SBE's HighWire Product Receives ftSAFE Verification Approval from Sun Microsystems

Strategic Insights -

SBE's HighWire product family has received ftSAFE verification approval from Sun Microsystems, demonstrating its compliance with Sun's rigorous testing and certification requirements. This approval solidifies SBE's position in the telecommunications industry with its high-performance, fault-tolerant solutions. The ftSAFE verification is a significant milestone for SBE, validating its technology and opening up new opportunities for the company.

Key Takeaways:

  • SBE's HighWire product family received ftSAFE verification approval from Sun Microsystems, ensuring compliance with Sun's driver hardening and fault tolerance criteria.
  • The HighWire product is a carrier-grade, high-performance PCI communications controller designed with an open API to reduce time to market.
  • The product family contains on-board OSI Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocol support, with higher level protocol support provided through strategic partnerships with leading SS7 stack vendors.
  • The integration of the HighWire and the Netra ft 1800 platform results in the most complete telecom solution for next-generation networks.
  • SBE's products address the next-generation network requirements with high-bandwidth, performance-driven multi-protocol telecom engines.
  • The HighWire products are designed for incorporation within carrier-grade computer systems and integrated into signaling, switching, and routing networks.
  • SBE's products are recognized by major OEMs such as Compaq Computers, Motorola, and Sun Microsystems in the telecommunications industry as a long-term, reliable provider of high-performance, mission-critical networking solutions.

Statistics:

  • 700 MIPS of processing power offered by the HighWire products.
  • Eight software-selectable T1/E1 ports available in the HighWire family.
  • The Netra ft 1800 server complies with the most demanding Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) Level 3 standards.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, March 30, 2000.

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