Rockchip RK3568 Android mini PC supports PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Mar 02, 2024

QINTAIX QY8 is yet another Rockchip RK3568 mini PC running Android 11 whose main differentiating feature is the ability to take power from a 5V power supply or PoE (Power over Ethernet) via its Gigabit Ethernet port.

The system comes with up to 8GB RAM, up to 64GB eMMC flash, offers HDMI 2.1 and composite video output, an audio jack, optical S/PDIF, WiFi 6 wireless connectivity, a few USB 3.0/2.0 ports, as well as an RTC with a backup battery for time-keeping.

QINTAIX QY8 specifications:

Qintex only provides support for Android 11 for the QINTAIX QY8 mini PC. It’s not the first time we see a Rockchip RK3568 mini PC with PoE support, as the Firefly Station P2 offers one Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+, but the use case is completely different as it delivers up to 30W power output, so it’s a power sourcing equipment (PSE) designed for PoE cameras, instead of being a powered device (PD) like the Qintex mini PC.

The photo of the board below shows an RT9408 PoE module that takes 36V to 57V input and outputs 5V. It looks to be an update to the popular RT9400 PoE module which is limited to 5V/2A (10W) according to the datasheet, as the RT9408 delivers up to 13 Watts (5V/2.6A) which should be enough for most applications.

Qintex sells two versions of the QINTAIX QY8, one with 4GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash, and a “Pro” version in 8GB/64GB configuration with sample prices being $98 and $118 respectively. The product page has limited details and a “Buy” button that does not work for me.

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