X-ES Enterprise Linux (XEL)
What is X-ES Enterprise Linux?
X-ES Enterprise Linux (XEL) is an RPM-based Linux distribution designed for X-ES single board computers. XEL board support packages developed by X-ES can be used with Red Hat Enterprise Linux™ (RHEL).
XEL adds support for X-ES x86 platforms on top of a stable and widely used Linux base platform that is suitable for deployment in mission-critical applications.
What is XEL based on?
XEL is based on an upstream vendor’s Linux distribution release, with add-ons that support X-ES single board computers.
Is source code included?
Access X-ES Open Source Software PortalFeatures Provided With XEL
Additional kernel modules/drivers for onboard devices
Scripts and utilities providing convenience functions for X-ES boards
Automatic I²C/SMBus device registration for X-ES SBCs
Access to I²C GPIO devices via sysfs or I²C character device interfaces
Temp. sensor support out-of-the-box, including for newer processors in the coretemp driver
Enhanced AT24 serial EEPROM support
Intel® ICH GPIO support
Intel® Baytrail device support (GPIO, I²C, EDAC)
XEL & Other Linux Distributions
Can I use XEL add-on packages with another Linux distribution?
Due to increased customer demand for “Enterprise Linux” support, XEL board support package releases are being made available to customers as a standard product.
Gentoo-based Linux board support packages also are available upon request.
Alternatives to X-ES Enterprise Linux (XEL)
X-ES provides customers with an add-on repository. The XEL add-on repository contains a set of packages that provide support for X-ES hardware. This is intended to be used on top of an existing compatible Linux installation.
Compatible distributions include Red Hat Enterprise Linux™, CentOS™, and Scientific Linux™.