RuggedCom RX1512 APE Application Processing Engine, APE Overview, Supported Operating Systems

3. Installation

3.14. APE: Application Processing Engine

3.14.1. APE Overview

The APE (Application Processing Engine) is an x86-based computer designed to occupy a single line module slot on the RX1512. The APE can host any x86-based operating system capable of running on a computer with similar specifications, and features a Gigabit Ethernet connection on the module faceplate. You can use the APE for a variety of functions, such as network monitoring, specialized applications, DNS applications, and more.

Feature	Description
Processor	Intel Atom E660T 1.3 GHz
RAM	2 GB DDR2
Disk	8	GB SATA, solid state
Network	1	× RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet interface, faceplate connector
	1	× Gigabit Ethernet interface, connected to internal RX1512 switch
USB	2	× USB 2.0. Maximum USB device power consumption, through single port or combined through both ports:
	250 mA at 5 V.
Video	DVI-D
LED Indicators	•	Power
	•	Disk Activity
Controls	Momentary contact reset button
Operating System	Supports any x86-compatible operating compatible with hardware specifications. For a list of tested and
	confirmed operating systems, see Section 3.14.2, “Supported Operating Systems”.

Table 3.12. APE Specifications

Figure 3.29. APE Faceplate and Ports

3.14.2. Supported Operating Systems

The APE supports any x86-compatible operating system. The following operating systems have been tested and confirmed to work with the APE module:

•Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7

•Debian GNU/Linux 6

•Ubuntu 11.04

•Linux Mint 10

•OpenSuse 11.4

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