Summary of NEXCOM ELEVATES EDGE COMPUTING AGAIN WITH CUTTING-EDGE, ARM-BASED UCPE
NEXCOM introduces the NSA 6310, an open uCPE appliance powered by NXP's Layerscape LX2160A platform. This ARM-based device features sixteen Cortex-A72 cores and hardware acceleration for high-performance, low-latency edge computing. Designed for telecom and IoT operators, it supports multi-gigabit routing, AI/ML via FPGA/GPU expansion, and includes SerDes slots for flexible I/O configurations. The unit offers board manager control, IEEE 1588 PTP, and optional PoE to meet diverse operational needs efficiently.
Parts used in the NSA 6310:
- NXP Layerscape LX2160A processor
- Sixteen 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 cores
- Integrated hardware acceleration for cryptographic processing
- Virtual forwarding and traffic management modules
- Two SerDes slots
- Four dedicated 25G, 10G, and 1G LAN modules
- FPGA or GPU support interfaces
- Board manager control (BMC) module
- IEEE 1588 PTP feature
- Optional PoE support
NEXCOM, the leading provider of network communication appliances and uCPE, introduces the NSA 6310, based on NXP® Semiconductors’ latest multi-core Layerscape® LX2160A platform. The NSA 6310 offers better performance and pricing than the market’s existing solutions and also fulfills telecom and IoT operators’ demand for multi-technology and edge computing white box solutions to address operational environment and business needs.
Edge computing is key to pushing next-gen networks to deliver better user experiences with low latency and high performance. The NSA 6310 with ARM platform is low cost while providing high performance and additional PCIe I/Os to add FPGAs or GPUs for AI/ML services in the edge,” explains Jovanni Lee, V.P. of Network & Communication Solutions at NEXCOM. “We are proud to deliver ARM edge computing by working with NXP.”
“With one of world’s most comprehensive edge computing portfolios today, NXP continues to play a leading role in developing the ARM-based hardware and software ecosystem. By leveraging our hardware-accelerated, Layerscape family of multicore processors, NEXCOM is expanding the availability of advanced uCPE solutions that can enable high-performance, low-power virtualized solutions,” Noy Kucuk, vice president product management, Digital Networking, NXP. “As a result of our collaboration, these differentiated uCPE offerings are designed to enable service providers to deploy efficient, edge compute systems that can support high-performance, multi-cloud frameworks.
NEXCOM’s NSA 6310 is an open uCPE based on the Layerscape® LX2160A processor, with sixteen 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 cores. The cores, in combination with integrated hardware acceleration for cryptographic processing, virtual forwarding, and traffic management, provide support for multi-gigabit routing and network services.
The NSA 6310 white box also offers two SerDes slots, with a choice of four dedicated 25G, 10G, and 1G LAN modules, for customers who need multiple I/Os to satisfy different applications; FPGA/GPU support to extend computing applications, board manager control (BMC) module and IEEE 1588 PTP feature for server-grade network appliances; and optional PoE support for edge deployments.
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- What is the NSA 6310?
The NSA 6310 is an open uCPE based on the Layerscape LX2160A processor designed for edge computing. - How many cores does the NSA 6310 have?
The device contains sixteen 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 cores. - Does the NSA 6310 support AI and ML services?
Yes, it offers PCIe I/Os to add FPGAs or GPUs for AI/ML services at the edge. - Can the NSA 6310 support multiple I/O types?
It offers two SerDes slots with a choice of four dedicated 25G, 10G, and 1G LAN modules. - Does the NSA 6310 include power over Ethernet support?
Yes, it provides optional PoE support specifically for edge deployments. - What networking standards does the NSA 6310 support?
The unit features IEEE 1588 PTP for server-grade network appliances. - Who are the primary users of the NSA 6310?
It fulfills the demand of telecom and IoT operators for white box solutions. - Is the NSA 6310 considered a low-cost solution?
Yes, it is described as a low-cost option while providing high performance. - What role does NXP play in this project?
NXP provides the hardware-accelerated Layerscape family of multicore processors used in the device. - Does the NSA 6310 support virtualized solutions?
Yes, it enables high-performance, low-power virtualized solutions for service providers.
