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The NanoPi R2S Plus Bare Board by FriendlyELEC is a compact and cost-effective single-board computer designed for advanced networking applications such as custom routers, VPN gateways, firewalls, and IoT edge devices. Based on the Rockchip RK3328 Quad-Core Cortex-A53 processor, the R2S Plus delivers reliable performance while maintaining low power consumption—perfect for always-on networking tasks. This "Plus" version includes a soldered 1GB DDR4 RAM and an onboard 8GB eMMC flash, which offers faster and more stable storage than microSD cards. It also features a built-in Real-Time Clock (RTC) with a backup battery socket for timekeeping during power interruptions—an essential feature for scheduled network or automation tasks. With dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, the NanoPi R2S Plus is engineered for efficient LAN/WAN routing and small firewall setups. Despite its small footprint, it has a USB 2.0 port and UART for debugging and peripheral expansion. It runs lightweight, Linux-based systems such as FriendlyWRT (OpenWRT-based) and Ubuntu Core, giving developers flexibility and open-source support. Its fanless, minimal design ensures silent operation, making the R2S Plus a great choice for headless embedded network deployments.