Memory
Memory
HyperTransport
Link
HyperTransport
Link
Security
CPU
PowerDrive
Processor
PCI
PCI
Gigabit
PCI Device 0
PCI Device 1
Ethernet
Figure 3. Block Diagram of VPN Gateway
off of large amounts of data
VPN Gateways
overhead. At low bandwidth speeds,
Some of the biggest challenges
facing hardware designers of VPN
equipment include designing
efficient encryption/decryption
technologies. These technologies
must provide increased security and
privacy, as well as sender/target
authentication, identification and
tracking. Current solutions increase
security and privacy, but require
the trade
transmitting the payload plus
authentication additions slows down
data transmission times to a snail's
pace. As shown in Figure 3, the
PowerDrive HT7520 connects the
CPU to a security processor over a
6.4MB/s point-to-point interconnect
bus. VPN applications benefit
immediately through decreased
transmission times of secure,
encrypted data.
By adding the PowerDrive device, there is a
48X bandwidth increase over a standard 33
MHz PCI connection. High-speed network
connectivity is also enhanced via the
availability of two 133 MHz PCI-X bridges.
The PowerDrive HT7520 is a high-speed,
scalable HyperTransport solution that
alleviates VPN interconnect bottlenecks and
provides expandability for tomorrow's
functionality.
PLX Technology, Inc.
870 Maude Ave.
Product Ordering Information
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
Tel: 1-800-759-3735
Part Number
HT7520-BA13BC
Description
PLX PowerDrive HT7520 HyperTransport
Tunnel-to-Dual PCI-X Bridge
Tel: 1-408-774-9060
Fax: 1-408-774-2169
Email: info@plxtech.com
Web Site: www.plxtech.com
Please visit the PLX Web site at http://www.plxtech.com or contact PLX sales at 408-774-9060 for sampling.
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