MontaVista Software has pledged support for new development platforms announced by Intel for its IXP2XXX and IXP4XX network processors. Intel's IXDP2401, IXDP2801 and IXDP2851 development platforms will target access, edge and metro/core device development, and MontaVista will support them “soon after they become available.”

Intel introduced its new IXDP2401, IXDP2801 and IXDP2851 advanced development platforms “to enhance support for open modular communications standards such as PICMG3.x AdvancedTCA.” Intel calls them “ideal for network equipment OEMs developing access, edge and metro-core applications.” The new platforms allow maximum flexibility for integrating third party software, hardware, and boards, says Intel.

MontaVista Linux already supports the Intel IXP4XX, IXP2400, IXP2800, and IXP2850 network processors, which are designed to meet requirements within the core infrastructure, the network edge, and in customer premises equipment (CPE) according to Intel.

The Intel IXP4XX network processor is meant for equipment bringing digital subscriber line (DSL), cable Internet service, and wireless networking to homes and offices; the IXP2800 for network core applications, such as ultrahigh-speed switch/routers; the IXP2400 for multiservice switches and similar equipment at the network edge; and, its IXP2850 is meant for virtual private networks (VPNs), secure web services, and storage area networks (SANs).

 
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