iBOX series uses a larger fanless aluminum enclosure with cooling fins on the top and sides.
The iBOX-358H uses the Core Ultra X7 358H processor with 4 Performance cores, 8 Efficient cores and 4 Low Power Efficient cores. The iBOX-325 uses the Core Ultra 5 325 with 4 Performance cores and 4 Low Power Efficient cores. ASRock lists both as Panther Lake-H systems.
The higher-end iBOX-358H supports dual-channel DDR5-7200 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 325 model supports DDR5-6400. Both support up to 128GB through two SO-DIMM slots. Storage includes one M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and one M.2 2242/2280 PCIe Gen5 x4 slot.
The port list is more complete than on many passive mini PCs. The front I/O includes one USB4/Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 output, one USB-C 20Gbps port with DisplayPort 1.4a output, one USB-A 10Gbps port, two USB 2.0 ports, audio and one COM port. The rear adds two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB-A 10Gbps ports and two 2.5GbE ports.
Source: ASRock
The chassis measures 200 × 176.6 × 53.6 mm and weighs 3 kg. ASRock lists the system with an aluminum housing, VESA mounting, wall mounting and DIN-rail support. Wireless connectivity is handled through an M.2 Key E 2230 slot, so Wi-Fi is optional rather than standard.
Pricing has not been announced. ASRock lists the iBOX-358H page as “preliminary,” and availability appears to be handled through direct inquiry.
Sources: ASRock, Notebookcheck
