Date: 10/09/2010

Continuous Computing and NetLogic join hands to develop 40G ATCA packet processing platforms

Continuous Computing and NetLogic have collaborated to deliver high performance 40G AdvancedTCA (ATCA) packet processing platforms using NetLogic Microsystems’ XLP multi-core, multi-threaded processors with 64 NXCPUs, the NL11k knowledge-based processors and 10GE PHY solutions.

This platform is based on NetLogic’ new XLP832 multi-core processor, Continuous Computing’s flagship FlexPacket ATCA-PP80 packet processing blade. This platform was first announced in February 2010 and is designed to support the 40G ATCA standards. These platforms target core and edge elements in 3G wireless, High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) applications such as security, video content delivery, lawful intercept and intelligent traffic shaping.

Continuous Computing says that its 10G blade, the PP80 offers up to a 4X throughput improvement over previous generations. Customers can deploy the PP80 in tandem with the FlexCore ATCA-FM80 40G hub switch. These integrated products deliver backward compatibility with existing 10G systems and a clear upgrade path to 100G data rates.

“We have a long and successful track record with Continuous Computing’s PP50 packet processing blade and have used it extensively as the key engine for packet classification and offloading in our successful PacketLogic PL10000 product line,” said C am Cullen, vice president of product line management at Procera Networks. “We’re eager to evaluate the PP80 and test its higher performance levels with the addition of the XLP832 processor.”

“Having established our leadership in 10G ATCA solutions, we’re proud once again to lead the industry in the leap to 40G to meet the exponential growth in mobile broadband traffic,” said Mike Coward, chief technology officer and co-founder at Continuous Computing. “Our multi-generation partnership with NetLogic Microsystems has enabled us to develop innovative and differentiated mobile infrastructure and DPI system architectures that are optimized to wring the most performance out of every cycle and every system.”

NetLogic’ XLP multi-core, multi-threaded processors, NL11k knowledge-based processor, NETL7 Layer 7 knowledge-based processor and 10 Gigabit Ethernet PHYs, and coupled with Continuous Computing’s Trillium protocol software enable the high control plane and data plane throughput. NetLogic is fables semiconductor vendor and TSMC is its fab partner.

“We’re pleased to build upon our strong collaboration with Continuous Computing on its 40G ATCA packet processing offering that adopts multiple of our market-leading product lines,” said Chris O’Reilly, vice president of marketing at NetLogic Microsystems. “We congratulate Continuous Computing on extending its technology leadership in ATCA solutions through the successful introduction of the PP80.”

Continuous Computing’s FlexPacket ATCA-PP80 packet processing blade will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.

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