Abstract
Since the introduction of network processors about four years ago, product developers have been pondering the question of whether they should adopt this exciting new technology. This paper will help these developers determine if network processors are appropriate for their application. However, deciding to use network processors is only the first step. The second and more difficult step is deciding which network processor to use. The roughly 30 network processors on the market today vary greatly in architecture, features, and performance. This paper will describe the basic differences among network processors and attempt to look past much of the hyperbole that surrounds them. The information and opinions expressed in this paper derive from the authors' experiences building platforms using network processors for Lucent Technologies. A brief description of these platforms and the lessons learned from them is included in this paper.
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