# Power and form factor

*Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nano, Pearl Nexus.*

| | Pearl-2 | Pearl Mini | Pearl Nexus | Pearl Nano |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Power** | DC | DC | DC | PoE+ or DC |
| **Form factor** | Portable desktop model, or 19″ rackmount model | Portable desktop model, VESA mountable | 1RU with detachable mounts | Portable desktop model, optional 1RU rack shelf sold separately |
| **Built-in display** | Touch screen | Touch screen | None — headless | Front screen menu |

Pearl Nano is the only Pearl system that can be powered over Ethernet using PoE+. Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, and Pearl Nexus are DC powered only.

Pearl Nexus does not have a built-in touch screen or display. Pearl Nexus is headless and is configured using the Admin panel, or using a monitor, keyboard, and mouse connected for the local console feature.

Pearl-2 is available as both a portable desktop model and a 19″ rackmount model.

> product: pearl-family · topic: other · source: pearl-family-comparison.md · updated: Sep 27, 2026