Optimised for network applications with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the CMB-575 is suitable for firewalls, spam filtering, intrusion detection, gateway anti-virus security, VPN gateway, security recording and industrial applications such as kiosks and control systems. In addition to the four Ethernet ports, the unit has four USB 2.0 ports and a SATA interface to a 2.5in HDD that mounts into a dedicated drive bay within the enclosure.
RS232/422/485 and integrated audio are provided, HDTV is supported and two Mini-PCI and one Compactflash interface are on the board. Onboard 18-bit dual-channel LVDS and an optional secondary LVDS (18/24-bit dual channel) or DVI interface are available. Power is from an external 9-24VDC supply and the front panel has power and reset switches and HDD activity LED. The unit is available as a 'bare-bones' system, allowing the user to add their own disc drive and peripheral cards.