VSC7423
7-Port, Layer-2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with VeriTime™ , 5 Integrated Copper PHYs, and Embedded 32-bit CPU
Microsemi's next-generation Ethernet switch delivers a comprehensive,
end-to-end Carrier Ethernet solution.
VSC7423 is one of the most versatile GbE switches in the industry. It
integrates seven SGMII ports, five Gigabit Ethernet copper PHYs, and
an embedded CPU into a single package. It also provides full support
for MEF service delivery, network OAM, and Synchronous Ethernet
(SyncE) timing. It is ideal for Telecom and Carrier Ethernet applications,
Mobile and Microwave backhaul applications, and for provider service
demarcation points in Edge and Access devices.
For critical network timing, the VSC7423 device uses VeriTime™,
Microsemi’s patent-pending distributed timing technology that delivers
the industry’s most accurate IEEE 1588v2 implementation.
The VSC7423 device can be configured to support combinations of up
to five SGMII ports, five GbE Cu PHYs, and two 1G/2.5G SGMII uplink
ports. One of the SGMII ports can be dedicated to the CPU for packet
insertion and extraction. Its powerful, embedded 416 MHz MIPS 32-bit
CPU with DDR2 external memory and DMA-based frame extraction
and insertion supports VeriTime™, Ethernet OAM, and performance
monitoring. VSC7423 meets IEEE 802.3az requirements for green,
SyncE operation with Microsemi’s ActiPHY™ and PerfectReach™
modes.
A comprehensive application programming interface (API) and software
package are provided for Carrier Ethernet applications. The software
package integrates easily with third-party software, preserving existing
software investments while adding new, enhanced carrier functionality.
Highlights
• Fully integrated copper PHYs
• Integrated timing: VeriTime™, SyncE
• EcoEthernet™ 2.0 with ActiPHY™,
PerfectReach™, and support for
IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
Applications
• Carrier Ethernet switches
• Mobile and Microwave backhaul
• Ethernet Access Devices (EAD): CPE, NTE,
and MTU
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VSC7423
7-Port, Layer-2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with VeriTime™ , 5 Integrated Copper PHYs, and Embedded 32-bit CPU
I/O Configurations
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Up to 5× 10/100/1000 Cu PHY
Up to 5× 10/100/1000 SGMII
2× quad-speed 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps SGMII
Up to 7 ports supporting 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X SerDes
• Independent and shared VLAN learning (IVL, SVL)
• Jumbo frame support
Key Specifications
• 27 mm × 27 mm BGA thermally enhanced package
• Operating temperature –40 °C to 125 °C
Architecture
• Shared memory buffer with per-port and CoS memory
management
• 4 Mb packet memory
• Hierarchical MEF-compliant policing and scheduling
• 8 priorities and 8 CoS queues per port with strict or deficit-
weighted round robin scheduling
• Shaping/policing per queue and per port
• Advanced security and prioritization available through a multi-
stage TCAM engine
• 5× integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet copper transceiv-
ers (IEEE 802.3ab-compliant) with ActiPHY™ and Perfect-
Reach™ power management and VeriPHY™ cable diagnostics
• Integrated 416 MHz MIPS CPU with DDR2 and serial flash
interface
VeriTime™ Features
• Level-2 IEEE 1588v2
• Boundary clock and transparent clock
Carrier Ethernet Features
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Provider Bridging (PB)
MEF E-Lane, E-Line, and E-Tree services
Dual leaky bucket policers with re-marking and statistics
OAM and protection switching
Level-1 Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)
• Enhanced Carrier Ethernet API
Related Products
Visit www.microsemi.com for information about these related
products:
• VSC7428 11-Port, Layer 2, GbE Carrier Ethernet Switch with
VeriTime™
• VSC7460/VSC7462 24/12-Port GbE Carrier Ethernet Switch
with VeriTime™
• VSC7416/VSC7418 7/11-Port, 1GbE Carrier Ethernet Switch
with VeriTime™
• VSC7429 26-Port Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Veri-
Time™, 12 Copper PHYs, and Embedded CPU
MIPS CPU
DDR2 Controller
JTAG, SPI, MIIM
32× GPIO:
PI
LED
UART
SIO
Two-Wire Serial
Fan Controller
Signal Detect
Layer 2 Switching
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802.1Q VLAN switch with 8K MACs and 4K VLANs
Push/pop up to two VLAN tags
IPv4/IPv6 multicast
Policing with storm control and MC/BC protection
RSTP and MSTP support
Hardware and software-based learning
Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad)
L2 Forwarding and
Policers
Timing and
OAM Processing
VLAN and QoS
Classification
TCAM-based Service
Classication, Translation,
and Remarking
5× 1G MAC
Shared Queue System
4 Mb Memory
Ingress and Egress
Service Statistics
DWRR Scheduler and
Shapers
TCAM-based VLAN
Editing, Translation,
and Remarking
2× 2.5G MAC
I/O Muxing (7 port maximum)
5× Copper PHY
5× 1G SGMII
2× 2.5G SGMII
SyncE/1588
5×
10/100/1000 Mbps
5× QSGMII
1000BASE-X
100BASE-FX
2× 2.5G SGMII
1000BASE-X
100BASE-FX
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