Stefan Mileschin

12 V input voltage enables operation from alternative energy sources

Elmshorn, Germany, 2015-01-19 - One of the most popular solutions in
the Shuttle product range is now available in an alternative version.
The DS81L has all the properties of the DS81, but with a 12 V supply
voltage instead of the standard 19 V. This special feature enables the
use of alternative, stabilised energy sources instead of the supplied
84 W power supply unit.

The motherboard of the DS81L uses the proven Intel H81 chipset and is
therefore compatible with a large number of Intel desktop processors
with LGA1150 socket (up to a TDP of 65 W). The two SO-DIMM sockets can
support a total of 16 GB DDR3 memory. An SATA 6 Gbit/s port is
available for 2.5" SSD or hard disk. 1x Mini-PCI-Express (half-size)
and an mSATA slot offer additional expansion options, e.g. for WLAN or
mSATA-SSD. This flexibility allows robust pricing as well as maximum
system performance.

Where enough power is required, for instance, to play
ultra-high-resolution 4K content (3840 x 2160 pixels), installation of
an Intel Core i3 processor is recommended. The image signal can then
be transmitted at 60 Hz via DisplayPort or 30 Hz via HDMI.

A high-performance dual-fan regulated heatpipe cooling system, packed
in a robust steel case, enables operation at ambient temperatures
between 0-50 °C.

Despite its small dimensions of 19 x 16.5 x 4.3 cm (DWH), the DS81L
offers two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 2x USB 3.0, 2x DisplayPort,
HDMI, audio, 2x RS-232 and card reader. At the back of the machine is
a four-pin connector for remote power-on (e.g. in case of a fixed
installation in an awkward position). If required, a jumper on the
motherboard can put the machine in always-on mode so that it
automatically boots up as soon as the operating voltage is present.

"The new DS81L can operate where a sufficiently powerful stabilised 12
V power supply is available," says Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing &
PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "In order to ensure stable
operation, though, the tolerance range of 5% should not be exceeded."

The DS81L can be operated in various positions, e.g. sitting on a desk
or installed on suitable surfaces or monitors with the supplied VESA
mount.

The recommended retail price for the Shuttle Barebone DS81L is EUR
166.00 (ex VAT). The machine described in this press release is
available from specialist retailers Europe-wide now.

Optional accessories include WLN-S (WLAN kit) and PVG01 (VGA connector
cable).

Shuttle is exhibiting at this year's CeBIT in Hanover (16-20 March
2015). The manufacturer would be delighted to welcome interested
visitors to its stand in Hall 2, Stand B58.

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About Shuttle
Established in 1983 in Taiwan, Shuttle Inc. specialises in the
development and production of space-saving Mini-PCs. The stock market
listed company is represented globally through subsidiaries in
Germany, the USA, China and Japan. Since 2001 attractive PC solutions
in an array of formats designed for virtually every area of
application have been the main business focus of Shuttle. The company
aims to develop individual solutions for the demanding requirements of
its customers. Technical innovations such as new chipsets, processors
and connections are regularly integrated in new models within a short
time of product launch. The range of products has recently been
expanded to include fanless slim PCs and ARM-based models.