Dune Networks and NetLogic Microsystems Complete RXAUI Interoperability Validation

Dune Networks (News - Alert), a provider of networking devices for metro Ethernet, enterprise and data center platforms, has reportedly announced that it has completed Reduced pin XAUI or, or “RXAU,”’ interoperability validation in collaboration with NetLogic (News - Alert) Microsystems, Inc., a provider of high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks.

 

The 6.25Gbps RXAUI interface cuts down the number of serial lanes by 50 percent when it’s compared with the 3.125Gbps XAUI interface. Additionally, the interface enhances the performance of the serial connectivity between the PHY and the switching silicon.

 

The RXAUI is still a new interface in the industry, and both the companies have validated the interoperability between the switching solution by Dune and the 10 Gigabit Ethernet PHY solutions by NetLogic Microsystems (News - Alert).

 

According to Stefanos Sidiropoulos, vice president of Physical Layer Products at NetLogic Microsystems, the company is excited to collaborate with Dune Networks and to have completed interoperability testing on the high-performance RXAUI interface between Dune's Petra P3xx high-density datacenter switching solution and NetLogic’s 10GE PHY.

 

Sidiropoulos also said that NetLogic Microsystems is meeting its customers' demands for enhanced performance, functionality and scalability by ensuring interoperability and enhancing ease of system integration.

 

Apart from it, the two have also validated the RXAUI interoperability on joint customer solutions. The switching solutions by Dune scale in capacity, port rate, and service scheme, and help in extending the life cycle of packet platforms from three years up to 10 years and more.

 

Previously, Dune Networks and NetLogic Microsystems jointly provided the Paran reference design to the users that assured them of proven interoperability, accelerated time-to-market, and lower development risks and costs. A number of Tier One customers have been currently evaluating the Paran reference solution for their next-generation, high-density data center switches.

 

Ori Aruj, vice president, Marketing, Dune Networks, said that the company is happy to join forces with NetLogic Microsystems following the release of its RXAUI-enabled SFP+ solution for the dense, low cost 10GE PHY market.

 

Aruj added that scalable data center providers pushing performance, density, scalability to new highs while driving power and cost to record lows, chose the collaborative Dune and NetLogic Microsystems solution, to scale their 10GE switches and expand their 40GE and 100GE offering.

 

Recently, Dune Networks and Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation had declared the successful co-simulation and interoperability of Vitesse's next-generation XAUI and VAUI interfaces with Dune's XAUI, SPAUI and RXAUI interfaces. November last year, Dune Networks announced the availability of the P330, a new member in its PETRA family that integrates complete 80Gbps full-duplex line card functionality into a single device addressing Data Center and Carrier Access (News - Alert) requirements.