Akasa has launched the Fermi CM5, a slim 1U fanless aluminium case built for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) and its IO Board. Standing 43.6 mm tall and measuring 185 x 93 x 43.6 mm, the compact 0.8L enclosure fits standard 1U rack spaces while passively dissipating heat through its all-aluminium chassis and external fins. Designed for up to 10 W TDP, the case conducts thermal energy from the CM5 SoC and M.2 NVMe SSD via custom aluminium modules and high-performance thermal pads, eliminating the need for fans or moving parts.
With silent operation and no fan-driven dust intake, the Fermi CM5 is well-suited for digital signage, kiosks, edge AI gateways, industrial automation, and vision and sensor deployments requiring 24/7 reliability. Front and rear panel openings provide full access to CM5 IO Board interfaces, including dual HDMI 2.0 (4K), dual USB 3.0 Type-A, USB Type-C power input, Ethernet, and a micro SD slot. Additional features include two MIPI CSI/DSI display/camera slots, GPIO access for Raspberry Pi HATs with PoE+ support, a Kensington lock slot, and optional Wi-Fi antenna accessories.
Wall mounting brackets are included, with an optional 1U rackmount front panel available. The Fermi CM5 starts at £91.80 / €95.00 and is available through Akasa, authorized distributors, and resellers across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia, with UK and European warehouse stock expected from mid-November 2026.
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