SDK 5.0 enables network design optimization for new generation of Metro Ethernet and unified fiber access platforms
Stockholm, Sweden September 29, 2009 - Xelerated, the global leader in field-proven Carrier Ethernet and Unified Fiber Access ASSP-based chipsets, today launched the latest release of its Software Development Kit (SDK), the SDK 5.0. Designed to support Xelerated's new generation of HX Carrier Ethernet network processors (NPUs) and AX Programmable Ethernet Switches, SDK 5.0 enables vendors to optimize network design for the new generation of Carrier Ethernet platforms and devices.
Now shipping to customers, the SDK 5.0 supports all device types of the two families - allowing system vendors to seamlessly develop and customize data plane software for their unified fiber access and next generation Metro Ethernet platforms. The SDK 5.0 instruction set and programming model are compatible with previous NPU generations, thus easing reuse of existing applications and migration of code for existing X11 customers that are looking to optimize their data planes with the capabilities of new generation Carrier Ethernet devices.
The SDK 5.0 provides a range of software development tools to make development of data plane software straightforward and efficient:
Integrated development environment, where programmers can access all tools for code editing, compilation, simulation and debugging
Analyzer tool with an intuitive overview of how instruction memory is utilized - enabling efficient resource optimization
Simulation and debugger tools for step-by-step validation of any packet type
"At Xelerated, we want our customers to have the right tools available to make the most out of the new Carrier Ethernet devices," said Fredrik Orava, vice president of software at Xelerated. "With the SDK 5.0, vendors can jumpstart their design processes for the new generation of unified fiber access and Metro Ethernet products that service providers are demanding. We look forward to seeing how these projects unfold and how platforms are being developed for the next level of packet processing capabilities, intelligent aggregation and superior integration."
As with previous generation NPUs by Xelerated, the HX and AX Carrier Ethernet families of devices leverage dataflow architecture, with a deterministic pipeline of processor cores that makes data plane programming models efficient and easy. For example, a processor's code can be written with a single instruction set using a straightforward sequential programming model. A unique attribute of the dataflow architecture is that once the code is successfully compiled, wirespeed performance is guaranteed for all packet sizes and services. In addition, the homogenous pipeline of processor cores simplifies code adoption for systemization of advanced and evolving unified fiber access and Metro Ethernet requirements.
About Xelerated
Xelerated is the global leader in field-proven next-generation ASSP-based Carrier Ethernet chipsets. The Xelerated Dataflow Architecture delivers wirespeed deterministic performance, enabling network equipment vendors to build fully-programmable carrier-class systems that reduce R&D costs, minimize risk and accelerate time-to-market. With its highly flexible network processor platform and linearly scalable products and solutions, Xelerated is an integral part of Tier One carrier networks around the world, and a vital component of any Metro, Access, or High-end Enterprise market. The company has offices in Santa Clara, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and Beijing. For more information, visit www.xelerated.com.
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