RadiSys Announces New Building Blocks Based On the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor Family.Business Editors/High Tech Writers Intel Developer Forum Intel Developer Forum (IDF), is a twice yearly gathering of technologists to discuss Intel products and products based around Intel products. The first IDF was in 1997. There is usually a Spring IDF and a Fall IDF. SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2001 RadiSys Corp. (Nasdaq:RSYS) today announced the availability of network building blocks based on the Intel(R) IXP (1) (Internet EXchange Processor) See IXA. (2) (Internet eXchange Point) A public junction point on the Internet that provides an on-ramp to the Internet as well as a location for carriers to exchange traffic. 1200 Network Processor family. The ENP-2505 and ENP-2506 intelligent I/O processors from RadiSys are targeted for various routers, firewalls and aggregator applications that require high-density, wire-speed packet processing. RadiSys is a leading global designer and manufacturer of building blocks enabling next-generation Internet and communications systems. These new ENP-2505 and ENP-2506 packet-processing building blocks are designed to enable network equipment providers to support increased Internet growth, emerging intelligent networks, and the convergence of voice and data services and applications. These trends are fueling heightened demand for smarter, faster packet processing at the network edge and in the enterprise. RadiSys' solution enables programmable wire-speed packet processing at a lower cost and with fewer associated risks than those found with non-programmable, ASIC-based designs. "These boards combine the best attributes of a network ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. with the flexibility, performance and scalability of a programmable embedded processor," said Arif Kareem, senior vice president and general manager for RadiSys. "Our solution gives OEMs exactly what they need to improve their time to market and realize performance requirements -- a high-performance, programmable packet processing engine." Based on the PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). form factor, both the ENP-2505 and ENP-2506 are grounded on programmable network processor technology offering maximum functionality. The PCI form factor means several boards can be installed in a single chassis. The boards can be programmed to implement a variety of applications, such as intelligent routers and aggregators, firewalls and intrusion detection systems of various complexities. The ability to program multiple applications substantially reduces time to market and also prolongs the life of the network device. Because functions can continually be reprogrammed, network devices -- such as intelligent routers or invasion detection devices -- will be more resistant to obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. . About the ENP-2505 and ENP-2506 Both packet-processing engines are designed in the PCI form factor and powered by an Intel(R) IXP1200 Network Processor with a 232 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. StrongARM(a) core and six multithreaded multithreaded - multithreading microengines capable of wire-speed packet analysis, processing and forwarding. The ENP-2505 is a high-performance PCI form factor packet processing engine with four 10/100 Mb Ethernet ports. The ENP-2506 is identical, but with two optical gigabit Ethernet ports instead of the four Ethernet ports. The ENP-2505 and 2506 products include 256 MB of SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. as well as 8 MB of on-board flash memory and 4 MB of on-board SRAM See static RAM. SRAM - static random-access memory . Each board also offers a PMC (1) See Portable Media Center. (2) (PCI Mezzanine Card) A PCI-based mezzanine card that is widely adapted to VMEbus, CompactPCI and PCI cards. site, which can be used for hardware extensions and additional applications and features. Pricing and Availability Both the ENP-2505 and ENP-2506 are currently available. Pricing for the ENP-2505 is $2764; pricing for the ENP-2506 is $3798 in low volume quantities. Contact RadiSys for OEM-quantity pricing. About RadiSys RadiSys (Nasdaq:RSYS) designs and manufactures building blocks for next-generation Internet and communications systems. As the leading independent provider to OEMs, RadiSys delivers a time-to-market advantage in a tight "virtual division" relationship with its customers. The building blocks include embedded computers based on Intel(R) Architecture, DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive modules and algorithms, network interfaces and protocols, systems platforms, and embedded software. RadiSys' highly differentiated position in the market is a result of its intense focus on Intel technology, having the broadest array of building blocks, and a "perfect fit" product development strategy using its intellectual property to design customer subsystems. RadiSys is a registered trademark of RadiSys Corporation. (a)All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. The matters discussed in this press release contain forward looking statements that are subject to the risk factors found in RadiSys' 1999 Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , and such statements should be considered in light of those factors. For more information, contact RadiSys at info@radisys.com or http://www.radisys.com or call 800/950-0044 or 503/615-1100. For press information only: Geoff Kann, McClenahan Bruer Communications, 503/546-1000. |
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