Lantronix Claim Smallest Linux Networking Server

In addition to having the identical form factor as the original XPort, the XPort Pro’s leading-edge architecture, 32-bit processing power and ample memory allow resource-intensive applications to be deployed on a single platform. Advanced networking and security features enable machine-to-machine (M2M) edge computing with unlimited customisation and application hosting, providing developers with faster time-to-market and unprecedented application development options.

Jerry Chase, CEO of Lantronix, said: “Our vision is to revolutionise machine networking by creating a state-of-the-art platform that allows smart services and other sophisticated applications to run on edge devices.”

XPort Pro is available running Linux and IPv6, bringing the product to a global community and providing Linux developers with a tiny, powerful compute platform, along with an industry standard development environment. XPort Pro is also available with the feature-rich, Evolution OS™ turnkey operating system and software development kit. This product also includes Lantronix’ patent-pending Virtual IP (VIP) Access technology, which allows seamless integration with the company’s ManageLinx remote services enablement platform.

Daryl Miller, VP of Engineering at Lantronix, said: “A lot of time, effort and expense go into the iterative process of designing and testing of an embedded computer and networking platform. XPort Pro 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. Integrating ManageLinx VIP Access in the product makes it easy for designers to create solutions that work behind firewalls without the need for a VPN. We are excited about the broad range of applications made possible with XPort Pro.”

XPort Pro provides over five times the processing power and 32 times the memory of its predecessor. It also features SSH and SSL security and encryption and supports a variety of protocol conversions.

XPort Pro will be available in October 2009. Lantronix is offering free XPort Pro evaluation kits to qualified customers, for a limited time.