Moxa Industrial Linux

Introduction

Moxa Industrial Linux (MIL) is a high-performance, industrial-gradeLinux distribution developed by Moxa to accelerate the deploymentof industrial projects. Based on standard Debian for smooth applicationdevelopment and migration, MIL is purpose-built for Moxa hardwareintegration to maximize performance and extend system longevity. MILenables Moxa IPCs running it to be up to 1.5 X better operationalefficiency compared with IPCs running third-party OSes. The MIL Secureplatform’s compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 requirementsand alignment with EN 18031 (RED-DA) wireless cybersecurity requirementsreduce security development and validation timelines by up to 6 months.

To address long-termsystem needs, MIL comes with 10-year Linux support that includes securitypatches and bug fixes. This 10-year life cycle, which is double thestandard 5-year Debian support, is included at no extra subscriptioncost, significantly lowering your total cost of ownership (TCO). Moxais also a member of The Linux Foundation® and its Civil InfrastructurePlatform (CIP) project to ensure your projects are secure, reliable,and sustainable.

10-year Long-term Support

Moxa Industrial Linux allows users to keep the same kernelversion and Debian user space without having to frequently upgradethe entire system. In addition, subscription services for Moxa IndustrialLinux, throughout its 10-year life cycle, provide security updatesand bug fixes that include:

• Critical security patches

• High-priority bug fixes

Optimized Debian Performance

MIL combines proven stability, performance, and a comprehensiveDebian package repository with Moxa's deep hardware-software optimization.This vertical integration delivers better system and CPU performanceas compared with generic OS distributions, delivering both open-sourceflexibility and industrial-grade power.

Reliable Network

MIL comes with built-in network connection keep alivewith failover in the Moxa Connection Manager (MCM) tool.

Dual File System With Automatic Failback

MIL comes with automatic system failback that restoresthe system to the last known secure working state in the event ofa system failure to boot due to a power outage during a critical updateor due to an unauthorized change to a critical software that causesSecure Boot to fail.

Robust File System

The robust file system integrated into Moxa IndustrialLinux provides extra protection during firmware upgrades and downgradeswith:

• Guaranteed system operation when there are power lossesduring firmware upgrades/downgrades

• Fast and secure reset-to-default function built intothe system

Flexible and Secure Software Updates

• Secure APT updates: MIL supports secure over-the-airpackage updates via APT. Package sources are verified using GPG signaturesfrom Moxa and Debian to ensure authenticity and integrity.

• Streamlined updates with MSU: MSU provides a unifiedupdate workflow with online and offline update packs, complete releasenotes, and package-version difference summaries. Built-in digitalsignature validation and automatic recovery mechanisms ensure safeand reliable updates even in remote deployments.