12. ANNEXE
12.1 CS121 Vs CS141
CS141 CS121
Feature Customer advantage Feature Restrictions
Processor ARM Cortex
A8 800 MHz
• Higher performance in
comparison to CS121 (app. 10
times faster)
• The CS141 uses open Source
for future development
• Future-proof platform
32-Bit RISC-Processor
• No compatible source code
available
• Limited development
Flash memory 512MB
• Bigger capacity, over 4500 log
file entries
• Can be used as BACS
Webmanager
Max. memory size
64MB (for BACSKIT_B/
BSC/BII)
• Logfiles about 12-16h
DIP switches on the
front plate
• No remove from slot necessary
if change required
DIP switches on
motherboard
• Remove from slot necessary
to change settings of the DIP
switch
Different users
• Different authorization
• Only administrative users can
change network settings
Only one user • Only one user with admin rights
Leaner menu structure
• Easier configuration
• Easier event handling
• Faster and easier to use
Classic menu • Restricted event configuration
Firmware Update via
“Drag & Drop”
• Easier handling
• Firmware update possible with
every browser independent from
OS
Firmware Update via
Flash Wizard
• Windows is necessary for
firmware update
• FTP must be active (in newer
network structures this is often
complicated)
BACS
• Integrated BACS
• Not available for CS121SC/L
• A BACS Webmanager has to be
used
Changed settings
are taken over
immediately
• No save, exit & reboot required
• Simplified operation
• Massive time saving
Save, Exit and Reboot
required
• Changing configuration and
saving needs about 5 -10
minutes every time
Auto log out +
advanced security
settings
• Higher security due HTTPS and
SSH
No auto log out, no
SSH, limited https
• Security is restricted
• The CS121 fails many security
tests because of using old
interfaces
Rescue Boot Mode
• Second OS for backup
completely usable
No rescue system
• Reparing is possible only with
Flash wizard
• Complete loss of configuration
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ANNEXE