A single fan unit can support two Compute Blades, and you can install up to 10 STA or SMART fan units in a 19-inch 1U rack mount, serving a total of 20 Compute Blades.
The compute blade fan unit is available in two versions, STA and SMART. The STA version provides basic features to cool two compute blades and control the fan speed via PWM.
The SMART version includes an additional Pi, the RP2040, which controls the speed based on two precise and separate temperature sensors, one for each blade.
With the SMART fan unit, your possibilities are endless. You can compile your custom application on it to cool, monitor the blade, or whatever else your creativity inspires.
ADVANCED
COOLING FOR ADVANCED COMPUTING
Programmable
RASPBERRY PI 2040
Fan
NOCTUA
KEY FEATURES
SMART FAN UNIT VERSION
Programmable
Raspberry Pi RP2040
Fan controller EMC2101
Noctua NF-A4x20 5V PWM fan
2 temperature sensors
Precise Temperature Monitoring Unit - EMC2101
2 UARTs for interfacing with Compute Blades
2 LEDs for Compute Blade status indication
2 User-Programmable
Digital RGB LEDs
1 User-Programmable LED
to GPIO25
Boot and Reset Buttons
User-Programmable Button
Smart Power MUX chip
Serial Flash Memory 16M-Bit
Integrates within Compute Blade Enclosures
USB-C Port
Scale your cluster environment, mix and match
2 VERSIONS
SMART FAN UNIT
STA FAN UNIT
The fan speed/airflow control operates via PWM, which is provided and controlled by the Compute Blade.
Both versions of our fan units represent our commitment to providing versatile, effective cooling solutions for your Compute Blade systems.
MOUNTING
The BladeRunner Enclosures were developed to fit as many Compute Blades as possible into the available space of a 1U rack height.
Every Blade Runner Enclosure is crafted with user convenience in mind. From easy assembly to efficient cooling, each detail is thoughtfully considered to provide the most user-friendly experience.
SIDE CUT
Mount pins securely fix the Fan Unit inside enclosure.
Guides and clamps inside the BladeRunner allow precise connection between the Compute Blade and the Fan Unit.
The BladeRunner Enclosures come in 3 models
Robust metal construction ensures durability while maintaining a sleek, professional appearance.
The BladeRunner Enclosures come in 3 models
For home and desk usage, our plastic version offers a compact solution and side-mount design.
The BladeRunner Enclosures come in 3 models
For those who love DIY projects, the 2-Node version is available for 3D printing and scales with your project needs.
Compute Blade
+ MODULES & ACCESSORIES
Rack-mountable, PoE-powered carrier board for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4/5 and compatible devices with all the necessary interfaces.
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