As communications networks continue to evolve, service providers are eager to take advantage of emerging capabilities to offer new value-added services to their customers while, at the same time, closely manage the costs incurred for these upgrades.

The Intel® IXP2855 network processor delivers high-performance packet and content processing with robust security features in a single chip. By integrating capabilities that have typically required multiple specialized processors, the Intel IXP2855 provides a cost-effective, security-enabled platform for a broad range of emerging applications.

Product Highlights

Packet and content processing with robust security features in a single component reduces system cost by eliminating need for multiple devices

Integrated cryptography engines provide hardware acceleration of multiple algorithms-including DES, 3DES, AES, and SHA-1-performing IPSec encryption/decryption up to 10 Gbps

Fully programmable, flexible network processor architecture enables optimization of additional algorithms and protocols to support IPSec, TCP, and SSL application environments

Cryptography engines support interleaving and processing of frames "on-the-fly" to enable processing of protected content for multi-Gigabit streams or single 10 Gbps connections

Integrated design helps minimize board real estate, power and memory requirements

Software- and pin-compatible with Intel® IXP28XX product line of network processors, preserving customer investments and enabling evolution of current IXP28XX-based boards and systems

Software building blocks, application kits, and specialized support services help to reduce development efforts and speed time-to-market

Consistent development environment provides a comprehensive set of simulation, profiling, and debugging capabilities for faster prototyping

IPSec/TCP termination and off-load functionality in networked storage applications

Content-aware load balancing in networked appliances, such as web switches, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.