It is ELO, Electronic Lockout. Yes, its cable activated, but it, in simple terms, reacts with a fluid in the fork that responds to electricity which stiffens all the moving parts causing lockout. I dont know how it works properly, but its something like that, and it is called Electronic Lockout ELO.
As for the small frame thing, fair enough if its for trials but if it doesnt have the reach necessary its going to feel cramped and make you sore riding XC.