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Nov. 6, 2009

Lantronix is launching its much anticipated X-Port embedded networking module, which it says is the world's smallest Linux networking server. The X-Port measures 1.33 x 0.64 x 0.53 inches and offers 8 MB of SDRAM, 16 MB of flash, RJ-45 Ethernet and serial ports, a web server, SSH and SSL security, and even IPv6 support.

Running on a yet "unnamed" 32-bit CPU, the X-Port offers over 5 times the processing power of its proprietary predecessor, says Lantronix.

Additionally, the device's 8MB SDRAM and 16MB flash represents 32 times the memory of the previous X-Port model, says the company.

The new device offers both a 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 connector and a serial link that supports software selectable data rates from 300 Kbps to 921 Kbps. The serial connection is offered via pins mounted on the bottom of the unit, which include three software-selectable GPIO pins, says Lantronix.

Overall, and footprint-compatible with the original X-Port Embedded Device Server, which shipped in 2003 running Lantronix' Evolution operating system, X-Port still is available with that proprietary operating system, but is now also offered with Linux.

Aimed at simply deploying server-to-server applications at the network edge, the customizable, 0.34-ounce device is reminiscent in size and functionality to Digi International's DigiConnect ME.

The X-Port is said to run on 3.3 VDC, and supports temperatures ranging from 32 to 158 deg. F.

An extended temperature version runs from -40 to 185 deg. F (-40 to 85 deg. C). Firmware includes a web server and web management servers, as well as SSL/SSH support and encryption features.

Built-in IPv6 support, meanwhile, enables a far greater selection of IP addresses, among other benefits. Also included is Lantronix' Virtual IP Access technology, which is said to enable integration with the company's ManageLinx remote services platform.

The technology enables the development of "solutions that work behind firewalls without the need for a VPN," says the company.

Daryl Miller, vice president of engineering at Lantronix says "a lot of time, effort and expense go into the iterative process of designing and testing an embedded networking platform. X-Port considerably simplifies this task, in many cases eliminating the need for other processors. With Linux on board as well, developers can focus on their core competencies to bring a product to market quickly, without having to learn a new operating system and development environment."

X-Port will be available in two weeks, along with an X-Port Pro evaluation kit, which will be offered free to qualified customers, for a limited time, says the company.

Pricing has not yet been released, however.

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Source: Lantronix.

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