Introducing Radxa E52C: A High-Performance Mini Network Router with Rockchip RK3582 and 2.5Gb Ethernet Ports for Smart Home and Enterprise Networks

Radxa has recently introduced the E52C, a mini network router powered by the RK3582 processor featuring dual Cortex-A76 cores and quad Cortex-A55 cores for high performance and efficient power consumption. It comes with dual 2.5G Ethernet ports for stable and fast network connectivity and is housed in a sleek, durable aluminum alloy case that aids in cooling. The device supports essential interfaces like USB 3.0 OTG/HOST and is compatible with iStore OS, Flippy OpenWrt, and Debian Linux. Features such as a diamond-cut finish and unique CD pattern screws are included in its design.

Users are provided with powerful processing capabilities and high-speed connectivity by this device, which is mainly used in home network gateways, smart home hubs, and enterprise network gateways. Applications like personal server builds, file management with cloud drives, and rapid deployment of projects through Docker and OpenWrt are also offered. The Radxa E52C is supported by comprehensive technical documentation and an active user community for enhanced usability.

Previously, we have covered the Radxa ROCK E20C, which is a predecessor of this E52C, based on the Rockchip RK3528A quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC, two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 2.0 port. A few months ago, we wrote about the Radxa Radxa ROCK 5C/ Radxa ROCK 5C Lite, which was the first Rockchip RK3582-based SoC. We have also covered some similar routers including the Banana Pi BPI-Wifi6 Mini, the BPI-R4 Wi-Fi 7, the Robustel’s  R5020 Lite 5G, and many more. Feel free to browse those, if you want to know more about this topic.

Radxa E52C Enhanced Mini Network Router Specifications:

• SoC: RK3582
  • Processor:
    • Dual Cortex-A76 cores
    • Quad Cortex-A55 cores
  • Powerful performance for high-intensity tasks and low power consumption for daily use
  • NPU: 5 TOPS AI acceleration
• Multimedia: H.265 / H.264 multivideo encoder up to 4K@60fps
• Memory:
  • 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB LPDDR4
• Storage:
  • 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB eMMC flash
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
• Network Connectivity:
  • Dual 2.5G Ethernet ports via Realtek RTL8125BG, for stable and high-speed networking
• USB Ports:
  • 1x USB 3.0 Type-A port / HOST support for expanded connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-C port for serial console access / Debug
• Misc:
  • 1x User button
  • 1x Maskrom pinhole
  • 1x WAN
  • LAN
  • LED Status indicator
• Power:
  • 5V DC via USB Type-C port
  • 3A via USB 3.0 Type-A port (while connecting peripherals
• Dimensions:
  • 72 x 72 x 28.7 mm (with Aluminum alloy enclosure)
  • 70 mm x 70 mm (without enclosure)
• Operation Temperature: 0 ~ 50°C
• Certification: FCC, CE

Radxa E52C is designed with a user-friendly interface that simplifies configuration and enables easy setup as a USB NAS. A library for hardware access and control on Linux is also provided by Radxa. However, as of now, the product page’s download section only includes resources like a product brief, schematics (PDF), a components placement map, and 2D drawings, with no software files available yet.

Detailed technical documentation is provided with the E52C to guide users in utilizing its features effectively. Additionally, an engaged community benefitted from where users can collaborate, share ideas, and find support for resolving issues.

The Radxa E52C is available in two color options: Chocolate Black and Moonlight Silver. Currently, the 2GB RAM and 16GB storage model can be ordered through Arace Tech, while other versions are out of stock. The 4GB/32GB variant is priced at $65, and the 8GB/64GB version will be available for $85 when restocked. You can visit the product page, for more information.

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