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

Layers 3-4 Knowledge-based Processors

NetLogic Microsystems' knowledge-based processors enable high-performance decision-making for packet processing in a variety of advanced devices in the enterprise, metro, access, edge and core networking markets. This family features an advanced superscalar design architecture for high-speed performance providing the ability to process packets at wire-speed and lowest power consumption.

Glue-less Solutions
This product family is capable of processing speeds up to 500 million decision per second, and incorporate a flexible knowledge database size of up to 512k records for advanced processing capability. The knowledge-based processors family is designed to be cascadable, allowing multiple processors to be ganged together to support millions of records. This feature is critical for the processing of packets under the new IPv6 standard.

Specifications

Proprietary Interface Knowledge-based Processors
Device
Clock Rate (MHz)
MDPS*
Max. # of Records
Package
Avail
NL6512
400
350

266
200
200/400
175/350

133/266
100/200
512K standard 36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to
72-bit, 144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit
on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NL6256
400
350

266
200
200/400
175/350

133/266
100/200
256K standard 36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to
72-bit, 144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit
on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NL6128
400
350

266
200
200/400
175/350

133/266
100/200
128K standard 36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to
72-bit, 144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit
on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NL5512
400
350

266
200
133/532
100/400
83/332

67/268
512K standard 36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to
72-bit, 144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit
on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NL5256
400
350

266
200
133/532
100/400
83/332

67/268
256K standard 36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to
72-bit, 144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit
on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NL5128
266
200
166
133
133/532
100/400
83/332

67/268
128K standard 36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to 72-bit,
144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NL5064
266
200
166
133
133/532
100/400
83/332

67/268
64K standard36-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to
72-bit, 144-bit, 288-bit or 576-bit
on a per block basis.

529
FCBGA
Now
NPU Interface Knowledge-based Processors
Device
Clock Rate (MHz)
MDPS*
Max. # of Records
Package
Avail
NL5512GLQ
250
500
250
512K standard 32-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to 72-bit,
144-bit or 288-bit on a per block basis.

900
FCBGA
Now
NL5256GLQ
250
500
250
256K standard 32-bit IPv4

Dynamically configurable to 72-bit,
144-bit or 288-bit on a per block basis.

900
FCBGA
Now
*Million decision per seconds

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Applications

  • Terabit routers
  • Layer 2+ switches/routers
  • LAN/MAN/WAN networking equipment
  • Carrier class switches
  • Storage Area Networks (SANs)
  • Core, Edge, Enterprise and Access routers
  • Wireless routing infrastructure equipment
  • Access routers (802.11, CMTS, DSL, 3G)
Functions
  • IPv4/IPv6 multilayer packet/flow classification
  • Policy-based routing and Policy enforcement (QoS)
  • Longest Prefix Match (CIDR)
  • Differentiated Services (DiffServ)
  • IP Security (IPSec)
  • Server Load Balancing
  • Transaction verification