Ultra-Compact, High-Density 19-Inch Rack Servers

Engineered for high-density compute environments where rack space is at a premium, our range of 1U rackmount industrial computers delivers maximum processing power in a slim 1.75-inch (44.45 mm) profile.

Designed and manufactured in the UK for 24/7 continuous operation in mission-critical applications, our 19-inch 1U systems support long-life industrial motherboards, flexible PCIe/PCI expansion, and versatile chassis depths ranging from ultra-short 9.8″ (250mm) units to standard depth server configurations.

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What is a 1U Rackmount Industrial Computer?

A 1U rackmount industrial computer is a heavy-duty server designed to fit into a standard 19-inch equipment rack, occupying 1 Rack Unit (1U) of vertical space (equivalent to 1.75 inches or 44.45 millimetres).

Unlike commercial 1U rack servers, industrial 1U PCs feature revision-controlled industrial motherboards, long component roadmaps (10+ years availability), revision traceability, and enhanced protection against thermal stress, dust, shock, and vibration.

Understanding Chassis Depth Options

Choosing the right chassis depth is critical when mounting 1U industrial PCs in shallow wall-mount cabinets, flight cases, or mobile control stations:

Key Features of Industrial 1U Rack PCs

• High Performance in Minimal Space: Supports latest-generation Intel® Core™, Pentium®, Celeron®, and Intel® Xeon® processors with up to 128GB DDR4/DDR5 ECC or Non-ECC memory.

• Flexible Slot Expansion: Custom riser cards allow full-height or low-profile PCIe x16, PCIe x4, or legacy PCI cards to sit horizontally in a 1U form factor.

• Extended Industrial Lifecycles: CPU and motherboard roadmaps guaranteed for 10 to 15 years to prevent system redesign costs.

• Advanced Storage & RAID: Options for removable hot-swap 2.5″ SSDs/HDDs, M.2 NVMe drives, and onboard hardware RAID 0/1 support.

Common Applications for 1U Industrial PCs

• Telecommunications & Networking: High-density packet processing, network monitoring, and security gateways in space-constrained rack cabinets.

• Broadcast & AV Systems: Live video encoding, audio routing, and digital media processing in shallow mobile broadcast trucks.

• Defense & Security: Command-and-control systems, surveillance video recording, and field-deployed communications racks.

• Factory Automation: Edge-of-network controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) servers, and machine vision processing.

Why Choose Industrial Computers Limited?

• UK Design & Assembly: Built, configured, and tested in our UK facility.

• Full Revision Control: Serialisation of all major components ensures 100% build traceability.

• Custom Integration: Tailored I/O, custom front-bezel branding, software imaging, and environmental testing.