Motorola will sell telecommunications equipment pre-installed with a telecom-specific version of MontaVista Linux, according to the terms of a “formal OEM relationship” between the two companies announced today. Motorola's “Application-Enabling Platforms” (AEPs) will be available in Q4, 2004, preinstalled with MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Edition (CGE), the companies say.

Motorola's AEPs comprise pre-integrated and validated hardware/software packages targeting telecom equipment designers wishing to start from a proven base. The currently available CompactPCI based MXP AEP (pictured above) comprises a chassis, switches, boards, and storage. It features a redundant architecture, an Ethernet backplane, high throughput, and small system footprint, according to Motorola.

Motorola also plans to offer MontaVista CGE on a future AEP offering based on the AdvancedTCA architecture.

In addition to CGE, the Motorola AEPs will include software for hardware and fabric management, verified power and thermal profiles, and board support packages. According to Motorola, the comprehensive AEPs will free telecom equipment manufacturers to focus on core competencies.

“By aligning ourselves with MontaVista Software, we are reinforcing our strategy to drive standards-based solutions,” explained Wade Campbell, director of strategic marketing, Motorola Computer Group.

“[AEPs] deliver the performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency that our customers need to develop the right products, at the right time, for successful deployment in next-generation networks,” added Montavista senior vice president Kelly Herrell.

 
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