Date: 08/09/2009

LSI's broadband access software for IPv6 networking protocol

LSI has announced the availability of its broadband access software release 8.1 for the family of LSI APP communications processors that supports the IPv6 protocol, including enhanced security and quality of service (QoS) management capabilities.
This broadband access software 8.1 enables tiered services in IPv6 networks by providing network managers with service-aware management tools such as subscriber flow isolation and dynamic priority modification, and also provides bandwidth-capping algorithms that optimize bandwidth allocation and reduce the need for constant capacity upgrades. Using programmable hardware schedulers in the LSI APP communications processor and its own hierarchical scheduling algorithms, the software enables network traffic to be dynamically shaped for specific services and subscribers.

"The rapid growth of tiered services is driving the need for service-aware features that are easy to deploy," said Bob Wheeler, senior analyst, The Linley Group. "The new version of LSI Broadband Access software provides next-generation service-aware features for IPv6 now, which will enable OEMs to deliver IPv6 broadband access-ready systems in 2010."

"Our new software enables service providers to deploy the tiered services they require and increase IP address capacity immediately," said Sindhu Xirasagar, product line manager, Networking Components Division, LSI. "In addition, it provides our OEMs with a common, full-featured platform for the development of highly intelligent, highly configurable, next-generation services."

LSI Broadband Access software is currently deployed in DSLAM, MSAN and PON MDU systems. It uses a single API for the complete suite of LSI APP3300 and APP300 devices and is configurable with any brand of customer premise equipment, so OEMs can leverage a single application across a broad system portfolio.
Availability: Now
For more details visit www.lsi.com