Introduction

Moxa Industrial Linux (MIL) is a high-performance, industrial-grade Linux distribution developed by Moxa to accelerate the deployment of industrial projects. Based on standard Debian for smooth application development and migration, MIL is purpose-built for Moxa hardware integration to maximize performance and extend system longevity. MIL enables Moxa IPCs running it to be up to 1.5 X better operational efficiency compared with IPCs running third-party OSes. The MIL Secure platform’s compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 requirements and alignment with EN 18031 (RED-DA) wireless cybersecurity requirements reduce security development and validation timelines by up to 6 months.

To address long-term system needs, MIL comes with 10-year Linux support that includes security patches and bug fixes. This 10-year life cycle, which is double the standard 5-year Debian support, is included at no extra subscription cost, significantly lowering your total cost of ownership (TCO). Moxa is also a member of The Linux Foundation® and its Civil Infrastructure Platform (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 kernel version and Debian user space without having to frequently upgrade the entire system. In addition, subscription services for Moxa Industrial Linux, throughout its 10-year life cycle, provide security updates and bug fixes that include:

• Critical security patches

• High-priority bug fixes

Optimized Debian Performance

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

Reliable Network

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

Dual File System With Automatic Failback

MIL comes with automatic system failback that restores the system to the last known secure working state in the event of a system failure to boot due to a power outage during a critical update or due to an unauthorized change to a critical software that causes Secure Boot to fail.

Robust File System

The robust file system integrated into Moxa Industrial Linux provides extra protection during firmware upgrades and downgrades with:

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

• Fast and secure reset-to-default function built into the system

Flexible and Secure Software Updates

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

• Streamlined updates with MSU: MSU provides a unified update workflow with online and offline update packs, complete release notes, and package-version difference summaries. Built-in digital signature validation and automatic recovery mechanisms ensure safe and reliable updates even in remote deployments.