Front-facing I/O
Access, wire, and troubleshoot directly from the cabinet front.
OnLogic HX500 alternative
Before you buy OnLogic, compare iPC400
If you are evaluating the OnLogic HX500, also known as the Helix 500, compare it against an industrial PC built for serviceability, price transparency, and long-life platform availability.
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Tool-free SSD tray
Swap storage in seconds without opening the chassis.
Vertical mounting
Clean, space-efficient fit for standard control cabinets.
Transparent comparison
Choose the configuration you actually need
iPC400 is compared against the closest publicly available HX500 match, using stated assumptions for transparency.
RSI
RSI iPC400
Closest public match
OnLogic HX500
Configured public priceView HX500 price breakdown
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Your selections, compared side by side
Each row reflects the dropdown choices above and shows the corresponding RSI configuration next to the closest HX500 equivalent.
CPU
RSI
HX500
CPU benchmark
RSI PassMark CPU Mark
HX500 PassMark CPU Mark
Memory
RSI
HX500
Storage
RSI
HX500
PCI Expansion
RSI
HX500
Operating System
RSI
HX500
Higher CPU Mark indicates stronger general CPU benchmark performance. Source: PassMark CPU Benchmarks, scores checked June 8, 2026.
Differentiators
What makes the iPC400 different
Designed with features to make your life easy.
Warranty coverage
Built for long-term reliability, backed for 3 years
RSI includes 3-year warranty coverage with this iPC400 offer because we stand behind our assembly and quality control process.
- RSI iPC400
- 3-year warranty included
- OnLogic HX500
- 2-year warranty shown
- 3-year option
- OnLogic shows the 3-year upgrade at +$260
CPU generation
iPC400 starts on Intel 14th/13th/12th Gen Core
The iPC400 platform starts from a newer Intel Core base than the HX500 configuration reviewed for this page.
- RSI platform
- Intel 14th/13th/12th Gen Core
- HX500
- 10th Gen Comet Lake
Functional by design
Hidden & concealed USB bay
Secure software keys and service dongles inside the system while preserving external I/O accessibility.
Performance without compromise
Supports 65W CPUs
Auxiliary cooling supports higher-performance CPU selections for demanding machine-control workloads.
Built for scalability
PCIe Gen5 expansion
Compact expansion supports I/O, DAQ, vision, and motion cards.
Engineered for real-time control
EtherCAT, OPC UA, and more
Ready for deterministic motion and modern industrial integration.
Comparison assumptions & disclaimers
This comparison is based on publicly available OnLogic HX500 product and configurator information reviewed for this page, with pricing details shown based on information available as of June 8, 2026. Pricing, options, lead times, availability, specifications, and warranty terms may change and may vary by region, distributor, quote, or configuration. This comparison is provided for informational purposes only and should be independently verified before making final purchasing decisions. The OnLogic configuration shown is intended to represent the closest publicly available match to the selected iPC400 configuration and is not an official OnLogic quotation. OnLogic, Helix, HX500, and related product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. RSI is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by OnLogic.