Opengear OM1304-4E-C Industrial IoT gateway, 4x 1GbE, 2x combo SFP, 2x USB 3.0, ARM Cortex-A53, ventilatorloos, DIN-rail

Industrial networks often struggle with reliable connectivity and secure remote access in harsh environments. The Opengear OM1304-4E-C addresses these challenges as a robust, fanless industrial gateway built for edge computing and IoT deployments. Powered by an NXP i.MX 8M Plus quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor with integrated NPU (2.3 TOPS), it delivers efficient performance for data processing and AI inference at the edge. With 4GB LPDDR4 memory and 16GB eMMC storage, it runs Yocto Linux, Android, or Windows IoT Core, providing flexibility for custom applications.

Who is it for

This gateway is ideal for system integrators, industrial automation engineers, and IoT solution providers who need a reliable, secure, and compact device for connecting equipment in factories, remote sites, transportation, and smart infrastructure. It suits applications requiring multiple Ethernet connections, serial device integration, and optional cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Main features

• 4x switched 1GbE RJ45 ports for LAN device connectivity
• 2x 1GbE RJ45/SFP combo ports for flexible fiber or copper uplinks
• 2x USB 3.0 Type-A ports for peripherals or storage
• 2x RS-232/422/485 serial ports for legacy industrial equipment
• 4x digital input and 4x digital output for sensor and actuator integration
• HDMI 2.0b output for local display
• M.2 E-key and B-key slots for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and 4G/5G/NVMe expansion
• Wide 9-36V DC power input and -20°C to 60°C operating temperature
• DIN-rail and wall-mount options for easy installation
• TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for enhanced security

Specifications

• Processor: NXP i.MX 8M Plus quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
• Memory: 4GB LPDDR4
• Storage: 16GB eMMC
• Ethernet: 4x 1GbE RJ45 (switched), 2x 1GbE RJ45/SFP combo
• USB: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
• Serial: 2x RS-232/422/485
• Digital I/O: 4x DI, 4x DO
• Display: 1x HDMI 2.0b
• Expansion: 1x M.2 E-key, 1x M.2 B-key
• Power: 9-36V DC input
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Mounting: DIN-rail, wall-mount
• AI: Integrated NPU (2.3 TOPS)
• OS support: Yocto Linux, Android, Windows IoT Core
• Security: TPM 2.0, Secure Boot

Tips

For remote deployments, pair the OM1304-4E-C with an M.2 cellular module to ensure out-of-band management and reliable connectivity. Use the combo SFP ports to extend network reach over fiber, and leverage the serial ports to integrate legacy machinery into modern IoT platforms.