NetLogic Microsystems Launches NETL7(TM) Family of Layer 7 Content Processors With the World's First 10 Gbps Content Processor.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NETL NETL - A semantic network language, for connectionist architectures. ["NETL: A System for Representing and Using Real-World Data", S.E. Fahlman, MIT Press 1979]. ), the leader in the design and development of high-performance knowledge-based processors, today announced the launch of its new NETL7(TM) family of Layer 7 content processors. The first product in the NETL7 family is the NLS NLS - Native Language System 1000 content processor, which is the industry's first content processor capable of processing application networking and security functions with a single 10 Gigabit-per-second engine. The high-performance NLS1000 content processor accelerates compute-intensive pattern and signature recognition tasks for enterprise and carrier-class networks, and is used to perform 10 Gbps wire-speed content inspection of packets traveling through the network. The NLS1000 content processor complements NetLogic Microsystems' existing line of knowledge-based processors, which are already incorporated into today's leading 10 Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. switches and routers. Knowledge-based processors are typically used for processing packet headers, thereby enabling network-awareness within advanced networking systems. The NLS1000 extends these processing capabilities into the packet payload (1) Refers to the "actual data" in a packet or file minus all headers attached for transport and minus all descriptive meta-data. In a network packet, headers are appended to the payload for transport and then discarded at their destination. , thereby enabling the design and deployment of next-generation networking systems that can make packet processing decisions based on an awareness of the packet content. Typical applications for the NLS1000 content processor include Layer 7 application switches and routers, unified threat management See UTM. (UTM (Unified Threat Management) Refers to a stand-alone appliance or a software package that combines a firewall, antivirus, spam and content filtering as well as intrusion detection. See firewall, antivirus, antispam and IDS. ) appliances, intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and anti-virus gateways. "The new NETL7 family of Layer 7 content processors represents the next phase of our growth and diversification strategy," said Ron Jankov, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of NetLogic Microsystems. "In addition to expanding our product portfolio, the NETL7 family allows us to expand our global market footprint and customer base by offering our high-performance processors to a broader set of customers in the communications, networking, security appliance Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. , software provider and computing markets." The market for application-layer networking and network security is expected to be one of the fastest growing segments within the technology sector over the next decade, as service providers, enterprises, consumers and government agencies continue their migration toward Layer 7 routing and security systems. IDC predicts the market for network security products alone to reach $12.8 billion by 2008. "The ability to perform full content inspection at 10 Gbps line rate and across multiple packets is essential to enabling the next generation of application-layer switches, routers, and network security equipment," said Kelvin kelvin, abbr. K, official name in the International System of Units (SI) for the degree of temperature as measured on the Kelvin temperature scale. A unit of measurement of temperature. Khoo, director of strategic marketing at NetLogic Microsystems. "By accelerating the most demanding processing tasks, the NLS1000 content processor minimizes bottlenecks typically associated with content inspection, and enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver new levels of performance and functionality to their customers." The NLS1000 content processor is interoperable with all leading host and network processors, and is compatible with industry-leading security software. This allows customers to accelerate time to market and minimize systems cost by leveraging their investments in existing hardware and software platforms. "Delivering complete packet payload inspection at wire speeds of 10Gbps and above using a single engine is a complex and difficult problem for network equipment OEMs," said Ian Eigenbrod, senior research analyst at IDC. "Multi-gigabit network co-processing solutions that are cost effective, low power, and can support advanced features such as stateful packet inspection See stateful inspection. and simultaneous processing of millions of input streams can drive the market for application routing and enhanced multi-factor network security." Availability and Pricing The NLS1000 content processor is currently sampling with evaluation kits to early access customers. For volume pricing information, please contact sales@netlogicmicro.com. About NetLogic Microsystems NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NETL), a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. located in Mountain View, Calif., designs, develops and markets high performance knowledge-based and content processors for a variety of advanced Internet, corporate and other networking systems, such as routers, switches, network security appliances, network access equipment and networked storage devices. NetLogic Microsystems' knowledge-based and content processors use an advanced processor architecture and a large knowledge or signature database to make complex decisions about individual packets of information traveling through the network. Content and knowledge-based processors from NetLogic Microsystems significantly enhance the ability of networking OEMs to supply network service providers with systems offering more advanced functionality for the Internet, such as application-based routing, voice transmission over the Internet, or VoIP, unified threat management (UTM) network security, virtual private networks, or VPNs, and streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and audio. NetLogic Microsystems' knowledge-based processors and content processors are interoperable with industry-leading CPUs, NPUs and routing/switching processors. For more information about products offered by NetLogic Microsystems, call 650.961.6676 or visit the NetLogic Microsystems Web site at http://www.netlogicmicro.com. 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