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News Release from: GE Fanuc Embedded Systems | Subject: Telum NPA-3804
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 January 2007
AMC module hosts intelligent network
processor
AdvancedMC module is one of the first cost-effective packet processors that is available now for customers, and is ideal for compact MicroTCA systems.
GE Fanuc Embedded Systems has expanded its already extensive line of AdvancedMC modules with the Telum NPA-3804 intelligent packet processor AdvancedMC module for security and network packet processing applications The Telum NPA-3804 is an exceptional modular package optimised to meet customers' most challenging performance and thermal requirements with secure high-speed connectivity and complex packet processing at wire speed performance
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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This AdvancedMC module is one of the first cost-effective packet processors that is available now for customers, and is ideal for compact MicroTCA systems.
"We are pleased that GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is deploying Octeon technology in real word applications in a processor AMC module".
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"Cavium's Octeon multicore MIPS64 processors are an excellent fit for the AMC form factor with leading performance and functionality within required thermal limits".
"As a market leader in AdvancedMC products, GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is enabling rapid deployment of next generation features and services through their new product", said Amer Haider, Director of Strategic Marketing, Cavium Networks.
"We see a need for a secure IP communications and multigigabit packet processing in all segments that we serve, including the communications, military and commercial markets", said Rubin Dhillon, GE Fanuc Global Director of Embedded Communications Products.
"The Telum NPA-3804 is the first product in a comprehensive line of packet processing products from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems".
"These new products will deliver to our customers deep packet inspection capabilities to help them effectively manage high traffic flows in a secure manner".
The Telum NPA-3804 intelligent network processor AdvancedMC is available with either an eight- or 12-core Cavium Octeon multicore MIPS64 processor at 500MHz with 512Mbyte or 1000MB high-speed DDR packet memory.
For network connectivity flexibility, this module is available with four front panel or rear I/O 1000BaseT copper or 1000BaseSX fibre ports.
In keeping with today's environmental requirements, the Telum NPA-3804 is RoHS-compliant.
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