The HW400p is a member of SBE's HighWire family of high-performance communications products. This PCI based intelligent protocol processor is available in several configurations and supports from 8 to 128 channels of SS7. Other protocols, such as LAPD, are also offered.
Line build out, framing modes and other link parameters are fully programmable.
Access is provided via shielded RJ-48C connectors in the PCI panel. The host system interface and layer two protocol processing are executed on a Motorola MPC8240 PowerPC processor. The innovative processor-based architecture offers a VxWorks development environment, and host downloadable protocol module. This capability allows updates to protocols on the card, thereby preserving the hardware investment and avoiding downtime and other costs associated with component replacements. The expansion board resides in an adjacent PCI slot and is connected to the primary board through a private ribbon cable.