Lanner Electronics will debut two IEC 61850-3 certified, AI-enabled industrial platforms at DISTRIBUTECH 2026: the ICS-P550 AI-Accelerated Substation Computer and the ICS-P520 AI-enabled Industrial Ethernet Switch. Designed for digital substations, the solutions deliver rugged reliability, high availability, and deterministic performance to support grid modernization and AI-driven operations. The ICS-P550 targets ICS/SCADA automation, virtualization, and cybersecurity, while the ICS-P520 combines switching, computing, and AI acceleration in a single platform for smarter, more resilient substation networks.
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- , a global leader in network computing and edge AI platforms, today announced it will debut two new at DISTRIBUTECH 2026, taking place February 3–5, 2026, at Booth UL322.
As utilities worldwide modernize grid infrastructure to support renewable energy integration and AI-driven operations, Lanner's latest are designed to deliver deterministic performance, high availability, and rugged reliability in mission-critical substation environments.
The newly introduced AI-Accelerated Substation Computer and AI-enabled Industrial Ethernet Switch are purpose-built to power next-generation digital substations with advanced automation, virtualization, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities.
ICS-P550: AI-Accelerated Substation Computer for Digital Grid Automation
The ICS-P550 is a rugged 2U rackmount industrial computer and a vPAC Alliance–compliant design, engineered to handle the intensive demands of ICS/SCADA automation, virtualization, and substation cybersecurity.
Key features include:
- 8× 2.5GbE RJ45, 5× USB, and 2× COM ports for flexible connectivity
- 2× HHHL PCIe x4 slots supporting GPU cards, HSR/PRP cards, and industrial Ethernet modules
- IEC 61850-3 certified, with -40°C to 70°C wide operating temperature
- Dual power input (100–240 VAC & 110–240 VDC) for power redundancy and high availability
- 4× 2.5" U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 hot-swappable drive bays
Designed for long-term deployment in harsh substation environments, the ICS-P550 enables utilities to consolidate workloads while future-proofing their digital substation architecture.
ICS-P520: AI-Enabled Industrial Ethernet Switch for Intelligent Substations
The ICS-P520 marks Lanner's first industrial-grade L2/L3 Ethernet switch integrated with AI computing, redefining the role of network infrastructure in digital substations.
Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, the ICS-P520 features a high-performance integrated GPU and NPU, enabling advanced workloads such as cybersecurity monitoring, edge AI inferencing, and sensor data analytics directly on the switch.
Key features include:
- Up to 16 CPU cores, 12 Xe-cores GPU, and 50 NPU TOPS, delivering up to 60% improved multithread performance
- Flexible switch I/O options: 24× RJ45 or 8× SFP+ ports
- Support for HSR and PRP redundancy protocols, ideal for virtualized substation networks
- TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) and redundancy protocol support
- -40°C to 70°C wide temperature design
- Dual power input (±100–240 VAC) for maximum reliability
By converging switching, computing, and AI acceleration in a single rugged platform, the ICS-P520 enables smarter, more resilient substation networking architectures.
About Lanner Electronics
Lanner Electronics Inc. is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced network appliances and rugged Edge AI platforms. Headquartered in Taiwan with a strong global presence, Lanner delivers secure, reliable, and intelligent networking and edge computing solutions that empower telecom, enterprise, and industrial customers worldwide.
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