Moxa IA3341-LX [6/72] Overview

Moxa IA3341-LX [6/72] Overview
IA3341 Linux User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
The pre-installed Linux operating system (OS) provides an open software operating system for
your software program development. Software written for desktop PCs can be easily ported to the
computer with a GNU cross compiler, without needing to modify the source code. The OS, device
drivers (e.g., serial and buzzer control), and your own applications, can all be stored in the NOR
Flash.
Software Architecture
The Linux operating system that is pre-installed in the IA3341 follows the standard Linux
architecture, making it easy to accept programs that follow the POSIX standard. Program porting
is done with the GNU Tool Chain provided by Moxa. In addition to Standard POSIX APIs, device
drivers for the USB storage, buzzer and Network controls, and UART are also included with the
Linux OS.
The IA3341’s built-in Flash ROM is partitioned into Boot Loader, Linux Kernel, Root File
System, and User directory partitions.
In order to prevent user applications from crashing the Root File System, the IA3341 comptuers
use a specially designed Root File System with Protected Configuration for emergency use.
This Root File System comes with serial and Ethernet communication capability for users to load
the Factory Default Image file. The user directory saves the user’s settings and application.
To improve system reliability, the IA3341 has a built-in mechanism that prevents the system from
crashing. When the Linux kernel boots up, the kernel will mount the root file system for read only,
and then enable services and daemons. During this time, the kernel will start searching for system
configuration parameters with rc or inittab.
Normally, the kernel uses the Root File System to boot up the system. The Root File System is
protected, and cannot be changed by the user. This type of setup creates a “safe” zone.
For more information about the memory map and programming, refer to Chapter 6, Programmer’s
Guide.

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