WANic 3850

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This product was discontinued on 09/01/2009.

WANic 3850 is an intelligent high-performance Packet Processor based on the OCTEON multi-core processor. This IP packet processor provides a 12-core Cavium OCTEON CN3850-SCP with 1MB of shared L2 cache memory, delivering up to 4Gb/s line-speed packet processing for Layers 2-7. Up to 4GB of high-speed low-power/low-latency DDR2 memory is implemented using mini-RDIMM modules. WANic 3850 supports high-speed communications via a 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X bus interface. It is keyed for 3 volts to ensure safe operation and compatible voltage.

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  • Designed for NEBS compliance
  • PCI/PCI-X connector
  • 4 front panel access ports of either 1000BaseT or 1000BaseSX Gigabit Ethernet
  • Cavium OCTEON 12-core 500MHz CN3850-SCP
  • Up to 4GB of high-speed DDR2 packet memory via mini-RDIMMS
  • Software support for Debian Linux, U-Boot, POST
  • Not recommended for new designs
  • RoHS Compliant
  Type Title
Data Sheet WANic 3850
User Manual WANic 3850 Reference Manual
User Manual WANic 38xx/58xx User Manual
Brochures Packet Processors
8-page Packet Processor brochure for IP Communications Networks
White Papers Software for Packet Processors Tutorial
This presentation will help you evaluate available tools, perform cost/benefit analysis and decide on a top level architecture.
White Papers The Role of Packet Processors
Customer support contact info for this product is listed below by global region. All related documentation and software for this product are listed under the "Downloads" tab of this product page.

Primary Support

Foxboro, MA
325 Foxborough Blvd
Foxboro, MA 02035

Support Phone: 1-888-727-2666
Hour: Monday - Friday, excluding holidays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Support E-mail: support.huntsville.ip@ge.com
RMA E-mail: repairs.huntsville.ip@ge.com


Europe, Middle East, Africa Support

Augsburg, Germany
Memminger Str. 14 D-86159
Augsburg,

Support Phone: +49 821 5034-170
Hour: Monday - Thrusday, excluding holidays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET; Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Support E-mail: support.augsburg.ip@ge.com


Asia Pacific, Oceana Support

Beijing, China
Tower A, Longsheng Building
#A5 Rongchang East Road, BDA
Beijing, 100176

Support Phone: (8610) 8722-6352
Support E-mail: support-apo.gefes@ge.com


WANic 3850 Serial Adapter Cable Kit (84020-103)