The RadiSys Promentum ATCA-7220 is a single-slot ATCA module built for high-throughput packet processing in carrier-grade network infrastructure. It houses dual Cavium Networks OCTEON Plus CN58xx processors operating up to 800 MHz, paired with an onboard Broadcom BCM56800 switch fabric that handles 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet traffic. The architecture supports deep packet inspection, traffic management, and security processing with flexible data flow in both uncoupled and directly coupled I/O modes.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: Single-slot ATCA module, PICMG 3.0/3.1 compliant (Option 1 and 9)
• Processors: Dual Cavium OCTEON Plus CN58xx multi-core processors, 800 MHz maximum clock rate per processor
• Memory per Processor: Up to 16 GB SDRAM via two VLP MiniRDIMMs; optional 128 MB RLDRAM for table lookup acceleration
• Storage: 128 MB program and local flash per processor
• Switch Fabric: Broadcom BCM56800 family with 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet switching, HiGig capability, L2/L3 silicon processing (L3 optional)
• Front Panel I/O: 4× 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+), 6× 1 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP)
• Rear I/O: Optional 16× 1 Gigabit Ethernet or 4× 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Network Interfaces: Backplane Fabric and Base interfaces, Network Timing Subsystem
– Key Features
• Dual-processor design scales computational workload across independent cores
• Onboard switch acts as Smart Front-End, enabling cut-through data flow at line rate
• Supports migration to processors with minimal application recompilation
• VLAN and port-specific L2 configuration via comprehensive switch management
• Carrier-grade board support software with diagnostics, provisioning, and blade management
• Local Management Processor validated for Windriver PNE LE v1.4 OS
• Power-up system health verification via shelf manager and IPMI
– Typical Applications
• Wireless and broadband infrastructure packet processing
• DPI and traffic shaping in mobile and fixed networks
• Security processing and threat detection
• Stateful firewall and policy enforcement
– Compatibility & Integration
Integrates directly into the RadiSys Promentum SYS-6010 10 Gigabit Application Ready Platform for accelerated deployment.
