Performance Technologies announced that it has updated its Linux-based NexusWare software suite, an embedded Linux implementation and development environment supporting the company's telecommunications board- and chassis-level hardware. NexusWare 6 is based on the 2.4.18 Linux kernel, and targets embedded applications in the communications, military, and commercial markets, the company says.

According to Performance Technologies, NexusWare can be used in conjunction with its IPnexus PICMG 2.16-compliant communications hardware to develop system-level embedded applications, simplify integration, and realize high availability and throughput for packet-based systems. Features include TCP/IP development capabilities, SNMP support, development APIs, cross-compilers and debuggers, an optimized network layer, improved handling of nested interrupts, a single page caching layer, and support for POSIX clock and timers.

New features, according to the company, include many loadable drivers — including carrier-grade drivers — and APIs for hardware resource management of Performance IPnexus devices, “making each hardware subsystem a complete applications development platform.” Optional, higher level communications software modules are also offered, including: HDLC, X.25, Frame Relay, radar and SS7.

“Over the past three years, our customers have successfully launched numerous products using NexusWare, and we believe this latest version will further address their development needs,” said Steve Wigent, product manager for Performance Technologies.

NexusWare V6 is available immediately. Pricing starts at $500.

 
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