3Com 3C6090 - NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine Router, User Manual

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3
F
EATURES AND
S
PECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the features and specifications of the DPE module.
Features
Table 3-1 summarizes the DPE module features.
Table 3-1 DPE Module Features
Feature Summary
AMD 29040 RISC main
processor Handles network interfaces and network protocol
processing for supported media and protocols and
manages data down to the packet level.
DPE 40 50 Mhz
DPE plus 62.5 MHz
Memory
DPE 40 32 MB (upgradeable to 64 MB) of instruction and data
memory and 8 MB of shared (packet) memory provides
optimal performance compared with single memory-based
systems. See Appendix A for upgrade instructions.
DPE plus 64 MB of instruction and data memory and 16 MB of
shared (packet) memory provides optimal performance
compared with single memory-based systems.
Two flash memory drives PC flash memory provides non-volatile, non-rotating,
high-capacity base media for software.
Flash PROM Allows update of firmware without swapping PROMs.
Real-time clock Allows stamping of date and time for error logs regardless
of the state of the network.
Analog-to-digital converter Allows voltage and temperature monitoring of the DPE
module.