Surface Hub 3 Compute Cartridge

What the Surface Hub 3 Compute Cartridge is

The Microsoft Surface Hub 3 Compute Cartridge is a slot-in compute module that supplies the processing, memory and storage for a Surface Hub 3 experience. It is built around an Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, 32 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. Microsoft documents it as the upgrade cartridge that takes a Surface Hub 2S to the Surface Hub 3 experience, so it suits organisations that already run that board and want a newer compute platform inside it.

Compute, storage, security and software

The specification sheet gives a clear picture of what the module does:

• Processor: Intel i5
• Graphics: integrated (iGPU)
• Memory: 32 GB
• Storage: 512 GB on a removable SSD
• Security: Trusted Platform Module 2.0

Trusted Platform Module 2.0 is a hardware security chip that helps protect device identity and cryptographic keys, which matters for IT teams applying security policy to meeting room equipment. The module runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise with the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows experience. It can be configured to Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise, but that requires a software licence and image that Microsoft sells separately. Its tactile feature helps technicians identify the correct module when several units are on site.

Ports and input modes

Connectivity needs more planning than any other part of this module. The RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and USB-A ports are listed as standard connections, giving a wired network link for video conferencing and peripherals. The Mini-DisplayPort video output is available in Windows desktop only. The HDMI video input and the USB-C input with DisplayPort Alt-Mode are available in bypass only, so presenter sources should be tested in that mode before a meeting starts.

Where it fits in Qatar

Three realistic situations show where the cartridge makes sense:

• A government authority in Doha refreshing a boardroom that runs Microsoft Teams Rooms, with purchase orders and tender paperwork settled before delivery to the site.
• A university or training centre in Education City updating lecture and seminar rooms, where Ethernet suits fixed network points.
• A corporate office in West Bay or Lusail whose executive meeting rooms connect with colleagues abroad every day and need a dependable Windows environment.

Planning the upgrade

The cartridge measures 275 mm x 220 mm x 32 mm and weighs 954 g (2.1 lb). Compare these dimensions with the space in your existing unit during a site survey, which SmartRooms Qatar offers free of charge. Microsoft's data for this model does not include an operating temperature range, so confirm the environment for any room that is not air-conditioned, where summer temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C, before installation. Each box contains the cartridge and a setup guide, and the manufacturer's one-year limited hardware warranty applies.

Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar with your model details, number of rooms and delivery location, and we will usually return a quotation within one working day.