Embedded computers (e.g., Advantech, Kontron, Digi) frequently freeze their firmware at SMBIOS 2.6 because the hardware design is stable and recertifying with newer SMBIOS versions is costly. If you are managing ATMs, medical devices, or industrial controllers, SMBIOS 2.6 is still common.
Added a dedicated structure to support the population of the DMTF System Hardware Security group. smbios version 26
Updated the Processor Information structure (Type 4) to include specific handles for L1, L2, and L3 caches , allowing for more granular identification of CPU architecture. Embedded computers (e