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3. Installation
RuggedCom® RuggedBackbone™ 35 RX1501 Installation Guide Rev 104
3.14. APE: Application Processing Engine
3.14.1. APE Overview
The APE (Application Processing Engine) is an x86-based computer designed to occupy a single
line module slot on the RX1501. The APE can host any x86-based operating system capable of
running on a computer with similar specifications, and features a Gigabit Ethernet connection on
the module faceplate. You can use the APE for a variety of functions, such as network monitoring,
specialized applications, DNS applications, and more.
Feature Description
Processor Intel Atom E660T 1.3 GHz
RAM 2 GB DDR2
Disk 8 GB SATA, solid state
Network
1 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet interface, faceplate connector
1 × Gigabit Ethernet interface, connected to internal RX1501 switch
USB
2 × USB 2.0. Maximum USB device power consumption, through single port or combined through both ports:
250 mA at 5 V.
Video DVI-D
LED Indicators
• Power
• Disk Activity
Controls Momentary contact reset button
Operating System
Supports any x86-compatible operating compatible with hardware specifications. For a list of tested and
confirmed operating systems, see Section 3.14.2, “Supported Operating Systems”.
Table 3.12. APE Specifications
Figure 3.34. APE Faceplate and Ports
3.14.2. Supported Operating Systems
The APE supports any x86-compatible operating system. The following operating systems have
been tested and confirmed to work with the APE module:
• Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7
• Debian GNU/Linux 6
• Ubuntu 11.04
• Linux Mint 10
• OpenSuse 11.4