Part Number: CM4-DUAL-ETH-4G/5G-BASE Key benefits - Fast, reliable wired networking: dual Gigabit Ethernet ports provide full 1 Gbps links for each network interface, enabling high-throughput local or routed traffic. - Ready for evaluation and production: the board is designed both for easy development with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and for direct integration into finished products. - Clear, error-reducing connections: a standard CM4 socket plus a color-coded Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header keeps wiring straightforward and reduces setup mistakes. - Broad CM4 compatibility: compatible with Compute Module 4 Lite and eMMC series modules, using the standard CM4 mechanical and electrical interface. What it does - Provides two independent Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, enabling multi-network or routed configurations without additional adapters. - Acts as a compact base board for testing, prototyping, or deploying CM4-based systems that require robust wired connectivity and support for 4G/5G-enabled use cases when paired with appropriate CM4 modules and peripherals. - Exposes the Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO in a color-coded layout to simplify peripheral connections and faster development cycles. Important attributes - Function: Dual Gigabit Ethernet base board for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 with standard CM4 socket and GPIO access. - Compatibility: Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4; supports CM4 Lite and CM4 eMMC series modules via the standard socket. - Performance: Two independent 1 Gbps Ethernet ports for high-throughput networking tasks. - Usability: Color-coded Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header for straightforward prototyping and wiring. - Form factor: Uses the standard CM4 socket and interface for drop-in compatibility with CM4 modules and existing mechanical layouts. Practical use scenarios - Industrial gateway or router: build a CM4-based industrial gateway that separates WAN and LAN traffic across two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for secure, high-performance routing. - Edge compute and video: deploy a compact edge server for surveillance or analytics where dual Gigabit Ethernet provides separate camera and backhaul networks while the CM4 handles processing. - Remote IoT or cellular-enabled appliance: evaluate and develop field-deployable solutions that combine CM4 compute with 4G/5G cellular connectivity (when used with appropriate CM4 variants and cellular peripherals) and dual Ethernet for local device aggregation. Why choose this board - Straightforward CM4 integration: standard socket and pinout remove compatibility guesswork when moving from prototype to product. - Saves development time: built-in Ethernet and color-coded GPIO accelerate testing and reduce wiring errors. - Production-ready design intent: suitable for both lab evaluation of CM4 modules and incorporation into end products that require dual Gigabit Ethernet and CM4 compatibility. Compatibility reminder - Part number: CM4-DUAL-ETH-4G/5G-BASE - Designed for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and compatible with CM4 Lite and CM4 eMMC series modules via the standard CM4 socket and Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header.