G31S-1493NP-4L

Product Overview

The G31S-1493NP-4L is a compact, energy-efficient, fanless embedded network appliance based on the Intel® Celeron J-Series (FCBGA1493) platform. It is designed for silent and reliable 24/7 operation in edge, security, and industrial networking environments. With 4× 2.5Gigabit ports, flexible SATA and M.2 storage options, and multiple M.2 expansion slots, this platform is ideal for use as a firewall, router, VPN gateway, or IoT edge node in small to medium-sized deployments.

Key Features

• Processor: Intel® Celeron J-Series SoC (FCBGA1493)
• Memory: 2× DDR4 SO-DIMM, up to 32GB, 3200 MT/s
• Storage: 1× SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s), 1× M.2 Key-M 2280 SSD slot
• Networking: 4× RJ45 2.5Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Console: 1× RJ45 RS232 console port (front)
• USB: 1× USB 3.0 + 3× USB 2.0 (rear panel)
• Display: 1× DP and 1× HDMI for modern dual-display support
• Expansion:
  • 1× M.2 Key-B 3052 (e.g. 4G/5G module)
  • 1× M.2 Key-E 2230 (Wi-Fi/BT, located on the back of the motherboard)
• Cooling: Fanless passive cooling (requires proper airflow)
• Power Input: DC 12V / 4A or higher via DC jack
• Chassis Size: 178 × 126 × 56 mm
• Weight: 1.15 kg (net), 1.85 kg (with accessories)
• Operating Environment: 0–50℃, 5–90% RH (non-condensing)

Typical Application Scenarios

• Firewall & Router Appliance: Suitable for pfSense, OPNsense, and other open-source or commercial firewall/router platforms.
• VPN Gateway: Provides secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity for SMB or branch offices.
• IoT & Edge Computing: Acts as an edge node for IoT data collection, protocol conversion, and local processing.
• Industrial & Commercial Networking: Fanless design and compact chassis make it ideal for dusty, noise-sensitive, or space-constrained environments.
• SOHO / Home Lab: Perfect as a quiet home firewall, lab router, or lightweight microserver.

Resources

Data Sheet
Product Manual