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News Release from: Lantronix | Subject: XPort AR
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 September 2005
M2M module integrates with mainstream
networks
The new XPort Architect (AR) embedded processor module is the first product to take advantage of the enterprise-class Evolution network operating system (ENOS).
Lantronix has released two breakthrough technologies bringing powerful, data-centre grade information exchange capabilities to embedded devices arrayed throughout private networks and the Internet The new XPort Architect (AR) embedded processor module is the first product to take advantage of the company's enterprise-class Evolution network operating system (ENOS)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Designed to connect devices with secure business and control applications, the XPort AR takes advantage of the same high-level data transport and security mechanisms adopted worldwide by IT professionals.
This announcement represents the next step in the progression of the award-winning Lantronix XPort family and extends the line with more memory, processing power and data-centre protocols for applications requiring increased on-module intelligence and customisation.
The XPort AR module includes a complete embedded computer, an Ethernet 10/100 interface along with an onboard network operating system and web server in a miniaturised RJ45 package, about the size of two sugar cubes.
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The fully integrated XPort AR can be used as a device's central processing unit (CPU), allowing developers to add their own device-specific intelligence through an application programming interface (API).
The power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through feature eliminates power cables to the device, making the XPort AR the first fully IEEE PoE standards-compliant embedded device server module.
"The convergence of machine information with enterprise business processes will transform the way companies deliver service and capture latent lifecycle profits", said Marc Nussbaum, CEO at Lantronix.
"Lantronix transformed device networking two years ago by delivering XPort, the world's leading embedded web server, dramatically reducing an OEM's development cycle for adding networking capabilities".
"The new XPort AR enables companies to build custom devices that more easily integrate as full-fledged members of the corporate infrastructure".
"Machine-to-machine (M2M) integration adds tremendous value by enhancing processes such as work flow improvement, asset tracking, customer service and product maintenance in a wide variety of vertical markets including industrial and building automation, security, medical, financial, energy metering and point-of-sale applications".
Featuring a new powerful Lantronix DSTni 120MHz processor, up to three serial ports to control three serial devices, 11 general purpose input/output (GPIO) control pins, 4Mbyte of Flash memory and 1.25Mbyte of SRAM, XPort AR enables manufacturers to quickly and easily build Ethernet or IP networking capabilities into their products.
This gives users the ability to remotely monitor, access and manage devices or machines over a network or the Internet.
XPort AR also provides local processing and storage of information from the attached device.
Using either active or inactive Ethernet pairs, XPort AR is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3af PoE to edge devices and is compatible with any standards complaint PoE Ethernet switch.
PoE-enabled devices can dramatically lower overall material and installation costs.
The XPort AR incorporates a feature-rich software platform that combines a compact, hardened, real-time operating system (RTOS) kernel with a full Layer 3 TCP/IP networking stack and a CGI-based dynamic web server.
Capabilities include an extensive suite of enterprise-grade, open standards-based security such as SSL 3.0 and SSH2 encryption protocols, supporting a variety of cipher and hashing algorithms including 3DES, AES and SHA-1.
These capabilities ensure the machine network does not become a source of vulnerability.
The XPort AR also provides state-of-the-art programmable technologies including XML (Extensible Markup Language) and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds for configuration and information transport.
In addition, the ability to configure the XPort AR using a "Cisco like" command line interface (CLI) allows IT professionals to rapidly integrate device-based machine assets into existing datacomms networks.
"By using an embedded network enabled programmable module, designers can focus their attention on code and hardware that serves to differentiate their product, reducing costs and time to market", said Rahul Shah, Product Line Manager at Lantronix.
"By incorporating emerging software technologies and standards, Lantronix is enabling a new era of machine-2-mainstream computing".
"M2M solutions are now increasingly offering the opportunity for enterprises to incorporate real time data and real time reporting of their machines and associated devices across all functions of the business", said Robin Duke-Woolley, Director of Europe-based e-principles.
"This brings with it outstanding new opportunities for efficiency improvement and competitive advantage".
"An essential step towards this is easy, low cost, standards-based connection of these machines to the mainstream IT network of the enterprise".
"Lantronix has been quick to recognise this growing need early and the announcement of XPort AR represents an important new enabler for M2M solutions in the enterprise".
"We expect the market segment it is entering to grow rapidly over the next few years to an estimated $8 billion revenue worldwide by 2008-09".
Lantronix also offers design engineers a complete kit which includes the essential tools required to quickly and cost-effectively evaluate and integrate XPort AR into their designs.
Each kit includes an XPort AR device server, an evaluation board, a universal power supply with snap-fit plugs for different countries, a Cat5 network cable, a serial adapter, an RS232 cable and a complete user manual.
Also included in the kit is a CD with sample code, application notes, CAD PCB files and software utilities in PDF format.
Samples of the XPort AR device server and the XPort AR evaluation kits are available now.
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