New Intel Network Processor Development Platforms Enable Time-Saving Parallel Hardware and Software Design
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2002--Intel
Corporation today introduced two hardware development platforms that
complete a suite of design tools that simplify the development of
communications solutions based on the new Intel® IXP2800 and IXP2400
network processors.
The modular Intel® IXDP2800 and IXDP2400 tool suites include
chassis-based, dual-network processor baseboards and a selection of
I/O media option cards to support development of a wide variety of
edge, access and core networking equipment, ranging in speeds from
OC-12, 1 GbEthernet to OC-192, 10 GbEthernet.
The development tools are part of a complete hardware and software
development environment for Intel's network processors, enabling
developers to design hardware and software subsystems in parallel. The
Intel® Hardware Developers Kit 1.0 provides detailed information
regarding system architecture, physical specifications, and schematics
to speed development.
The development platforms also ship with the Intel® Internet
Exchange Architecture Software Developers Kit (SDK) version 3.0. The
SDK is a comprehensive set of tools and software building blocks,
including an easy-to-use graphical simulator that enables developers
to completely design, debug, and optimize a product in software while
hardware architects create a physical prototype.
The Intel® IXP2800 network processor is aimed at network core
applications such as -speed switches and routers. The Intel® IXP2400
network processor was developed for access/edge equipment such as
multi-service switches, broadband access, and wireless infrastructure
products. Both processors will be available for sampling in the third
quarter with production scheduled by year's end.
Intel also unveiled the Intel® IXF1104 Ethernet Media Access
Controller (MAC), which provides a 4 Gbps SPI3 interface to the
IXP2400 network processor or other switching silicon for four, full
duplex10/100/1000-Mbps ports. The IXF1104 combines a variety of
interfaces for both copper and fiber applications with per port
traffic control, making it both highly reliable and cost effective.
The IXDP2800 will be available for sampling in Q4 of this year,
and is priced from $16,500 to $25,000, depending on options. The
IXDP2400 development platform will be available for sampling in the
third quarter of this year and is priced from $12,500 to $14,200.The
IXF1104 will be available for sampling in the fourth quarter of this
year, and is priced at $91.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading
manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.
Additional information about Intel is available at
www.intel.com/pressroom.
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Contact:
Intel Corporation
Athena Mandros, 973/967-6548
Athena.Mandros@intel.com
