Network appliance platform includes security coprocessor, supports Linux
May 25, 2005 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — viewsWIN Enterprises is shipping a rack-mountable 1U high embedded development platform optimized for network appliance applications. The PL-01025 incorporates a security coprocessor capable of offloading packet processing for its ten Gigabit and four 10/100 Ethernet ports, according to the company.
The PL-01025 appears to be a packaged version of the IP-06049 SBC (single-board computer) introduced last fall. WIN says the device supports Linux on a Pentium M processor with up to 8 GB of DDR RAM. A CompactFlash slot and IDE connector provide storage options. A 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X slot supports expansion. Eight of the ten Gigabit Ethernet ports are SFP (Small Form-factor Plugable) fiber, and two are copper.
A SafeNet SafeXcel 184x network security coprocessor offloads packet processing, as well as encryption, hash, and public key computations. The chip integrates a complete suite of hardware security features, including IPSec, ESP, and AH transforms; basic encrypt/decrypt and hash operations; and SL, TLS, and MPEE cryptographic operations.
SafeXcel 1840 Block Diagram
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WIN Enterprises lists the following key features and specifications for the PL-01025:
- Processor — Pentium M with 400 or 533 MHz FSB and 1 or 2 MB L2 cache
- Security coprocessor — SafeNet SafeXcel 184x security co-processor
- Memory — four 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 8 GB
- Storage:
- IDE connector supports one 2.5 inch HDD
- 50-pin CompactFlash socket
- Expansion — 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slot
- Ethernet:
- Ten Gigabit ports (eight fiber, two copper), Intel 82546GB
- Four 10/100 ports, Intel 82551QM
- Other I/O:
- Serial — One RJ-45 connector for console port and one pin-header
- Parallel — Pin-header for key pad and LCD interface
- USB — Pin-header supports two USB ports
Pricing was not disclosed.
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