What it is for
Small computer that plays scheduled content on a digital signage display. Used in Cafeteria · Pantry, large · Pantry and 2 more.
Installed by year
Ports
10 ports3.5 mm31 outHDMI21 in, 1 outUSB-A1USB-C1RJ451Terminal block1Proprietary11 in
Front
Rear
VideoUSBPoEOtherAudioPower
Every port, in detail
| # | Port | Connector | Carries | Direction | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | audio-out-1Combination analog/optical (SPDIF) 3.5mm jack; 2V RMS output; 32ohm minimum load impedance. | 3.5 mm | audio | Out | Front |
| 2 | ir-1Combined IR in/out 3.5mm jack; supports NEC and RC5 formats. | 3.5 mm | ir | Both ways | Front |
| 3 | rs232-13.5mm (1/8in) TRS jack, TX/RX/GND only, default baud rate 115200. | 3.5 mm | rs232 | Both ways | Front |
| 4 | gpio-112-pin Phoenix/terminal-block connector with 8 bi-directional ports plus an LED connector; inputs sink 24mA or less, pins can supply 3.3V@500mA. | Terminal block | gpio | Both ways | Front |
| 5 | power-inProprietary locking DC connector, rated 12V/3A. | Proprietary | power | In | Front |
| 6 | hdmi-in-1Max video resolution 4096x2160x60p (HDMI 2.0); HDCP support on this input was 'coming soon' per a future OS update note. | HDMI | video, audio | In | Rear |
| 7 | hdmi-out-1HDMI 2.1a per the hardware-interfaces spec table; CEC control and AVI passthrough supported. | HDMI | video, audio | Out | Rear |
| 8 | usb-a-1Provides 5V/1A power to peripheral devices. | USB-A | USB, power | Both ways | Rear |
| 9 | usb-c-1Supports high-speed USB host mode; provides 5V/1A power to peripheral devices; also used to access BrightSignOS internal web pages. | USB-C | USB, power | Both ways | Rear |
| 10 | lan-110/100/1000 Mbps; 802.1X supported on the port. Labeled PoE+ on the datasheet. re. a conflicting 'Type 1 PoE' reference elsewhere. | RJ45 | ethernet, PoE | Both ways | Rear |
Security support
Demo values- Firmware line
- BrightSign OS
- Security updates
- Until Jun 2030 Demo value
- Report a flaw
- The manufacturer publishes no page we could open (see gaps)
The manufacturer sets these dates; Keia Atlas tracks them and does not vouch for them. A warning shows from 12 months before support ends.
Spaces using it
19 spacesCHI 12.01 ReceptionCHI 12.02 CafeteriaCHI 13.15 PantryCPH 4.01 ReceptionCPH 4.02 PantryDUB 3.01 ReceptionDUB 3.02 PantryDUB 4.15 PantryDUB 5.01 Welcome loungeJNU 2.01 PantryMEL 8.01 ReceptionMEL 8.02 PantryNYC 20.01 ReceptionNYC 20.02 CafeteriaNYC 20.03 PantryNYC 21.18 Pantry+3 more
Space types that use it
19 units in 19 spaces at 7 officesNotes
- BrightSign's docs call the network port PoE+ but also describe running at reduced power on Type 1 PoE (802.3af).
- Size and weight are shared across the XT245, XT1145 and XT2145.
What the manufacturer doesn't say
- BrightSign publishes no vulnerability reporting page that could be opened on 30 Sept 2026, so security_support has no vulnerability_contact.
- No maximum power draw; about 12 W typical while playing.
- No part number beyond the model name.
- Front and rear here follow BrightSign's own naming (front is the panel with audio, IR, serial, GPIO and power; rear is the panel with HDMI, USB and Ethernet). The docs show no side ports.
- The microSD slot, SVC button, Reset button and the two Wi-Fi antenna connectors are shown on the panels but are not modelled as ports.
Sources
- XT245, XT1145, XT2145 - Hardware Set Up
Port labels, faces and panel layout - XT5 Hardware Interfaces
Port labels, faces and panel layout - XT5 Environmental & Power
Port labels, faces and panel layout - BrightSign Series 5 Product Selector / Specifications
Dimensions, weight, power and interfaces - BrightSign XT5 datasheet 2024 (XT245/XT1145/XT2145)
Dimensions, weight, power and interfaces
Each model was read twice, independently, and the two readings reconciled against the manufacturer's text.