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Ideal entry switch for P4 development
APS2112D
General Product Description
The APS Networks APS2112D switch is an entry level P4 enabled switch. Its unique form factor is ideal for small space solutions needing the power of the P4 programming language. The unit enables L2/L3 switching across the 6x SFP28 ports and the 6x QSFP28 at line rate and supports 10/25/40/50 and 100Gb/s data rates. Combined with internal CPU Ethernet connectivity, a 4-core CPU processor and optional PTP, the APS2112D is ideal for the development of P4 enabled solutions whilst providing connectivity to servers and up-link networks.
Designed on Open Frameworks
APS Networks APS2112D is designed around open framework principles. The BMC is designed using the RunBMC Framework from Open Compute Project (OCP) running OpenBMC software whilst the APS Board Support Package enables the development of P4 applications using the Intel® P4 Studio SDE
Half-width Unit
One of the first new units we released is the APS2112D.
It is a so-called “half-width unit” with 6×10/25Gb/s and 6x100Gb/s ports. The switch can be equipped with our new PTP board, which supports all current PTP profiles and it supports time-sensitive networking (TSN).
Switch Options
| Feature | APS2112D |
|---|---|
|
Size |
1RU Half Width |
|
Ports |
6x 10/25G SFP28 +
6x 100G QSFP28 |
|
Timing |
Optional |
|
CPU |
Xeon D-1713NT |
|
Power Supply |
AC |
Features
- Intel Tofino dual pipeline 2.0Tb/s network ASIC
- Xeon D-1700 CPU processor
- 6x 10/25Gb/s SFP ports
- 6x 100Gb/s QSFP28 ports
- OpenBMC Management
Benefits
- Fully programmable P4 architecture
- Folded pipeline capable
- Unique half-width switch design
- PTP Time Synchronisation
- CPU based on widely supported X86 architecture
Target Industries
- Media & Broadcast
- Cyber Security
Use Cases
- Ideal entry switch for getting accustomed with P4 development.
- Network security applications including deep packet inspection and DDoS identification.
- Broadcast applications (IP Studio / OB vans).
- Any kind of application that requires full redundancy in 1U rack space by installing two units next to each other.
Time Synchronization Solution
Precision timing is increasingly important for high performance, low latency networks and applications requiring nanosecond timing accuracy.
The APS Networks® Synchronization Timing Solution has been designed to deliver the highest level of timing accuracy and provide precise time distribution over an Ethernet or IP network using our range of programmable switch products.
The 1-Step hardware solution provides profiles for standard PTP IEEE1588, Telecoms, Broadcast, OCP Datacenter and O-RAN requirements.
The combination of the Time Synchronization Solution with our programmable switch products enables Boundary and Transparent clock solutions where precision time is required which can be enhanced using the SyncE functionality if available on the network.
Your Benefits
- 1-Step Hardware PTP Solution
- Pre-defined PTP profiles
- SyncE enabled
- High Quality Oscillator
- PTP Management and Support
