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# 瑞莎 Cubie A5E 金属外壳

## 产品简介

**瑞莎金属外壳 7364** 是一款为 Cubie A5E 单板计算机设计的极致迷你外壳,完美适配 Cubie A5E。

它在满足坚固耐用、散热高效的基础上,还兼顾了极致紧凑设计、轻巧便携、满足工业级散热需求与边缘计算等紧凑场景设计。

让 Cubie A5E 在小空间实现大作为!

## 产品特性

- **定制适配 CUBIE A5E** - 精准开孔与结构设计,确保接口与扩展功能完美兼容。

- **极致紧凑设计** - 外壳尺寸约 73 mm \* 64 mm \* 30mm,轻巧便携,仅手掌大小,完美适配狭小空间部署。

- **工业级散热** - 全金属机身搭配立体鳍片,无风扇零噪音运行。

- **支持内置 PoE 供电** - 支持 802.3 af / at 标准,单线解决供电+网络传输。

- **三路无线扩展** - 预留 3 x SMA 接口,支持 WiFi / 蓝牙 / 蜂窝网络模组模块(需要额外扩展板)扩展。

## 安装指南

### 配件清单

- 散热器 x 1
- 右侧盖 x 1
- 左侧盖 x 1
- 下盖 x 1
- 导热硅胶 x 1
- 天线孔胶塞 x 3
- KM2\*4\*3.5 mm 螺丝 x 4
- 固定铜柱
- M2\*7 mm 铜柱 x 4(搭配 PoE HAT 使用:固定主板)
- M2\*8 mm 铜柱 x 4(搭配 PoE HAT 使用:固定 PoE HAT)
- M2\*16.6 mm 铜柱 x4(不搭配 PoE HAT 使用:固定主板)

<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-0.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

| 序号 | 配件名称 | 数量 | 序号 | 配件名称 | 数量 |
| ---- | ---------- | ---- | ---- | ------------------- | ---- |
| ① | 散热器 | 1 | ⑥ | KM2\*4\*3.5 mm 螺丝 | 4 |
| ② | 下盖 | 1 | ⑦ | 左侧盖 | 1 |
| ③ | 右侧盖 | 1 | ⑧ | M2\*16.6 mm 铜柱 | 4 |
| ④ | 导热硅胶 | 1 | ⑨ | M2\*7 mm 铜柱 | 4 |
| ⑤ | 天线孔胶塞 | 3 | ⑩ | M2\*8 mm 铜柱 | 4 |

### 不搭配 PoE HAT 使用

#### Step 1: 安装导热硅胶

- 将导热硅胶粘贴到主板背面的 SoC 位置
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-1.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 2: 放置主板

- 让散热器侧边的开孔和主板接口在同一侧(USB、HDMI 等接口需要露出)
- 将主板轻置于散热器的四个凸起定位柱上
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-2.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 3: 安装天线

- 将天线固定到左侧盖上,天线胶棒暂不安装
- 使用天线孔胶塞堵住未安装天线的孔位,避免进入灰尘等杂物
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-3.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 4: 固定右侧盖

- 将天线 IPEX 接头垂直对准主板 WiFi 模块接口按压,听到"咔嗒"声表示连接到位
- 将右侧盖的孔位与散热器的定位孔对齐
- 使用一字螺丝刀拧紧2颗 M2\*16.6 mm 铜柱固定右侧盖
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-4.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 5: 固定左侧盖

- 将左侧盖的孔位与散热器的定位孔对齐
- 使用一字螺丝刀拧紧2颗 M2\*16.6 mm 铜柱固定左侧盖
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-5.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 6: 固定下盖

- 将下盖的孔位和固定铜柱对齐
- 使用十字螺丝刀按对角顺序逐步拧紧4颗 KM2\*4\*3.5 mm的螺丝固定下盖
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-6.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 7 : 安装天线胶棒

- 旋转天线胶棒的螺母固定天线胶棒
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-7.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

### 搭配 PoE HAT 使用

:::tip
PoE HAT 需要自行购买!

由于外壳尺寸比较紧凑,拆卸 PoE HAT 需要借助撬棒等工具。
:::

#### Step 1 : 安装导热硅胶

- 将导热硅胶粘贴到主板背面的 SoC 位置
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-8.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 2 : 放置主板

- 让散热器侧边的开孔和主板接口在同一侧(USB、HDMI 等接口需要露出)
- 将主板轻置于散热器的四个凸起定位柱上
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-9.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 3 : 安装天线

- 将天线固定到左侧盖上,天线胶棒暂不安装
- 使用天线孔胶塞堵住未安装天线的孔位,避免进入灰尘等杂物
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-10.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 4 : 固定右侧盖

- 将天线IPEX接头垂直对准主板 WiFi 模块接口按压,听到"咔嗒"声表示安装到位
- 将右侧盖的孔位与散热器的定位孔对齐
- 使用一字螺丝刀拧紧2颗 M2\*7 mm 铜柱固定右侧盖
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-11.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 5 : 固定左侧盖

- 将左侧盖的孔位与散热器的定位孔对齐
- 使用一字螺丝刀拧紧2颗 M2\*7 mm 铜柱固定左侧盖
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-12.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 6 : 安装 PoE HAT

- 将 PoE HAT 对准 40 Pin 引脚和 PoE Header 引脚安装
- 使用十字螺丝刀按对角顺序逐步拧紧4颗 M2*8 mm 的铜柱固定 PoE HAT
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-13.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 7 : 安装下盖

- 将下盖的孔位和固定铜柱对齐
- 使用十字螺丝刀按对角顺序逐步拧紧4颗 KM2\*4\*3.5 mm的螺丝固定下盖
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-14.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 8 : 安装天线胶棒

- 旋转天线胶棒的螺母固定天线胶棒
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-15.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
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# Radxa Metal Case for Cubie A5E

**The Radxa Metal Case 7364** is an ultra-compact mini case specifically designed for the Cubie A5E single-board computer, providing a perfect fit for the Cubie A5E.

While ensuring durability and efficient heat dissipation, it also features an extremely compact design, lightweight portability, and meets industrial-grade thermal requirements, making it ideal for edge computing and other space-constrained applications.

Empower your Cubie A5E to achieve great things in small spaces!

# Key Features

- **Custom-fit for CUBIE A5E** - Precise cutouts and structural design ensure perfect compatibility with all interfaces and expansion capabilities.

- **Extremely Compact Design** - Case dimensions approximately 73 mm \* 64 mm \* 30mm, lightweight and portable, about the size of a palm, perfect for deployment in tight spaces.

- **Industrial-grade Thermal Solution** - All-metal body with 3D cooling fins, operates with zero fan noise.

- **PoE-ready (module not included)** - Supports 802.3af/at standards, providing both power and network connectivity through a single cable.

- **Triple Wireless Expansion** - Features 3 x SMA interfaces, supporting WiFi / Bluetooth / Cellular module expansion (additional expansion board required).

## Installation Guide

### Package Contents

- Heatsink × 1
- Right side cover × 1
- Left side cover × 1
- Bottom cover × 1
- Thermal pad × 1
- Antenna port plugs × 3
- KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws × 4
- Mounting standoffs
- M2\*7 mm standoffs × 4 (for securing mainboard when using PoE HAT)
- M2\*8 mm standoffs × 4 (for securing PoE HAT)
- M2\*16.6 mm standoffs × 4 (for securing mainboard without PoE HAT)

<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-0.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

| No. | Item | Qty | No. | Item | Qty |
| --- | ------------------ | --- | --- | --------------------- | --- |
| ① | Heatsink | 1 | ⑥ | KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws | 4 |
| ② | Bottom cover | 1 | ⑦ | Left side cover | 1 |
| ③ | Right side cover | 1 | ⑧ | M2\*16.6 mm standoffs | 4 |
| ④ | Thermal pad | 1 | ⑨ | M2\*7 mm standoffs | 4 |
| ⑤ | Antenna port plugs | 3 | ⑩ | M2\*8 mm standoffs | 4 |

### Without PoE HAT

#### Step 1: Install Thermal Pad

- Apply the thermal pad to the SoC location on the back of the mainboard
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-1.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 2: Position Mainboard

- Align the heatsink's side cutouts with the mainboard's ports (USB, HDMI, etc. should be exposed)
- Gently place the mainboard onto the four raised positioning posts of the heatsink
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-2.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 3: Install Antennas

- Secure the antennas to the left side cover (do not install antenna rods yet)
- Use antenna port plugs to cover any unused antenna ports to prevent dust and debris
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-3.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 4: Secure Right Side Cover

- Align the IPEX connectors vertically with the WiFi module interface on the mainboard and press down until you hear a "click"
- Align the holes on the right side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink
- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*16.6 mm standoffs to secure the right side cover
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-4.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 5: Secure Left Side Cover

- Align the holes on the left side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink
- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*16.6 mm standoffs to secure the left side cover
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-5.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 6: Secure Bottom Cover

- Align the holes on the bottom cover with the mounting standoffs
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten four KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws in a crisscross pattern to secure the bottom cover
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-6.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 7: Install Antenna Rods

- Rotate the nuts on the antenna rods to secure them in place
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-7.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

### With PoE HAT

:::tip
PoE HAT must be purchased separately!

Due to the compact size of the case, tools like a spudger may be needed to remove the PoE HAT.
:::

#### Step 1: Install Thermal Pad

- Apply the thermal pad to the SoC location on the back of the mainboard
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-8.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 2: Position Mainboard

- Align the heatsink's side cutouts with the mainboard's ports (USB, HDMI, etc. should be exposed)
- Gently place the mainboard onto the four raised positioning posts of the heatsink
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-9.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 3: Install Antennas

- Secure the antennas to the left side cover (do not install antenna rods yet)
- Use antenna port plugs to cover any unused antenna ports to prevent dust and debris
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-10.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 4: Secure Right Side Cover

- Align the IPEX connectors vertically with the WiFi module interface on the mainboard and press down until you hear a "click"
- Align the holes on the right side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink
- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*7 mm standoffs to secure the right side cover
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-11.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 5: Secure Left Side Cover

- Align the holes on the left side cover with the positioning holes on the heatsink
- Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten two M2\*7 mm standoffs to secure the left side cover
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-12.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 6: Install PoE HAT

- Align the PoE HAT with the 40-pin GPIO header and PoE header
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten four M2\*8 mm standoffs in a crisscross pattern to secure the PoE HAT
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-13.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 7: Install Bottom Cover

- Align the holes on the bottom cover with the mounting standoffs
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten four KM2\*4\*3.5 mm screws in a crisscross pattern to secure the bottom cover
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-14.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>

#### Step 8: Install Antenna Rods

- Rotate the nuts on the antenna rods to secure them in place
<div style={{textAlign: 'center'}}>
<img src="/en/img/accessories/metal-case-cubie-a5e/ae031-15.webp" style={{width: '100%', maxWidth: '1200px'}} />
</div>
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