Intel IXP465

The LinuxLink software distribution model enables the usage of the IXP465 LinuxLink for development targeting all designs based on IXP465 processor. The Intel IXP465 network processor is an addition to the Intel® IXP4XX product line of network processors, and extends Intel XScale® technology into a broad range of applications that require communications functionality.

Processor derivatives enabled:

The IXP465 LinuxLink can also be used as a starting point for Linux development for designs based on the IXP460 and IXP455 processors.

Reference boards/OEM boards enabled:

The IXP465 LinuxLink can also be used as a starting point for Linux development for designs derived from the Sidewinder IXP465 Access Gateway Reference Design from ADI Engineering.

Notes:

Complete peripheral support for IXP465 derived integrated processors, or board support for other reference designs might need to be sourced from manufacturers of the respective processors or reference boards.

Processor Overview

The Intel IXP465 network processor is a member of the Intel IXP46x product line for SME communications and embedded networking applications. The Intel IXP465 network processor is an addition to the Intel IXP4xx product line of network processors, and extends Intel XScale technology into a broad range of applications that require communications functionality.

The highly integrated, single-chip design of the IXP465 network processor provides a unique combination of performance, reliability and flexibility. The IXP465 network processor combines Intel XScale technology with a variety of built-in communications features to support requirements for modular routers, security appliances, line cards for telecommunications infrastructure, industrial control and automation applications, interactive clients, test and instrumentation, RFID readers, and networked print imaging applications.

The high performance Intel XScale core provides processing headroom to flexibly support a broad range of OEM applications while minimizing power consumption. Integration of multiple LAN and WAN interfaces and built-in hardware acceleration for features such as cryptography and time synchronization reduce overall system cost and simplify development.

Network Processor Engine Support:

LinuxLink provides support for the Intel Network Processor Engine (NPE) featured in the Intel IXP4xx product line. Reference distributions in LinuxLink for the IXP465 include the non-crypto version of the IXP 400 Software Access Library v 2.1.1 and the IXP 400 Software NPE Microcode v 2.1. The IXP 400 software components are developed and supported by Intel and redistributed under applicable licenses by TimeSys.

Processor Features

CPU Core	Intel XScale Core Available at 266MHz, 400 MHz, 533 MHz and 667 MHz
I Cache/DCache	32 KB/32 KB
Memory Controller	32 bir DDR1-266 SDRAM interface with optional ECC
PCI	32-bit 33/66 MHz PCI v2.2 host and option interface
USB	USB v1.1 device controller USB v2.0 host controller supports low-speed and full-speed modes
Ethernet	Supported by Network Processor Engines (NPEs) Up to six integrated 10/100 Ethernet MACs with SMII interface Up to three integrated 10/100 Ethernet MACs with MII interface
Serial	Supported by Network Processor Engines (NPEs) Two high-speed serial (HSS) ports on the NPE
UART	Two high-speed UARTs support up to 921Kbaud each
Other Interfaces	Integrated I2C and SSP interfaces 32-bit expansion bus interface with parity

Boards and Reference Distributions

LinuxLink software for the Intel IXP465 has been validated on the IXDP465 Access Gateway Reference Design from ADI Engineering

LinuxLink software for the IXP465 Network Processor has been validated with the IXDP465 Access Gateway Reference Design from ADI Engineering. The IXDP465 platform is designed for developers who are developing either hardware and software for applications based on the Intel IXP46x product line of network processors. The IXDP465 Development platform provides easy access to the various processor interfaces through independent connectors.

Reference Board Features
USB	Two USB Connectors (one host, one device)
PCI	Four PCI host slots
Flash	32 MB Intel StrataFlash Memory
I2C	I2C EEPROM
UART	Two UART Connectors
Ethernet	Six 10/100 Ethernet ports (via RJ-45)

Kernel and Device Support

LinuxLink for the Intel IXP465 includes the following kernel and device support.

Network Processor Engine Support:

LinuxLink provides support for the Intel Network Processor Engine (NPE) featured in the Intel IXP4xx product line. Reference distributions in LinuxLink for the IXP465 include the non-crypto version of the IXP 400 Software Access Library v 2.1.1 and the IXP 400 Software NPE Microcode v 2.1. The IXP 400 software components are developed and supported by Intel and redistributed under applicable licenses by TimeSys.

Device	Linux Driver Configuration	Notes
Processor and Board Support	CONFIG_ARCH_IXP4XX=y CONFIG_MACH_IXDP465=y
Ethernet	CONFIG_IXP400_ETH=m CONFIG_IXP400_ETH_ALL=y	device ixp0 (NPE)
PCI	CONFIG_PCI=y
Flash	CONFIG_MTD_IXP4XX=y
UARTS	CONFIG_SERIAL_8250=y CONFIG_SERIAL_8250_CONSOLE=y CONFIG_SERIAL_8250_NR_UARTS=2 CONFIG_SERIAL_8250_RUNTIME_UARTS=2 CONFIG_SERIAL_CORE=y CONFIG_SERIAL_CORE_CONSOLE=y

Toolchains

Available toolchains for development, including compilers and debuggers.

Feature	Details
Software Versions	GCC 3.4.1, BinUtils 2.15.91, Glibc 2.3.2, uClibc 0.9.27, GDB 6.2.1
Cross-Development Toolchains	GNU Toolchains available for IA-32 Linux and Windows/Cygwin Hosts
C-Libraries	GNU C Library (glibc) and uClibc
Remote Debugging	GNU GDB Available for IA-32 Linux and Windows/Cygwin Hosts
Native Development Support	GNU compiler toolchain, auto-tools, GNU Debugger and a full range of other development tools, including make, various common utilities, scripting languages, etc.
Package Building and Development	TimeSys Cross-Development tools (tsrpm, tsenv, etc.) support building of RPM packages using cross-compilation, installation of packages on host system to create root filesystems, and creation of IPKG packages

Packages

Application Support is available as Linux packages for creating custom root filesystems, as well as for supporting cross-development.

Feature	Details
Common Linux Utilities	bash, bzip2, coreutils, diffutils, file, findutils, grep, gzip, less, lsof, man, procps, psmisc, schedutils, tar, tcsh, util-linux, zip
Network Clients and Servers	dhclient, ftp, rsync, simple-ftpd, tftp, telnet, telnet-server, udhcp, wget, wu-ftpd
Networking	arpwatch, ethtool, iproute, iputils, lksctp, netcat, net-snmp, net-tools, ntp, nfs-utils, openntpd, portmap, procmail, sendmail, tcpdump, wget
Web Servers	apache (httpd), boa
Security	beecrypt, cyrus-sasl, cracklib, distcache, dropbear, ipsec, kerberos, openca, openssl, openssh, pam, passwd, samhain, shadow-utils, stunnel, swatch, tcp_wrappers
Editors	nvi, zile, nano, jed, vim
Scripting Languages	awk, bash, perl, python, sed, tcl, tk
Development Libraries	expat, gmp, glib, glib2, libpcap, libnet, libcap, libtermcap, libxml2, libevent, libjpeg, pcre, readline
Development Tools	gcc, binutils, gdb, autoconf, automake, libtool, flex, bison, rcs, cvs, make, ltrace, strace, patch, diffstat, quilt
System Utilities	hotplug, mingetty, modutils, setup, syslog, syslog-ng, SysVInit, udev
Package Management	rpm, yum, ipkg
Hardware Interfacing	hwdata, kernel-utils, lmsensors, minicom, pciutils, setserial, usbutils
File Systems and Storage	e2fsprogs, mtd, scsirastools, lvm2, mdadm, raidtools
High Availability	heartbeat, OpenHPI, OpenIPMI

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