RuggedCom RX1510 APE Application Processing Engine, APE Overview, Supported Operating Systems

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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 RX1510. 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 RX1510 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 3.34. 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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