Instead of writing to the boot drive (which, as in the case of Flash, may have a limited number of write cycles), the system will write to a local cache. The Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) feature allows the system to boot from a write-protected hard drive, Flash or other read-only media, or to use a protected area on a disk. It also makes it possible to deploy systems with no persistent storage at all, either hard drive or Flash RAM. Remote boot service allows the system to automatically download the system image and boot from a network, which is useful for diskless systems and for systems in which there are frequent system updates. And it has improved code protection for critical kernel structures, file protection and more.Įmbedded XP supports a variety of boot methods. XP Embedded uses the same application programming environment as XP, which makes application development quick and easy, and allows the same application to run on desktop and embedded machines.
The CompactFlash card resists vibration and shock for reliable storage and can be replaced easily for fast system upgrades.Īlso of great interest for the embedded system developer are XP Embedded’s choices of boot methods, its wide range of communications options, and the array of tools available for system configuration. One of the most attractive features of XP Embedded is that it is much smaller than XP for desktop systems - so small, in fact, that it can fit on a 512 MB CompactFlash® card, and still leave room for system applications and data backup.
Instead of everything being wrapped tightly into a single package, XP Embedded breaks the OS down into more than 10,000 individual components, allowing developers to create systems that have the functionality and familiar features of XP. The embedded version of Windows XP is a componentized version of the well-known Windows XP Professional operating system. A few of the many possible consumer and commercial applications of XP Embedded would include set top boxes and terminals such as kiosks and ATMs. Accordingly, many Advantech systems are compatible with XP Embedded. Suggested industrial applications for XP Embedded include human-machine interface (HMI) panels, process automation systems, industrial robots, inspection systems, Soft programmable logic controllers (Soft PLCs), remote control devices and factory monitoring systems.
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