| Dutch firm ships Linux-based rack-mount ADK |
Jan. 23, 2008
 Netherlands-based systems integrator Deciso is shipping a 1U Appliance Development Kit (ADK) for routers, firewalls, and other rack-mounted network appliances. Based on PC Engines' ALIX single-board computer (SBC), the 19" ADK comes preinstalled with Voyage Linux.
(Click for a slightly larger view of the Deciso 19" ADK)
PC Engines' ALIX is the heir to the company's venerable WRAP board, said to be a favorite of DIY aficionados building x86-based Linux routers and firewalls. The SBC ships with either a 433MHz or 500MHz AMD Geode LX, and either 128MB or 256MB of DDR SDRAM (333/400MHz).
The ALIX offers an LPC bus for adding serial ports, ISA-style I/O, GPIO, and an I2C bus, says PC Engines. The ALIX is also equipped with a serial port console, one to three Ethernet channels (Via VT6105M), and one or two miniPCI slots.
The board supports a variety of Linux distros, including:Deciso's ALIX implementation in the 19" ADK includes the 433MHz processor, 128MB of RAM, and a 128MB industrial CompactFlash card. The device is equipped with three Ethernet ports and a serial console. It offers the ability to add a PCI card (using a supplied riser card), as well as a miniPCI card and a 2.5-inch hard disk. The fanless system is said to draw less than 8 Watts of power.
Specifications for Deciso's 19" ADK include:- Processor -- 433 MHz AMD Geode LX700
- Memory -- 128MB DDR DRAM
- Flash -- 128MB (industrial card)
- Ethernet -- 3 x 10/100Mb/s
- Serial -- 1 x console port
- Dimensions -- 19 x 1.8 x 8 inches (484 x 45.4 x 204 mm)
- Power input -- AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
- Power output -- DC 12V, 1.2A max
- Typical power consumption -- <8 W
In addition to this Voyage Linux-based version of the 19" ADK, Deciso also sells versions for Asterisk (IP-based PBX), the FreeBSD-based Monowall (firewall), and PfSense (VPN). Linux developers can customize the appliance's set-up with development tools available at Voyage Linux.
In August, HeroLogic shipped a system called the HL-463, which appears to compete with systems based on the ALIX board, as well as its chief rival in the embedded Linux world, the Soekris net5501. The WiFi-enabled HL-463 is based on a 333MHz AMD GX466 processor.
Availability
The 19" ADK is now available from Deciso for 279 Euros (approximately $400 U.S.). More information can be found here.
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