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News Release from: Performance Technologies | Subject: IPnexus CPC4416 with FlexNAT
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 July 2004
Ethernet switch gains network address
translation
The award-winning IPnexus CPC4416 embedded Ethernet switch from Performance Technologies now supports the company's FlexNAT (flexible network address translation) module.
The award-winning IPnexus CPC4416 embedded Ethernet switch from Performance Technologies now supports the company's FlexNAT (flexible network address translation) module Performance Technologies' FlexNAT module/IPnexus switch combo is the only single slot, hardware-based packet processing solution for the embedded PICMG 2.16 market
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 4 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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FlexNAT offers advanced networking capabilities, such as sophisticated internetwork translation, load sharing and the extension of private networks over public networks, which enable a broader range of capabilities for packet communications and networking applications.
By grouping essential switching and packet processing functions in a single slot, the combination of the CPC4416 and FlexNAT module saves crucial chassis space, while enhancing system security, manageability, resiliency and performance.
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For the first time, system designers can get the benefits of a state-of-the-art 24-port 10/100Mbit switch with two gigabit uplink ports that can each support wire speed NAT through a FlexNAT module.
"Our FlexNAT module provides customers greater performance than competing, software-only solutions".
"By offloading tasks from the switch processor, we can vastly improve uplink speeds while offering better internal and external network throughput", said Hank Heneghan, Director of Product Management for Performance Technologies.
"Our ongoing work with FlexNAT reflects our focus on being the leading provider of cutting-edge, packet-based solutions for the converging communications infrastructure".
Performance Technologies' FlexNAT module comes bundled with comprehensive NAT and load sharing NAT (LSNAT) software.
NAT capabilities make it easier and safer to deploy embedded systems in remote locales, enabling a secure connection with the public network using only a single public IP address.
This makes it easier to manage the remote system while minimising the use of public addresses.
The single entry/exit point is shielded by the NAT function to disconnect the private network within the chassis from "untrusted" exterior networks.
The LSNAT function can be used to create load balanced server clusters that automatically distribute service requests across multiple server blades on a policy basis.
FlexNAT is available as an option on select Performance Technologies' IPnexus embedded Ethernet switches.
The IPnexus CPC4416 with FlexNAT is available immediately.
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