Intel Introduces New Network Processor and $200 Million Equity Fund to Power High-Performance Networking and Communications Equipment

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Intel today announced a new network processor and a comprehensive family of silicon-based products to help enable the networking and communications industry. The new family of network processors is designed to power high-performance networking and communications equipment, enabling systems designers to add network functionality to a wide range of telecommunications and networking companies. This move is expected to accelerate the development of emerging Internet technologies and new services in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel introduced a new network processor, the Level One IXP1200, which offers 100 million bits per second (Mbps) of useable wire speed performance per processor.
  • The IXP1200 is designed to power high-performance networking and communications equipment, allowing for the addition of new features and services to existing systems.
  • The new family of network processors includes a comprehensive set of silicon-based products, including network processing engines, formatting engines, and physical layer devices.
  • Level One announced 13 different components that can be used to develop network devices for local and wide area networks.
  • The Intel Communications Fund was also announced, a $200 million equity fund that will be used to invest in companies developing products based on Intel's IX Architecture.
  • Seventeen telecommunications and networking companies have announced support for the IX Architecture, including network equipment manufacturers and providers.

Statistics:

  • The Level One IXP1200 network processor offers 100 million bits per second (Mbps) of useable wire speed performance per processor.
  • The new family of network processors includes 13 different components that can be used to develop network devices for local and wide area networks.
  • The Intel Communications Fund has a total commitment of $200 million.
  • Seventeen telecommunications and networking companies have announced support for the IX Architecture.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Intel Introduces New Network Processor and $200 Million Equity Fund at SuperComm 99"
  • Business Wire, "Level One Announces First Family of IX Architecture-based Network Processors"
  • Business Wire, "Intel Communications Fund Commits $200 Million to Support IX Architecture Developers"