LSI and Advantech Collaborate to Deliver Commercial Platform Solutions for Mobile Network Applications


Packetarium platform based on Axxia Communication Processor to provide high-performance, off-the-shelf solution for next-generation networks

MILPITAS, Calif., and Taiwan, Nov. 16, 2011 - ACCELERATING INNOVATION SUMMIT, LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) and Advantech (TWSE: 2395.TW) today announced the availability of a new Packetarium(TM) platform powered by the LSI® Axxia® Communication Processor. The Packetarium NCP-2110 Network Appliance is designed for caching gateways, enterprise routing, unified threat management and radio network controllers, providing enhanced scalability and integrating seamlessly into systems.

The NCP-2110 Packetarium system is a 1U rack-mountable design that accommodates two front-loadable network interface cards with one 10GbE Ethernet port each. The throughput capabilities of the dual Axxia Communication Processor board allow OEMs to deliver applications such as enhanced security and in-content aware routing. The NCP-2110 has 20 Gbps of IPSEC throughput and 6 Gbps of deep packet inspection performance for protocol analysis to extend service and network integrity. Additionally, I/O expansion is made possible via a standard PCIe x8 slot, making the Packetarium NCP-2110 an extremely flexible platform for network equipment OEMs requiring a broader range of connectivity options.

"The rapid growth of media traffic is putting extreme pressure on today's wireless and enterprise networks," said Franz Wei, vice president, Advantech. "The Axxia Communication Processor enables OEMs to design low-power, next-generation 4G equipment that has the performance, network intelligence and built-in security to handle this growth."

The Packetarium NCP-2110 leverages LSI's expertise in networking silicon, allowing OEMs to deliver a robust networking acceleration solution with increased intelligence and faster time to market. The Axxia Communication Processor features four powerful PowerPC® cores that deliver industry-proven packet classification, low latency, advanced traffic management and greater deterministic performance. The Axxia Communication Processor's Virtual Pipeline(TM) technology delivers deterministic line rate performance for security processing and deep packet inspection.

"In today's network environments, OEMs must offer solutions that address scalable throughput requirements, provide differentiated value and offer the flexibility for future evolution," said Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general manager, Networking Components Division, LSI. "Our collaboration with Advantech leverages the latest features of the LSI Axxia Communication Processor to deliver innovative solutions that address the requirements of networking OEMs."

Prototypes of the Packetarium NCP-2110 will be available first quarter, 2012.

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded & automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back office e-business solutions. We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms, and our mission is to empower these innovations by offering trustworthy ePlatform products and services. With Advantech, there is no limit to the applications and innovations our products make possible. Website: www.advantech.com.

About LSI

LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks. Our technology is the intelligence critical to enhanced application performance, and is applied in solutions created in collaboration with our partners. More information is available at www.lsi.com.

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CONTACT: Derrick Meyer, LSI Corporation, +1-408-433-7848, derrick.meyer@lsi.com, Jean Ko, Advantech, +886 (2) 2792-7818 x1303, jean.ko@advantech.com.tw

Web Site: www.advantech.com

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