Hardware maker Sixunited brought an extensive lineup of fresh consumer and enterprise gear to the Intel Connection 2026 event. The hardware showcases upcoming Intel architectures, putting both Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake processors into actual functional hardware. Storage and small systems took center stage. The company presented high capacity network attached storage, pocket sized desktop boxes, and laptops that weigh under 1kg.
Local storage is getting a massive upgrade for machine learning workloads. The flagship WS18 model serves as a 4 bay network enclosure running on the 3rd Gen Intel Core Wildcat Lake platform. It packs 4 traditional 3.5 inch disk bays alongside 3 PCIe Gen4 solid state slots, relying on dual network jacks supporting 10GbE and 2.5GbE speeds. It also provides an HDMI 2.1 port for direct media output.
For demanding enterprise networks, Sixunited built the PTLT19 5HD QSB around the 3rd Gen Intel Core Ultra Panther Lake processor. This hardware steps up to 5 mechanical disk bays, 2 PCIe Gen5 slots, and fast LPDDR5X 8533 memory. The rear panel includes 2 10GbE ethernet ports, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Wi Fi 7 wireless connectivity to manage heavy data transfers.
Desktop computers are shrinking to absurd sizes. The WB81 H02 measures just 0.15 liters in total volume and sits at 13.5 millimeters thick. Despite the microscopic footprint, it runs on Wildcat Lake with LPDDR5X memory, an M.2 Gen4 slot, HDMI 2.1, and a full feature USB C port. The modular chassis also supports older chips like Alder Lake N, Twin Lake, and Snapdragon C Kenai silicon.
Users needing raw local compute can look at the 1L DB70 system. It takes a specialized approach by integrating a dedicated PCIe accelerator card from Houmo AI. The internal board carries 2 DDR5 slots, 3 M.2 positions, 2.5GbE networking, and Wi Fi 6 to run heavy AI tasks directly at the edge.
Portable hardware received equal attention. The WP881 140M2 YDX works as a 2 in 1 tablet running Wildcat Lake, featuring a sharp 2K display with support for a stylus and clip on keyboard. It combines fast LPDDR5X memory with a PCIe NVMe drive for everyday mobile flexibility.
Traditional laptop users get 2 new 14 inch designs that both tip the scales at under 1kg while hitting over 16 hours of battery life. The PN252 model pairs an all magnesium chassis with an Intel Core Ultra Panther Lake chip, Wi Fi 7, and a 2.8K OLED screen. Alongside it, the WN35 cuts down to 12.9 millimeters thick using an aluminum build and Wildcat Lake. Both machines prove that full workday battery life and ultra light frames can live together.
Source: ithome
