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FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit features x4 M.2 Key-M 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 sockets

By androidpimpNovember 27, 2023Updated:June 17, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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  1. FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit
  2. Part No.1: Core board | Interfaces
  3. Part No.2: Carrier board | Interfaces
  4. Specifications
  5. Software Support
  6. Practical applications
  7. Price and Availability
    1. FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit
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  • FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit Review: let’s explore its distinctive features, and specifications.

FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit

FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit is based on the Rockchip RK3588 board, which has four M.2 Key-M sockets. These sockets have a PCIe Gen 3 x1 interface and can support 2280 NVMe SSDs or other M.2 PCIe modules. This unique feature provides excellent flexibility and high-performance storage solutions.

The CM3588 Core system-on-module is used in conjunction with the CM3588 NAS SDK board. This board has various features including a 2.5GbE RJ45 connector, HDMI 2.1 video outputs, HDMI 2.0 video input, MIPI DSI and CSI connectors, USB 3.0/3.1 ports, and a 40-pin GPIO header for expansion.

FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit


Part No.1: Core board | Interfaces

Part No.2: Carrier board | Interfaces


The two boards are assembled together.

Friendlyelec Cm3588 Nas Kit Asm
FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit ASM

Specifications

FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit

(Product specification)

Brand

FriendlyElec

Model

CM3588 NAS Kit

Core Board (CPU Board)

SoC

Rockchip RK3588

CPU

8-core 64-bit processor:
• 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz

• 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.8 GHz

GPU

• Arm Mali-G610 MP4 “Odin” GPU
• Compatible with OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2

• Hardware Acceleration Supported
• Max resolution: 8192×8192 source, 4096×4096 destination

NPU

Built-in AI accelerator NPU with up to 6 TOPS, supports INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed operation

VPU

8Kp60 H.265/VP9/AVS2 10-bit decoder, 8Kp30 H.264 decoder, 4Kp60 AV1 decoder, 8Kp30 H.265/H.264 encoder.

Codec

On-board ALC5616

Memory Configurations

4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4x @ 2133 MHz

eMMC Storage

Optional 64GB eMMC flash

LEDs

• LED1 (Green)

• SYS LED (Red)

Power

15W (Max)

Weight

21.20g

Core Board Dimensions

65 x 55 x 1.6 mm(8-layer PCB)

Carrier board (Main board)

Media Storage

MicroSD card slot up to SDR104 mode 

M.2 Interfaces

4x M.2 Key-M M.2 2280 with PCIe 3.0 x1 (Each)

Video Input

1x HDMI 2.0 input port up to 4Kp60
4-lane MIPI CSI connector

Video Output

2x HDMI 2.1 ports one up to 8Kp60, the other up to 4Kp60
1x USB-C (DisplayPort 1.4) up to 4Kp30

LAN

1x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports via Realtek RTL8125BG controller

External Display Interface

2x 4-lane MIPI-DSI up to 2560×1600 @ 60 Hz compatible with MIPI DPHY 2.0 or CPHY 1.1

Camera Interfaces

• x1 4-lane MIPI CSI connector

USB

• 2x USB 3.0 Type-A ports
• 1x USB 3.0 USB-C DRP (dual-role) port with DisplayPort support up to 4Kp60
• 1x USB 2.0 host port

Audio

• 3.5mm stereo audio jack output (ES8316)
• Digital audio via HDMI or DisplayPort
• 2.0mm PH-2A connector for analog microphone input

Expansion

• 40-pin header with up to 28x GPIOs
• 4x M.2 2280 PCIe sockets each with PCIe 3.0 x1
• 6x UART

• 8x PWM

• 1x I2C
• 2x I2S
• 2x SPI

Debug

3-pin 3.3V debug header (1,500,000 bps in firmware)

Buttons / Keys

• 1x MaskROM key (for eMMC updating)
• User button

• 1x Recovery
• 1x Reset key

• 1x Power

LEDs

• 4x LEDs for SSDs (Green)

• 1x Power LED (Red)

PMIC

Rockchip RK806-1 power management IC

Onboard IR receiver

Yes, Included

Onboard MIC Pinout

Yes, Included

PWM Buzzer

Yes, Included

Onboard RTC backup battery Interface

2-pin connector for battery for the HYM8563TS RTC

Onboard 5V Fan Socket

ZH1.5-2A

Power Supply

12V/2A via via DC jack (5.5×2.1mm)

Temperature Range

e – 0°C to +70°C

Weight

 85.9 grams

Core Board Dimensions

160 x 116 x 20 mm (4-layer PCB)

Software Support

• FriendlyWrt (OpenWrt)
• OpenMediaVault
• Android 12.0 (TV & Tablet PC)
• Debian 11.x

• Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop


Software Support

When comparing the NanoPi R6S router to the NanoPC-T6 SBC, it is impressive to see the distinct features of both devices. FriendlyELEC provides a wide selection of software choices including Debian 11, Ubuntu 22.04, Android 12 TV, FriendlyWrt 21.02/23.05 (OpenWrt derivatives), and OpenMediaVault images. Each of these options is built upon a cutting-edge Linux 6.1 LTS kernel, ensuring users have a robust and reliable groundwork to build upon.


Practical applications

The RK3588(S) hardware platform from Rockchip sets the stage for an exceptional server rack solution. With its CM3588 Core board and CM3588 NAS Kit, this combination offers an unbeatable foundation for transforming your home or office into a powerful server. What’s more, you’ll have the advantages of OpenWrt and OpenMediaVault images at your fingertips, equipping you with all the essential tools for seamless NAS device management.


You can find all the essential images and instructions to begin on the CM3588 Core board’s wiki. Furthermore, it is worth noting that there is a specialized wiki available for the CM3588 NAS SDK carrier board. There, you will have access to comprehensive specifications and convenient links to schematics, PCB layout, and mechanical files.


Price and Availability

The full kit, which excludes a 12V 2A power adaptor, includes a core board with 4GB of RAM and a carrier board, starts at $130. Additional RAM upgrades are available for an additional cost: $15 for 8GB and $30 for 16GB. We eagerly anticipate the imminent availability of a metal case that will effectively cool and shield all components.

FriendlyELEC CM3588 NAS Kit

$130
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