Knowledge-based Processing
NETL7
Layer 3-4
Advanced Algorithmic
NETLite Processors
NETL7
Ayama
Network Search Engines
NSE 70000
NSE4000/3000
Classification and Forwarding
Interface Solutions
Multi-Network Processors

Classification and Forwarding Processor Family
Packet Classification and Forwarding Engines

NetLogic Microsystems' Classification and Forwarding Processors, support additional functionality that provides certain advantages for particular databases commonly used in networking equipment. The CFP family offers hardware-based record update management for IPv4/IPv6 packet forwarding applications with performance up to 125 million decisions per second and knowledge base sizes of up to 256K records.

Featuters and Benefits

  • Wire-speed Longest Prefix Match and table updates for Layer 3 forwarding; up to 125 million IPv4 packets per second
  • Wide search key support for users to implement complex routing policies at Layer 4 and above (deep packet classification)
  • Low latency enabling quick hierarchical (dependent) searches
  • Depth cascadable for database expansion without frequency or latency penalty
  • "Glue-less" interface capability with industry-leading network processors

Specifications

Device
 Clock Rate
(MHz)		 MDPS* Max Number of Records Package Avail
CFP1032
(NL77542)
66
50
40
66
50
40
Max of 32K standard 40-bit
IPv4 records.
292
PBGA
Now

Datasheet*Million Decisions Per Seconds
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Applications
  • Terabit optical routers
  • Layer 3+ switches/routers
  • LAN/MAN/WAN networking equipment
  • Carrier class switches
  • Storage Area Networks (SANs)
  • Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAMs)
  • Core, Edge, Enterprise routers
  • Wireless routing infrastructure equipment
Functions
  • IPv4/IPv6 multilayer packet/flow classification
  • Policy-based routing and Policy enforcement
  • Longest Prefix Match (CIDR)
  • Differentiated Services (DiffServ)
  • IP Security (IPSec)
  • Server Load Balancing