Changfan C236-2U — C236 High-End Industrial Server Platform
C236-2U is a standard 2U rack-mount high-end industrial server platform featuring Intel LGA 1151 6th/7th/8th/9th Gen processors and Xeon E3 series processors, integrating 6 Intel I210 Gigabit NICs with 2 PCIe NIC expansion slots. With high performance, high reliability and modular expansion, it is widely deployed in government agencies, enterprises and factories, finance and healthcare, schools, Internet cafes and hotels, and residential communities, for soft routing, firewall, gateway, network gate, behavior management, UTM, SD-WAN, VPN, IPTV, AC controller, load balancing, network virtualization and various authentication server scenarios — an ideal hardware platform for integrators, software developers and operators.
Key Features
● Self-developed, military-grade build: independently designed by Changfan Technology; the C236 series is built to military-grade standards, supporting 7×24 continuous and stable operation with fast response, simple operation and high reliability
● Standard 2U rack-mount design: 430mm × 445mm × 88mm, standard 2U rack-mount design offering more generous internal space for standardized data centers and server rooms
● Intel LGA 1151 6th/7th/8th/9th Gen and Xeon E3 processors: supports Intel LGA 1151 6th/7th/8th/9th Gen processors and Xeon E3 series processors with flexible CPU replacement to meet the performance needs of demanding users
● Large-capacity ECC memory: 4× DIMM DDR4 ECC memory slots supporting up to 64GB; ECC error correction safeguards data integrity and system stability, fully meeting enterprise-class application needs
● Flexible storage configuration: 2× SATA 3.0 + 1× mSATA storage interfaces, flexibly meeting system and data storage needs
● 6× Intel I210 Gigabit NICs with modular expansion: built-in 6 Intel I210 Gigabit NICs with 2 PCIe x8 NIC expansion slots; Gigabit Ethernet and 10G SFP+ fiber modules can be swapped to combine multiple configurations, meeting diverse high-end needs
● Rich expansion and interfaces: 1× Mini PCI-E, 2× PCIe x8 NIC expansion slots; peripheral interfaces include 2× USB 3.0, 1× VGA, 1× SIM card slot and 1× RJ45 COM management port
● Efficient and quiet cooling: 2 chassis fans + 1 CPU fan ensure long-term stable operation of the whole machine
● Flexible power configuration: optional 550W ATX redundant power supply or 200W industrial ATX power supply for stable power delivery
● Broad OS compatibility: fully supports mainstream x86 systems such as OpenWrt, pfSense, OPNsense, ModSecurity, Coraza, IPFire, ROS, ClearOS, RouterOS, Vyatta, iptables, nftables, Panabit, iKuai, Linux, Firewall, Router, Windows
● Flexible networking: customizable LAN/WAN ports, multi-WAN aggregation, traffic control and load balancing for simple and flexible deployment
Applications
● Soft routing and gateway: multi-line aggregation, load balancing, intelligent traffic control
● Next-generation firewall (NGFW): enterprise-class firewall, intrusion detection and prevention
● VPN and SD-WAN: secure interconnection of branch offices, intelligent network access
● Internet behavior management: fine-grained traffic control for enterprise, school and government networks
● AC controller and Wi-Fi operation: centralized wireless AP management, authenticated access
● UTM unified threat management: antivirus, anti-spam and content filtering in one box
● Network gate and security isolation: secure data exchange between internal and external networks
● IPTV and web monitoring: video streaming and network monitoring
● Network virtualization: deployment and orchestration of virtual network functions
● Load balancing: multi-link load sharing and traffic scheduling
Changfan OEM/ODM Customization Services
Changfan Technology has been deeply engaged in industrial control and network security for many years, with full-chain R&D capabilities spanning motherboard design, system structure and system integration. For the CF-C236-2U series, we offer the following customization options:
● Flexible CPU options (6th/7th/8th/9th Gen Core and Xeon E3 series processors selected on demand)
● Modular NIC customization (Gigabit Ethernet and 10G SFP+ fiber modules swappable for flexible configurations)
● Memory capacity (up to 64GB ECC) and storage capacity adjusted on demand
● Chassis appearance, color, logo and panel layout customization
● Power supply options (550W redundant power supply or 200W industrial ATX power supply)
● Assistance with pre-installing specific soft-routing, firewall or gateway systems for out-of-the-box use
Whether you need a standard product or a fully customized solution, Changfan can respond quickly and help your business launch without delay.
Product Specifications
Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
Chassis | 6-port standard 2U rack-mount (with 2 NIC expansion slots) |
Processor | Intel LGA 1151 6th/7th/8th/9th Gen processors and Xeon E3 series processors |
Chipset | Intel C236 |
Memory | 4× DIMM DDR4 ECC, up to 64GB |
Storage | 2× SATA 3.0 + 1× mSATA |
PCIe expansion | 1× Mini PCI-E, 2× PCIe x8 NIC expansion slots |
Peripheral interfaces | 2× USB 3.0, 1× VGA, 1× SIM card slot |
Network interfaces | 6× Intel I210 Gigabit NICs (add-on expansion NIC modules supported) |
Management interface | 1× RJ45 COM port |
System fans | 2× chassis fans + 1× CPU fan |
Power supply | 550W ATX redundant power supply (optional 200W industrial ATX power supply) |
Dimensions | 430mm × 445mm × 88mm (standard 2U rack-mount) |
Operating environment | -10°C to 60°C operating temperature, 0%–95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
OS support | Supports OpenWrt, pfSense, OPNsense, ModSecurity, Coraza, IPFire, ROS, ClearOS, RouterOS, Vyatta, iptables, nftables, Panabit, iKuai, Linux, Firewall, Router, Windows and other x86 systems |
Optional Network Expansion Modules
Module Model | Description |
|---|---|
4× I350 RJ45 Gigabit module | 4 Gigabit RJ45 copper ports |
4× I350 SFP Gigabit module | 4 Gigabit SFP fiber ports |
8× I350 RJ45 Gigabit module | 8 Gigabit RJ45 copper ports |
8× I350 SFP Gigabit module | 8 Gigabit SFP fiber ports |
2× X710/82599 SFP+ 10G module | 2 10G SFP+ fiber ports |
4× X710/82599 SFP+ 10G module | 4 10G SFP+ fiber ports |
