Widening the Information Pipe
Most of us don't give much thought to what it takes to move data to the devices
we use every day to teleconference, text-message, and download music and video.
We just expect them to work. But the onslaught of data-intensive features is a big
concern for networking providers. The "triple play" and "multiplay"
convergence of communication types puts a heavy stress on network equipment and
supply lines. So when Juniper introduced a new network router that promised greater
efficiency and data convergence, government and industry network engineers were
eager to see the results.
Juniper's M120
Juniper is an experienced networking company that serves most of the Fortune 100.
Their continual challenge is to develop next-generation solutions to support the
ever-expanding bandwidth needs—and high expectations—of their customers.
The Juniper M120, a multiservice edge router, answers that challenge. Edge routers
sit near the core of the network, consolidating multiple networks onto a single
infrastructure. The M120 does it with unmatched reliability, stability, surveillance,
and feature depth, enabling the movement of much more data and more data lines.
Benefits of I-chip technology
One of the keys to Juniper's success is their groundbreaking I-chip technology.
Rather than simply plug in a standard solution, Juniper developed this innovative
packet-forwarding technology, which helps make multiplay service possible by handling
traffic on a granular level. To realize the full power of I-chip, though, Juniper
needed more bandwidth than out-of-the-box memory solutions could provide.
Micron + Juniper: A Collaboration of Innovators
Juniper looked to Micron for a memory technology as innovative as their I-chip solution.
They found RLDRAM ® II memory, a technology that seemed almost tailor-made for
the M120.
Micron's solution is compelling on multiple levels. Besides low latency rates (the
speed between data transfers), it offers higher densities, runs cooler and faster,
and is less expensive than the old standard, SRAM. And Micron offered unparalleled
design support. Two of Micron's senior applications engineers worked with Juniper's
design team to ensure that the technologies interfaced properly, keeping the project
on schedule and within budget.
An Expanding Market
All these advantages are helping RLDRAM II memory quickly become a new standard
in networking memory—just as we envisioned it would. It's also getting serious
consideration in other markets that require high-volume data transfers, like HDTV.
A longstanding supporter of the technology, Micron holds a majority share of the
RLDRAM memory market. Our long-term commitment, paired with our excellent technical
support, is enabling companies like Juniper to realize their own visions—and
creating a synergy that is helping drive the future of network communication.
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