IP Fabrics to Speed Time to Market for Next Generation Network Security Equipment

IP Fabrics’ PPL Software Supports New Intel NetStructure® IXB28504xGbEFS Network Processor Blade

Beaverton, OR – June 9, 2005 - IP Fabrics, Inc., provider of advanced software for network processors, today announces that its PPL (Packet Processing Language) software will support the Intel NetStructure® IXB28504xGbEFS AdvancedTCA board based on the Intel IXP2850 network processor.  Because IP Fabrics’ PPL software and the Intel NetStructure IXB28504xGbEFS are fully compatible, the two companies’ products combine to form a complete packet-processing subsystem that greatly reduces the time required to create, test, and deploy high-performance networking and communications equipment such as security gateways, IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS), and VoIP session border controllers. 

“Shortening time to market is a critical factor for developing and deploying modular networking and communications equipment,” said Anthony Neal-Graves, general manager, Intel Modular Communications Platform Division.  “As an Intel® Communications Alliance member, IP Fabrics is playing an important role in enabling Intel IXP28XX network processor customers to quickly develop applications requiring secure packet processing on the Intel NetStructure® IXB28504xGbEFS board”.

“Our customers will be able to create and deploy sophisticated, high-performance packet-processing systems such as IPSEC-based security gateways without the hardware-software integration complexities and delays that are normally required in deploying software on a new platform,” added Glen Myers, IP Fabrics CEO.  “Using PPL, developers can implement “deep packet processing” functions in a fraction of the time compared to starting from scratch using assembly language or C.”

About IP Fabrics’ PPL                                                      

IP Fabrics’ PPL for Intel® IXP28XX network processors includes everything needed to create, test, and deploy network processor applications for the Intel IXP28XX network processor product line. IP Fabrics’ innovative approach abstracts the complexities of the underlying hardware via a virtual machine and allows the user to program the NPU using a very high-level, application-specific language.  PPL for the Intel IXP28XX allows NPU application developers to achieve substantial reductions in time to market, without requiring them to invest significant time and effort in developing NPU expertise.

About Intel NetStructure® IXB28504xGbEFS Packet Processing Board    

The Intel NetStructure IXB28504xGbEFS is a high performance ATCA packet processing board. Featuring an Intel IXP2850 with built-in IPsec support and 4 integrated gigabit ethernet I/O ports, it is an ideal solution for telco grade applications in IMS call servers, session controllers, media gateways and other applications requiring secure packet processing.

Pricing and Availability

PPL for Intel IXP28XX pricing is based on a combination of a yearly subscription and a per-unit royalty.  Production-level subscriptions start at $68,000.  Six-month Advanced R&D subscriptions are available for $34,000. For additional pricing details please contact: sales@ipfabrics.com 

PPL for Intel IXP28XX is available immediately. 

About IP Fabrics

IP Fabrics, founded in 2002 and located in Beaverton, Oregon, empowers a new era of networked systems by breaking down the software barriers to using network processor silicon.  The company is venture-capital financed via Ignition Partners, Intel Capital, Frazier Technology Ventures, and Northwest Venture Associates.  IP Fabrics is a member of the Network Processing Forum, Intel® Communications Alliance, and RadiSys Alliance Program.

Press Contact: For more information, please contact Kevin Graves, IP Fabrics’ Chief Technology Officer, phone: 503-444-2411, or email kevin.graves@ipfabrics.com.

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