PayloadPlus Product Briefs

• Agere Systems NP10 and TM10 -- 10G Network Processor Chip Set

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  Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems NP10 classification engine and the TM10 traffic manager, which provide wire-speed deep-packet processing for high performance packet-processing systems. (Return to top)

• Agere Systems NPFPP — Fast Pattern Processor

Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems Fast Pattern Processor (FPP), which performs protocol classification at 2.5 Gbps wire rates. (Return to top)

 

• Agere Systems NPRSP — Routing Switch Processor

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Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems Routing Switch Processor (RSP) which performs traffic management, queuing, traffic shaping and modifications at 2.5 Gpbs wire rates.
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• Agere Systems NPASI — Agere System Interface 

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Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere System Interface (ASI) that provides an interface between control and data planes, and that performs policing and state maintenance.
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• Agere Systems NPVPP — Voice Packet Processor

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Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems Voice Packet Processor (VPP) which parses and assembles ATM Adaption Layer 2 (AAL2) traffic.
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• Agere Systems Functional Programming Language (FPL) 

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Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems Functional Programming Language (FPL).  It describes architecture, terms and concepts, processing functions, programming, processing, data flow, programming, dynamic program changes and program execution structure.  (Return to top)

 

• Integrated Development System (IDS) for Hardware and Software Development  

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Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems Integrated Development System for developing hardware and software solutions using the Agere Systems FPP, RSP, and ASI Network Processors and Network Processor languages.  It describes the hardware system, the software development environment, the application code library, device drivers, technical support and ordering options.  (Return to top)

 

• Software Development Environment (SDE)

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Abstract: This product brief offers an overview of the Agere Systems Software Development Environment (SDE) for developing software solutions using the Agere Systems FPP, RSP, and ASI Network Processors and Functional Programming Language.  It describes the SDE components, documentation and application development flow.  (Return to top)

 

• Software Programming Environment (SPE)

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  This product brief explains the features and benefits of the Software Programming Environment (SPE) that includes the Agere Functional Programming Language (FPL), Agere Script Language (ASL), the Traffic Generator Utility, Application Programming Interface, and System Performance Analyzer.
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• WindRiver's Tornado for Managed Switches (TMS) and the PayloadPlus Chip Set Product Brief

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  This product brief describes how to use WindRiver's Tornado for Managed Switches (TMS) with the Agere PayloadPlus chip set.
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White Papers

The following white papers are currently available from Agere Systems without a non-disclosure agreement. If you are interested in learning more about Agere Systems solutions, please complete the Information Request for information on becoming a registered partner. 

 

• White Paper: Using the Network Processor to Mitigate Speed vs. Programmability Tradeoffs

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  Abstract: This paper discusses the network processor features and characteristics required for effective data communications systems particularly where tradeoffs between speed and programmability are concerned.
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• White Paper: The Challenge for Next Generation Network Processors

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Abstract: This paper provides an overview of how network processor technology has evolved and why current processor technology is insufficient to meet future demands. AgereËs Wicked Smart approach will be shown to offer vendors new hope for delivering a new class of product that combines the performance benefits of ASICs with the ease of configuration of software-based devices. (Return to top)

 

• White Paper: The Case for a Classification Language  

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Abstract: This paper details the need for a high-level ŸClassification Language÷ in communications. It describes classification and its role within communications, discusses necessary attributes of classification languages, and compares these to traditional implementations in languages such as ŸC.÷
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• White Paper: Building Next Generation Network Processors

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Abstract: It is clear that the next generation of network processors employing a new programmable architecture is needed to scale to a gigabit and beyond. This paper describes the limitations of RISC-based architectures operating in this environment, and describes the requirements of a new architecture that can deal with these limitations. It describes the techniques that a new architecture may employ, such as pipelining, parallelism, and separate program and I/O data paths.
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