ALLNET Rock Pi 4 Model A 2GB (without WLAN/Bluetooth/PoE) (Rock42GBA)

The ALLNET Rock Pi 4 Model A 2GB (Rock42GBA) addresses the need for a compact, high-performance single-board computer with a Raspberry Pi-compatible form factor, but without wireless connectivity, making it ideal for wired-only applications or where radio silence is required. It offers a powerful hexa-core Rockchip RK3399 processor and 2GB LPDDR4 RAM, suitable for development, embedded systems, and lightweight server tasks.

Who is it for

Developers and hobbyists seeking a robust ARM platform for projects that demand reliable wired networking and high processing power, without the need for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It is also suited for industrial applications where wireless modules are unnecessary or prohibited.

Main features

• Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core processor (dual Cortex-A72 up to 1.8GHz + quad Cortex-A53 up to 1.4GHz)
• 2GB LPDDR4 RAM
• Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed wired networking
• HDMI 2.0 output supporting up to 4K@60Hz
• Dual USB 3.0 and dual USB 2.0 ports
• M.2 M-Key slot for NVMe SSD expansion
• 40-pin GPIO header compatible with Raspberry Pi
• No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or PoE support

Specifications

• Processor: Rockchip RK3399, hexa-core
• CPU: Dual-core Cortex-A72 (up to 1.8GHz) + Quad-core Cortex-A53 (up to 1.4GHz)
• GPU: Mali T860MP4
• RAM: 2GB LPDDR4
• Storage: eMMC module socket, MicroSD card slot
• M.2: M-Key (PCIe 2.0 x4) for NVMe SSD
• Video Output: HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K@60Hz)
• USB: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
• Wireless: None
• PoE: No
• GPIO: 40-pin (Raspberry Pi compatible)
• Power Input: USB-C PD or 5V DC via GPIO
• Display Interface: MIPI DSI
• Camera Interface: MIPI CSI
• Audio: 3.5mm jack with mic support, HDMI audio
• RTC: Yes, with battery connector
• OS Support: Debian/Ubuntu Linux, Android, Armbian
• Form Factor: Raspberry Pi compatible

Tips

Pair the Rock Pi 4 Model A with a high-quality USB-C power supply capable of Power Delivery for stable operation. For storage, consider an NVMe SSD via the M.2 slot for faster boot and data access. Since there is no wireless, plan for a wired network connection or use a USB Wi-Fi adapter if needed.