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ALPON X4 · Overview · Updated 2026-05-08

The industrial edge IoT computer.

ALPON X4 pairs a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 with multi-network connectivity, hardware-level reliability, and centralized fleet management through ALPON Cloud. Built for IoT gateway and telemetry workloads where on-device AI inference is not required.

Raspberry Pi CM4 Cortex-A72 @ 1.5 GHz LTE Cat 4 + eSIM GbE + 100 Mbps TPM 2.0 -20 °C to +60 °C MTBF > 13 yr
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Sixfab ALPON X4 industrial edge IoT computer with cellular, GNSS, and Wi-Fi antennas mounted on a fanless aluminum enclosure
What is the ALPON X4?

ALPON X4 is Sixfab's industrial edge IoT computer for production gateway and telemetry deployments. Built on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 at 1.5 GHz) with up to 8 GB LPDDR4 RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage. It ships with always-online connectivity (1 Gbps + 100 Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi, LTE Cat 4 with eSIM, Bluetooth 5.0), hardware root of trust via TPM 2.0, a hardware watchdog, and a 10-year RTC battery. The fanless aluminum enclosure operates from -20 °C to +60 °C at IP40 and is managed centrally through ALPON Cloud. Built on Raspberry Pi.

Built on Raspberry Pi Part of the ALPON edge computer family

At a glance

The numbers that define ALPON X4 as a production edge IoT platform.

Host CPU
1.5 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A72 · CM4
Memory & storage
8 GB + 32 GB LPDDR4 · eMMC
Connectivity
3 Network Paths GbE + 100 Mbps · LTE Cat 4 · Wi-Fi
Power input
9–30 V DC USB-C PD 27 W · PoE+ optional
Security
TPM 2.0 Hardware watchdog · 10-yr RTC
Reliability
> 13 yr MTBF Telcordia SR-332 at 25 °C
Operating range
-20 to +60 °C Fanless aluminum · IP40
Form factor
111 × 100 × 33 mm Approx. 457 g · DIN / wall mount

Key capabilities

What separates ALPON X4 from a generic single-board computer or IoT gateway: cellular connectivity, hardware root of trust, and fleet management are included by default — not sold as add-ons.

01 Compute Module 4 host

Built on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4: a Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 at 1.5 GHz, with up to 8 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM and 32 GB eMMC storage. Native compatibility with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, Debian-based ALPON X4 OS, and the standard ARM64 Linux toolchain.

02 Multi-network with auto failover

Global LTE Cat 4 with eSIM (eUICC SGP.22), dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE, and two Ethernet ports (1× Gigabit, 1× 100 Mbps). The network manager fails over to a backup link in under a minute, keeping the device reachable when any single uplink degrades. Integrated GNSS/GPS for asset tracking.

03 Hardware root of trust

Onboard TPM 2.0 module for secure key storage, device certificates, and measured boot. Device-to-cloud traffic is double-encrypted, and remote access happens through a VPN tunnel managed by ALPON Cloud — anchoring the chain of trust from hardware to fleet.

04 Field-grade reliability

A hardware watchdog auto-recovers the system from lockups. A CR1220-backed RTC keeps accurate time for up to 10 years without external power. MTBF exceeds 13 years at 25 °C (Telcordia SR-332). Fanless aluminum enclosure rated IP40 — designed for unattended deployments.

05 Container-native deployment

Push ARM64 Docker workloads to a single device or your entire fleet from ALPON Cloud. Version control, safe rollback, and staged rollouts follow modern CI/CD patterns — no physical access required, and no special build pipeline beyond standard ARM64 container images.

06 Managed by ALPON Cloud

Zero-touch onboarding, fleet inventory, real-time monitoring, OTA firmware and OS updates, container deployment, and remote terminal access — all in one console. The same platform manages ALPON X4 and ALPON X5 AI fleets side by side.

Where ALPON X4 fits

Workloads where reliable cellular connectivity, hardware-grade reliability, and remote management combine into a deployable IoT system — without the cost of a dedicated AI accelerator.

Industrial IoT gateway

  • Modbus, PLC, and SCADA relay
  • MQTT and Node-RED edge broker
  • OPC-UA telemetry forwarding
  • Protocol translation at the edge
  • Local data buffering during outages

Remote asset monitoring

  • Energy and substation monitoring
  • Water and utility infrastructure
  • Pipeline and remote facility telemetry
  • Smart agriculture and irrigation
  • Sensor aggregation over LTE

Fleet & vehicle tracking

  • GNSS-based location tracking
  • CAN bus and OBD-II telemetry
  • Cellular failover for in-vehicle gateways
  • Cold-chain and logistics monitoring
  • Driver behavior analytics

Smart spaces & retail

  • Digital signage management
  • Retail and POS gateway
  • Building automation hub
  • Access control and occupancy sensors
  • Edge content delivery

Platform & ecosystem

ALPON X4 is part of a managed edge platform. The same console, container registry, and SIM management work across ALPON X4 and ALPON X5 AI deployments.

Managed by ALPON Cloud

Zero-touch onboarding, fleet inventory, OTA updates, remote terminal, container deployment, and real-time monitoring — for X4 and X5 AI fleets in one place.

Explore ALPON Cloud

Need on-device AI inference? Step up to ALPON X5 AI

For computer vision, real-time object detection, or other ML inference workloads, the ALPON X5 AI adds a 25 TOPS DEEPX DX-M1 NPU and a faster Cortex-A76 host. Side-by-side comparison covers compute, memory, ports, and intended workloads.

Start here

Common entry points into the ALPON X4 documentation.

Quickstart Power on the device, register it to ALPON Cloud, and reach the dashboard in 5 steps. Physical Layout & I/O Front and rear panel diagrams, port pinouts, button and LED behavior. Power & Mounting Power input options, current draw, DIN rail and wall mount installation. Specifications Full reference: compute, memory, I/O, cellular, power, mechanical, compliance. ALPON X4 OS First boot, default credentials, SSH access, OTA updates, system architecture. Safety & Compliance CE, FCC, RoHS declarations, RF exposure, and installation safety. Troubleshooting Diagnostics for boot, connectivity, OS, and common deployment issues. FAQ Common questions about deployment, accessories, and X5 AI compatibility. Connectivity & Antennas LTE bands, antenna placement, GNSS, Wi-Fi best practices for industrial sites. Deploy Applications Push Docker workloads to one device or your entire fleet, with safe rollback. Security Best Practices TPM-backed identity, secure boot, network hardening, and credential rotation. Accessories DIN rail kit, wall mount, antennas, cables, and add-on modules.

Updated 10 days ago