Secure Network Processor (SNP)
Linking SmallSats to pLEO Constellations
The newly-released Secure Network Processor (SNP) provides secure networking and data-transport mission payload functionality enabling smallsats to seamlessly and securely link into proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellations faster and easier than ever before.
Zero Trust Architecture informed framework
5-year mission life in LEO
Built-in fault management and recovery
Memory integrity checks, SEU mitigation
Modular, flexible and scalable for many applications
Features
The SNP encompasses all requirements into one fully-integrated and Rad-tolerant SWaP-optimized unit that meets the most demanding LEO orbits, including Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) and large constellation orbits. Stringent requirements include red-side network switching, black-side routing, mesh-network management, data traffic optimization with Type 1 HAIPE crypto capability.
- On-orbit re-programmability with multiple images stored in non-volatile memory
- IPv4 & IPv6 networking support
- IKEv2
- Zero Trust Architecture informed framework
- 5-year mission life in LEO
- 28V (24V to 34V) input voltage
- Class C Mission Assurance
- Built-in fault management and recovery
- Memory integrity checks, SEU mitigation
- Modular, flexible and scalable for many applications
- Software and hardware power management tailorable to mission needs
- Designed for ease of integration into existing smallsat architectures
Specifications
Cyber Capability
- Type 1, Will have HAIPE v4.2.5 Interoperable
- Up to 10 Gbps supported transfer rate per port
- Crypto-bypass capable
- Reverse tunnel decryption for Black side updates
- Supports Symmetric and Asymmetric cryptography for secure boot
Power-on Root of Trust
- Secure and Authenticated Boot Up
- Zero Trust Architecture Informed Framework
- Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) Secure Boot & Secure Storage Supported
Input / Output
- 4 Red side ports @ 10 Gbps (10G, 5G, or 2.5G configurable) BASE-SR
- 4 Red side ports @ 1 Gbps (1000 BASE-T)
- 4 Black side ports @ 10 Gbps (10G, 5G, or 2.5G configurable) BASE-SR
- 4 Black side ports @ 1 Gbps (1000 BASE-T)
- Ethernet Command/Data interfaces
- Networking Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
- 1 Pulse per Second (1PPS) on both Red and Black sides
- 10MHz input on both Red/Black sides to accommodate timing needs
Networking Capabilities
- MPLS Routing --multiple label depth --Support for Auto. Dynamic Routing
- DSCP and ECN with IP or MPLS Support
- Layer 3 IP Routing
- IPv4 and IPv6 Support
Hardware Management
- Hardware watchdog controller
- Configuration Management
- Status Control
- Interrupt Routing
- Fault Management
- Rest and Reboot of FPGA/processing elements
- RAM memory integrity checks
- SEE and SEU Mitigation, ND-SEL recovery
Physical/Environmental
- Size: 13.27” x 13.56” x 4.53” (3U-VPX)
- DC Power: < 150 W. Nominal DITL average use-case < 130 W
- Weight: 15.5 kg
- Radiation Tolerant to LEO orbits 1100km and lower (polar included)
- Vibration: NASA GEVs Compliant/Pyro Shock: 2000 G
- Steady-State Baseplate/Mounting Temp Range: -24°C to +40°C
Mission Adaptable
- Fully on-orbit reprogrammable
- Multiple reserved spare module slots
- Powerful Versal FPGA SoC Des
