Product Changelogs
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All versions use semantic versioning with a git commit hash
as build metadata (e.g., 1.0.4+e3f2efe).
Hardware
Interceptor Carrier Board
Carrier board for Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5 and Banana Pi CM4. Converts a Compute Module into a NAS or NVR system with a built-in managed Gigabit Ethernet switch, JMB585 SATA controller, and PoE expansion capabilities. Mini-ITX compatible with adapter.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v2.0 | Current production revision | |
| Added SD card slot (U18) | ||
| Changed J2 header location (front panel wiring may differ from v1.5) | ||
| CM4 and CM5 compatible | ||
| v1.5 | Initial production revision | |
| CM4 and CM5 compatible | ||
| No SD card slot |
For a full comparison, see the Interceptor FAQ → Board Versions.
Cruiser Carrier Board
Next-generation carrier board for Raspberry Pi CM5 with built-in PoE+, 2.5GbE WAN, NVMe storage, and smart home connectivity via ESP32-C6 (WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee). Available in three variants:
- Cruiser — 8-port PoE+ Gigabit
- Cruiser Lite — 4-port PoE+ Gigabit
- Cruiser Keel — 4-port Gigabit (no PoE)
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | Initial production revision |
Interceptor PoE Expansion Board
8-port PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) expansion board for the Interceptor Carrier Board. Connects via 40-pin FFC cable. Up to two boards can be installed for 16 managed PoE ports total. 10/100 Mbps per port, up to 30W per port, IC Plus IP808AR controller.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | Initial production revision |
Software
Debian Packages
Published to the Exaviz APT repository (apt.exaviz.com) for Debian Bookworm,
Trixie, Ubuntu Noble, and Ubuntu Questing (arm64). See System Software
for installation instructions.
exaviz-dkms (Kernel Modules)
Kernel modules for Exaviz hardware: Ethernet switch drivers (RTL8365MB, RTL8367RB), DSA framework support, device tree overlays, and WAN port LED configuration. Required on all boards.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.15+8168f42 | February 2026 | Work around piboot firmware bug on Ubuntu (CM5 and Pi 5): skip overlay in config.txt, load full overlay at runtime via systemd after filesystems mount (raspberrypi/firmware#2014); fix overlay port parameter names (use _name suffix to match __overrides__ entries) |
| 1.0.14+723367f | February 2026 | Work around piboot firmware bug on Ubuntu: load overlay at runtime via systemd instead of config.txt (raspberrypi/firmware#2014); board-agnostic for Interceptor and Cruiser |
| 1.0.12+a00b013 | February 2026 | Add Ubuntu 25.10 support (kernel 6.17), drop kernel 6.8, fix overlay path for piboot, fix MDIO symbol conflict, auto-disable SPI in postinst to prevent switch GPIO conflict |
| 1.0.8+25a0da2 | February 2026 | Switch to standard dtoverlay= overlay loading (no dtmerge), accumulated bugfixes |
| 1.0.4+e3f2efe | January 2026 | Initial release |
exaviz-netplan (Network Configuration)
Configures the WAN/uplink port for DHCP (Interceptor: wan),
sets up switch and PoE port interfaces, and optionally configures dnsmasq as
DHCP server for connected devices.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.14+507777b | February 2026 | Fix dnsmasq port 53 conflict with systemd-resolved on Ubuntu 25.10+; use bind-dynamic so dnsmasq only listens on configured interfaces; switch to netplan generate to avoid WiFi disruption during install |
| 1.0.13+066cc5a | February 2026 | Debconf-driven configuration, NetworkManager glob-match workaround for interface names |
| 1.0.5+fca79ae | January 2026 | Initial release |
exaviz-poe-tool (PoE Monitoring GUI)
GTK3 application for real-time PoE port status monitoring, power consumption display, and port reset. Monitoring and reset only — does not provide port enable/disable controls (use the Home Assistant Plugin for that).
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0+fb3a04d | January 2026 | Initial release |
exaviz-pse-dkms (PoE Add-On Board Driver)
IP808AR Power Sourcing Equipment kernel driver for the Interceptor PoE Add-On Board. Required on both Interceptor and Cruiser boards when a PoE Add-On Board is installed.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.2+e755185 | February 2026 | Add kernel 6.17 support (Ubuntu 25.10), Docker-based multi-kernel build |
| 1.0.0+0fa3720 | February 2026 | Initial release (kernel 6.12 only) |
ESP32 PoE Firmware
Firmware for the ESP32-C6 module on Cruiser boards. Provides PoE port monitoring and control via UART communication with the CM5, interfacing with the TPS23861 PoE controller.
This firmware is installed at the factory. A field update tool will be provided when necessary.
Note: Interceptor boards do not have an ESP32. PoE control on Interceptor uses
the IP808AR kernel driver via /proc/pse.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.2+21230d7 | January 2026 | Initial release |
Home Assistant Plugin
Custom Home Assistant integration for PoE monitoring and control on Cruiser and Interceptor boards. The frontend card is distributed via HACS.
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.5 | February 2026 | Zero-config card setup: auto-registers Lovelace resource on integration load — card appears in picker immediately after HACS install, no manual resource URL step |
| v1.0.4 | February 2026 | Available in default HACS store; README image and install instruction fixes |
| v1.0.3 | February 2026 | Card UX: getStubConfig auto-populates poe_set in UI card picker; logo path fixed for /exaviz_static/ serving |
| v1.0.2 | February 2026 | Consistent entity naming (addon_0/addon_1 for add-on boards, onboard for Cruiser built-in); pse_id stored in coordinator data; Cruiser board detection fix (onboard ports no longer cleared); auto-registered frontend static path via async_register_static_paths |
| v1.0.1 | February 2026 | Packaging and release workflow fixes for HACS distribution |
| v1.0.0 | February 2026 | Initial release — PoE monitoring and control for Cruiser and Interceptor boards |
Exaviz OS Images (Deprecated)
Exaviz OS images are no longer being developed. They were built for the Interceptor Carrier Board only and are superseded by installing standard Debian (Bookworm or Trixie) or Raspberry Pi OS with the Exaviz Debian packages from the APT repository.
Existing deployments running Exaviz OS will continue to work but will not receive updates.
| Image | Version | Compute Module |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop (RPi CM4/CM5) | 2025-05-01 | Raspberry Pi CM4, CM5 |
| Server (RPi CM4/CM5) | 2025-05-01 | Raspberry Pi CM4, CM5 |
| Desktop (BPi CM4) | 2025-04-30 | Banana Pi CM4 |
| Server (BPi CM4) | 2025-04-30 | Banana Pi CM4 |
These images are still available on the Downloads page.
Last modified February 25, 2026