iKOOLCORE R2 Max Mini Server Powered by Alder Lake-N i3-N305 with Marvell AQC113C 10GbE and Intel i226-V 2.5GbE Ports

The R2 Max is a consumer-grade open-source firewall and mini server designed with a focus on network interface compatibility and efficient thermal management. It is powered by the Alder Lake-N i3-N305 8-core, 8-thread processor, and supports up to 48GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory via a single SO-DIMM slot. The device features two 10GbE ports, utilizing Marvell’s AQC113C-B1-C chip with multi-speed auto-negotiation (10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G), alongside two Intel i226-V 2.5Gbps ports, providing robust network connectivity.

Storage options include two M.2 NVMe slots (2242/2280) and a TF card slot with support for system booting. The R2 Max also offers versatile connectivity through two USB-A 3.2 5Gbps ports and a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps port, which supports display output (eDP 1.4a), data transfer, and power input/output. For video output, it features both an HDMI 2.0 and USB-C port, both capable of 4K@60Hz resolution. While the USB-C port offers multiple functions similar to USB4, it does not support full USB4 capabilities due to PCIe limitations in the processor.

Previously, we’ve covered several mini servers like the Raspberry Pi NODE Mini Server V3, Node Mini Server, Seeed Studio reServer, and Turing Pi 2.5. If you’re interested in similar products, feel free to check them out.

iKOOLCORE R2 Max mini server specification:

• Processor
  • Intel Processor N100 quad-core processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 6W
  • Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor @ up to 3.8 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics; TDP: 15W
• Memory: Single SO-DIMM slot, supports DDR5 4800MHz up to 48GB
• Storage:
  • 2 x M.2 NVMe slots (2242/2280)
  • 1 x TF card slot (supports system booting)
• Networking:
  • 2 x Marvell AQC113C-B1-C 10GbE ports (with six-speed auto-negotiation)
  • 2 x Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports
• USB Ports:
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 (5Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) with display output, data transfer, and power input/output (eDP 1.4a)
• Display Output:
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 (supports 4K@60Hz)
  • 1 x USB-C (eDP 1.4) with 4K@60Hz support
  • Dual independent display support
• Misc
  • Cooling: Passive cooling for the processor, dual 4010 ball-bearing fans with PWM control (2000-6000 rpm)
  • Power button and LED
• Power supply: Dual power supply (1 x DC IN 12-19V, 1 x USB-C PD 20V) with mixed power option, standard DC adapter included
• PCIe Lanes: 9 flexible PCIe lanes, up to 5 PCIe root ports, PCIe 3.0 x2 for NVMe (1970MB/s)
• Dimensions: 157(L) x 118(W) x 40(H) mm
• Weight: 1050g (packaged weight over 1500g)

The cooling system features a full-copper heatsink for the processor and network chipset, combined with a CNC metal top cover for passive cooling, and two 4010 PWM-controlled fans for enhanced airflow. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWRT, Proxmox VE, VMware ESXi, and Unraid. The AMI EFI BIOS offers functionality like Auto Power-on, Wake on LAN (WOL), and PXE boot. Power can be supplied through either DC IN or USB-C PD 20V, providing flexibility. Additionally, the system has been tested with a reverse power supply via USB-C on monitors such as the Dell U2720QM, U2723QE, and LG UP850-W. For more details, you can visit their official wiki page.

The iKOOLCORE R2 Max is available starting at $299 for the barebone model, which includes an Intel N100 processor but comes without memory, storage, or an operating system. The price increases to $709 for the top-tier model, which features a Core i3-N305 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD.

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