University of Cambridge Deploys Procket Routers

The University of Cambridge has deployed Procket Networks’ PRO/8801 router into its research network to develop deep packet inspection applications. The University of Cambridge is seeking to identify and understand new traffic patterns created by large scale scientific computations and downloads such as the GRID. The University’s Computer Laboratory, which is working with the Centre for European Nuclear Research (CERN) and the UK Particle Physical Science Research Council, chose to deploy Procket’s PRO/8801 routers because of their adaptive packet processing architecture, which leverages Procket’s unique programmable VLSI feature. The design allows for network traffic inspection based on customer defined criteria. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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