NetFPGA
|
IC: |
Xilinx Virtex-II Pro (53,136 Logic Cells) |
|
Connector(s): |
Four RJ45 network ports |
JTAG cable connector can be used to run Xilinx ChipScope Pro
4.5 MB Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)
Connector block on left of PCB interfaces to 4 external RJ45 plugs
Interfaces to standard Gigabit Ethernet using Cat5E or Cat6 copper network cables
Wire-speed processing on all ports at all time using FPGA logic
Two SATA-style connectors to Multi-Gigabit I/O (MGIO) on right-side of PCB
Double-Date Rate Random Access Memory (DDR2 DRAM)
Standard PCI Form Factor
Dimensions: 25cm long x 10cm tall (10" x 4")
The NetFPGA platform enables researchers and instructors to build working
prototypes of high-speed, hardware-accelerated networking systems. The platform
can be used in the classroom to teach students how to build Ethernet switches
and Internet Prototcol (IP) routers using hardware rather than software. The
platform can be used by researchers to prototype advanced services for
next-generation networks.
The NetFPGA is an open platform and available to developers worldwide.
Reference designs included with the system include an IPv4 router, an Ethernet
switch, and a four-port NIC. Researchers have used the platform to build
advanced network flow processing systems. A single NetFPGA board can route
packets over four subnets, and multiple NetFPGA boards can be installed in the
same PC.
The system consists of a reprogrammable development board, reference
implementations, and sample courseware. The development board itself is a PCI
card that can be installed in any PC with an available full-length slot. Hosted
on the board are a user-programmable FPGA (with two PowerPC processors), SRAM,
DRAM, and four 1Gbps Ethernet ports.
Programming and administration of the development board are performed by the
host PC via the PCI bus. This allows users to remotely develop and deploy
designs since physical access to the board is not required.
Accent Technology offers pre-assembled NetFPGA computer systems as approved by
Stanford University. These pre-built and completely tested Linux-based
computers are available in a compact desktop cube or standard 1U rack-mountable
server configuration. Let Accent Technology streamline the process of getting
the NetFPGA up and running quickly. Visit their NetFPGA products page to learn more and receive a
quote.
Documentation, gateware, and Linux device drivers are available on-line from athttp://netfpga.org.
NOTE:The Virtex-2 Pro XC2VP30
FPGA is a mature chip and is no longer supported by Xilinx development tools.
To use this board, you must already be a current Xilinx development tools
version 10.1 or earlier license holder. A copy of 10.1 is included with the
purchase of the NetFPGA.