NAS 7825, Next Generation Media Networked Storage Solution
just a few. This requires that this new generation of
multi-functional SoCs provide the right performance,
interfaces, and cost structure.
PLX NAS 7825 is the first SoC that has been
designed from the bottom up to meet the challenges
of these new markets.
Full feature-set
The PLX NAS 7825 has rich feature rich set. Here is
a features summary:
Highly integrated consumer NAS SoC for the
lowest BOM cost
Unique PLX Trident architecture including dual-
core ARM 11 MP each core running at 750 MHz,
application specific hardware engines for
networking, storage, and security, and highly
structured firmware
Hardware security engine with AES-128/256 bit
based encryption with hashing function support
for fast and secure connection and enhanced
security
8 channel DMA controller
64-bit wide internal bus
2 integrated SATA3G/s ports with hardware
RAID 0 and RAID 1 engine
SPI serial NOR flash and SLC and MLC NAND
support
Flexible boot modes:
o
Direct from HDD (no flash needed) for
low BOM cost
o
NOR/HDD or NAND
Integrated fan controller and PWM
Full set of interfaces including: 2xRGMII,
2xUSB2.0 H/D, UART, JTAG, and 2xPCIe
In order to provide the best class of applications,
PLX has partnered with key leading application
vendors. These applications are fully tested and
integrated so each one could be independently
offered based on the marketing and product
requirements of each customer.
Complete Rapid Development Kits (RDK)
Hardware
Development board for product demo and
rapid product development
Reference design schematics for reduced time-
to-market
Software Development Kit (SDK)
Advanced software development tools
including source package and script for Linux
kernel, bootloader, root file system, and web
pages
Compliers, drivers, and complete
documentation
Full source code to facilitate product
differentiate and customization by enabling
vendors to modified supplied modules or
create new functional modules
Complete turn-key solution for fast-time-to-
market
Rich third party application environment for
media serving (uPnP and DLNA compatible),
content management, back-up, remote
management, and many more
Additional PLX advantages
Superior storage expertise
Custom support team for each customer for
fast time-to-market
Turn-key SDK with full feature set
Schematic and Layout Design Reviews
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