B&R Hypervisor - B&R Automation PC 3100 User Manual

7.4.6 B&R Hypervisor
B&R Hypervisor allows multiple operating systems to operate simultaneously on a single device. The operating
systems can communicate with each other via a virtual network.
Intelligent distribution of CPU resources
B&R Hypervisor allows Windows or Linux to run simultaneously with Automation Runtime. This makes it possible
to combine a controller and HMI PC in one device. With B&R Hypervisor, an industrial PC can also be used as
an edge controller. This serves as a controller and simultaneously transmits pre-processed data to higher-level
systems in the cloud via OPC UA.
Virtual network
The hypervisor provides a virtual network connection that allows applications to exchange data between operating
systems. Similar to an ordinary Ethernet interface, standard network protocols are used. In place of a cable, there
is a reserved memory area that is not allocated to either operating system.
Maximum flexibility
The user configures the hypervisor and allocates hardware resources in the B&R Automation Studio software
development environment. The system configurations are determined individually. This makes the assignment of
resources to the respective operating system flexible. Whereas previous simultaneous solutions were tailored to a
specific Windows version, B&R Hypervisor is completely independent of the version of the operating systems used.
System requirements
The following minimum software versions are required to operate B&R Hypervisor on the Automation PC 3100:
• ARemb upgrade AR B4.45
• Automation Studio V4.4.5
• APC3100 BIOS V1.12
• APC3100 MTCX V4.19
Information:
The following settings must be made to operate B&R Hypervisor:
• Advanced - OEM features - Realtime environment must be enabled.
• Advanced - OEM features - Hypervisor environment must be enabled.
• Boot - EFI device first must be disabled.
Information:
For details about B&R Hypervisor, see Automation Help.
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