Embedded Development Platform Sports Eight Ethernet Ports

Enlisting the muscle of a Pentium 4 processor, the PL-01024 1U, rack-mount embedded development platform for networking and Internet appliances provides four Gigabit and two 10/1000 Ethernet ports. The scalable platform also supports PCI-X, Mini-PCI, Digital I/O (four in/four out), a serial RJ-45 connector, and one USB 1.1 port. Additional features include up to 4 GB of DDR RAM, a programmable LCD interface with a four-button keypad, bootable compact flash socket, and a 2.5" hard-disk drive bay. Optionally, users can also integrate SATA with RAID functionality. In terms of operating-system support, the board is available with Linux, Windows CE/Embedded XP, and several other software packages. WIN ENTERPRISES INC., North Andover, MA. (978) 688-2000.