Advantech DS-270 with OPS Design & 4K Ultra HD Streamlines Digital Signage Deployment

Advantech is pleased to release its first 4K Ultra HD OPS signage player DS-270. DS-270 is powered by an Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core processor with integrated NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphic module which provides premium computing performance and allows 4K Ultra HD and Full HD playback. This compact signage player is one of the highest cost/performance ratio OPS compliant designs in the market. It is capable of powering dual displays in Ultra HD resolution through 1 x front HDMI and 1 x JAE TX25 connector. Bundled with free content and remote management software, DS-270 combines outstanding 4K Ultra HD graphics, convenient remote manageability and flexible expansion through the OPS format. DS-270 is the ideal choice for digital signage applications in conferencing, education, retail and more.

More Connected, Intelligent and Scalable with OPS Design

Designed with Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) which modularizes the development of display panels and media players, DS-270 simplifies the installation, usage, maintenance, and upgrade of digital signage applications. Its slot-in design through 80-pin JAE connector supports UART, HDMI/ DP, USB2.0/ 3.0, and audio with specific OPS displays and thus requires no cabling. DS-270 provides an all-in-one signage solution with OPS displays in the market such as Advantech, Philips, NEC, and MITSUBISHI. Advantech makes digital signage more intelligent and connected while reducing cost by ensuring that components are interchangeable through its neat design. Its rich expansion capability also allows network connectivity such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or 3G communications via mini-PCIe expansion, and supports various device connection via 2 x USB, LAN, and HDMI.

Ultimate Experience with 4K Graphics Performance

DS-270 is one of the best cost/performance options for OPS signage applications with its superior graphic performance. Powered by an Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core processor and integrated NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphic module, DS-270 delivers unparalleled graphic performance up to Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @30Hz) resolution at a lower cost. It supports various media content playback and intelligent interaction including dual large displays in 4K Ultra HD resolution and 3D graphics.

Easily Manageable with Content Management Software Built-in

DS-270 comes bundled with dedicated signage software which allows the customer to manage digital signage networks installed in multiple locations. With a friendly interface, users can easily design layouts by dragging and dropping, and adding video clips, still images, web pages or tickers as well as using calendars and timeline-based scheduling tools to determine playback order. DS-270 also provides powerful functions like McAfee for protection from unwanted applications, and simple backup and recovery via Acronis. DS-270 helps you deploy scalable signage applications that can network easily with other device reducing your total cost of ownership and time-to-market.

  • DS-270 OPS Signage Player
  • Intel Celeron J1900 low power Quad-Core SoC platform;
  • Integrated NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphic module for UHD/FHD playback;
  • OPS (Open Pluggable Standardization) compliant design supports simultaneous dual-display output;
  • Slot-in integration, easy maintenance; and
  • Content management, McAfee, Acronis software built-in.

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