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Sharp MPi4 Box Gen2 Digital Signage Media Player

The Sharp MPi4 Box Gen2 is a signage media player built on a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Arm Cortex-A72 processor, 4 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage. It suits retail signage, quick service menu boards and passenger information. Procure.ae supplies the MPi4 Box Gen2 in the UAE.

The MPi4 Box Gen2 uses a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 processor at 1.5 GHz with VideoCore IV graphics. Its hardware decoder handles H.265 (HEVC) video up to 4Kp60 and H.264 up to 1080p60, and it encodes H.264 up to 1080p30. The box has 4 GB LPDDR4-3200 RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage, with OpenGL ES 3.0 graphics. It is built around an industrial-grade Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 for retail signage, quick service menu boards and passenger information.

The MPi4 Box Gen2 is an open platform, so it can run custom operating systems and third-party signage software. Its interfaces are one RJ45 port at 10/100/1000 Mbps, two USB 2.0 ports, one microHDMI port, one RS-232C serial port and a USB Type-C power connection. The open platform gives direct access to third-party content management systems through Sharp's software partners.

Type
Signage Media Player
  • Quad-core processor
  • 4K video decoding
  • Memory and storage
Price
On request · best price
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Download spec sheet (PDF) Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)
Delivery across UAE & GCCDubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & beyond
Manufacturer warrantyBacked by the brand
InstallationArranged on request

Key features

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Quad-core processor
64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 CPU at 1.5 GHz with VideoCore IV graphics.
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4K video decoding
Hardware H.265 (HEVC) decode up to 4Kp60, and H.264 decode up to 1080p60.
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Memory and storage
4 GB LPDDR4-3200 RAM and 32 GB eMMC on-board storage.
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Open platform
Runs custom operating systems and third-party signage software, compatible with Raspberry Pi.
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Network and USB
One RJ45 port at 10/100/1000 Mbps and two USB 2.0 ports.
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Serial interface
One RS-232C serial port for integration with external equipment.

Specifications

12 specifications
General
CompatibilityRaspberry Pi compatible software; third-party signage CMS
Key FeaturesOpen platform, 4K HEVC decode, Gigabit Ethernet, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC, RS-232C serial port, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, third-party CMS access
ModelMPi4 Box Gen2
TypeSignage Media Player
Performance
GraphicsH.265 (HEVC) decode up to 4Kp60; H.264 decode up to 1080p60, encode up to 1080p30; OpenGL ES 3.0
Operating SystemCustom (open platform)
ProcessorQuad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72, 1.5 GHz (VideoCore IV GPU)
RAM4 GB LPDDR4-3200
Storage32 GB eMMC
Connectivity
Ethernet1 × RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
PortsRJ45 LAN × 1, USB 2.0 × 2, microHDMI × 1, RS-232C × 1, USB Type-C power × 1
Serial PortRS-232C × 1

Downloads

Manufacturer documents for the Sharp MPi4 Box Gen2 Digital Signage Media Player — datasheets, manuals, drawings and certificates.

Questions

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Does the MPi4 Box Gen2 play 4K video?
Yes for playback. The box decodes H.265 (HEVC) video up to 4Kp60 in hardware, and H.264 up to 1080p60. It also encodes H.264 up to 1080p30. The manufacturer lists these limits alongside 4 GB LPDDR4-3200 RAM and OpenGL ES 3.0 graphics.
Can the MPi4 Box Gen2 run its own operating system?
Yes. The manufacturer describes it as an open platform that can be customised to run any operating system or digital signage application, and it is compatible with Raspberry Pi software.
Which connections does the MPi4 Box Gen2 have?
It has one RJ45 port at 10/100/1000 Mbps, two USB 2.0 ports, one microHDMI port, one RS-232C serial port and a USB Type-C power connection. Storage is 32 GB eMMC on-board.
Can the MPi4 Box Gen2 connect to third-party CMS software?
Yes. Sharp's partnerships with leading software providers give direct access to third-party content management systems. The open platform supports custom signage applications, and the box is compatible with Raspberry Pi software, so you can select the CMS that fits your network and content workflow.
Can I buy the MPi4 Box Gen2 in the UAE?
Request a quote via WhatsApp +971 4 546 5041 or email info@procure.ae.