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C5240-0030 - Beckhoff 19-inch Slide-in Industrial PC
Beckhoff 19-inch Slide-in IPC like the C5240-0030 delivers high-performance computing with compact rack-mount design, built for demanding industrial automation tasks.

| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Product Type | 19-inch Slide-in Industrial PC |
| Product | C5240-0030 |
C5240-0030 Beckhoff 19-inch Slide-in Industrial PC Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Device type | 19-inch slide-in Industrial PC |
| Housing | stainless steel based housing, 4 high units, with lockable front flap |
| 5¼-inch slots | 3 |
| Front flap | lockable, includes 2 x USB 2.0, reset key and ATX key, 5¼-inch slots |
| Protection rating | front side IP50, rear side IP20 |
| Operating temperature | 0…55°C |
| Weight of basic configuration | 17 kg (37.5 lbs) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 482 x 177 x 511 mm (19" x 7" x 20.1"), depth behind front 469 mm (18.5") |
| Processor | Intel®Celeron®G6900E 3.0 GHz base frequency, 2 cores (TC3: 50) |
| Motherboard | ATX motherboard for 12th/13thgeneration Intel®Celeron®, Pentium®, Core⢠i3/i5/i7/i9 |
| PCIe®/PCI slots | 2 x PCIe® x1, 4 x PCIe® x4, 1 x PCIe® x16, for full-length plug-in cards, 1 x M.2 socket PCIe® x4 for 1 NVMeâ¢Â M.2 SSD |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR5 RAM |
| Graphic | integrated in the processor |
| Ethernet | 2 x 100/1000/2500BASE-T and 1 x 100/1000BASE-T on-board |
| RAID | on-board RAID 1 controller for SATA and NVMeâ¢/PCIe® |
| Hard disks/flash | 160 GB NVMe⢠M.2 SSD |
| Interfaces | 6 x USB 3.2 Gen. 2, 1 x USB type C, 2 x DVI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x RS232 |
| Power supply | 100…240 V AC |
The Beckhoff C5240-0030 19-inch Slide-in Industrial PC is designed for reliable computing in control and automation environments. Powered by an Intel Celeron G6900E dual-core 3.0GHz processor, it supports the latest 12th and 13th generation Intel processors including Pentium and Core i3/i5/i7/i9 on a robust ATX motherboard. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, expandable memory, and an integrated graphics unit, it offers the performance needed for visualization and real-time control. Storage includes a 160GB NVMe M.2 SSD with onboard RAID 1 controller for SATA and NVMe drives, ensuring redundancy and data protection. The unit provides extensive expansion options with PCIe x1, x4, and x16 slots, plus an M.2 socket for high-speed NVMe SSDs. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering two 2.5GbE ports, one 1GbE port, multiple USB 3.2 Gen. 2 ports, USB-C, DVI, DisplayPort, and RS232. The rugged stainless-steel housing features a lockable front flap with integrated USB ports and key access, providing security and accessibility. With IP50 front protection, IP20 rear rating, and operating temperature support from 0°C to 55°C, this 17kg rack-mountable unit is engineered for continuous operation in industrial control rooms.
In real-world use, the C5240-0030 Beckhoff 19-inch Slide-in IPC is deployed in production monitoring, process control, machine automation, and data-intensive applications. Its rack-mount design makes it suitable for integration into server rooms and factory control centers, while the powerful processor and high memory capacity support demanding workloads. Engineers rely on its stability for real-time control with Beckhoff TwinCAT and other automation software, while maintenance teams value the accessible front flap with quick USB and reset access for field adjustments. Its rugged design, reliable redundancy features, and wide range of expansion slots make it trusted in industries where uptime and precision are critical. For automation professionals and industrial buyers, the Beckhoff C5240-0030 provides a dependable and scalable computing solution designed to handle future production demands.




