Sharp SDM Essential · Price in Qatar

Name: Sharp SDM Essential Intel Smart Display Module for Signage
Brand: Sharp
SKU: sharp-sdm-essential
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Sharp SDM Essential is an Intel-based computing module for compatible Sharp large format displays, built for ultra-high definition signage that runs around the clock. It combines an Intel Elkhart Lake x6413E processor, 8GB RAM and a 128GB M.2 SSD, plays H.265 and VP9 content at smooth 4Kp60, and runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. It suits flight information screens, retail walls and corporate lobbies across Qatar. Request a quote.

What the Sharp SDM Essential does for a signage network

The Sharp SDM Essential is a computing module from Sharp's accessories range that slots into compatible Sharp large format displays. Rather than running a separate external media player behind the screen, the display carries its own Intel-based computer, so content playback, scheduling and monitoring sit inside one installation. It is built for ultra-high definition signage that must run through the day and night.

Processor, memory and codec support

The module is built around an Intel Elkhart Lake Atom x6413E processor with four cores at 1.5GHz, paired with Intel UHD Graphics. It carries 8GB of dual-channel RAM and a 128GB M.2 SATA SSD. Hardware decoding covers H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG2, JPEG and VC1/WMV9, and the graphics platform supports OpenGL 4.5, DirectX 12 and OpenCL 1.2. Native codec support is rated for smooth 4Kp60 playback, which suits ultra-high definition loops and dense promotional files.

Processor: Intel Elkhart Lake Atom x6413E, 4x 1.5GHz
Memory: 8GB dual channel
Storage: 128GB M.2 SSD (SATA)
Operating system: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024

Reliability, security and long-term support

Embedded Intel chipsets are chosen for continuous duty, and this processor's low heat output allows the module to be cooled by a passive heatsink. An integrated watchdog restarts applications automatically if they stop, so content recovers without manual intervention. Integrated TPM 2.0 capability, using Intel Platform Trust Technology, supports hardware-based security functions for a networked display. Microsoft services the operating system with updates across a ten-year period, a long support window for a display that should not need rebuilding every few years.

Where it fits across Qatar

Three typical deployments show where the module earns its place:

A departures and arrivals screen in an airport terminal near Hamad International Airport, where flight information must update reliably through long shifts.
A retail promotion wall in a West Bay or Lusail shopping centre, looping UHD content for shoppers passing through the day.
A corporate reception in The Pearl or Msheireb showing building information and meeting room status from a display that stays on.

Planning your order

Confirm the exact Sharp display model before ordering. The module is listed for twelve Sharp panels, including PN-P556, PN-M862, PN-M552, PN-M652, PN-P656, PN-P506, PN-P436, PN-M982, PN-M752, PN-M432, PN-M502 and PN-P756. The manufacturer's data does not give an operating temperature range, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to check the intended environment, particularly any location exposed to summer heat above 45°C or dust. Free site surveys let us confirm mounting height, cable routes and access before installation, and professional installation can be included in the quotation. The order code is L50SDM-EHL-16363.

Send us the display model, the number of units and the site location in Qatar, and SmartRooms Qatar will return a quotation, usually within one working day. Schools, government entities and companies can order against a purchase order (LPO) or a government tender. Request a quote for your Sharp SDM Essential today.

Highlights

Intel Elkhart Lake Atom x6413E processor, four cores at 1.5GHz
8GB dual-channel RAM and 128GB M.2 SATA SSD
Hardware decoding for H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9 and MPEG2
Native playback rated for smooth 4Kp60 video
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system
Integrated watchdog restarts applications automatically

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

5 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Specifications5

CPU: Intel Elkhart Lake Atom® x6413E Processor 4x 1.5GHz
Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors HW Codec: H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG2, JPEG, VC1/WMV9. OpenGL4.5; DirectX 12; OpenCL 1.2
RAM: 8GB dual channel
Storage: 128GB M.2 SSD (SATA)
Operating System: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024

Downloads

8 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets Sharp_Datasheet_SDM_Essential_en.pdf 306 KB PDF Manuals & guides SDM Essential (DS-202) User Manual Ed.1-D3.pdf 4.1 MB PDF Manuals & guides SDM Essential (DS-202)_Quickinstallation Guide_EN_release.pdf 577 KB PDF Manuals & guides SDM Essential DS-202_User_Manual_Ed.1-D3.pdf 4.1 MB PDF Brochures Intel_SDM_Inside.pdf 1.2 MB PDF Brochures Warranty-and-Services_Interactive_Computing.pdf 1.0 MB URL Brochures · Opens on manufacturer site Sharp Product Overview PDF Certificates & compliance CE DoC_DS-202_SDM_Essential_EN.pdf 350 KB

Questions about SDM Essential

What is the Sharp SDM Essential?

It is a computing module from Sharp's accessories range that fits inside compatible Sharp large format displays, turning the screen into a standalone content player. It uses an Intel Elkhart Lake Atom x6413E processor, 8GB RAM and a 128GB M.2 SATA SSD, and runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. It is aimed at ultra-high definition signage that runs continuously.

Which Sharp displays is the SDM Essential compatible with?

The manufacturer's data lists twelve panels: PN-P556, PN-M862, PN-M552, PN-M652, PN-P656, PN-P506, PN-P436, PN-M982, PN-M752, PN-M432, PN-M502 and PN-P756. Confirm your exact panel model with SmartRooms Qatar before ordering, because the module must match the display it is fitted into.

Can the module play 4K video smoothly?

Yes. Native codec support covers H.265/HEVC, VP8 and VP9, and the module is rated for smooth 4Kp60 playback. It also decodes MPEG2, JPEG and VC1/WMV9 in hardware. For a video wall or a large lobby screen, preparing content in one of these formats helps achieve the best performance.

Is it suitable for flight information displays in airports?

Yes, the module is positioned for flight information displays in airport terminals, alongside retail and corporate signage. An operator in the Hamad International Airport area needs departure data to stay current through long shifts, and the integrated watchdog restarts applications automatically if they stop, so the screen recovers without manual intervention.

How does it keep running 24 hours a day?

The Elkhart Lake processor has low heat output, which allows the module to be cooled by a passive heatsink. The integrated watchdog restarts applications automatically. Microsoft provides software servicing updates for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 over ten years, which helps a 24/7 display stay supported without frequent system rebuilds.

What is the operating temperature range?

The manufacturer's data for this module does not list an operating temperature range, so we cannot state one here. Before fitting it in a warm location, such as a window-facing corridor or an unconditioned equipment room, ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the environment against the display's specification, given summer temperatures in Qatar that can exceed 45°C.

What security features does it include?

The module has integrated TPM 2.0 capability using Intel Platform Trust Technology (Intel PTT). This matters for a bank branch in Doha or a government office showing information on a networked screen, where the display must stay within the organisation's security controls. Confirm your IT policy requirements when requesting a quote.

What memory and storage does it provide?

It has 8GB of dual-channel RAM and a 128GB M.2 SATA SSD. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 also runs from this storage, so plan the size of locally stored content before installation, especially if you hold large UHD video files on the module.

How would a private school in Al Wakrah use it?

Consider a private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a new entrance hall with a large display for announcements, class news and an events calendar. The module lets the screen play this content without an external player behind it. Match the panel model to the compatible list and state the number of screens in your quotation request.

Would a corporate office in Lusail benefit from it?

Yes, for example an office in Lusail that wants a reception screen showing building information and meeting room status during Sunday to Thursday working hours. Because the computing sits inside the display, there is no separate media box to hide and maintain, and the screen can stay on through the working week.

Does it need professional installation?

Professional installation is recommended because the module sits inside a large display that must be mounted securely. SmartRooms Qatar offers professional installation and free site surveys to confirm mounting height, cable routes and access for servicing before work begins, and installation can be included in your quotation.

How do I request a quote?

Send the display model, the number of units and the site location in Qatar. SmartRooms Qatar usually returns a quotation within one working day. Schools, government entities and companies can order against a purchase order (LPO) or a government tender, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.