- 6th generation Intel SkyLake-U platform
- Compact & fan-less design
- 4 x USB3.0 combo ports
- Dual Gbe Ethernet LANs connectivity
- Multi COMs: support 4 x RS232/422/485, 4 x RS232/485
- Support Dual-display for 1 x VGA and 1 x HDMI
- Raid 0/1 support
Arbor Technology ARES-1970 6th Gen Intel Core Fanless Embedded PC with 8x COMs

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The Arbor Technology ARES-1970 is a fanless embedded controller powered by 6th generation Intel SkyLake-U platform processors. The ARES-1970 has a compact design whilst still providing multi COMs: 4x RS232/422/485, 4x RS232/485 and also provides 4x USB 3.0 combo ports.
CPU | Soldered onboard Intel Core i5-6300U , 2.4GHz 3M L2 Cache, 15W TDP Soldered onboard Intel Core i7-6600U , 2.6GHz 4M L2 Cache, 15W TDP Soldered onboard Intel Core i3-6100U , 2.3GHz 3M L2 Cache, 5W TDP |
Memory | 1 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM socket, supporting 2133MHz SDRAM up to 16GB (4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM Pre-installed) |
Chipset | Intel SoC |
Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 |
LAN Chipset | 1 x Intel i219LM PCIe controller w/ iAMT 11.0 (except i3-6100U) 1 x Intel i210IT PCIe controller |
Watchdog Timer | 1~255 levels reset |
Operating Temp. | -20 ~ 70°C(-4 ~ 158°F) |
Storage Temp. | -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10 ~ 95% @ 70°C (non-condensing) |
Vibration | 5~500Hz 3 Grms X,Y,Z axis w/ SSD, according to IEC 68-2-64 |
Shock & Crash | 10G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), operation 30G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), nonoperation According to IEC 68-2-27 Power Requirement |
Certification | CE, FCC Class A |
System | Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Linux: Ubuntu (Kernel: 4.X) |
Serial Port | 4 x RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports (2 ports with 5V/12VDC)(DB9, Jumper Switch Selectable) 4 x RS-232/ 485 ports |
USB Port | 4 x USB3.0/ 2.0 ports 2 x USB2.0 Ports |
Video Port | 1 x HDMI, up to 4K (UHD) 1 x VGA |
Expansion Bus | 1 x mSATA (SATA, Full Size) 1 x mPCIE (PCIex1+USB2.0, Full Size) 1 x mPCIE (PCIex1+USB2.0, Half Size) SIM card socket for optional Wi-Fi or HSUPA/ LTE module |
Audio | Mic-in / Line-out |
Power Input | DC 12~28 Input |
Power Consumption | Max. 30W (w/o I/O card) |
Type | 1 x mSATA |
Construction | Aluminum alloy |
Mounting | Wall-mount/ DIN-rail |
Weight | 1.66kg (3.66lb) |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 265 x 141 x 62 mm (10.43” x 5.55” x 2.44”) |