High speed networking is a critical part of most embedded applications and we offer a strong group of Ethernet switches and network interfaces designed to provide the necessary bandwidth. Our selection allows you to rapidly incorporate Ethernet connections into CompactPCI®, VMEbus, VPX, AdvancedTCA® and MicroTCA™ applications. We also offer a range of ruggedization levels from air cooled to conduction cooled models. Benefit from our experience with a broad range of application types, ranging from high availability telecom and networking applications to rugged industrial and military environments.
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Ethernet Interfaces
It is almost impossible to exaggerate the importance of high speed networking in most embedded applications. Our Gigabit Ethernet cards are designed to relieve bandwidth bottlenecks and allow Gigabit Ethernet technology to be rapidly incorporated into CompactPC®, VMEbus, AdvancedTCA® and MicroTCA™ applications. We offer a number of form factors, including the new AdvancedMC modules, and a range of ruggedization levels from standard air cooled to fully rugged, conduction cooled models.
| Product Name | Interface | Form Factor | Other Features |
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1000BaseSX (Fiber) |
AMC |
2 or 4 Ports, SC | |
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10/100/1000BaseT (Copper) |
AMC |
4 Ports, RJ-45, MAC (Intel 82571EB), AMC.0 & AMC.1 compliant; RoHS compliant | |
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10/100/1000BaseT (Copper) |
PMC |
4 Ports, RJ-45, MAC (2 x Intel 82546) | |
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10/100/1000BaseT (Copper) |
PMC |
2 Ports, RJ45, MAC (Intel 82546), Conduction cooled; Requires PIM-GBIT-DT. Optional Port Failover software | |
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10/100/1000BaseT (Copper) |
PMC |
2 Ports, RJ45, MAC (Intel 82546), Rear IO, Requires PIM-GBIT-DT. Optional Port Failover software |
Ethernet Switches
As an unmatched assortment of Ethernet switches, not only is our product selection extensive, but the switches themselves provide maximum flexibility, performance, and density. We have experience with a broad range of application types, from telecom and networking to government and military. Based on the model you choose, we offer mixed copper and fiber front panel ports, and Fully Managed, Unmanaged and Managed switches.
Fully Managed switches are Layer-2/3+ switches with control and monitoring capabilities via local or remote access. Managed switches are Layer-2 switches with control and monitoring capabilities via local or remote access. Unmanaged switches are Layer-2 switches with no operator interfacing and are designed for easy deployment in well defined applications.
| Product Name | Interface/Management | Form Factor | Other Features |
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10 - 10/100/1000BaseT / Fully Managed Layer-2/3+ |
3U CPCI |
OpenWare™; rear I/O; air-cooled, rugged air-cooled and conduction cooled versions available; IPv6 enabled | |
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24 - 10/100/1000BaseT / Fully Managed Layer-2/3+ |
VME 6U |
OpenWare switch management environment; IPv6 switching & routing; all ports front I/O; 12-port version available; ports can be copper, fiber or a mix;100BaseFX port option; removable NAND Flash memory option | |
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24-10/100/1000BaseT / Fully Managed Layer-2/3+ |
6U CPCI |
IPv6 support; all ports routed to rear I/O; 2-10Gb uplink ports; PICMG 2.16 compliant; optional 1000BaseSX or 1000BaseLX fiber ports or mixed copper and fiber ports; unmanaged version available | |
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24- 10/100/1000BaseT / Fully Managed Layer-2/3+ |
VME 6U |
OpenWare™; IPv6 enabled; rear I/O; RoHS compliant | |
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24- 10/100/1000BaseT / Unmanaged Layer-2 |
6U CPCI |
Rear I/O;Version available with 22 rear I/O & 2 front I/O ports; conformal coating optional | |
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24- 10/100/1000BaseT / Managed Layer-2 |
6U CPCI |
OpenWare Lite firmware; Rear I/O; Versions available with 22 ports routed to rear & 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports routed through the front panel; Conformal coating optional | |
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24-Port Gigabit Ethernet; managed / Fully Managed Layer-2/3+ |
6U VXS, VITA 41.3 |
Management via FASTPATH software | |
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12 or 24 Gigabit Ethernet / Unmanaged Layer-2 |
6U VME |
Front I/O; combination of fiber and copper ports supported in groups of 4 | |
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12 or 24 Gigabit Ethernet / Unmanaged Layer-2 |
6U CPCI |
Front I/O; RoHS compliant; supports hot swap |
Packet Processors
It is increasingly important for network administrators to control network traffic in order to maintain both security and quality of service. Packet processors provide secure, high-speed connectivity and complex security processing at wire speed performance. With our packet processors, you can quickly create applications such as Network Address Translators, Session Border Controllers, Media Gateways, Edge Routers, Firewall bricks and Video Services Switches that meet the demands of security conscious network administrators.
| Product Name | Processor | Form Factor | Other Features |
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OCTEON II CN6335-AAP |
PCI Express |
4x10/100/1000BaseT, 1000BaseSX or 1000BaseSX, 4GB (DDR3), Debian Linux, LSP, POST, UBoot | |
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Dual OCTEON Plus CN5860-SCPs |
8U Single Slot ATCA |
10x 1000BaseT, Up to 16GB (DDR2) per processor, Carrier Grade Linux, LSP, POST, UBoot | |
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OCTEON Plus CN5650 |
PCI Express |
2x 10Gb Ethernet, Up to 4GB (DDR2), Debian Linux, LSP, POST, UBoot | |
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OCTEON Plus CN58x0-SCP |
AMC |
4x1000BaseT or 4x1000BaseSX, Up to 2GB (DDR2), Debian Linux, LSP, POST, UBoot | |
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OCTEON Plus CN5860-NSP |
PCI-X |
4x1000BaseT or 4x1000BaseSX, Up to 4GB (DDR2), Debian Linux, LSP, POST, UBoot | |
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OCTEON Plus CN5650-NSP |
PCI Express |
4x1000BaseT or 4x1000BaseSX, Up to 4GB (DDR2), Debian Linux, LSP, POST, UBoot |
Reflective Memory
Reflective Memory networks are Real Time Local Area Networks in which each computer always has an up-to-date local copy of the shared memory set. These specialty networks are specifically designed to provide highly deterministic data communications. They deliver the tightly timed performance necessary for a variety of distributed simulation and industrial control applications. Reflective Memory networks have benefited from advances in general-purpose data networks, but they remain an entirely independent technology, driven by different requirements and catering to applications where determinism, implementation simplicity, and a lack of software overhead are key factors.
| Product Name |
Function |
Form Factor | Other Features |
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128MB Memory Node |
VME |
Linux, VxWorks, Windows | |
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128MB or 256MB SDRAM Memory Node |
PMC |
Linux, Solaris, VxWorks, Windows | |
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128MB or 256MB SDRAM Memory Node |
PCI |
Linux, Solaris, VxWorks, Windows | |
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128MB or 256MB SDRAM Memory Node |
PCI Express |
Linux, Solaris, VxWorks, Windows | |
|
Network & Shared Memory Driver |
N/A | PowerPC, Sparc, x86 processor support | |
|
Managed hub that enables defective and/or disconnected nodes to be bypassed in a fiber optic network. Works with 5565 family. |
19" 1U rackmount or desktop enclosure |
8 (SFP connections), 1 RS-232, 1 10BaseT |


To download GE's "Packet Processing Brochure" Click here
This brochure outlines how packet processors transform IP communications. Increasing demand for network security, mulit-gigabit packet processing and traffic management has fueled a strong appetite for intelligent packet processors.
To download GE's "The Role of Packet Processors white paper" Click here
This white paper discusses packet processors and their use in network management, monitoring and security and how they can overcome the risks and concerns associated with universal connectivity.

To download GE's "Reflective Memory Brochure" Click here
This brochure describes Reflective Memory networking solutions, benefits offered, and examples of real-world applications.
To download GE's "Realtime Networking with Reflective Memory white paper" Click here
This white paper answers the questions - What is Reflective Memory? Where Do I Use Reflective Memory? How Do I Use Reflective Memory?
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