Press Release
September 23, 2002 – Bivio Networks IP Service Platform Establishes New Performance Benchmark for Check Point™ Firewall-1® Software
The Bivio 1000-CP™ Redefines Industry’s Performance Benchmark for All Packet Sizes
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Pleasanton, CA. - Sept 23, 2002 – Bivio
Networks announced performance test results for the Bivio 1000 IP
Service Platform running Check Point Firewall-1 software today. The
independent testing, conducted by the Tolly Group, validates that
the Bivio 1000-CP accelerates Check Point’s FireWall-1 software
to gigabit speeds at all packets sizes. The Tolly Group’s test
results confirm the Bivio 1000-CP delivers 2 gigabit per second,
full duplex throughput for 1518 bytes packets and 1.6 gigabit per
second, full duplex throughput for 64-byte packets with zero packet
loss. The Bivio 1000-CP is a multi-gigabit throughput, carrier class,
security appliance running VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation™ (NG)
software from Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP).
"These results validate the strength of Bivio’s technology and our platform’s
ability to accelerate best-of-breed software to gigabit speeds, said Junaid Islam,
Bivio’s CEO. "Our Linux-based IP Service Platform, combined with industry-leading
networking software is competitive with ASIC-based networking systems. Bivio
has the potential to change the way customers design and implement IP services." According
to Islam, small and large packet performance at gigabit speeds will enable enterprise
and service providers to more cost effectively deploy network applications such
as web site transactions, enterprise client server applications, financial transactions
and wireless internetworking.
"The Bivio 1000-CP demonstrates that there is a viable alternative to ASIC-based
systems to deliver gigabit throughput in a secure firewall environment," said
Kevin Tolly, president and CEO of The Tolly Group. "This test proves that Check
Point firewall software running on a highly optimized platform can deliver substantial
increases in performance."
The Tolly Group’s test conditions for the Bivio 1000-CP included a variety
of packet sizes from 64 bytes to 1518 bytes with two to 200,000 simultaneous
UDP sessions and 100 active firewall rules. Full duplex throughput performance
with zero packet loss was 2 gigabits per second or 100% of line rate at 1518
byte packets. In addition, the Bivio 1000-CP delivered 82% of line-rate throughput,
or 1.6 gigabits per second when tested with 64-byte packets.
The Bivio 1000 incorporates a unique combination of technology including gigabit
speed, programmable packet processing, scalable computing and an open Linux
OS into a small form factor. The system is fast, flexible, cost effective and
robust for enterprise and service provider applications. The Bivio 1000 delivers
performance competitive with ASIC-based networking systems.
"Our objective is to deliver a best-of-breed IP Service Platform at a price point
that is compelling for Enterprises and Service Provider customers alike," said
Tom Gleason, Bivio’s vice president of worldwide sales. "Bivio’s
partnership with Check Point Software and The Tolly Group’s test results
validate our technology and ability to deliver value at new price/performance
benchmarks."
Bivio 1000-CP Benefits and Features
The Bivio 1000-CP is initially comprised of the preloaded FireWall-1 NG software
and system hardware that includes the multi-gigabit eXpressLANE™ Processor
module, the Application Processor module, power supply and modular network
interfaces. Multi-gigabit performance is enabled by Check Point’s SecureXL
Performance Framework. The system is a low profile device that minimizes initial
capital outlay and comes with Check Point software integrated and ready for
immediate implementation. The Bivio 1000-CP delivers a unique combination of
price and performance with superior performance for all packet sizes.
Patent pending eXpressLANE™ technology accelerates packet processing
and ensures that packet handling rules applied on all interfaces are processed
and forwarded at multi-gigabit throughput rate regardless of packet size, achieving
performance increases many times that of traditional solutions. The Bivio 1000-CP
system simultaneously achieves the following performance benchmarks:
- Check Point FireWall-1 – 2 Gigabit per second throughput
- Check Point VPN-1 – Scalable to 2 Gbps with Virtual Rack™ technology
About The Tolly Group
The Tolly Group, an independent testing and strategic consulting
organization based in Manasquan, N.J., offers a full range
of services designed to furnish both the vendor and end-user
communities with authoritative and unbiased information.
Additionally, The Tolly Group is recognized worldwide for
its expertise in assessing leading-edge technologies. For more
information on the Tolly Group’s
services, visit its Web site at http://www.tolly.com, E-mail inquiries to info@tolly.com, or phone at 1-732-528-3300.
About Bivio Networks
Bivio Networks is a leading supplier of IP service platforms.
Bivio has developed breakthrough products that reduce the
capital and operational costs of IP infrastructure for enterprises
and service providers. The Bivio 1000 IP Service Platform
incorporates a unique combination of technology including
programmable packet processing, scalable computing, software
service solutions, and an open Linux operating system. Headquartered
in Pleasanton, California, Bivio Networks has sales offices
in the US, Europe and Japan. More information is available
at www.bivio.net.
Check Point, the Check Point logo, VPN-1 and FireWall-1 are trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Media Contact:
Kimberly Angell or Aimee Balsley
Schwartz Communications for Bivio Networks
E-mail: bivio@schwartz-pr.com
Phone: (415) 512-0770
