Embedded Servers

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EMAC's Server-In-a-Box line of Embedded Servers are small, rugged, Industrial strength Servers. These Servers are just as comfortable in the back of a closet as they are on a desk top while providing most of the functionality of a conventional desk top server.

In order to toughen these servers EMAC utilizes a Flash Disk in place of a hard drive and removes the Fans found in other servers, providing a server with no moving parts. On the software side EMAC supports all the popular Embedded Operating Systems (OS), Embedded Linux, XP Embedded, and NT Embedded. Furthermore EMAC can customize the OS build to meet your application needs if required. This custom build can be archived under a unique part number guaranteeing that you receive the correct build each time you order.

If application does not require a chassis/case or power supply you can utilize one of EMAC's Single Board Servers. These Single Board Servers can utilize virtually any Single Board Computer that EMAC sells. Just select an SBC, add flash, and select an OS along with any extra components you might need.

Linux Server-In-A-Box

The most basic feature of the SIB is the stability and robustness of the software, in particular the operating system. The Linux kernel was designed with networking in mind from the start; thus all manner of network interfaces and protocols can be supported (the more common types are supported out of the box.) The Linux Operating System is also fully extensible; anything a full-sized server can do, the SIB can do, provided sufficient system resources are available. With proper configuration, the SIB can act as a file server, an NFS server, an SMB server (for Microsoft Win95/98 file sharing,) a Novell NetWare server, an X-Windows application server, a network firewall, or a network router - the possibilities are nearly endless.

Linux SIB Model	CPU	Flash / RAM	Serial Ports	LAN	Other I/O
Standard	AMD SC520 133MHz	16 MB/32 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	10/100Base-T	PC/104+
Low-Power	Freescale MCF5282 Coldfire 66MHz	2 MB/16 MB SD/MMC 64MB	3 RS-232	10/100Base-T	Hot Swap MMC/SD Card
Compact	SiS 200 MHz	128 MB/128 MB	2 RS-232	10/100Base-T	Mini-PCI, VGA, Audio, USB
Firewall	AMD Geode LX800 500 MHz	128 MB/128 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	Dual 10/100Base-T	PC/104, VGA, 2 USB 2.0
Rugged	Intel Celeron 400 Mhz 650 MHz	128 MB/256 MB 256 MB/512 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	Dual 10/100Base-T	VGA, 2 USB 2.0 anti-shock
Deluxe	Intel Celeron 400 MHz	128 MB/128 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	10/100Base-T	PC/104+, VGA, Audio, USB

Windows XP-Embedded (XPE) Server-In-A-Box

XP Embedded is an embedded version of the Microsoft^® Windows XP ^® Operating System specifically designed to address the needs of dedicated and embedded systems OEMs. Based on Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2, Windows XPE is complementary to Windows CE. For example, Windows XP Embedded is advantageous for solutions that are highly interconnected, require full Win32 binary compatibility, and/or are tightly integrated with Microsoft BackOffice^® family products in line-of-business and Point Of Sale (POS) systems. Windows CE is more advantageous, for example, in applications where size and cost are critical.

Windows XP already provides an excellent foundation for building embedded systems: a high-performance kernel, pre-emptive multitasking, scalable asynchronous I/O model, rich layered services, and the ubiquitous Win-32 API. However, there are still many needs that must be addressed including fault resilience, error recovery, target footprint management, solid-state operation, remote device management/troubleshooting, and a non-standard/non-existent UI. Windows XP Embedded adds these and other capabilities to Windows XP. It is a superset of Windows XP adding new features and target design tools that make it suitable to a wider range of embedded applications.

XPE SIB Model	CPU	Flash / RAM	Serial Ports	LAN	Other I/O
Standard	Intel Celeron 400 MHz	512 MB/256 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	10/100Base-T	PC/104+, VGA 2 USB 1.1, Audio
Rugged	Intel Celeron 400 Mhz 650 MHz	512 MB/256 MB 1 GB/512 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	Dual 10/100Base-T or 1000Base-T	VGA, 2 USB 2.0 anti-shock
Deluxe	Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz	1 GB/512 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	10/100Base-T or 1000Base-T	VGA, 2 USB 2.0, Audio

Windows NT-Embedded (NTE) Server-In-A-Box

NT Embedded is an embedded version of the Microsoft^® Windows NT^® 4.0 Operating System specifically designed to address the needs of dedicated and embedded systems OEMs. Based on Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5, Windows NT Embedded 4.0 is complementary to Windows CE. For example, Windows NT Embedded is advantageous for solutions that are highly interconnected, require full Win32 binary compatibility, and/or are tightly integrated with Microsoft BackOffice^® family products in line-of-business systems. Windows CE is more advantageous, for example, in applications where size and cost are critical.

Windows NT already provides an excellent foundation for building embedded systems: a high-performance kernel, pre-emptive multitasking, scalable asynchronous I/O model, rich layered services, and the ubiquitous Win-32 API. However, there are still many needs that must be addressed including fault resilience, error recovery, target footprint management, solid-state operation, remote device management/troubleshooting, and a non-standard/non-existent UI. Windows NT Embedded 4.0 adds these and other capabilities to Windows NT. It is a superset of Windows NT 4.0 adding new features and target design tools that make it suitable to a wider range of embedded applications.

NTE SIB Model	CPU	Flash / RAM	Serial Ports	LAN	Other I/O
Standard	ST Elite-133 MHz	64 MB/32 MB	3 RS-232 1 RS-232/485	10/100Base-T	PC/104,VGA

Single Board Servers

If one of the prepackaged SIBs listed above does not meet your requirements, you can opt to have virtually any one of EMAC's Single Board Computers (SBC) turned into an SIB. Just select your SBC of choice, your Operating System of choice, and any I/O Peripheral Options you require. EMAC can then integrate your selections into a custom SIB.