Sun Microsystems 375-3424 PCI Express Crypto 6000

Overview

The Sun Microsystems PCI Express Crypto 6000 (part number 375-3424) delivers high-performance hardware encryption for demanding data centre and enterprise environments. Designed to fit into a standard PCIe slot, this accelerator offloads cryptographic workloads from the host CPU, providing faster throughput, lower latency and reduced power consumption.

Key Features

• PCI Express x8 interface for maximum bandwidth
• Supports AES 128/192/256, RSA 1024-4096, SHA-1, SHA-2 and ECC algorithms
• Built-in hardware random number generator (RNG) for secure key generation
• Low latency processing with sub-microsecond response times
• Hot-plug capability for seamless maintenance and upgrades
• Energy efficient design that reduces overall system power draw

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Full height, half length PCIe card
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (compatible with earlier versions)
• Encryption throughput: Up to 6 Gbps for AES-256
• RSA signing speed: Up to 15000 signatures per second at 2048 bits
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: Typical 45 W, peak 60 W
• Supported operating systems: Linux, Solaris, Windows Server (driver available)

Applications

• Secure data storage and archival solutions
• High-speed VPN gateways and SSL/TLS termination appliances
• Financial transaction processing and blockchain validation nodes
• Cloud infrastructure requiring hardware based key management
• Government and defense systems with stringent encryption standards

The PCI Express Crypto 6000 is an ideal choice for organizations that need to accelerate cryptographic operations while maintaining a small physical footprint and low power envelope.