Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) today introduced the Digi
Connect ME 9210 with Digi Embedded Linux. Digi Embedded Linux is the
latest version of Linux optimized for development on Digi embedded
modules and microcontrollers. About the size of a pair of dice, the
high-performance Digi Connect ME 9210 is the smallest embedded device
server available with Linux. This allows OEMs to easily add secure
Ethernet connectivity using Linux in space-constrained devices.
"The Digi Connect ME 9210 with Linux enables Linux development in
small devices like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), power
distribution units (PDUs) and building environment controls," said
Joel Young, CTO and senior vice president of research and development,
Digi International. "We support development and enhancement in Digi
Embedded Linux to ensure our modules and microprocessors are fully
integrated into Linux. This provides customers a single source of
Linux support for Digi´s products."
Digi Embedded Linux supports the 2.6.26 version of the Linux
kernel. It also includes the new Digi Package Manager, a feature that
allows updates, enhancements and bug fixes to be downloaded and
installed directly in Digi ESP, Digi´s Eclipse-based development
environment for Linux.
The Digi Connect ME 9210 offers customers the highest level of
speed and memory available on a device server with a 75 MHz ARM9
processor, 8 MB RAM and 2 or 4 MB Flash. It also features the most
peripheral interfaces including 10/100 Ethernet, serial, SPI, I2C,
GPIO, CAN, 1-wire and integrated Flexible Interface Modules (FIMs).
FIMs provide custom interfaces for tailoring the module to the users´
exact application needs.
The Digi Connect ME 9210 features an integrated, NIST-certified
AES accelerator that provides secure network communication. The
accelerator provides 10 times the encryption speed of software only
solutions. The Digi Connect ME 9210 also features unique power
functionality, including power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support to allow
the design of devices that require no external power; and Digi Dynamic
Power Control(TM), a complete set of hardware and software features
for product designs that demand low-power consumption and advanced
power management. This reduces the power required to operate the Digi
Connect ME 9210 and saves power on PoE networks.
Based on Digi´s recently introduced NS9210 ARM9 microprocessor,
the Digi Connect ME 9210 will support the extended lifecycle of
embedded products. The NET+OS operating system also includes support
for advanced secure networking protocols such as IPv6, SNMPv3 and SSL
further supporting long-term usability.
The Digi Connect ME 9210 is pin compatible and interchangeable
with the Digi Connect ME and Digi Connect Wi-ME. Digi Connect ME 9210
JumpStart Kits for Linux will be available in December for an
introductory price of $399. The Digi Connect ME 9210 with Linux will
be available in December for $48 in quantities of 1,000. For more
information, visit www.digiembedded.com/me9210.
About Digi International
Digi International, the leader in device networking for business,
develops reliable products and technologies to connect and securely
manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the
web. Digi offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and
quality, and markets its products through a global network of
distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit www.digi.com, or
call 877-912-3444.
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