CWWK S5 10GbE Firewall Mini PC

Sale price$474.03

CPU: Core i5 1135G7
RAM/SSD: Barebone

The CWWK S5 is a dual 10GbE SFP+ firewall and network appliance based on Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors. It combines four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports with an Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe expansion card, together with dual DDR4 memory slots, PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage and dual SATA 3.0 connectivity.

Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7 and i7-1185G7 Options

The S5 is available with Intel Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1185G7 processors for mixed 2.5GbE and 10GbE networking, firewall services, virtualization and higher-bandwidth network workloads.

Core i3-1115G4 A practical option for firewall, routing and mixed 2.5GbE and 10GbE network services.
Core i5-1135G7 Balanced performance for VPN, routing, virtualization and high-speed network workloads.
Core i7-1185G7 Higher-performance option for heavier virtualized and 10GbE network environments.

Four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE and Dual 10GbE SFP+ Ports

The S5 combines four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 interfaces with two Intel 82599ES 10GbE SFP+ ports through the PCIe expansion card, providing both multi-gigabit copper networking and high-speed SFP+ connectivity.

4 × 2.5GbE RJ45 Four Intel i226-V interfaces for WAN, LAN, access points and segmented network zones.
2 × 10GbE SFP+ Dual Intel 82599ES interfaces for high-speed uplinks, storage and backbone connections.
Mixed Network Topology Combine 2.5GbE edge connectivity with 10GbE SFP+ links in a single network appliance.

Shared 11th Gen Tiger Lake Motherboard with DDR4

The S5 shares its motherboard platform with the CWWK F15. The board provides four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports, two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot, two native SATA 3.0 interfaces and a PCIe expansion slot for the dual 10GbE network adapter.

  • 4 × onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE
  • 2 × DDR4 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB total
  • DDR4-3200, compatible with 2400/2666MHz
  • 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
  • 2 × native SATA 3.0 interfaces
  • PCIe x8 physical / PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical
CWWK F15 and S5 motherboard layout showing DDR4 NVMe SATA PCIe and onboard Intel i226-V network interfaces
CWWK S5 motherboard with dual DDR4 slots PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe dual SATA and PCIe expansion

PCIe x8 Physical Slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 Signal

The S5 motherboard uses a physical PCIe x8 expansion slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical connection. The slot is used for the Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ expansion card.

The PCIe connector is physically x8, while the available electrical connection operates at PCIe 3.0 x4.

Intel 82599ES Dual 10GbE SFP+ Expansion Card

The S5 uses an Intel 82599ES-based PCIe expansion card to provide two 10GbE SFP+ interfaces. These ports complement the motherboard's four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 interfaces for higher-bandwidth network links.

Intel 82599ES Dual 10GbE SFP+ controller for high-speed network and backbone connectivity.
Dual 10GbE Uplinks Suitable for 10GbE switches, storage networks, backbone links and high-bandwidth routing.
CWWK S5 PCIe expansion adapter with Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ network card

Dual Heatpipe and Turbo Fan Active CPU Cooling

The S5 uses a dual-heatpipe CPU cooling structure with a turbo fan for active processor cooling. This thermal design is intended for sustained 11th Gen Tiger Lake and high-speed networking workloads.

The large chassis also supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan when additional internal airflow is required.

Large Aluminum Chassis and Internal Layout

131.7 × 154.6 × 63.9 mm
13.17 × 15.46 × 6.39 cm
5.19 × 6.09 × 2.52 in
Large Chassis Aluminum Housing Dual 10GbE SFP+ Dual Heatpipe Cooling Optional 8010 Fan

The S5 uses CWWK's large aluminum chassis to accommodate the Tiger Lake motherboard, Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ expansion card, dual-heatpipe CPU cooling system, storage hardware and front and rear I/O assemblies.

The chassis does not use external cooling fins and does not support VESA mounting.

CWWK S5 exploded internal structure with large aluminum chassis Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ expansion and active CPU cooling

PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe and Dual SATA 3.0 Storage

The S5 provides one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot together with two native SATA 3.0 interfaces. Both SATA ports can be used simultaneously, providing flexible storage for system drives, virtualization storage, logs and local network services.

M.2 2280 NVMe One PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot for high-speed solid-state storage.
2 × SATA 3.0 Two native SATA 3.0 interfaces can be used simultaneously.
Flexible Storage Suitable for operating systems, virtualization, logs and local network services.

10GbE Networking and Virtualization Deployment

The S5 is designed for mixed 2.5GbE and 10GbE network environments. Its dual 10GbE SFP+ interfaces, four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, up to 64GB DDR4 memory and 11th Gen Core processor options make it suitable for higher-bandwidth routing, network segmentation and virtualized infrastructure.

10GbE Uplinks Use dual SFP+ interfaces for high-speed switching, backbone and routed network connections.
Storage & Backbone Connect high-speed network or storage infrastructure while retaining four 2.5GbE RJ45 interfaces.
Virtualization Up to 64GB DDR4 provides additional capacity for virtualized network and infrastructure services.

Front and Rear I/O Connectivity

The S5 provides four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and two Intel 82599ES 10GbE SFP+ interfaces together with HDMI 1.4, DP 1.2, USB-C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, audio, COM, restart button, power button and DC 12V connectivity.

CWWK S5 front and rear I O with four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports dual Intel 82599ES 10GbE SFP+ ports HDMI DP USB Type-C COM and power connections

Technical Specifications

Model CWWK S5
Processor Options Intel Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7, Core i7-1185G7
Platform Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake
2.5GbE Ethernet 4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
10GbE Ethernet 2 × 10GbE SFP+ ports
10GbE Controller Intel 82599ES
Memory 2 × DDR4 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB total
Memory Speed DDR4-3200, compatible with DDR4-2400 / 2666MHz
NVMe Storage 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot
SATA Storage 2 × native SATA 3.0 ports, both usable simultaneously
PCIe Expansion PCIe x8 physical slot, electrically PCIe 3.0 x4
Display Output HDMI 1.4 + DP 1.2 + USB-C, triple display with 4K support
Power Input DC 12V
Chassis Large aluminum chassis without external cooling fins
Dimensions 131.7 × 154.6 × 63.9 mm
13.17 × 15.46 × 6.39 cm
5.19 × 6.09 × 2.52 in
CPU Cooling Dual heatpipe heatsink with turbo fan active cooling
Optional Chassis Fan Supports optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan for additional internal airflow. View 8010 Cooling Fan
VESA Mounting Not supported
Operating Systems Windows and Linux

FAQ

What network interfaces does the CWWK S5 provide?
The S5 provides four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 interfaces together with two Intel 82599ES 10GbE SFP+ interfaces.
Which processors are available for the S5?
The S5 is available with Intel Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1185G7 processors.
How much memory does the S5 support?
The S5 provides two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots and supports up to 64GB total memory.
Which controller is used for the S5 dual 10GbE SFP+ ports?
The S5 uses an Intel 82599ES-based PCIe expansion card for its dual 10GbE SFP+ interfaces.
What is the S5 PCIe expansion interface?
The S5 uses a physical PCIe x8 slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical connection.
Can both SATA 3.0 ports be used at the same time?
Yes. The S5 provides two native SATA 3.0 interfaces and both can be used simultaneously.
How is the S5 processor cooled?
The S5 uses a dual-heatpipe heatsink and turbo fan for active CPU cooling.
Does the S5 support an additional 8010 chassis fan?
Yes. The large chassis supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan for additional internal airflow.
Does the S5 support VESA mounting?
No. The S5 does not support VESA mounting.
What is the difference between S5 and F15?
S5 and F15 use the same 11th Gen Tiger Lake motherboard platform. S5 uses the PCIe interface for an Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ card, while F15 uses the same PCIe expansion path to add four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE interfaces for a total of eight 2.5GbE ports.