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Industrial motherboards - Hermes

High‑reliability industrial motherboards engineered for long‑lifecycle embedded applications

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Our industrial motherboard series provides a robust computing foundation for embedded systems requiring performance, longevity, and configuration flexibility. Built around Intel® Core™ and Xeon® processor families, with optional architectures available for AMD‑based designs, these boards are designed to support demanding industrial, medical, and semiconductor‑grade workloads where reliability and long‑term availability are crucial.

The designs integrate extensive I/O, PCIe expansion slots, and server‑grade management capabilities, enabling scalable solutions from compact industrial PCs to advanced control systems. With support for ECC memory, multiple display options, and extensive network connectivity, our platforms adapt easily to a broad range of applications.

Beyond standard capabilities, we accommodate custom integrated circuits and specialized hardware. This includes support for FPGAs, hardware‑based encryption modules, sensor interfaces, and non‑standard or application‑specific peripherals. Whether implemented through PCIe, high‑speed serial links, dedicated headers, or custom mezzanine designs, we enable deep system‑level integration for OEMs who require functionality beyond off-the-shelf products.

Leveraging our embedded computing ecosystem, our motherboards can be delivered stand‑alone or integrated into complete systems such as industrial PCs, rack servers, or customized solutions. Long‑term availability ensures stable supply chains and easier lifecycle management for OEMs operating in regulated or high‑volume industries.

  • Long availability

    Extended lifecycle for 10+ years, reducing redesigns and lifecycle risks

  • Robust connectivity and expansion options

    Industrial-grade I/O, multiple PCIe expansion slots, and OCP-ready designs

  • Enhanced reliability

    Supporting extended operating ranges and engineered for reliable performance in harsh or mission‑critical environments

  • Advanced manageability

    Full out-of-band control via web GUI and Redfish API

  • Custom integration

    Supporting customer‑specific ICs including FPGAs, hardware encryption modules, sensors, and non‑standard peripherals

Benefits

  • Reduced lifecycle risk

    Long‑term product availability and industrial‑grade stability lower redesign effort and ensure predictable supply throughout the product’s lifetime.

  • Optimized reliability

    Designed for 24/7 operation in demanding or harsh environments, ensuring stable performance, reduced downtime, and consistent system behavior.

  • Flexible integration

    Various form factors, rich connectivity, and PCIe expansion enable seamless integration into both standard and custom system architectures.

  • Integrated system expertise

    Prodrive's experience in combining electronics, mechanics, software, and testing accelerates development and ensures seamless integration into complete solutions.

Application areas

  • Industrial automation & motion control

    Advanced packaging
  • Medical and laboratory equipment

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  • Networking, gateways, and telecommunications infrastructure

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Markets & industries

  • Semiconductor

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    Image processing and defect classification

  • Medical & life sciences

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    Edge AI for real-time intelligence

  • Industrial automation and machinery

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    Support for sensor interfaces, custom logic, and industrial protocols makes our boards ideal for advanced machine builders

  • Telecommunications and networking infrastructure

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    Consistent performance in virtualized network functions, edge compute nodes, and distributed systems in core and access networks

Technical specifications:

Series Hermes advanced series Hermes light series
CPU Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC options Intel Core and AMD Ryzen options
Memory ECC DDR DIMM SODIMM
Form factors eATX, ATX, custom uATX, miniITX, custom
Ethernet Up to 8 ports Up to 2 ports
Other interfaces DisplayPort, DVI, USB DisplayPort, DVI, USB
Storage options SATA, PCIe interfaces, and up to 2x M.2 NVMe Integrated storage and optional 2x M.2 NVMe
Expansion slots Up to 4x PCIe x16 Up to 2x PCIe x16

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