* Update Intel IXP4xx support

- Add IXP4xx NPE ethernet MAC support
- Add support for Intel IXDPG425 board
- Add support for Prodrive PDNB3 board
- Add IRQ support
Patch by Stefan Roese, 23 May 2006

[This patch does not include cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMicrocode.c which still
 sufferes from licensing issues. Blame Intel.]

156 files changed, 72222 insertions, 15 deletions

diff --git a/cpu/ixp/config.mk b/cpu/ixp/config.mk
index eddda39..a71a20b 100644
--- a/cpu/ixp/config.mk
+++ b/cpu/ixp/config.mk
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ BIG_ENDIAN = y
 PLATFORM_RELFLAGS += -fno-strict-aliasing  -fno-common -ffixed-r8 \
 	-msoft-float -mbig-endian
 
-PLATFORM_CPPFLAGS += -mbig-endian -march=armv4 -mtune=strongarm1100
+PLATFORM_CPPFLAGS += -mbig-endian -march=armv5te -mtune=strongarm1100
 # =========================================================================
 #
 # Supply options according to compiler version
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/cpu.c b/cpu/ixp/cpu.c
index 2a2bd50..7f9f334 100644
--- a/cpu/ixp/cpu.c
+++ b/cpu/ixp/cpu.c
@@ -34,10 +34,47 @@
 #include <command.h>
 #include <asm/arch/ixp425.h>
 
+ulong loops_per_jiffy;
+
 #ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ
 DECLARE_GLOBAL_DATA_PTR;
 #endif
 
+#if defined(CONFIG_DISPLAY_CPUINFO)
+int print_cpuinfo (void)
+{
+	unsigned long id;
+	int speed = 0;
+
+	asm ("mrc p15, 0, %0, c0, c0, 0":"=r" (id));
+
+	puts("CPU:   Intel IXP425 at ");
+	switch ((id & 0x000003f0) >> 4) {
+	case 0x1c:
+		loops_per_jiffy = 887467;
+		speed = 533;
+		break;
+
+	case 0x1d:
+		loops_per_jiffy = 666016;
+		speed = 400;
+		break;
+
+	case 0x1f:
+		loops_per_jiffy = 442901;
+		speed = 266;
+		break;
+	}
+
+	if (speed)
+		printf("%d MHz\n", speed);
+	else
+		puts("unknown revision\n");
+
+	return 0;
+}
+#endif /* CONFIG_DISPLAY_CPUINFO */
+
 int cpu_init (void)
 {
 	/*
@@ -48,7 +85,9 @@ int cpu_init (void)
 	FIQ_STACK_START = IRQ_STACK_START - CONFIG_STACKSIZE_IRQ;
 #endif
 
+#if (CONFIG_COMMANDS & CFG_CMD_PCI) || defined (CONFIG_PCI)
 	pci_init();
+#endif
 	return 0;
 }
 
@@ -154,3 +193,25 @@ void pci_init(void)
 	return;
 }
 */
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_BOOTCOUNT_LIMIT
+
+void bootcount_store (ulong a)
+{
+	volatile ulong *save_addr = (volatile ulong *)(CFG_BOOTCOUNT_ADDR);
+
+	save_addr[0] = a;
+	save_addr[1] = BOOTCOUNT_MAGIC;
+}
+
+ulong bootcount_load (void)
+{
+	volatile ulong *save_addr = (volatile ulong *)(CFG_BOOTCOUNT_ADDR);
+
+	if (save_addr[1] != BOOTCOUNT_MAGIC)
+		return 0;
+	else
+		return save_addr[0];
+}
+
+#endif /* CONFIG_BOOTCOUNT_LIMIT */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/interrupts.c b/cpu/ixp/interrupts.c
index e260dea..2dd9561 100644
--- a/cpu/ixp/interrupts.c
+++ b/cpu/ixp/interrupts.c
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
-/* vi: set ts=8 sw=8 noet: */
 /*
+ * (C) Copyright 2006
+ * Stefan Roese, DENX Software Engineering, sr@denx.de.
+ *
  * (C) Copyright 2002
  * Sysgo Real-Time Solutions, GmbH <www.elinos.com>
  * Marius Groeger <mgroeger@sysgo.de>
@@ -31,22 +33,85 @@
 #include <asm/arch/ixp425.h>
 
 #ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ
+/*
+ * When interrupts are enabled, use timer 2 for time/delay generation...
+ */
+
+#define FREQ		66666666
+#define CLOCK_TICK_RATE	(((FREQ / CFG_HZ & ~IXP425_OST_RELOAD_MASK) + 1) * CFG_HZ)
+#define LATCH		((CLOCK_TICK_RATE + CFG_HZ/2) / CFG_HZ)	/* For divider */
+
+struct _irq_handler {
+	void                *m_data;
+	void (*m_func)( void *data);
+};
+
+static struct _irq_handler IRQ_HANDLER[N_IRQS];
+
+static volatile ulong timestamp;
+
 /* enable IRQ/FIQ interrupts */
-void enable_interrupts (void)
+void enable_interrupts(void)
 {
-#error: interrupts not implemented yet
+	unsigned long temp;
+	__asm__ __volatile__("mrs %0, cpsr\n"
+			     "bic %0, %0, #0x80\n"
+			     "msr cpsr_c, %0"
+			     : "=r" (temp)
+			     :
+			     : "memory");
 }
 
-
 /*
  * disable IRQ/FIQ interrupts
  * returns true if interrupts had been enabled before we disabled them
  */
-int disable_interrupts (void)
+int disable_interrupts(void)
 {
-#error: interrupts not implemented yet
+	unsigned long old,temp;
+	__asm__ __volatile__("mrs %0, cpsr\n"
+			     "orr %1, %0, #0x80\n"
+			     "msr cpsr_c, %1"
+			     : "=r" (old), "=r" (temp)
+			     :
+			     : "memory");
+	return (old & 0x80) == 0;
 }
-#else
+
+static void default_isr(void *data)
+{
+	printf("default_isr():  called for IRQ %d, Interrupt Status=%x PR=%x\n",
+	       (int)data, *IXP425_ICIP, *IXP425_ICIH);
+}
+
+static int next_irq(void)
+{
+	return (((*IXP425_ICIH & 0x000000fc) >> 2) - 1);
+}
+
+static void timer_isr(void *data)
+{
+	unsigned int *pTime = (unsigned int *)data;
+
+	(*pTime)++;
+
+	/*
+	 * Reset IRQ source
+	 */
+	*IXP425_OSST = IXP425_OSST_TIMER_2_PEND;
+}
+
+ulong get_timer (ulong base)
+{
+	return timestamp - base;
+}
+
+void reset_timer (void)
+{
+	timestamp = 0;
+}
+
+#else /* #ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ */
 void enable_interrupts (void)
 {
 	return;
@@ -55,8 +120,7 @@ int disable_interrupts (void)
 {
 	return 0;
 }
-#endif
-
+#endif /* #ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ */
 
 void bad_mode (void)
 {
@@ -140,19 +204,46 @@ void do_fiq (struct pt_regs *pt_regs)
 {
 	printf ("fast interrupt request\n");
 	show_regs (pt_regs);
-	bad_mode ();
+	printf("IRQ=%08lx FIQ=%08lx\n", *IXP425_ICIH, *IXP425_ICFH);
 }
 
 void do_irq (struct pt_regs *pt_regs)
 {
+#ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ
+	int irq = next_irq();
+
+	IRQ_HANDLER[irq].m_func(IRQ_HANDLER[irq].m_data);
+#else
 	printf ("interrupt request\n");
 	show_regs (pt_regs);
 	bad_mode ();
+#endif
 }
 
-
 int interrupt_init (void)
 {
-	/* nothing happens here - we don't setup any IRQs */
+#ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ
+	int i;
+
+	/* install default interrupt handlers */
+	for (i = 0; i < N_IRQS; i++) {
+		IRQ_HANDLER[i].m_data = (void *)i;
+		IRQ_HANDLER[i].m_func = default_isr;
+	}
+
+	/* install interrupt handler for timer */
+	IRQ_HANDLER[IXP425_TIMER_2_IRQ].m_data = (void *)&timestamp;
+	IRQ_HANDLER[IXP425_TIMER_2_IRQ].m_func = timer_isr;
+
+	/* setup the Timer counter value */
+	*IXP425_OSRT2 = (LATCH & ~IXP425_OST_RELOAD_MASK) | IXP425_OST_ENABLE;
+
+	/* configure interrupts for IRQ mode */
+	*IXP425_ICLR = 0x00000000;
+
+	/* enable timer irq */
+	*IXP425_ICMR = (1 << IXP425_TIMER_2_IRQ);
+#endif
+
 	return (0);
 }
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAcc.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAcc.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d981649
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAcc.c
@@ -0,0 +1,261 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAcc.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 20-Feb-2001
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the IXP425 Ethernet Access Component
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+#include "IxEthDB.h"
+#endif
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMac_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMii_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup IxEthAcc
+ *@{
+ */
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief System-wide information data strucure.
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxEthAccPri
+ *
+ */
+
+IxEthAccInfo ixEthAccDataInfo;
+extern PUBLIC IxEthAccMacState ixEthAccMacState[];
+extern PUBLIC IxOsalMutex ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex;
+
+/**
+ * @brief System-wide information
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxEthAccPri
+ *
+ */
+BOOL ixEthAccServiceInit = FALSE;
+
+/* global filtering bit mask */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthAccNewSrcMask;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Per port information data strucure.
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxEthAccPri
+ *
+ */
+
+IxEthAccPortDataInfo ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccInit()
+{
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+  /*
+   * Initialize Control plane
+   */
+  if (ixEthDBInit() != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+  {
+      IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccInit: EthDB init failed\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+      return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+  }
+#endif
+
+  if (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED == ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck (IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING))
+  {
+      ixEthAccNewSrcMask = (~0); /* want all the bits */
+  }
+  else
+  {
+      ixEthAccNewSrcMask = (~IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK); /* want all but the NewSrc bit */
+  }
+
+  /*
+   * Initialize Data plane
+   */
+   if ( ixEthAccInitDataPlane()  != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS )
+   {
+      IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccInit: data plane init failed\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+       return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+   }
+
+
+   if ( ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig() != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS )
+   {
+      IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccInit: queue config failed\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+       return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+   }
+
+   /*
+    * Initialize MII
+    */
+   if ( ixEthAccMiiInit() != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS )
+   {
+      IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccInit: Mii init failed\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+       return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+   }
+
+   /*
+    * Initialize MAC I/O memory
+    */
+   if (ixEthAccMacMemInit() != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+   {
+      IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccInit: Mac init failed\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+     return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+   }
+
+   /*
+    * Initialize control plane interface lock
+    */
+   if (ixOsalMutexInit(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex) != IX_SUCCESS)
+   {
+       IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccInit: Control plane interface lock initialization failed\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+       return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+   }
+
+   /* initialiasation is complete */
+   ixEthAccServiceInit = TRUE;
+
+   return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+}
+
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccUnload(void)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId;
+
+    if ( IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED() )
+    {
+       /* check none of the port is still active */
+       for (portId = 0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+       {
+	   if ( IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId) )
+	   {
+	       if (ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState == ACTIVE)
+	       {
+		   IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccUnload: port %u still active, bail out\n", portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+		   return;
+	       }
+	   }
+       }
+
+       /* unmap the memory areas */
+       ixEthAccMiiUnload();
+       ixEthAccMacUnload();
+
+       /* set all ports as uninitialized */
+       for (portId = 0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+       {
+	       ixEthAccPortData[portId].portInitialized = FALSE;
+       }
+
+       /* uninitialize the service */
+       ixEthAccServiceInit = FALSE;
+   }
+}
+
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortInit( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+
+  IxEthAccStatus ret=IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+   if ( ! IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED() )
+   {
+   	return(IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+   }
+
+   /*
+    * Check for valid port
+    */
+
+   if ( ! IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId) )
+   {
+       return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+   }
+
+   if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+   {
+       IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot initialize Eth port.\n",(INT32) portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+       return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+   }
+
+   if ( IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId) )
+   {
+   	/* Already initialized */
+   	return(IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+   }
+
+   if(ixEthAccMacInit(portId)!=IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+   {
+       return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+   }
+
+   /*
+     * Set the port init flag.
+     */
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].portInitialized = TRUE;
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+    /* init learning/filtering database structures for this port */
+    ixEthDBPortInit(portId);
+#endif
+
+    return(ret);
+}
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccCommon.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccCommon.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bda2c44
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccCommon.c
@@ -0,0 +1,1049 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccCommon.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 12-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation common support routines for the component
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Component header files
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthDB.h"
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxEthDBPortDefs.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccQueueAssign_p.h"
+
+#include "IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMii_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup IxEthAccPri
+ *@{
+ */
+
+extern IxEthAccInfo   ixEthAccDataInfo;
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum number of RX queues set to be the maximum number
+ * of traffic calsses.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_MAX_RX_QUEUES \
+      (IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_7_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY \
+      - IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY \
+      + 1)
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum number of 128 entry RX queues
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_MAX_LARGE_RX_QUEUES 4
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Data structure template for Default RX Queues
+ *
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE
+IxEthAccQregInfo ixEthAccQmgrRxDefaultTemplate =
+  {
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q, 	     /**< Queue ID */
+    "Eth Rx Q",
+    ixEthRxFrameQMCallback,          /**< Functional callback */
+    (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,	     /**< Callback tag	      */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    TRUE,			     /**< Enable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q_SOURCE,/**< Q Condition to drive callback   */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL1,	     /**< Q High water mark - needed by NPE */
+  };
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Data structure template for Small RX Queues
+ *
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE
+IxEthAccQregInfo ixEthAccQmgrRxSmallTemplate =
+  {
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q, 	     /**< Queue ID */
+    "Eth Rx Q",
+    ixEthRxFrameQMCallback,          /**< Functional callback */
+    (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,	     /**< Callback tag	      */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE64,		     /**< Allocate Smaller Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    TRUE,			     /**< Enable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q_SOURCE,/**< Q Condition to drive callback   */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL1,	     /**< Q High water mark - needed by NPE */
+  };
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Data structure used to register & initialize the Queues
+ *
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE
+IxEthAccQregInfo ixEthAccQmgrStaticInfo[]=
+{
+  {
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q,
+    "Eth Rx Fr Q 1",
+    ixEthRxFreeQMCallback,
+    (IxQMgrCallbackId) IX_ETH_PORT_1,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    FALSE,			     /**< Disable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q_SOURCE, /**< Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /***< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64,	     /**< Q High water mark */
+  },
+
+  {
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q,
+    "Eth Rx Fr Q 2",
+    ixEthRxFreeQMCallback,
+    (IxQMgrCallbackId) IX_ETH_PORT_2,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    FALSE,			     /**< Disable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q_SOURCE,  /**< Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64,	     /**< Q High water mark */
+  },
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+  {
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q,
+    "Eth Rx Fr Q 3",
+    ixEthRxFreeQMCallback,
+    (IxQMgrCallbackId) IX_ETH_PORT_3,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    FALSE,			     /**< Disable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q_SOURCE,  /**< Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64,	     /**< Q High water mark */
+  },
+#endif
+  {
+     IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q,
+    "Eth Tx Q 1",
+     ixEthTxFrameQMCallback,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) IX_ETH_PORT_1,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    FALSE,			     /**< Disable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q_SOURCE,	 /**< Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64,	     /**< Q High water mark */
+  },
+
+  {
+     IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q,
+    "Eth Tx Q 2",
+     ixEthTxFrameQMCallback,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) IX_ETH_PORT_2,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    FALSE,			     /**< Disable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q_SOURCE,	     /**< Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64,	     /**< Q High water mark */
+  },
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+  {
+     IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q,
+    "Eth Tx Q 3",
+     ixEthTxFrameQMCallback,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) IX_ETH_PORT_3,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /** Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single ord entries   */
+    FALSE,			     /** Disable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q_SOURCE,	     /** Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /* No queues use almost empty */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64,	      /** Q High water mark - needed used  */
+  },
+#endif
+  {
+     IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q,
+    "Eth Tx Done Q",
+     ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128,		     /**< Allocate Max Size Q */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1,	     /**< Queue Entry Sizes - all Q entries are single word entries   */
+    TRUE,			     /**< Enable Q notification at startup */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q_SOURCE, /**< Q Condition to drive callback  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0, 	     /**< Q Low water mark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL2,	     /**< Q High water mark - needed by NPE */
+  },
+
+  {  /* Null Termination entry
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  }
+
+};
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Data structure used to register & initialize the Queues
+ *
+ * The structure will be filled at run time depending on the NPE
+ * image already loaded and the QoS configured in ethDB.
+ *
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE
+IxEthAccQregInfo ixEthAccQmgrRxQueuesInfo[IX_ETHACC_MAX_RX_QUEUES+1]=
+{
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+      (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* PlaceHolder for rx queues
+      * depending on the QoS configured
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  },
+
+  {  /* Null Termination entry
+      */
+     (IxQMgrQId)0,
+     (char *) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallback) NULL,
+     (IxQMgrCallbackId) 0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0,
+     0
+  }
+
+};
+
+/* forward declarations */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccQMgrQueueSetup(IxEthAccQregInfo *qInfoDes);
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccQMgrQueueSetup(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Setup one queue and its event, and register the callback required
+ * by this component to the QMgr
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccQMgrQueueSetup(IxEthAccQregInfo *qInfoDes)
+{
+    /*
+     * Configure each Q.
+     */
+    if ( ixQMgrQConfig( qInfoDes->qName,
+			qInfoDes->qId,
+			qInfoDes->qSize,
+			qInfoDes->qWords) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if ( ixQMgrWatermarkSet( qInfoDes->qId,
+			     qInfoDes->AlmostEmptyThreshold,
+			     qInfoDes->AlmostFullThreshold
+			     ) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * Set dispatcher priority.
+     */
+    if ( ixQMgrDispatcherPrioritySet( qInfoDes->qId,
+				      IX_ETH_ACC_QM_QUEUE_DISPATCH_PRIORITY)
+	 != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * Register callbacks for each Q.
+     */
+    if ( ixQMgrNotificationCallbackSet(qInfoDes->qId,
+				       qInfoDes->qCallback,
+				       qInfoDes->callbackTag)
+	 != IX_SUCCESS )
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * Set notification condition for Q
+     */
+    if ( qInfoDes->qNotificationEnableAtStartup == TRUE )
+    {
+	if (   ixQMgrNotificationEnable(qInfoDes->qId,
+					qInfoDes->qConditionSource)
+	       != IX_SUCCESS )
+	{
+	    return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	}
+    }
+
+    return(IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Setup all the queues and register all callbacks required
+ * by this component to the QMgr
+ *
+ * The RxFree queues, tx queues, rx queues are configured statically
+ *
+ * Rx queues configuration is driven by QoS setup.
+ * Many Rx queues may be required when QoS is enabled (this depends
+ * on IxEthDB setup and the images being downloaded). The configuration
+ * of the rxQueues is done in many steps as follows:
+ *
+ * @li select all Rx queues as configured by ethDB for all ports
+ * @li sort the queues by traffic class
+ * @li build the priority dependency for all queues
+ * @li fill the configuration for all rx queues
+ * @li configure all statically configured queues
+ * @li configure all dynamically configured queues
+ *
+ * @param none
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig(void)
+{
+    struct
+    {
+	int npeCount;
+	UINT32 npeId;
+	IxQMgrQId qId;
+	IxEthDBProperty trafficClass;
+    } rxQueues[IX_ETHACC_MAX_RX_QUEUES];
+
+    UINT32 rxQueue = 0;
+    UINT32 rxQueueCount = 0;
+    IxQMgrQId ixQId =IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES;
+    IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStatus = IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    IxEthDBPortId ixEthDbPortId = 0;
+    IxEthAccPortId ixEthAccPortId = 0;
+    UINT32 ixNpeId = 0;
+    UINT32 ixHighestNpeId = 0;
+    UINT32 sortIterations = 0;
+    IxEthAccStatus ret = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    IxEthAccQregInfo *qInfoDes = NULL;
+    IxEthDBProperty ixEthDBTrafficClass = IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY;
+    IxEthDBPropertyType ixEthDBPropertyType = IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY;
+    UINT32 ixEthDBParameter = 0;
+    BOOL completelySorted = FALSE;
+
+    /* Fill the corspondance between ports and queues
+     * This defines the mapping from port to queue Ids.
+     */
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_1].ixEthAccRxData.rxFreeQueue
+	= IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q;
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_2].ixEthAccRxData.rxFreeQueue
+	= IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q;
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_3].ixEthAccRxData.rxFreeQueue
+	= IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q;
+#endif
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_1].ixEthAccTxData.txQueue
+	= IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q;
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_2].ixEthAccTxData.txQueue
+	= IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q;
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_3].ixEthAccTxData.txQueue
+	= IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q;
+#endif
+    /* Fill the corspondance between ports and NPEs
+     * This defines the mapping from port to npeIds.
+     */
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_1].npeId = IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEB;
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_2].npeId = IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEC;
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    ixEthAccPortData[IX_ETH_PORT_3].npeId = IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEA;
+#endif
+    /* set the default rx scheduling discipline */
+    ixEthAccDataInfo.schDiscipline = FIFO_NO_PRIORITY;
+
+    /*
+     * Queue Selection step:
+     *
+     * The following code selects all the queues and build
+     * a temporary array which contains for each queue
+     * - the queue Id,
+     * - the highest traffic class (in case of many
+     * priorities configured for the same queue on different
+     * ports)
+     * - the number of different Npes which are
+     * configured to write to this queue.
+     *
+     * The output of this loop is a temporary array of RX queues
+     * in any order.
+     *
+     */
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+    for (ixEthAccPortId = 0;
+	 (ixEthAccPortId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+	     && (ret == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+	 ixEthAccPortId++)
+    {
+	/* map between ethDb and ethAcc port Ids */
+	ixEthDbPortId = (IxEthDBPortId)ixEthAccPortId;
+
+	/* map between npeId and ethAcc port Ids */
+	ixNpeId = IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(ixEthAccPortId);
+
+	/* Iterate thru the different priorities */
+	for (ixEthDBTrafficClass = IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY;
+	     ixEthDBTrafficClass <= IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_7_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY;
+	     ixEthDBTrafficClass++)
+	{
+	    ixEthDBStatus = ixEthDBFeaturePropertyGet(
+	      ixEthDbPortId,
+	      IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS,
+	      ixEthDBTrafficClass,
+	      &ixEthDBPropertyType,
+	      (void *)&ixEthDBParameter);
+
+	    if (ixEthDBStatus == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		/* This port and QoS class are mapped to
+		 * a RX queue.
+		 */
+		if (ixEthDBPropertyType == IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY)
+		{
+		    /* remember the highest npe Id supporting ethernet */
+		    if (ixNpeId > ixHighestNpeId)
+		    {
+			ixHighestNpeId = ixNpeId;
+		    }
+
+		    /* search the queue in the list of queues
+		     * already used by an other port or QoS
+		     */
+		    for (rxQueue = 0;
+			 rxQueue < rxQueueCount;
+			 rxQueue++)
+		    {
+			if (rxQueues[rxQueue].qId == (IxQMgrQId)ixEthDBParameter)
+			{
+			    /* found an existing setup, update the number of ports
+			     * for this queue if the port maps to
+			     * a different NPE.
+			     */
+			    if (rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId != ixNpeId)
+			    {
+				rxQueues[rxQueue].npeCount++;
+				rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId = ixNpeId;
+			    }
+			    /* get the highest traffic class for this queue */
+			    if (rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass > ixEthDBTrafficClass)
+			    {
+				rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass = ixEthDBTrafficClass;
+			    }
+			    break;
+			}
+		    }
+		    if (rxQueue == rxQueueCount)
+		    {
+			/* new queue not found in the current list,
+			 * add a new entry.
+			 */
+			IX_OSAL_ASSERT(rxQueueCount < IX_ETHACC_MAX_RX_QUEUES);
+			rxQueues[rxQueueCount].qId = ixEthDBParameter;
+			rxQueues[rxQueueCount].npeCount = 1;
+			rxQueues[rxQueueCount].npeId = ixNpeId;
+			rxQueues[rxQueueCount].trafficClass = ixEthDBTrafficClass;
+			rxQueueCount++;
+		    }
+		}
+		else
+		{
+		    /* unexpected property type (not Integer) */
+		    ret = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+
+                    IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig: unexpected property type returned by EthDB\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+		    /* no point to continue to iterate */
+		    break;
+		}
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		/* No Rx queue configured for this port
+		 * and this traffic class. Do nothing.
+		 */
+	    }
+	}
+
+        /* notify EthDB that queue initialization is complete and traffic class allocation is frozen */
+        ixEthDBFeaturePropertySet(ixEthDbPortId,
+            IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS,
+            IX_ETH_DB_QOS_QUEUE_CONFIGURATION_COMPLETE,
+            NULL /* ignored */);
+    }
+
+#else
+
+    ixNpeId = IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(ixEthAccPortId);
+    rxQueues[0].qId = 4;
+    rxQueues[0].npeCount = 1;
+    rxQueues[0].npeId = ixNpeId;
+    rxQueues[0].trafficClass = IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY;
+    rxQueueCount++;
+
+#endif
+
+    /* check there is at least 1 rx queue : there is no point
+     * to continue if there is no rx queue configured
+     */
+    if ((rxQueueCount == 0) || (ret == IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig: no queues configured, bailing out\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    /* Queue sort step:
+     *
+     * Re-order the array of queues by decreasing traffic class
+     * using a bubble sort. (trafficClass 0 is the lowest
+     * priority traffic, trafficClass 7 is the highest priority traffic)
+     *
+     * Primary sort order is traffic class
+     * Secondary sort order is npeId
+     *
+     * Note that a bubble sort algorithm is not very efficient when
+     * the number of queues grows . However, this is not a very bad choice
+     * considering the very small number of entries to sort. Also, bubble
+     * sort is extremely fast when the list is already sorted.
+     *
+     * The output of this loop is a sorted array of queues.
+     *
+     */
+    sortIterations = 0;
+    do
+    {
+	sortIterations++;
+	completelySorted = TRUE;
+	for (rxQueue = 0;
+	     rxQueue < rxQueueCount - sortIterations;
+	     rxQueue++)
+	{
+	    /* compare adjacent elements */
+	    if ((rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass <
+		rxQueues[rxQueue+1].trafficClass)
+		|| ((rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass ==
+		     rxQueues[rxQueue+1].trafficClass)
+		    &&(rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId <
+		       rxQueues[rxQueue+1].npeId)))
+	    {
+		/* swap adjacent elements */
+		int npeCount = rxQueues[rxQueue].npeCount;
+		UINT32 npeId = rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId;
+		IxQMgrQId qId = rxQueues[rxQueue].qId;
+		IxEthDBProperty trafficClass = rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue].npeCount = rxQueues[rxQueue+1].npeCount;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId = rxQueues[rxQueue+1].npeId;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue].qId = rxQueues[rxQueue+1].qId;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass = rxQueues[rxQueue+1].trafficClass;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue+1].npeCount = npeCount;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue+1].npeId = npeId;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue+1].qId = qId;
+		rxQueues[rxQueue+1].trafficClass = trafficClass;
+		completelySorted = FALSE;
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+    while (!completelySorted);
+
+    /* Queue traffic class list:
+     *
+     * Fill an array of rx queues linked by ascending traffic classes.
+     *
+     * If the queues are configured as follows
+     *   qId 6 -> traffic class 0 (lowest)
+     *   qId 7 -> traffic class 0
+     *   qId 8 -> traffic class 6
+     *   qId 12 -> traffic class 7 (highest)
+     *
+     * Then the output of this loop will be
+     *
+     * higherPriorityQueue[6] = 8
+     * higherPriorityQueue[7] = 8
+     * higherPriorityQueue[8] = 12
+     * higherPriorityQueue[12] = Invalid queueId
+     * higherPriorityQueue[...] = Invalid queueId
+     *
+     * Note that this queue ordering does not handle all possibilities
+     * that could result from different rules associated with different
+     * ports, and inconsistencies in the rules. In all cases, the
+     * output of this  algorithm is a simple linked list of queues,
+     * without closed circuit.
+
+     * This list is implemented as an array with invalid values initialized
+     * with an "invalid" queue id which is the maximum number of queues.
+     *
+     */
+
+    /*
+     * Initialise the rx queue list.
+     */
+    for (rxQueue = 0; rxQueue < IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES; rxQueue++)
+    {
+	ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[rxQueue] = IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES;
+    }
+
+    /* build the linked list for this NPE.
+     */
+    for (ixNpeId = 0;
+	 ixNpeId <= ixHighestNpeId;
+	 ixNpeId++)
+    {
+	/* iterate thru the sorted list of queues
+	 */
+	ixQId = IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES;
+	for (rxQueue = 0;
+	     rxQueue < rxQueueCount;
+	     rxQueue++)
+	{
+	    if (rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId == ixNpeId)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[rxQueues[rxQueue].qId] = ixQId;
+		/* iterate thru queues with the same traffic class
+		 * than the current queue. (queues are ordered by descending
+		 * traffic classes and npeIds).
+		 */
+		while ((rxQueue < rxQueueCount - 1)
+		       && (rxQueues[rxQueue].trafficClass
+			   == rxQueues[rxQueue+1].trafficClass)
+		       && (ixNpeId == rxQueues[rxQueue].npeId))
+		{
+		    rxQueue++;
+		    ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[rxQueues[rxQueue].qId] = ixQId;
+		}
+		ixQId = rxQueues[rxQueue].qId;
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* point on the first dynamic queue description */
+    qInfoDes = ixEthAccQmgrRxQueuesInfo;
+
+    /* update the list of queues with the rx queues */
+    for (rxQueue = 0;
+	 (rxQueue < rxQueueCount) && (ret == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+	 rxQueue++)
+    {
+	/* Don't utilize more than IX_ETHACC_MAX_LARGE_RX_QUEUES queues
+	 * with the full 128 entries.  For the lower priority queues, use
+	 * a smaller number of entries.  This ensures queue resources
+	 * remain available for other components.
+	 */
+	if( (rxQueueCount > IX_ETHACC_MAX_LARGE_RX_QUEUES) &&
+	    (rxQueue < rxQueueCount - IX_ETHACC_MAX_LARGE_RX_QUEUES) )
+	{
+	    /* add the small RX Queue setup template to the list of queues */
+	    memcpy(qInfoDes, &ixEthAccQmgrRxSmallTemplate, sizeof(*qInfoDes));
+	} else {
+	    /* add the default RX Queue setup template to the list of queues */
+	    memcpy(qInfoDes, &ixEthAccQmgrRxDefaultTemplate, sizeof(*qInfoDes));
+	}
+
+	/* setup the RxQueue ID */
+	qInfoDes->qId = rxQueues[rxQueue].qId;
+
+	/* setup the RxQueue watermark level
+	 *
+	 * Each queue can be filled by many NPEs. To avoid the
+	 * NPEs to write to a full queue, need to set the
+	 * high watermark level for nearly full condition.
+	 * (the high watermark level are a power of 2
+	 * starting from the top of the queue)
+	 *
+	 * Number of     watermark
+         *   ports        level
+         *    1             0
+	 *    2             1
+	 *    3             2
+	 *    4             4
+	 *    5             4
+	 *    6             8
+	 *    n          approx. 2**ceil(log2(n))
+	 */
+	if (rxQueues[rxQueue].npeCount == 1)
+	{
+	    qInfoDes->AlmostFullThreshold = IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0;
+	}
+	else if (rxQueues[rxQueue].npeCount == 2)
+	{
+	    qInfoDes->AlmostFullThreshold = IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL1;
+	}
+	else if (rxQueues[rxQueue].npeCount == 3)
+	{
+	    qInfoDes->AlmostFullThreshold = IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL2;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    /* reach the maximum number for CSR 2.0 */
+            IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig: maximum number of NPEs per queue reached, bailing out\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    ret = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	    break;
+	}
+
+	/* move to next queue entry */
+	++qInfoDes;
+    }
+
+    /* configure the static list (RxFree, Tx and TxDone queues) */
+    for (qInfoDes = ixEthAccQmgrStaticInfo;
+	 (qInfoDes->qCallback != (IxQMgrCallback) NULL )
+	     && (ret == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+	 ++qInfoDes)
+    {
+	ret = ixEthAccQMgrQueueSetup(qInfoDes);
+    }
+
+    /* configure the dynamic list (Rx queues) */
+    for (qInfoDes = ixEthAccQmgrRxQueuesInfo;
+	 (qInfoDes->qCallback != (IxQMgrCallback) NULL )
+	     && (ret == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+	 ++qInfoDes)
+    {
+	ret = ixEthAccQMgrQueueSetup(qInfoDes);
+    }
+
+    return(ret);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccQMgrRxQEntryGet(UINT32 *rxQueueEntries)
+ *
+ * @brief Add and return the total number of entries in all Rx queues
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 rxQueueEntries[in] number of entries in all queues
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note Rx queues configuration is driven by Qos Setup. There is a
+ * variable number of rx queues which are set at initialisation.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void ixEthAccQMgrRxQEntryGet(UINT32 *numRxQueueEntries)
+{
+    UINT32 rxQueueLevel;
+    IxEthAccQregInfo *qInfoDes;;
+
+    *numRxQueueEntries = 0;
+
+    /* iterate thru rx queues */
+    for (qInfoDes = ixEthAccQmgrRxQueuesInfo;
+	 qInfoDes->qCallback != (IxQMgrCallback)NULL;
+	 ++qInfoDes)
+    {
+	/* retrieve the rx queue level */
+	rxQueueLevel = 0;
+	ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(qInfoDes->qId, &rxQueueLevel);
+	(*numRxQueueEntries) += rxQueueLevel;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccQMgrRxCallbacksRegister(IxQMgrCallback ixQMgrCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief Change the callback registered to all rx queues.
+ *
+ * @param IxQMgrCallback ixQMgrCallback[in] QMgr callback to register
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ *
+ * @note The user may decide to use different Rx mechanisms
+ * (e.g. receive many frames at the same time , or receive
+ *  one frame at a time, depending on the overall application
+ *  performances). A different QMgr callback is registered. This
+ *  way, there is no excessive pointer checks in the datapath.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccQMgrRxCallbacksRegister(IxQMgrCallback ixQMgrCallback)
+{
+    IxEthAccQregInfo *qInfoDes;
+    IxEthAccStatus ret = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+    /* parameter check */
+    if (NULL == ixQMgrCallback)
+    {
+	ret = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* iterate thru rx queues */
+    for (qInfoDes = ixEthAccQmgrRxQueuesInfo;
+	 (qInfoDes->qCallback != (IxQMgrCallback) NULL )
+	     && (ret == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+	 ++qInfoDes)
+    {
+	/* register the rx callback for all queues */
+	if (ixQMgrNotificationCallbackSet(qInfoDes->qId,
+					     ixQMgrCallback,
+					     qInfoDes->callbackTag
+					     ) != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    ret = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	}
+    }
+    return(ret);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Check the npe exists for this port
+ *
+ * @param IxEthAccPortId portId[in] port
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+
+    /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of coprocessors */
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+        (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+        || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+      {
+            if ((IX_ETH_PORT_1 == portId) &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED))
+            {
+                return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+            }
+
+            if ((IX_ETH_PORT_2 == portId) &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED))
+            {
+                return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+            }
+
+            if ((IX_ETH_PORT_3 == portId) &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA_ETH) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED))
+            {
+                return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+            }
+
+            return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+      }
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccStatsShow(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays all EthAcc stats
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ */
+void ixEthAccStatsShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    ixEthAccMdioShow();
+
+    printf("\nPort %u\nUnicast MAC : ", portId);
+    ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShow(portId);
+    ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShow(portId);
+    printf("\n");
+
+    ixEthAccDataPlaneShow();
+}
+
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccControlInterface.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccControlInterface.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4432847
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccControlInterface.c
@@ -0,0 +1,533 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccControlInterface.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 
+ *
+ * @brief IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC wrappers for control plane functions
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+
+PUBLIC IxOsalMutex ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex;
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) cannot enable port %d, service not initialized\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    /* check the context is iinitialized */
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortEnabledQuery(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortEnabledQueryPriv(portId, enabled);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClearPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSetPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSetPriv(portId, macAddr);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGetPriv(portId, macAddr);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinPriv(portId, macAddr);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAllPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeavePriv(portId, macAddr);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAllPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+ 
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShowPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC void 
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return;
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShowPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode mode)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSetPriv(portId, mode);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGetPriv(portId, mode);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+     
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSetPriv(portId, sched);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSetPriv(sched);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortTxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortTxEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortRxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortRxEnablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccNpeLoopbackDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortTxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortTxDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortRxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortRxDisablePriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortMacReset(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus result;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    result = ixEthAccPortMacResetPriv(portId);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccControlInterfaceMutex);
+    return result;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccDataPlane.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccDataPlane.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e46fc9b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccDataPlane.c
@@ -0,0 +1,2483 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDataPlane.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 12-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the IXPxxx
+ * Ethernet Access Data plane component
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthDB.h"
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxEthDBPortDefs.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccQueueAssign_p.h"
+
+extern PUBLIC IxEthAccMacState ixEthAccMacState[];
+extern PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthAccNewSrcMask;
+
+/**
+ * private functions prototype
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_OSAL_MBUF *
+ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(UINT32 qEntry, UINT32 mask);
+
+PRIVATE UINT32
+ixEthAccMbufRxQPrepare(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+PRIVATE UINT32
+ixEthAccMbufTxQPrepare(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxSwQHighestPriorityGet(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				IxEthAccTxPriority *priorityPtr);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxFromSwQ(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+		  IxEthAccTxPriority priority);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccRxFreeFromSwQ(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMbufFromTxQ(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMbufFromRxQ(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixEthAccQmgrLockTxWrite(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+			UINT32 qBuffer);
+
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixEthAccQmgrLockRxWrite(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+			UINT32 qBuffer);
+
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixEthAccQmgrTxWrite(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+		    UINT32 qBuffer,
+		    UINT32 priority);
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup IxEthAccPri
+ *@{
+ */
+
+/* increment a counter only when stats are enabled */
+#define TX_STATS_INC(port,field) \
+        IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccPortData[port].ixEthAccTxData.stats.field)
+#define RX_STATS_INC(port,field) \
+        IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccPortData[port].ixEthAccRxData.stats.field)
+
+/* always increment the counter (mainly used for unexpected errors) */
+#define TX_INC(port,field) \
+        ixEthAccPortData[port].ixEthAccTxData.stats.field++
+#define RX_INC(port,field) \
+        ixEthAccPortData[port].ixEthAccRxData.stats.field++
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccDataPlaneStats     ixEthAccDataStats;
+
+extern IxEthAccPortDataInfo   ixEthAccPortData[];
+extern IxEthAccInfo   ixEthAccDataInfo;
+
+PRIVATE IxOsalFastMutex txWriteMutex[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+PRIVATE IxOsalFastMutex rxWriteMutex[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Mbuf header conversion macros : they implement the
+ *  different conversions using a temporary value. They also double-check
+ *  that the parameters can be converted to/from NPE format.
+ *
+ */
+#if defined(__wince) && !defined(IN_KERNEL)
+#define PTR_VIRT2NPE(ptrSrc,dst) \
+  do { UINT32 temp; \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(ptrSrc) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(dst) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      temp = (UINT32)IX_OSAL_MBUF_MBUF_VIRTUAL_TO_PHYSICAL_TRANSLATION((IX_OSAL_MBUF*)ptrSrc); \
+      (dst) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(temp); } \
+  while(0)
+
+#define PTR_NPE2VIRT(type,src,ptrDst) \
+  do { void *temp; \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(type) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(src) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(ptrDst) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      temp = (void *)IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(src); \
+      (ptrDst) = (type)IX_OSAL_MBUF_MBUF_PHYSICAL_TO_VIRTUAL_TRANSLATION(temp); } \
+  while(0)
+#else
+#define PTR_VIRT2NPE(ptrSrc,dst) \
+  do { UINT32 temp; \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(ptrSrc) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(dst) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      temp = (UINT32)IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(ptrSrc); \
+      (dst) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(temp); } \
+  while(0)
+
+#define PTR_NPE2VIRT(type,src,ptrDst) \
+  do { void *temp; \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(type) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(src) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      IX_OSAL_ENSURE(sizeof(ptrDst) == sizeof(UINT32), "Wrong parameter type"); \
+      temp = (void *)IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(src); \
+      (ptrDst) = (type)IX_OSAL_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT(temp); } \
+  while(0)
+#endif
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Mbuf payload pointer conversion macros : Wince has its own
+ *  method to convert the buffer pointers
+ */
+#if defined(__wince) && !defined(IN_KERNEL)
+#define DATAPTR_VIRT2NPE(ptrSrc,dst) \
+  do { UINT32 temp; \
+      temp = (UINT32)IX_OSAL_MBUF_DATA_VIRTUAL_TO_PHYSICAL_TRANSLATION(ptrSrc); \
+      (dst) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(temp); } \
+  while(0)
+
+#else
+#define DATAPTR_VIRT2NPE(ptrSrc,dst) PTR_VIRT2NPE(IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(ptrSrc),dst)
+#endif
+
+
+/* Flush the shared part of the mbuf header */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_FLUSH(mbufPtr) \
+  do { \
+      IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH(IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbufPtr), \
+			      sizeof(IxEthAccNe)); \
+    } \
+  while(0)
+
+/* Invalidate the shared part of the mbuf header */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_INVALIDATE(mbufPtr) \
+  do { \
+      IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE(IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbufPtr), \
+				   sizeof(IxEthAccNe)); \
+    } \
+  while(0)
+
+/* Preload one cache line (shared mbuf headers are aligned
+ * and their size is 1 cache line)
+ *
+ * IX_OSAL_CACHED  is defined when the mbuf headers are
+ * allocated from cached memory.
+ *
+ * Other processor on emulation environment may not implement
+ * preload function
+ */
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_CACHED
+	#if (CPU!=SIMSPARCSOLARIS) && !defined (__wince)
+		#define IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_PRELOAD(ptr) \
+		do { /* preload a cache line (Xscale Processor) */ \
+			__asm__ (" pld [%0]\n": : "r" (ptr)); \
+		} \
+		while(0)
+	#else
+		/* preload not implemented on different processor */
+		#define IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_PRELOAD(mbufPtr) \
+		do { /* nothing */ } while (0)
+	#endif
+#else
+	/* preload not needed if cache is not enabled */
+	#define IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_PRELOAD(mbufPtr) \
+	do { /* nothing */ } while (0)
+#endif
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief function to retrieve the correct pointer from
+ * a queue entry posted by the NPE
+ *
+ * @param qEntry : entry from qmgr queue
+ *        mask : applicable mask for this queue
+ *        (4 most significant bits are used for additional informations)
+ *
+ * @return IX_OSAL_MBUF * pointer to mbuf header
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_OSAL_MBUF *
+ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(UINT32 qEntry, UINT32 mask)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbufPtr;
+
+    if (qEntry != 0)
+    {
+        /* mask NPE bits (e.g. priority, port ...) */
+        qEntry &= mask;
+
+#if IX_ACC_DRAM_PHYS_OFFSET != 0
+        /* restore the original address pointer (if PHYS_OFFSET is not 0) */
+        qEntry |= (IX_ACC_DRAM_PHYS_OFFSET & ~IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK);
+#endif
+        /* get the mbuf pointer address from the npe-shared address */
+        qEntry -= offsetof(IX_OSAL_MBUF,ix_ne);
+
+        /* phys2virt mbuf */
+        mbufPtr = (IX_OSAL_MBUF *)IX_OSAL_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT(qEntry);
+
+        /* preload the cacheline shared with NPE */
+        IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_PRELOAD(IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbufPtr));
+
+        /* preload the cacheline used by xscale */
+        IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_PRELOAD(mbufPtr);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	mbufPtr = NULL;
+    }
+
+    return mbufPtr;
+}
+
+/* Convert the mbuf header for NPE transmission */
+PRIVATE UINT32
+ixEthAccMbufTxQPrepare(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf)
+{
+    UINT32 qbuf;
+    UINT32 len;
+
+    /* endianess swap for tci and flags
+       note: this is done only once, even for chained buffers */
+    IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mbuf)   = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mbuf));
+    IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI(mbuf) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI(mbuf));
+
+    /* test for unchained mbufs */
+    if (IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(mbuf) == NULL)
+    {
+	/* "best case" scenario : unchained mbufs */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.unchainedTxMBufs);
+
+	/* payload pointer conversion */
+	DATAPTR_VIRT2NPE(mbuf, IX_ETHACC_NE_DATA(mbuf));
+
+	/* unchained mbufs : the frame length is the mbuf length
+	 * and the 2 identical lengths are stored in the same
+	 * word.
+	 */
+	len = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mbuf);
+
+	/* set the length in both length and pktLen 16-bits fields */
+	len |= (len << IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET);
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mbuf) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(len);
+
+	/* unchained mbufs : next contains 0 */
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(mbuf) = 0;
+
+	/* flush shared header after all address conversions */
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_FLUSH(mbuf);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* chained mbufs */
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *ptr = mbuf;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextPtr;
+	UINT32 frmLen;
+
+	/* get the frame length from the header of the first buffer */
+	frmLen = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(mbuf);
+
+	do
+	{
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.chainedTxMBufs);
+
+	    /* payload pointer */
+	    DATAPTR_VIRT2NPE(ptr,IX_ETHACC_NE_DATA(ptr));
+	    /* Buffer length and frame length are stored in the same word */
+	    len = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(ptr);
+	    len = frmLen | (len << IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET);
+	    IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(ptr) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(len);
+
+	    /* get the virtual next chain pointer */
+	    nextPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(ptr);
+	    if (nextPtr != NULL)
+	    {
+		/* shared pointer of the next buffer is chained */
+		PTR_VIRT2NPE(IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(nextPtr),
+			     IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(ptr));
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(ptr) = 0;
+	    }
+
+	    /* flush shared header after all address conversions */
+	    IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_FLUSH(ptr);
+
+	    /* move to next buffer */
+	    ptr = nextPtr;
+
+	    /* the frame length field is set only in the first buffer
+	     * and is zeroed in the next buffers
+	     */
+	    frmLen = 0;
+	}
+	while(ptr != NULL);
+
+    }
+
+    /* virt2phys mbuf itself */
+    qbuf = (UINT32)IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(
+		  IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbuf));
+
+    /* Ensure the bits which are reserved to exchange information with
+     * the NPE are cleared
+     *
+     * If the mbuf address is not correctly aligned, or from an
+     * incompatible memory range, there is no point to continue
+     */
+    IX_OSAL_ENSURE(((qbuf & ~IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_MASK) == 0),
+	      "Invalid address range");
+
+    return qbuf;
+}
+
+/* Convert the mbuf header for NPE reception */
+PRIVATE UINT32
+ixEthAccMbufRxQPrepare(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf)
+{
+    UINT32 len;
+    UINT32 qbuf;
+
+    if (IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(mbuf) == NULL)
+    {
+	/* "best case" scenario : unchained mbufs */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.unchainedRxFreeMBufs);
+
+	/* unchained mbufs : payload pointer */
+	DATAPTR_VIRT2NPE(mbuf, IX_ETHACC_NE_DATA(mbuf));
+
+	/* unchained mbufs : set the buffer length
+	* and the frame length field is zeroed
+	*/
+	len = (IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mbuf) << IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET);
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mbuf) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(len);
+
+	/* unchained mbufs : next pointer is null */
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(mbuf) = 0;
+
+	/* flush shared header after all address conversions */
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_FLUSH(mbuf);
+
+	/* remove shared header cache line */
+	IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_INVALIDATE(mbuf);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* chained mbufs */
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *ptr = mbuf;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextPtr;
+
+	do
+	{
+	    /* chained mbufs */
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.chainedRxFreeMBufs);
+
+	    /* we must save virtual next chain pointer */
+	    nextPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(ptr);
+
+	    if (nextPtr != NULL)
+	    {
+		/* chaining pointer for NPE */
+		PTR_VIRT2NPE(IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(nextPtr),
+			     IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(ptr));
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(ptr) = 0;
+	    }
+
+	    /* payload pointer */
+	    DATAPTR_VIRT2NPE(ptr,IX_ETHACC_NE_DATA(ptr));
+
+	    /* buffer length */
+	    len = (IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(ptr) << IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET);
+	    IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(ptr) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(len);
+
+	    /* flush shared header after all address conversions */
+	    IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_FLUSH(ptr);
+
+	    /* remove shared header cache line */
+	    IX_ETHACC_NE_CACHE_INVALIDATE(ptr);
+
+	    /* next mbuf in the chain */
+	    ptr = nextPtr;
+	}
+	while(ptr != NULL);
+    }
+
+    /* virt2phys mbuf itself */
+    qbuf = (UINT32)IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(
+		  IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbuf));
+
+    /* Ensure the bits which are reserved to exchange information with
+     * the NPE are cleared
+     *
+     * If the mbuf address is not correctly aligned, or from an
+     * incompatible memory range, there is no point to continue
+     */
+    IX_OSAL_ENSURE(((qbuf & ~IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK) == 0),
+	      "Invalid address range");
+
+    return qbuf;
+}
+
+/* Convert the mbuf header after NPE transmission
+ * Since there is nothing changed by the NPE, there is no need
+ * to process anything but the update of internal stats
+ * when they are enabled
+*/
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMbufFromTxQ(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf)
+{
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* test for unchained mbufs */
+    if (IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(mbuf) == 0)
+    {
+	/* unchained mbufs : update the stats */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.unchainedTxDoneMBufs);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* chained mbufs : walk the chain and update the stats */
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *ptr = mbuf;
+
+	do
+	{
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.chainedTxDoneMBufs);
+	    ptr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(ptr);
+	}
+	while (ptr != NULL);
+    }
+#endif
+}
+
+/* Convert the mbuf header after NPE reception */
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMbufFromRxQ(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf)
+{
+    UINT32 len;
+
+    /* endianess swap for tci and flags
+       note: this is done only once, even for chained buffers */
+    IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mbuf)   = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mbuf));
+    IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI(mbuf) = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI(mbuf));
+
+    /* test for unchained mbufs */
+    if (IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(mbuf) == 0)
+    {
+	/* unchained mbufs */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.unchainedRxMBufs);
+
+	/* get the frame length. it is the same than the buffer length */
+	len = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mbuf));
+	len &= IX_ETHNPE_ACC_PKTLENGTH_MASK;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(mbuf) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mbuf) = len;
+
+        /* clears the next packet field */
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(mbuf) = NULL;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *ptr = mbuf;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextPtr;
+	UINT32 frmLen;
+
+	/* convert the frame length */
+	frmLen = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mbuf));
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(mbuf) = (frmLen & IX_ETHNPE_ACC_PKTLENGTH_MASK);
+
+        /* chained mbufs */
+	do
+	{
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.chainedRxMBufs);
+
+	    /* convert the length */
+	    len = IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(ptr));
+	    IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(ptr) = (len >> IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET);
+
+            /* get the next pointer */
+ 	    PTR_NPE2VIRT(IX_OSAL_MBUF *,IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(ptr), nextPtr);
+	    if (nextPtr != NULL)
+	    {
+		nextPtr = (IX_OSAL_MBUF *)((UINT8 *)nextPtr - offsetof(IX_OSAL_MBUF,ix_ne));
+	    }
+	    /* set the next pointer */
+	    IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(ptr) = nextPtr;
+
+	    /* move to the next buffer */
+	    ptr = nextPtr;
+	}
+	while (ptr != NULL);
+    }
+}
+
+/* write to qmgr if possible and report an overflow if not possible
+ * Use a fast lock to protect the queue write.
+ * This way, the tx feature is reentrant.
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixEthAccQmgrLockTxWrite(IxEthAccPortId portId, UINT32 qBuffer)
+{
+    IX_STATUS qStatus;
+    if (ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(&txWriteMutex[portId]) == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	qStatus = ixQMgrQWrite(
+	       IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_ID(portId),
+	       &qBuffer);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    TX_STATS_INC(portId, txOverflow);
+	}
+#endif
+	ixOsalFastMutexUnlock(&txWriteMutex[portId]);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	TX_STATS_INC(portId, txLock);
+	qStatus = IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+    }
+    return qStatus;
+}
+
+/* write to qmgr if possible and report an overflow if not possible
+ * Use a fast lock to protect the queue write.
+ * This way, the Rx feature is reentrant.
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixEthAccQmgrLockRxWrite(IxEthAccPortId portId, UINT32 qBuffer)
+{
+    IX_STATUS qStatus;
+    if (ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(&rxWriteMutex[portId]) == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	qStatus = ixQMgrQWrite(
+	       IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_ID(portId),
+	       &qBuffer);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    RX_STATS_INC(portId, rxFreeOverflow);
+	}
+#endif
+	ixOsalFastMutexUnlock(&rxWriteMutex[portId]);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	RX_STATS_INC(portId, rxFreeLock);
+	qStatus = IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+    }
+    return qStatus;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Set the priority and write to a qmgr queue.
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixEthAccQmgrTxWrite(IxEthAccPortId portId, UINT32 qBuffer, UINT32 priority)
+{
+    /* fill the priority field */
+    qBuffer |= (priority << IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_R);
+
+    return ixEthAccQmgrLockTxWrite(portId, qBuffer);
+}
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief This function will discover the highest priority S/W Tx Q that
+ *        has entries in it
+ *
+ * @param portId - (in) the id of the port whose S/W Tx queues are to be searched
+ *        priorityPtr - (out) the priority of the highest priority occupied q will be written
+ *                      here
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS if an occupied Q is found
+ *         IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL if no Q has entries
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxSwQHighestPriorityGet(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				IxEthAccTxPriority *priorityPtr)
+{
+    if (ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.schDiscipline
+	== FIFO_NO_PRIORITY)
+    {
+	if(IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_IS_Q_EMPTY(ixEthAccPortData[portId].
+	       ixEthAccTxData.txQ[IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY]))
+	{
+	    return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    *priorityPtr = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY;
+	    TX_STATS_INC(portId,txPriority[*priorityPtr]);
+	    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IxEthAccTxPriority highestPriority = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7;
+	while(1)
+	{
+	    if(!IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_IS_Q_EMPTY(ixEthAccPortData[portId].
+	       ixEthAccTxData.txQ[highestPriority]))
+	    {
+
+		*priorityPtr = highestPriority;
+		TX_STATS_INC(portId,txPriority[highestPriority]);
+		return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+	    }
+	    if (highestPriority == IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0)
+	    {
+		return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	    }
+	    highestPriority--;
+	}
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief This function will take a buffer from a TX S/W Q and attempt
+ *        to add it to the relevant TX H/W Q
+ *
+ * @param portId - the port whose TX queue is to be written to
+ *        priority - identifies the queue from which the entry is to be read
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxFromSwQ(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+		  IxEthAccTxPriority priority)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF        *mbuf;
+    IX_STATUS	   qStatus;
+
+    IX_OSAL_ENSURE((UINT32)priority <= (UINT32)7, "Invalid priority");
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_REMOVE_MBUF_FROM_Q_HEAD(
+	ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txQ[priority],
+	mbuf);
+
+    if (mbuf != NULL)
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Add the Tx buffer to the H/W Tx Q
+	 * We do not need to flush here as it is already done
+	 * in TxFrameSubmit().
+	 */
+	qStatus = ixEthAccQmgrTxWrite(
+	      portId,
+	      IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS((UINT32)IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbuf)),
+	      priority);
+
+	if (qStatus == IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    TX_STATS_INC(portId,txFromSwQOK);
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	}
+	else if (qStatus == IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW)
+	{
+	    /*
+	     * H/W Q overflow, need to save the buffer
+	     * back on the s/w Q.
+	     * we must put it back on the head of the q to avoid
+	     * reordering packet tx
+	     */
+	    TX_STATS_INC(portId,txFromSwQDelayed);
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_HEAD(
+		ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txQ[priority],
+		mbuf);
+
+	    /*enable Q notification*/
+	    qStatus = ixQMgrNotificationEnable(
+		IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_ID(portId),
+		IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_SOURCE(portId));
+
+            if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS && qStatus != IX_QMGR_WARNING)
+            {
+		TX_INC(portId,txUnexpectedError);
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	            "ixEthAccTxFromSwQ:Unexpected Error: %u\n",
+	            qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+            }
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    TX_INC(portId,txUnexpectedError);
+
+	    /* recovery attempt */
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_HEAD(
+		ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txQ[priority],
+		mbuf);
+
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		"ixEthAccTxFromSwQ:Error: unexpected QM status 0x%08X\n",
+		qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* sw queue is empty */
+    }
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+}
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief This function will take a buffer from a RXfree S/W Q and attempt
+ *        to add it to the relevant RxFree H/W Q
+ *
+ * @param portId - the port whose RXFree queue is to be written to
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccRxFreeFromSwQ(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF        *mbuf;
+    IX_STATUS	   qStatus = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_REMOVE_MBUF_FROM_Q_HEAD(
+	  ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.freeBufferList,
+	  mbuf);
+    if (mbuf != NULL)
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Add The Rx Buffer to the H/W Free buffer Q if possible
+	 */
+	qStatus = ixEthAccQmgrLockRxWrite(portId,
+		  IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(
+			 (UINT32)IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mbuf)));
+
+	if (qStatus == IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFreeRepFromSwQOK);
+	    /*
+	     * Buffer added to h/w Q.
+	     */
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	}
+	else if (qStatus == IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW)
+	{
+	    /*
+	     * H/W Q overflow, need to save the buffer back on the s/w Q.
+	     */
+	    RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFreeRepFromSwQDelayed);
+
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_HEAD(
+		   ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.freeBufferList,
+		   mbuf);
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    /* unexpected qmgr error */
+	    RX_INC(portId,rxUnexpectedError);
+
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_HEAD(
+		    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.freeBufferList,
+		    mbuf);
+
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("IxEthAccRxFreeFromSwQ:Error: unexpected QM status 0x%08X\n",
+				 qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* sw queue is empty */
+    }
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+}
+
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccInitDataPlane()
+{
+    UINT32 portId;
+
+    /*
+     * Initialize the service and register callback to other services.
+     */
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_MEMSET(&ixEthAccDataStats,
+		      0,
+		      sizeof(ixEthAccDataStats));
+
+    for(portId=0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+    {
+	ixOsalFastMutexInit(&txWriteMutex[portId]);
+	ixOsalFastMutexInit(&rxWriteMutex[portId]);
+
+	IX_ETH_ACC_MEMSET(&ixEthAccPortData[portId],
+			  0,
+			  sizeof(ixEthAccPortData[portId]));
+
+	ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.schDiscipline = FIFO_NO_PRIORITY;
+    }
+
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+						  IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback
+						  txCallbackFn,
+						  UINT32 callbackTag)
+{
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+    }
+
+/* HACK: removing this code to enable NPE-A preliminary testing
+ *    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+ *    {
+ *        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot register TxDone Callback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+ *        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+ *    }
+ */
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+    if (txCallbackFn == 0)
+	/* Check for null function pointer here. */
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn = txCallbackFn;
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txCallbackTag = callbackTag;
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+					      IxEthAccPortRxCallback
+					      rxCallbackFn,
+					      UINT32 callbackTag)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId port;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot register Rx Callback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* Check for null function pointer here. */
+    if (rxCallbackFn == NULL)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+
+    /* Check the user is not changing the callback type
+     * when the port is enabled.
+    */
+    if (ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState == ACTIVE)
+    {
+	for (port = 0; port < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; port++)
+	{
+	    if ((ixEthAccMacState[port].portDisableState == ACTIVE)
+		&& (ixEthAccPortData[port].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackInUse == TRUE))
+	    {
+		/* one of the active ports has a different rx callback type.
+		 * Changing the callback type when the port is enabled
+		 * is not safe
+		 */
+		return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* update the callback pointer : this is done before
+     * registering the new qmgr callback
+     */
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackFn = rxCallbackFn;
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackTag = callbackTag;
+
+    /* update the qmgr callback for rx queues */
+    if (ixEthAccQMgrRxCallbacksRegister(ixEthRxFrameQMCallback)
+	!= IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	/* unexpected qmgr error */
+        IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister: unexpected QMgr error, " \
+            "could not register Rx single-buffer callback\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+	RX_INC(portId,rxUnexpectedError);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackInUse = FALSE;
+
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister(
+			 IxEthAccPortId portId,
+			 IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback
+			 rxCallbackFn,
+			 UINT32 callbackTag)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId port;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot register Rx Callback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* Check for null function pointer here. */
+    if (rxCallbackFn == NULL)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+
+    /* Check the user is not changing the callback type
+     * when the port is enabled.
+    */
+    if (ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState == ACTIVE)
+    {
+	for (port = 0; port < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; port++)
+	{
+	    if ((ixEthAccMacState[port].portDisableState == ACTIVE)
+		&& (ixEthAccPortData[port].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackInUse == FALSE))
+	    {
+		/* one of the active ports has a different rx callback type.
+		 * Changing the callback type when the port is enabled
+		 * is not safe
+		 */
+		return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* update the callback pointer : this is done before
+     * registering the new qmgr callback
+     */
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackFn = rxCallbackFn;
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackTag = callbackTag;
+
+    /* update the qmgr callback for rx queues */
+    if (ixEthAccQMgrRxCallbacksRegister(ixEthRxMultiBufferQMCallback)
+	!= IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	/* unexpected qmgr error */
+	RX_INC(portId,rxUnexpectedError);
+
+        IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister: unexpected QMgr error, " \
+            "could not register Rx multi-buffer callback\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackInUse = TRUE;
+
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+					 IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer,
+					 IxEthAccTxPriority priority)
+{
+    IX_STATUS	qStatus = IX_SUCCESS;
+    UINT32      qBuffer;
+    IxEthAccTxPriority highestPriority;
+    IxQMgrQStatus txQStatus;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (buffer == NULL)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot submit Tx Frame.\n",
+			     (INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+    if ((UINT32)priority > (UINT32)IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /*
+     * Need to Flush the MBUF and its contents (data) as it may be
+     * read from the NPE. Convert virtual addresses to physical addresses also.
+     */
+    qBuffer = ixEthAccMbufTxQPrepare(buffer);
+
+    /*
+     * If no fifo priority set on Xscale ...
+     */
+    if (ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.schDiscipline ==
+	FIFO_NO_PRIORITY)
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Add The Tx Buffer to the H/W Tx Q if possible
+	 * (the priority is passed to the NPE, because
+	 * the NPE is able to reorder the frames
+	 * before transmission to the underlying hardware)
+	 */
+	qStatus = ixEthAccQmgrTxWrite(portId,
+				      qBuffer,
+				      IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY);
+
+	if (qStatus == IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    TX_STATS_INC(portId,txQOK);
+
+	    /*
+	     * "best case" scenario : Buffer added to h/w Q.
+	     */
+	    return (IX_SUCCESS);
+	}
+	else if (qStatus == IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW)
+	{
+	    /*
+	     * We were unable to write the buffer to the
+	     * appropriate H/W Q,  Save it in the sw Q.
+	     * (use the default priority queue regardless of
+	     * input parameter)
+	     */
+	    priority = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    /* unexpected qmgr error */
+	    TX_INC(portId,txUnexpectedError);
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		"ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit:Error: qStatus = %u\n",
+		(UINT32)qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+	}
+    }
+    else if (ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.schDiscipline ==
+	     FIFO_PRIORITY)
+    {
+
+	/*
+	 * For priority transmission, put the frame directly on the H/W queue
+	 * if the H/W queue is empty, otherwise, put it in a S/W Q
+	 */
+	ixQMgrQStatusGet(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_ID(portId), &txQStatus);
+	if((txQStatus & IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_E_BIT_MASK) != 0)
+	{
+	    /*The tx queue is empty, check whether there are buffers on the s/w queues*/
+	    if(ixEthAccTxSwQHighestPriorityGet(portId,  &highestPriority)
+	       !=IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL)
+	    {
+		/*there are buffers on the s/w queues, submit them*/
+		ixEthAccTxFromSwQ(portId, highestPriority);
+
+		/* the queue was empty, 1 buffer is already supplied
+		 * but is likely to be immediately transmitted and the
+		 * hw queue is likely to be empty again, so submit
+		 * more from the sw queues
+		 */
+		if(ixEthAccTxSwQHighestPriorityGet(portId,  &highestPriority)
+		   !=IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL)
+		{
+		    ixEthAccTxFromSwQ(portId, highestPriority);
+		    /*
+		     * and force the buffer supplied to be placed
+		     * on a priority queue
+		     */
+		    qStatus = IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+		}
+		else
+		{
+		    /*there are no buffers in the s/w queues, submit directly*/
+		    qStatus = ixEthAccQmgrTxWrite(portId, qBuffer, priority);
+		}
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		/*there are no buffers in the s/w queues, submit directly*/
+		qStatus = ixEthAccQmgrTxWrite(portId, qBuffer, priority);
+	    }
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    qStatus = IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	TX_INC(portId,txUnexpectedError);
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	    "ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit:Error: wrong schedule discipline setup\n",
+	    0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    if(qStatus == IX_SUCCESS )
+    {
+	TX_STATS_INC(portId,txQOK);
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    }
+    else if(qStatus == IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW)
+    {
+	TX_STATS_INC(portId,txQDelayed);
+	/*
+	 * We were unable to write the buffer to the
+	 * appropriate H/W Q,  Save it in a s/w Q.
+	 */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_TAIL(
+		ixEthAccPortData[portId].
+		ixEthAccTxData.txQ[priority],
+		buffer);
+
+	qStatus = ixQMgrNotificationEnable(
+		IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_ID(portId),
+		IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_SOURCE(portId));
+
+        if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    if (qStatus == IX_QMGR_WARNING)
+	    {
+		/* notification is enabled for a queue
+		 * which is already empty (the condition is already met)
+		 * and there will be no more queue event to drain the sw queue
+		 */
+		TX_STATS_INC(portId,txLateNotificationEnabled);
+
+		/* pull a buffer from the sw queue */
+		if(ixEthAccTxSwQHighestPriorityGet(portId,  &highestPriority)
+		   !=IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL)
+		{
+		    /*there are buffers on the s/w queues, submit from them*/
+		    ixEthAccTxFromSwQ(portId, highestPriority);
+		}
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		TX_INC(portId,txUnexpectedError);
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		     "ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit: unexpected Error: %u\n",
+		     qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    }
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	TX_INC(portId,txUnexpectedError);
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	     "ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit: unexpected Error: %u\n",
+	     qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief replenish: convert a chain of mbufs to the format
+ *        expected by the NPE
+ *
+  */
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+					   IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer)
+{
+    IX_STATUS	qStatus = IX_SUCCESS;
+    UINT32      qBuffer;
+
+    /*
+     * Check buffer is valid.
+     */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* check parameter value */
+    if (buffer == 0)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+    }
+
+    /* check initialisation is done */
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(" ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot replenish Rx Free Q.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+    /* check boundaries and constraints */
+    if (IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(buffer) < IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MIN)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+#endif
+
+    qBuffer = ixEthAccMbufRxQPrepare(buffer);
+
+    /*
+     * Add The Rx Buffer to the H/W Free buffer Q if possible
+     */
+    qStatus = ixEthAccQmgrLockRxWrite(portId, qBuffer);
+
+    if (qStatus == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFreeRepOK);
+	/*
+	 * Buffer added to h/w Q.
+	 */
+	return (IX_SUCCESS);
+    }
+    else if (qStatus == IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW)
+    {
+	RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFreeRepDelayed);
+	/*
+	 * We were unable to write the buffer to the approprate H/W Q,
+	 * Save it in a s/w Q.
+	 */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_TAIL(
+	    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.freeBufferList,
+	    buffer);
+
+	qStatus = ixQMgrNotificationEnable(
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_ID(portId),
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_SOURCE(portId));
+
+        if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    if (qStatus == IX_QMGR_WARNING)
+	    {
+		/* notification is enabled for a queue
+		 * which is already empty (the condition is already met)
+		 * and there will be no more queue event to drain the sw queue
+		 * move an entry from the sw queue to the hw queue */
+		RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFreeLateNotificationEnabled);
+		ixEthAccRxFreeFromSwQ(portId);
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		RX_INC(portId,rxUnexpectedError);
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		     "ixEthAccRxPortFreeReplenish:Error: %u\n",
+		     qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    }
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	RX_INC(portId,rxUnexpectedError);
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	    "ixEthAccRxPortFreeReplenish:Error: qStatus = %u\n",
+	    (UINT32)qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return(IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+						 IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+						 sched)
+{
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT);
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot set Tx Scheduling Discipline.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    if (sched != FIFO_PRIORITY && sched != FIFO_NO_PRIORITY)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.schDiscipline = sched;
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSetPriv(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+						 sched)
+{
+    if (sched != FIFO_PRIORITY && sched != FIFO_NO_PRIORITY)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG);
+    }
+
+    ixEthAccDataInfo.schDiscipline = sched;
+
+    return (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthRxFrameProcess(IxEthAccPortId portId, IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbufPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief process incoming frame :
+ *
+ * @param @ref IxQMgrCallback IxQMgrMultiBufferCallback
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @internal
+ *
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE BOOL
+ixEthRxFrameProcess(IxEthAccPortId portId, IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbufPtr)
+{
+    UINT32 flags;
+    IxEthDBStatus result;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Prudent to at least check the port is within range */
+    if (portId >= IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+    {
+	ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	     "ixEthRxFrameProcess: Illegal port: %u\n",
+	     (UINT32)portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /* convert fields from mbuf header */
+    ixEthAccMbufFromRxQ(mbufPtr);
+
+    /* check about any special processing for this frame */
+    flags = IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mbufPtr);
+    if ((flags & (IX_ETHACC_NE_FILTERMASK | IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK)) == 0)
+    {
+	/* "best case" scenario : nothing special to do for this frame */
+	return TRUE;
+    }
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+    /* if a new source MAC address is detected by the NPE,
+     * update IxEthDB with the portId and the MAC address.
+     */
+    if ((flags & IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK & ixEthAccNewSrcMask) != 0)
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBFilteringDynamicEntryProvision(portId,
+			  (IxEthDBMacAddr *) IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEMAC(mbufPtr));
+
+	if (result != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS && result != IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE)
+	{
+            if ((ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState == ACTIVE) && (result != IX_ETH_DB_BUSY))
+            {
+	        RX_STATS_INC(portId, rxUnexpectedError);
+                IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("ixEthRxFrameProcess: Failed to add source MAC \
+                                    to the Learning/Filtering database\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* we expect this to fail during PortDisable, as EthDB is disabled for
+                 * that port and will refuse to learn new addresses
+		 */
+            }
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    RX_STATS_INC(portId, rxUnlearnedMacAddress);
+	}
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /* check if this frame should have been filtered
+     * by the NPE and take the appropriate action
+     */
+    if (((flags & IX_ETHACC_NE_FILTERMASK) != 0)
+        && (ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState == ACTIVE))
+    {
+        /* If the mbuf was allocated with a small data size, or the current data pointer is not
+         * within the allocated data area, then the buffer is non-standard and has to be
+         * replenished with the minimum size only
+         */
+        if( (IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(mbufPtr) < IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MIN)
+           || ((UINT8 *)IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(mbufPtr) > IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(mbufPtr))
+           || ((UINT8 *)(IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(mbufPtr) +
+              IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(mbufPtr))
+               < IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(mbufPtr)) )
+        {
+            /* set to minimum length */
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mbufPtr) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(mbufPtr) =
+                IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MIN;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* restore original length */
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mbufPtr) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(mbufPtr) =
+                ( IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(mbufPtr) -
+                 (IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(mbufPtr) - (UINT8 *)IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(mbufPtr)) );
+        }
+
+        /* replenish from here */
+        if (ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(portId, mbufPtr) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+        {
+                IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("ixEthRxFrameProcess: Failed to replenish with filtered frame\
+                                      on port %d\n", portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        }
+
+        RX_STATS_INC(portId, rxFiltered);
+
+        /* indicate that frame should not be subjected to further processing */
+        return FALSE;
+    }
+
+    return TRUE;
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthRxFrameQMCallback
+ *
+ * @brief receive callback for Frame receive Q from NPE
+ *
+ * Frames are passed one-at-a-time to the user
+ *
+ * @param @ref IxQMgrCallback
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @internal
+ *
+ * Design note : while processing the entry X, entry X+1 is preloaded
+ * into memory to reduce the number of stall cycles
+ *
+ */
+void ixEthRxFrameQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF    *mbufPtr;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF    *nextMbufPtr;
+    UINT32     qEntry;
+    UINT32     nextQEntry;
+    UINT32     *qEntryPtr;
+    UINT32     portId;
+    UINT32     destPortId;
+    UINT32     npeId;
+    UINT32     rxQReadStatus;
+
+    /*
+     * Design note : entries are read in a buffer, This buffer contains
+     * an extra zeroed entry so the loop will
+     * always terminate on a null entry, whatever the result of Burst read is.
+     */
+    UINT32 rxQEntry[IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK + 1];
+
+    /*
+     * Indication of the number of times the callback is used.
+     */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.rxCallbackCounter);
+
+    do
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Indication of the number of times the queue is drained
+	 */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.rxCallbackBurstRead);
+
+	/* ensure the last entry of the array contains a zeroed value */
+	qEntryPtr = rxQEntry;
+	qEntryPtr[IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK] = 0;
+
+	rxQReadStatus = ixQMgrQBurstRead(qId,
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK,
+		 qEntryPtr);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	if ((rxQReadStatus != IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW)
+	    && (rxQReadStatus != IX_SUCCESS))
+	{
+	    ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+	    /*major error*/
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		"ixEthRxFrameQMCallback:Error: %u\n",
+		(UINT32)rxQReadStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    return;
+	}
+#endif
+
+	/* convert and preload the next entry
+	 * (the conversion function takes care about null pointers which
+	 * are used to mark the end of the loop)
+	 */
+	nextQEntry = *qEntryPtr;
+	nextMbufPtr = ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(nextQEntry,
+			  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK);
+
+	while(nextQEntry != 0)
+	{
+	    /* get the next entry */
+	    qEntry = nextQEntry;
+	    mbufPtr = nextMbufPtr;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	    if (mbufPtr == NULL)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		    "ixEthRxFrameQMCallback: Null Mbuf Ptr\n",
+		    0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+		return;
+	    }
+#endif
+
+	    /* convert the next entry
+	     * (the conversion function takes care about null pointers which
+	     * are used to mark the end of the loop)
+	     */
+	    nextQEntry = *(++qEntryPtr);
+	    nextMbufPtr = ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(nextQEntry,
+			      IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK);
+
+	    /*
+	     * Get Port and Npe ID from message.
+	     */
+	    npeId = ((IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_NPEID_MASK &
+		      qEntry) >> IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R);
+	    portId = IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId);
+
+	    /* process frame, check the return code and skip the remaining of
+	     * the loop if the frame is to be filtered out
+	     */
+            if (ixEthRxFrameProcess(portId, mbufPtr))
+            {
+	        /* destination portId for this packet */
+	        destPortId = IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID(mbufPtr);
+
+                if (destPortId != IX_ETH_DB_UNKNOWN_PORT)
+                {
+                    destPortId = IX_ETH_DB_NPE_LOGICAL_ID_TO_PORT_ID(destPortId);
+                }
+
+	        /* test if QoS is enabled in ethAcc
+	        */
+	        if (ixEthAccDataInfo.schDiscipline == FIFO_PRIORITY)
+	        {
+		    /* check if there is a higher priority queue
+		    * which may require processing and then process it.
+		    */
+		    if (ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[qId] < IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES)
+		    {
+		        ixEthRxFrameQMCallback(ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[qId],
+					    callbackId);
+		    }
+	        }
+
+	        /*
+	        * increment priority stats
+	        */
+	        RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxPriority[IX_ETHACC_NE_QOS(mbufPtr)]);
+
+	        /*
+	        * increment callback count stats
+	        */
+	        RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFrameClientCallback);
+
+	        /*
+	        * Call user level callback.
+	        */
+	        ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackFn(
+		    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackTag,
+		    mbufPtr,
+		    destPortId);
+            }
+	}
+    } while (rxQReadStatus == IX_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthRxMultiBufferQMCallback
+ *
+ * @brief receive callback for Frame receive Q from NPE
+ *
+ * Frames are passed as an array to the user
+ *
+ * @param @ref IxQMgrCallback
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @internal
+ *
+ * Design note : while processing the entry X, entry X+1 is preloaded
+ * into memory to reduce the number of stall cycles
+ *
+ */
+void ixEthRxMultiBufferQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF    *mbufPtr;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF    *nextMbufPtr;
+    UINT32     qEntry;
+    UINT32     nextQEntry;
+    UINT32     *qEntryPtr;
+    UINT32     portId;
+    UINT32     npeId;
+    UINT32     rxQReadStatus;
+    /*
+     * Design note : entries are read in a static buffer, This buffer contains
+     * an extra zeroed entry so the loop will
+     * always terminate on a null entry, whatever the result of Burst read is.
+     */
+    static UINT32 rxQEntry[IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK + 1];
+    static IX_OSAL_MBUF *rxMbufPortArray[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS][IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK + 1];
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF **rxMbufPtr[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+    for (portId = 0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+    {
+	rxMbufPtr[portId] = rxMbufPortArray[portId];
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * Indication of the number of times the callback is used.
+     */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.rxCallbackCounter);
+
+    do
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Indication of the number of times the queue is drained
+	 */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.rxCallbackBurstRead);
+
+	/* ensure the last entry of the array contains a zeroed value */
+	qEntryPtr = rxQEntry;
+	qEntryPtr[IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK] = 0;
+
+	rxQReadStatus = ixQMgrQBurstRead(qId,
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK,
+		 qEntryPtr);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	if ((rxQReadStatus != IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW)
+	    && (rxQReadStatus != IX_SUCCESS))
+	{
+	    ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+	    /*major error*/
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		"ixEthRxFrameMultiBufferQMCallback:Error: %u\n",
+		(UINT32)rxQReadStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    return;
+	}
+#endif
+
+	/* convert and preload the next entry
+	 * (the conversion function takes care about null pointers which
+	 * are used to mark the end of the loop)
+	 */
+	nextQEntry = *qEntryPtr;
+	nextMbufPtr = ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(nextQEntry,
+			  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK);
+
+	while(nextQEntry != 0)
+	{
+	    /* get the next entry */
+	    qEntry = nextQEntry;
+	    mbufPtr = nextMbufPtr;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	    if (mbufPtr == NULL)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		    "ixEthRxFrameMultiBufferQMCallback:Error: Null Mbuf Ptr\n",
+		    0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+		return;
+	    }
+#endif
+
+	    /* convert the next entry
+	     * (the conversion function takes care about null pointers which
+	     * are used to mark the end of the loop)
+	     */
+	    nextQEntry = *(++qEntryPtr);
+	    nextMbufPtr = ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(nextQEntry,
+			      IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK);
+
+	    /*
+	     * Get Port and Npe ID from message.
+	     */
+	    npeId = ((IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_NPEID_MASK &
+		      qEntry) >>
+		     IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R);
+	    portId = IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId);
+
+	    /* skip the remaining of the loop if the frame is
+	     * to be filtered out
+	     */
+	    if (ixEthRxFrameProcess(portId, mbufPtr))
+	    {
+		/* store a mbuf pointer in an array */
+		*rxMbufPtr[portId]++ = mbufPtr;
+
+		/*
+		 * increment priority stats
+		 */
+		RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxPriority[IX_ETHACC_NE_QOS(mbufPtr)]);
+	    }
+
+	    /* test for QoS enabled in ethAcc */
+	    if (ixEthAccDataInfo.schDiscipline == FIFO_PRIORITY)
+	    {
+		/* check if there is a higher priority queue
+		 * which may require processing and then process it.
+		 */
+		if (ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[qId] < IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES)
+		{
+		    ixEthRxMultiBufferQMCallback(ixEthAccDataInfo.higherPriorityQueue[qId],
+						 callbackId);
+		}
+	    }
+	}
+
+	/* check if any of the the arrays contains any entry */
+	for (portId = 0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+	{
+	    if (rxMbufPtr[portId] != rxMbufPortArray[portId])
+	    {
+		/* add a last NULL pointer at the end of the
+		 * array of mbuf pointers
+		 */
+		*rxMbufPtr[portId] = NULL;
+
+		/*
+		 * increment callback count stats
+		 */
+		RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFrameClientCallback);
+
+		/*
+		 * Call user level callback with an array of
+		 * buffers (NULL terminated)
+		 */
+		ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.
+		    rxMultiBufferCallbackFn(
+			    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.
+			           rxMultiBufferCallbackTag,
+			    rxMbufPortArray[portId]);
+
+		/* reset the buffer pointer to the beginning of
+		 * the array
+		 */
+		rxMbufPtr[portId] = rxMbufPortArray[portId];
+	    }
+	}
+
+    } while (rxQReadStatus == IX_SUCCESS);
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief  rxFree low event handler
+ *
+ */
+void ixEthRxFreeQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId	portId = (IxEthAccPortId) callbackId;
+    int		        lockVal;
+    UINT32		maxQWritesToPerform = IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FREE_BUFFERS_LOAD;
+    IX_STATUS	        qStatus = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    /*
+     * We have reached a low threshold on one of the Rx Free Qs
+     */
+
+    /*note that due to the fact that we are working off an Empty threshold, this callback
+      need only write a single entry to the Rx Free queue in order to re-arm the notification
+    */
+
+    RX_STATS_INC(portId,rxFreeLowCallback);
+
+    /*
+     * Get buffers from approprite S/W Rx freeBufferList Q.
+     */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	    "ixEthRxFreeQMCallback:Error: Invalid Port 0x%08X\n",
+	    portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return;
+    }
+#endif
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(lockVal);
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_IS_Q_EMPTY(ixEthAccPortData[portId].
+					ixEthAccRxData.freeBufferList))
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Turn off Q callback notification for Q in Question.
+	 */
+	qStatus = ixQMgrNotificationDisable(
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_ID(portId));
+
+
+	IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);
+
+	if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    RX_INC(portId,rxUnexpectedError);
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		"ixEthRxFreeQMCallback:Error: unexpected QM status 0x%08X\n",
+		qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    return;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);
+	/*
+	 * Load the H/W Q with buffers from the s/w Q.
+	 */
+
+	do
+	{
+	    /*
+	     * Consume Q entries. - Note Q contains Physical addresss,
+	     * and have already been flushed to memory,
+	     * And endianess converted if required.
+	     */
+	    if (ixEthAccRxFreeFromSwQ(portId) != IX_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		/*
+		 * No more entries in s/w Q.
+		 * Turn off Q callback indication
+		 */
+
+		IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(lockVal);
+		if (IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_IS_Q_EMPTY(ixEthAccPortData[portId].
+		    ixEthAccRxData.freeBufferList))
+		{
+		    qStatus = ixQMgrNotificationDisable(
+			IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_ID(portId));
+		}
+		IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);
+		break;
+	    }
+	}
+	while (--maxQWritesToPerform);
+    }
+}
+/**
+ * @fn Tx queue low event handler
+ *
+ */
+void
+ixEthTxFrameQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = (IxEthAccPortId) callbackId;
+    int		   lockVal;
+    UINT32	   maxQWritesToPerform = IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_TX_FRAME_TX_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK;
+    IX_STATUS	   qStatus = IX_SUCCESS;
+    IxEthAccTxPriority highestPriority;
+
+
+    /*
+     * We have reached a low threshold on the Tx Q, and are being asked to
+     * supply a buffer for transmission from our S/W TX queues
+     */
+    TX_STATS_INC(portId,txLowThreshCallback);
+
+    /*
+     * Get buffers from approprite Q.
+     */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+	ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+	    "ixEthTxFrameQMCallback:Error: Invalid Port 0x%08X\n",
+	    portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    do
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Consume Q entries. - Note Q contains Physical addresss,
+	 * and have already been flushed to memory,
+	 * and endianess already sone if required.
+	 */
+
+	IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(lockVal);
+
+	if(ixEthAccTxSwQHighestPriorityGet(portId, &highestPriority) ==
+	   IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL)
+	{
+	    /*
+	     * No more entries in s/w Q.
+	     * Turn off Q callback indication
+	     */
+	    qStatus = ixQMgrNotificationDisable(
+		IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_ID(portId));
+
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);
+
+	    if (qStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		    "ixEthTxFrameQMCallback:Error: unexpected QM status 0x%08X\n",
+		    qStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    }
+
+	    return;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);
+	    if (ixEthAccTxFromSwQ(portId,highestPriority)!=IX_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+                /* nothing left in the sw queue or the hw queues are
+                * full. There is no point to continue to drain the
+                * sw queues
+                */
+		return;
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+    while (--maxQWritesToPerform);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief TxDone event handler
+ *
+ * Design note : while processing the entry X, entry X+1 is preloaded
+ * into memory to reduce the number of stall cycles
+ *
+ */
+
+void
+ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF    *mbufPtr;
+    UINT32     qEntry;
+    UINT32     *qEntryPtr;
+    UINT32     txDoneQReadStatus;
+    UINT32     portId;
+    UINT32     npeId;
+
+    /*
+     * Design note : entries are read in a static buffer, This buffer contains
+     * an extra entyry (which is zeroed by the compiler), so the loop will
+     * always terminate on a null entry, whatever the result of Burst read is.
+     */
+    static UINT32 txDoneQEntry[IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_TX_FRAME_DONE_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK + 1];
+
+    /*
+     * Indication that Tx frames have been transmitted from the NPE.
+     */
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.txDoneCallbackCounter);
+
+    do{
+	qEntryPtr = txDoneQEntry;
+	txDoneQReadStatus = ixQMgrQBurstRead(IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q,
+		     IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_TX_FRAME_DONE_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK,
+		     qEntryPtr);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	if (txDoneQReadStatus != IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW
+	    && (txDoneQReadStatus != IX_SUCCESS))
+	{
+	    /*major error*/
+	    ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+	    IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		"ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback:Error: %u\n",
+		(UINT32)txDoneQReadStatus, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	    return;
+	}
+#endif
+
+	qEntry = *qEntryPtr;
+
+	while(qEntry != 0)
+	{
+	    mbufPtr = ixEthAccEntryFromQConvert(qEntry,
+		      IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_MASK);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	    if (mbufPtr == NULL)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		    "ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback:Error: Null Mbuf Ptr\n",
+		    0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+		return;
+	    }
+#endif
+
+	    /* endianness conversions and stats updates */
+	    ixEthAccMbufFromTxQ(mbufPtr);
+
+	    /*
+	     * Get NPE id from message, then convert to portId.
+	     */
+	    npeId = ((IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_NPEID_MASK &
+		       qEntry) >>
+		      IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R);
+	    portId = IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	    /* Prudent to at least check the port is within range */
+	    if (portId >= IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccDataStats.unexpectedError++;
+		IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+		    "ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback: Illegal port: %u\n",
+		    (UINT32)portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+		return;
+	    }
+#endif
+
+	    TX_STATS_INC(portId,txDoneClientCallback);
+
+	    /*
+	     * Call user level callback.
+	     */
+	    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn(
+		ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txCallbackTag,
+		mbufPtr);
+
+	    /* move to next queue entry */
+	    qEntry = *(++qEntryPtr);
+
+	}
+    } while( txDoneQReadStatus == IX_SUCCESS );
+}
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void ixEthAccDataPlaneShow(void)
+{
+    UINT32 numTx0Entries;
+    UINT32 numTx1Entries;
+    UINT32 numTxDoneEntries;
+    UINT32 numRxEntries;
+    UINT32 numRxFree0Entries;
+    UINT32 numRxFree1Entries;
+    UINT32 portId;
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    UINT32 numTx2Entries;
+    UINT32 numRxFree2Entries;
+#endif
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    UINT32 priority;
+    UINT32 numBuffersInRx=0;
+    UINT32 numBuffersInTx=0;
+    UINT32 numBuffersInSwQ=0;
+    UINT32 totalBuffers=0;
+    UINT32 rxFreeCallbackCounter = 0;
+    UINT32 txCallbackCounter = 0;
+#endif
+    UINT32 key;
+
+    /* snapshot of stats */
+    IxEthAccTxDataStats tx[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+    IxEthAccRxDataStats rx[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+    IxEthAccDataPlaneStats stats;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return;
+    }
+
+    /* get a reliable snapshot */
+    key = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+    numTx0Entries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q, &numTx0Entries);
+    numTx1Entries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q, &numTx1Entries);
+    numTxDoneEntries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet( IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q, &numTxDoneEntries);
+    numRxEntries = 0;
+    ixEthAccQMgrRxQEntryGet(&numRxEntries);
+    numRxFree0Entries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q, &numRxFree0Entries);
+    numRxFree1Entries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q, &numRxFree1Entries);
+
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    numTx2Entries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q, &numTx2Entries);
+    numRxFree2Entries = 0;
+    ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet(IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q, &numRxFree2Entries);
+#endif
+
+    for(portId=IX_ETH_PORT_1; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+    {
+	memcpy(&tx[portId],
+	       &ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.stats,
+	       sizeof(tx[portId]));
+	memcpy(&rx[portId],
+	       &ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.stats,
+	       sizeof(rx[portId]));
+    }
+    memcpy(&stats, &ixEthAccDataStats, sizeof(stats));
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(key);
+
+#ifdef NDEBUG
+    printf("Detailed statistics collection not supported in this load\n");
+#endif
+
+    /* print snapshot */
+    for(portId=0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+    {
+        /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of coprocessors */
+        if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	     (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	    || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+        {
+                if ((IX_ETH_PORT_1 == portId) &&
+                    (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0) ==
+                     IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+                {
+                   continue ;
+                }
+                if ((IX_ETH_PORT_2 == portId) &&
+                    (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1) ==
+                     IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+                {
+                    continue ;
+                }
+                if ((IX_ETH_PORT_3 == portId) &&
+                    (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA_ETH) ==
+                     IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+                {
+                    continue ;
+                }
+        }
+
+	printf("PORT %u --------------------------------\n",
+	       portId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	printf("Tx Done Frames                : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txDoneClientCallback +
+	       tx[portId].txDoneSwQDuringDisable +
+	       tx[portId].txDoneDuringDisable);
+	printf("Tx Frames                     : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txQOK + tx[portId].txQDelayed);
+	printf("Tx H/W Q Added OK             : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txQOK);
+	printf("Tx H/W Q Delayed              : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txQDelayed);
+	printf("Tx From S/W Q Added OK        : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txFromSwQOK);
+	printf("Tx From S/W Q Delayed         : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txFromSwQDelayed);
+	printf("Tx Overflow                   : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txOverflow);
+	printf("Tx Mutual Lock                : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txLock);
+	printf("Tx Late Ntf Enabled           : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txLateNotificationEnabled);
+	printf("Tx Low Thresh CB              : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txLowThreshCallback);
+	printf("Tx Done from H/W Q (Disable)  : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txDoneDuringDisable);
+	printf("Tx Done from S/W Q (Disable)  : %u\n",
+	       tx[portId].txDoneSwQDuringDisable);
+	for (priority = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0;
+	     priority <= IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7;
+	     priority++)
+	{
+	    if (tx[portId].txPriority[priority])
+	    {
+		printf("Tx Priority %u                 : %u\n",
+		       priority,
+		       tx[portId].txPriority[priority]);
+	    }
+	}
+#endif
+	printf("Tx unexpected errors          : %u (should be 0)\n",
+	       tx[portId].txUnexpectedError);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	printf("Rx Frames                     : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFrameClientCallback +
+	       rx[portId].rxSwQDuringDisable+
+	       rx[portId].rxDuringDisable);
+	printf("Rx Free Replenish             : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeRepOK + rx[portId].rxFreeRepDelayed);
+	printf("Rx Free H/W Q Added OK        : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeRepOK);
+	printf("Rx Free H/W Q Delayed         : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeRepDelayed);
+	printf("Rx Free From S/W Q Added OK   : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeRepFromSwQOK);
+	printf("Rx Free From S/W Q Delayed    : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeRepFromSwQDelayed);
+	printf("Rx Free Overflow              : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeOverflow);
+	printf("Rx Free Mutual Lock           : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeLock);
+	printf("Rx Free Late Ntf Enabled      : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeLateNotificationEnabled);
+	printf("Rx Free Low CB                : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxFreeLowCallback);
+	printf("Rx From H/W Q (Disable)       : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxDuringDisable);
+	printf("Rx From S/W Q (Disable)       : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxSwQDuringDisable);
+	printf("Rx unlearned Mac Address      : %u\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxUnlearnedMacAddress);
+        printf("Rx Filtered (Rx => RxFree)    : %u\n",
+            rx[portId].rxFiltered);
+
+	for (priority = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0;
+	     priority <= IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7;
+	     priority++)
+	{
+	    if (rx[portId].rxPriority[priority])
+	    {
+		printf("Rx Priority %u                 : %u\n",
+		       priority,
+		       rx[portId].rxPriority[priority]);
+	    }
+	}
+#endif
+	printf("Rx unexpected errors          : %u (should be 0)\n",
+	       rx[portId].rxUnexpectedError);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	numBuffersInTx = tx[portId].txQOK +
+	    tx[portId].txQDelayed -
+	    tx[portId].txDoneClientCallback -
+	    tx[portId].txDoneSwQDuringDisable -
+	    tx[portId].txDoneDuringDisable;
+
+	printf("# Tx Buffers currently for transmission : %u\n",
+	       numBuffersInTx);
+
+	numBuffersInRx = rx[portId].rxFreeRepOK +
+	    rx[portId].rxFreeRepDelayed -
+	    rx[portId].rxFrameClientCallback -
+	    rx[portId].rxSwQDuringDisable -
+	    rx[portId].rxDuringDisable;
+
+	printf("# Rx Buffers currently for reception    : %u\n",
+	       numBuffersInRx);
+
+	totalBuffers += numBuffersInRx + numBuffersInTx;
+#endif
+    }
+
+    printf("---------------------------------------\n");
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    printf("\n");
+    printf("Mbufs :\n");
+    printf("Tx Unchained mbufs            : %u\n",
+	   stats.unchainedTxMBufs);
+    printf("Tx Chained bufs               : %u\n",
+	   stats.chainedTxMBufs);
+    printf("TxDone Unchained mbufs        : %u\n",
+	   stats.unchainedTxDoneMBufs);
+    printf("TxDone Chained bufs           : %u\n",
+	   stats.chainedTxDoneMBufs);
+    printf("RxFree Unchained mbufs        : %u\n",
+	   stats.unchainedRxFreeMBufs);
+    printf("RxFree Chained bufs           : %u\n",
+	   stats.chainedRxFreeMBufs);
+    printf("Rx Unchained mbufs            : %u\n",
+	   stats.unchainedRxMBufs);
+    printf("Rx Chained bufs               : %u\n",
+	   stats.chainedRxMBufs);
+
+    printf("\n");
+    printf("Software queue usage :\n");
+    printf("Buffers added to S/W Q        : %u\n",
+	   stats.addToSwQ);
+    printf("Buffers removed from S/W Q    : %u\n",
+	   stats.removeFromSwQ);
+
+    printf("\n");
+    printf("Hardware queues callbacks :\n");
+
+    for(portId=0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+    {
+	rxFreeCallbackCounter += rx[portId].rxFreeLowCallback;
+	txCallbackCounter += tx[portId].txLowThreshCallback;
+    }
+    printf("Tx Done QM Callback invoked   : %u\n",
+	   stats.txDoneCallbackCounter);
+    printf("Tx QM Callback invoked        : %u\n",
+	   txCallbackCounter);
+    printf("Rx QM Callback invoked        : %u\n",
+	   stats.rxCallbackCounter);
+    printf("Rx QM Callback burst read     : %u\n",
+	   stats.rxCallbackBurstRead);
+    printf("Rx Free QM Callback invoked   : %u\n",
+	   rxFreeCallbackCounter);
+#endif
+    printf("Unexpected errors in CB       : %u (should be 0)\n",
+	   stats.unexpectedError);
+    printf("\n");
+
+    printf("Hardware queues levels :\n");
+    printf("Transmit Port 1 Q             : %u \n",numTx0Entries);
+    printf("Transmit Port 2 Q             : %u \n",numTx1Entries);
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    printf("Transmit Port 3 Q             : %u \n",numTx2Entries);
+#endif
+    printf("Transmit Done Q               : %u \n",numTxDoneEntries);
+    printf("Receive Q                     : %u \n",numRxEntries);
+    printf("Receive Free Port 1 Q         : %u \n",numRxFree0Entries);
+    printf("Receive Free Port 2 Q         : %u \n",numRxFree1Entries);
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    printf("Receive Free Port 3 Q         : %u \n",numRxFree2Entries);
+#endif
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    printf("\n");
+    printf("# Total Buffers accounted for : %u\n",
+	   totalBuffers);
+
+    numBuffersInSwQ = ixEthAccDataStats.addToSwQ -
+	ixEthAccDataStats.removeFromSwQ;
+
+    printf("    Buffers in S/W Qs         : %u\n",
+	   numBuffersInSwQ);
+    printf("    Buffers in H/W Qs or NPEs : %u\n",
+	   totalBuffers - numBuffersInSwQ);
+#endif
+
+    printf("Rx QoS Discipline             : %s\n",
+	   (ixEthAccDataInfo.schDiscipline ==
+	    FIFO_PRIORITY ) ? "Enabled" : "Disabled");
+
+    for(portId=0; portId < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; portId++)
+    {
+	printf("Tx QoS Discipline port %u      : %s\n",
+	       portId,
+	       (ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.schDiscipline ==
+		FIFO_PRIORITY ) ? "Enabled" : "Disabled");
+    }
+    printf("\n");
+}
+
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccMac.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccMac.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d57e716
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccMac.c
@@ -0,0 +1,2641 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccMac.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date
+ *
+ * @brief  MAC control functions
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+#include "IxEthDB.h"
+#endif
+#include "IxEthDBPortDefs.h"
+#include "IxEthNpe.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMac_p.h"
+
+/* Maximum number of retries during ixEthAccPortDisable, which
+ * is approximately 10 seconds
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY 500
+
+/* Maximum number of retries during ixEthAccPortDisable when expecting
+ * timeout
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY_TIMEOUT 5
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId) \
+    do                                                           \
+    {                                                            \
+        if(!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))   \
+        {                                                        \
+	    return IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT;                      \
+        }                                                        \
+    } while(0)
+
+PUBLIC IxEthAccMacState ixEthAccMacState[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+PRIVATE UINT32 ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+/*Forward function declarations*/
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableRx (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+		       IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+		       BOOL useMultiBufferCallback);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableRxAndReplenish (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				   IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+				   BOOL useMultiBufferCallback);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableTxDone (UINT32 cbTag,
+			   IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneAndSubmit (UINT32 cbTag,
+				    IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableRxCallback (UINT32 cbTag,
+			       IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+			       UINT32 learnedPortId);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferRxCallback (UINT32 cbTag,
+					  IX_OSAL_MBUF **mBufPtr);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDisableTryTransmit(UINT32 portId);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDisableTryReplenish(UINT32 portId);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastMacAddressGet (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				    IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastMacFilterGet (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				   IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacNpeStatsMessageCallback (IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+				    IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacNpeStatsResetMessageCallback (IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+					 IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccNpeLoopbackMessageCallback (IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+				    IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixEthAccMacEqual(IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr1,
+		 IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr2);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacPrint(IxEthAccMacAddr *m);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMacMemInit(void)
+{
+    ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_1] =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_0_BASE,
+				 IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_MAP_SIZE);
+    ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_2] =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_1_BASE,
+				 IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHB_MAP_SIZE);
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_3] =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_2_BASE,
+				 IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETH_NPEA_MAP_SIZE);
+    if (ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_3] == 0)
+    {
+	ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,
+		  IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+		  "EthAcc: Could not map MAC I/O memory\n",
+		  0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ,0);
+
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    if (ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_1] == 0
+	|| ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_2] == 0)
+    {
+	ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,
+		  IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+		  "EthAcc: Could not map MAC I/O memory\n",
+		  0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ,0);
+
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+void
+ixEthAccMacUnload(void)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_1]);
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_2]);
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_3]);
+    ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_3] = 0;
+#endif
+    ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_2] = 0;
+    ixEthAccMacBase[IX_ETH_PORT_1] = 0;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot enable port.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) cannot enable port %d, port not initialized\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn == NULL)
+    {
+        /* TxDone callback not registered */
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) cannot enable port %d, TxDone callback not registered\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    if ((ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackFn == NULL)
+	&& (ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackFn == NULL))
+    {
+        /* Receive callback not registered */
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) cannot enable port %d, Rx callback not registered\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    if(!ixEthAccMacState[portId].initDone)
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) cannot enable port %d, MAC address not set\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* if the state is being set to what it is already at, do nothing*/
+    if (ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+    /* enable ethernet database for this port */
+    if (ixEthDBPortEnable(portId) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) cannot enable port %d, EthDB failure\n", portId);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /* set the MAC core registers */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL2,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL2_RETRIES_MASK);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RANDOM_SEED,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_RANDOM_SEED_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_EMPTY,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_EMPTY_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_FULL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_FULL_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_DEFER,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_DEFER_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_1,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_1_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_2,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_2_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_SLOT_TIME,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_SLOT_TIME_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_BUF_SIZE_TX,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_BUF_SIZE_TX_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_DEFAULT);
+
+    /* set the global state */
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState = ACTIVE;
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled = TRUE;
+
+    /* rewrite the setup (including mac filtering) depending
+     * on current options
+     */
+    ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * PortDisable local variables. They contain the intermediate steps
+ * while the port is being disabled and the buffers being drained out
+ * of the NPE.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortDisableRx)(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				      IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+				      BOOL useMultiBufferCallback);
+static IxEthAccPortRxCallback
+ixEthAccPortDisableFn[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+static IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback
+ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferFn[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+static IxEthAccPortDisableRx
+ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+static UINT32
+ixEthAccPortDisableCbTag[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+static UINT32
+ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferCbTag[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+static IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback
+ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneFn[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+static UINT32
+ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneCbTag[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+static UINT32
+ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+/*
+ * PortDisable private callbacks functions. They handle the user
+ * traffic, and the special buffers (one for tx, one for rx) used
+ * in portDisable.
+ */
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableTxDone(UINT32 cbTag,
+			  IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = (IxEthAccPortId)cbTag;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *txState = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].txState;
+
+    /* check for the special mbuf used in portDisable */
+    if (mbuf == ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr)
+    {
+        *txState = TRANSMIT_DONE;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* increment the count of user traffic during portDisable */
+	ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[portId]++;
+
+       /* call client TxDone function */
+        ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneFn[portId](ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneCbTag[portId], mbuf);
+    }
+}
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDisableTryTransmit(UINT32 portId)
+{
+    int key;
+    IxEthAccStatus status = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *txState = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].txState;
+    /* transmit the special buffer again if it is transmitted
+     * and update the txState
+     * This section is protected because the portDisable context
+     * run an identical code, so the system keeps transmitting at the
+     * maximum rate.
+     */
+    key = ixOsalIrqLock();
+    if (*txState == TRANSMIT_DONE)
+    {
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbufTxPtr = ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr;
+	*txState = TRANSMIT;
+	status = ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit(portId,
+					   mbufTxPtr,
+					   IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY);
+    }
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(key);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneAndSubmit(UINT32 cbTag,
+				   IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = (IxEthAccPortId)cbTag;
+
+    /* call the callback which forwards the traffic to the client */
+    ixEthAccPortDisableTxDone(cbTag, mbuf);
+
+    /* try to transmit the buffer used in portDisable
+     * if seen in TxDone
+     */
+    ixEthAccPortDisableTryTransmit(portId);
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableRx (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+		       IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+		       BOOL useMultiBufferCallback)
+{
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *rxState = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxState;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *mNextPtr;
+
+    while (mBufPtr)
+    {
+	mNextPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(mBufPtr);
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(mBufPtr) = NULL;
+
+	/* check for the special mbuf used in portDisable */
+	if (mBufPtr == ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr)
+	{
+            *rxState = RECEIVE;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    /* increment the count of user traffic during portDisable */
+	    ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[portId]++;
+
+	    /* reset the received payload length during portDisable */
+	    IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mBufPtr)    = 0;
+	    IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(mBufPtr) = 0;
+
+	    if (useMultiBufferCallback)
+	    {
+		/* call the user callback with one unchained
+		 * buffer, without payload. A small array is built
+		 * to be used as a parameter (the user callback expects
+		 * to receive an array ended by a NULL pointer.
+		 */
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF *mBufPtrArray[2];
+
+		mBufPtrArray[0] = mBufPtr;
+		mBufPtrArray[1] = NULL;
+		ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferFn[portId](
+			 ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferCbTag[portId],
+			 mBufPtrArray);
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		/* call the user callback with a unchained
+		 * buffer, without payload and the destination port is
+		 * unknown.
+		 */
+		ixEthAccPortDisableFn[portId](
+		      ixEthAccPortDisableCbTag[portId],
+		      mBufPtr,
+		      IX_ETH_DB_UNKNOWN_PORT /* port not found */);
+	    }
+        }
+
+        mBufPtr = mNextPtr;
+    }
+}
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDisableTryReplenish(UINT32 portId)
+{
+    int key;
+    IxEthAccStatus status = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *rxState = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxState;
+    /* replenish with the special buffer again if it is received
+     * and update the rxState
+     * This section is protected because the portDisable context
+     * run an identical code, so the system keeps replenishing at the
+     * maximum rate.
+     */
+    key = ixOsalIrqLock();
+    if (*rxState == RECEIVE)
+    {
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbufRxPtr = ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr;
+	*rxState = REPLENISH;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(mbufRxPtr) = IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE;
+	status = ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(portId, mbufRxPtr);
+    }
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(key);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableRxAndReplenish (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				   IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+				   BOOL useMultiBufferCallback)
+{
+    /* call the callback which forwards the traffic to the client */
+    ixEthAccPortDisableRx(portId, mBufPtr, useMultiBufferCallback);
+
+    /* try to replenish with the buffer used in portDisable
+     * if seen in Rx
+     */
+    ixEthAccPortDisableTryReplenish(portId);
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableRxCallback (UINT32 cbTag,
+			       IX_OSAL_MBUF * mBufPtr,
+			       UINT32 learnedPortId)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = (IxEthAccPortId)cbTag;
+
+    /* call the portDisable receive callback */
+   (ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId])(portId, mBufPtr, FALSE);
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferRxCallback (UINT32 cbTag,
+					  IX_OSAL_MBUF **mBufPtr)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = (IxEthAccPortId)cbTag;
+
+    while (*mBufPtr)
+    {
+	/* call the portDisable receive callback with one buffer at a time */
+	(ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId])(portId, *mBufPtr++, TRUE);
+    }
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccStatus status = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    int key;
+    int retry, retryTimeout;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *state = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableState;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *rxState = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxState;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState *txState = &ixEthAccMacState[portId].txState;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot disable port.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* if the state is being set to what it is already at, do nothing */
+    if (!ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    *state = DISABLED;
+
+    /* disable MAC receive first */
+    ixEthAccPortRxDisablePriv(portId);
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+    /* disable ethernet database for this port - It is done now to avoid
+     * issuing ELT maintenance after requesting 'port disable' in an NPE
+     */
+    if (ixEthDBPortDisable(portId) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+        IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("ixEthAccPortDisable: failed to disable EthDB for this port\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /* enter the critical section */
+    key = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+    /* swap the Rx and TxDone callbacks */
+    ixEthAccPortDisableFn[portId]            = ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackFn;
+    ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferFn[portId] = ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackFn;
+    ixEthAccPortDisableCbTag[portId]         = ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackTag;
+    ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferCbTag[portId] = ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackTag;
+    ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneFn[portId]      = ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn;
+    ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneCbTag[portId]   = ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txCallbackTag;
+    ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId]       =  ixEthAccPortDisableRx;
+
+    /* register temporary callbacks */
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackFn            = ixEthAccPortDisableRxCallback;
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackTag           = portId;
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackFn = ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferRxCallback;
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackTag = portId;
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn  = ixEthAccPortDisableTxDone;
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txCallbackTag           = portId;
+
+    /* initialise the Rx state and Tx states */
+    *txState = TRANSMIT_DONE;
+    *rxState = RECEIVE;
+
+    /* exit the critical section */
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(key);
+
+    /* enable a NPE loopback */
+    if (ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnablePriv(portId) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	retry = 0;
+
+	/* Step 1 : Drain Tx traffic and TxDone queues :
+	 *
+	 * Transmit and replenish at least once with the
+	 * special buffers until both of them are seen
+	 * in the callback hook
+	 *
+	 * (the receive callback keeps replenishing, so once we see
+	 * the special Tx buffer, we can be sure that Tx drain is complete)
+	 */
+	ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId]
+	    =  ixEthAccPortDisableRxAndReplenish;
+	ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn
+	    = ixEthAccPortDisableTxDone;
+
+	do
+	{
+	    /* keep replenishing */
+	    status = ixEthAccPortDisableTryReplenish(portId);
+	    if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		/* keep transmitting */
+		status = ixEthAccPortDisableTryTransmit(portId);
+	    }
+	    if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		/* wait for some traffic being processed */
+		ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS);
+	    }
+	}
+	while ((status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	       && (retry++ < IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY)
+	       && (*txState == TRANSMIT));
+
+	/* Step 2 : Drain Rx traffic, RxFree and Rx queues :
+	 *
+	 * Transmit and replenish at least once with the
+	 * special buffers until both of them are seen
+	 * in the callback hook
+	 * (the transmit callback keeps transmitting, and when we see
+	 * the special Rx buffer, we can be sure that rxFree drain
+	 * is complete)
+	 *
+	 * The nested loop helps to retry if the user was keeping
+	 * replenishing or transmitting during portDisable.
+	 *
+	 * The 2 nested loops ensure more retries if user traffic is
+	 * seen during portDisable : the user should not replenish
+	 * or transmit while portDisable is running. However, because of
+	 * the queueing possibilities in ethAcc dataplane, it is possible
+	 * that a lot of traffic is left in the queues (e.g. when
+	 * transmitting over a low speed link) and therefore, more
+	 * retries are allowed to help flushing the buffers out.
+	 */
+	ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId]
+	    =  ixEthAccPortDisableRx;
+	ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn
+	    = ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneAndSubmit;
+
+	do
+	{
+	    do
+	    {
+		ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[portId] = 0;
+
+		/* keep replenishing */
+		status = ixEthAccPortDisableTryReplenish(portId);
+		if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		{
+		    /* keep transmitting */
+		    status = ixEthAccPortDisableTryTransmit(portId);
+		}
+		if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		{
+		    /* wait for some traffic being processed */
+		    ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS);
+		}
+	    }
+	    while ((status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		   && (retry++ < IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY)
+		   && ((ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[portId] != 0)
+		       || (*rxState == REPLENISH)));
+
+	    /* After the first iteration, change the receive callbacks,
+	     * to process only 1 buffer at a time
+	     */
+	    ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId]
+		= ixEthAccPortDisableRx;
+	    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn
+		= ixEthAccPortDisableTxDone;
+
+	    /* repeat the whole process while user traffic is seen in TxDone
+	     *
+	     * The conditions to stop the loop are
+	     * - Xscale has both Rx and Tx special buffers
+	     *   (txState = transmit, rxState = receive)
+	     * - any error in txSubmit or rxReplenish
+	     * - no user traffic seen
+	     * - an excessive amount of retries
+	     */
+	}
+	while ((status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	       && (retry < IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY)
+	       && (*txState == TRANSMIT));
+
+	/* check the loop exit conditions. The NPE should not hold
+	 * the special buffers.
+	 */
+	if ((*rxState == REPLENISH) || (*txState == TRANSMIT))
+	{
+	    status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	}
+
+	if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    /* Step 3 : Replenish without transmitting until a timeout
+	     * occurs, in order to drain the internal NPE fifos
+	     *
+	     * we can expect a few frames srill held
+	     * in the NPE.
+	     *
+	     * The 2 nested loops take care about the NPE dropping traffic
+	     * (including loopback traffic) when the Rx queue is full.
+	     *
+	     * The timeout value is very conservative
+	     * since the loopback used keeps replenishhing.
+	     *
+	     */
+	    do
+	    {
+		ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId] = ixEthAccPortDisableRxAndReplenish;
+		ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[portId] = 0;
+		retryTimeout = 0;
+		do
+		{
+		    /* keep replenishing */
+		    status = ixEthAccPortDisableTryReplenish(portId);
+		    if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		    {
+			/* wait for some traffic being processed */
+			ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS);
+		    }
+		}
+		while ((status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		       && (retryTimeout++ < IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY_TIMEOUT));
+
+		/* Step 4 : Transmit once. Stop replenish
+		 *
+		 * After the Rx timeout, we are sure that the NPE does not
+		 * hold any frame in its internal NPE fifos.
+		 *
+		 * At this point, the NPE still holds the last rxFree buffer.
+		 * By transmitting a single frame, this should unblock the
+		 * last rxFree buffer. This code just transmit once and
+		 * wait for both frames seen in TxDone and in rxFree.
+		 *
+		 */
+		ixEthAccPortDisableRxTable[portId] =  ixEthAccPortDisableRx;
+		status = ixEthAccPortDisableTryTransmit(portId);
+
+		/* the NPE should immediatelyt release
+		 * the last Rx buffer and the last transmitted buffer
+		 * unless the last Tx frame was dropped (rx queue full)
+		 */
+		if (status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		{
+		    retryTimeout = 0;
+		    do
+		    {
+			ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS);
+		    }
+		    while ((*rxState == REPLENISH)
+			   && (retryTimeout++ < IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY_TIMEOUT));
+		}
+
+		/* the NPE may have dropped the traffic because of Rx
+		 * queue being full. This code ensures that the last
+		 * Tx and Rx frames are both received.
+		 */
+	    }
+	    while ((status == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+		   && (retry++ < IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RETRY)
+		   && ((*txState == TRANSMIT)
+		       || (*rxState == REPLENISH)
+		       || (ixEthAccPortDisableUserBufferCount[portId] != 0)));
+
+	    /* Step 5 : check the final states : the NPE has
+	     * no buffer left, nor in Tx , nor in Rx directions.
+	     */
+	    if ((*rxState == REPLENISH) || (*txState == TRANSMIT))
+	    {
+		status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	    }
+	}
+
+        /* now all the buffers are drained, disable NPE loopback
+	 * This is done regardless of the logic to drain the queues and
+	 * the internal buffers held by the NPE.
+	 */
+	if (ixEthAccNpeLoopbackDisablePriv(portId) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* disable MAC Tx and Rx services */
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled = FALSE;
+    ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(portId);
+
+    /* restore the Rx and TxDone callbacks (within a critical section) */
+    key = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackFn            = ixEthAccPortDisableFn[portId];
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxCallbackTag           = ixEthAccPortDisableCbTag[portId];
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackFn = ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferFn[portId];
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccRxData.rxMultiBufferCallbackTag = ixEthAccPortDisableMultiBufferCbTag[portId];
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txBufferDoneCallbackFn  = ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneFn[portId];
+    ixEthAccPortData[portId].ixEthAccTxData.txCallbackTag           = ixEthAccPortDisableTxDoneCbTag[portId];
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(key);
+
+    /* the MAC core rx/tx disable may left the MAC hardware in an
+     * unpredictable state. A hw reset is executed before resetting
+     * all the MAC parameters to a known value.
+     */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_RESET);
+
+    ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RESET_DELAY);
+
+    /* rewrite all parameters to their current value */
+    ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(portId);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_MDC_EN);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortEnabledQueryPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled)
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot enable port.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+
+        /* Since Eth NPE is not available, port must be disabled */
+        *enabled = FALSE ;
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+        /* Since Eth NPE is not available, port must be disabled */
+        *enabled = FALSE ;
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    *enabled = ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled;
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMacResetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot reset Ethernet coprocessor.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_RESET);
+
+    ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RESET_DELAY);
+
+    /* rewrite all parameters to their current value */
+    ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(portId);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH_DEFAULT);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_MDC_EN);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot enable loopback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* read register */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    /* update register */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_LOOP_EN);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccNpeLoopbackMessageCallback (IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+				    IxNpeMhMessage msg)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Prudent to at least check the port is within range */
+    if (portId >= IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+    {
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG("IXETHACC:ixEthAccPortDisableMessageCallback: Illegal port: %u\n",
+            (UINT32) portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+	return;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /* unlock message reception mutex */
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].npeLoopbackMessageLock);
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS npeMhStatus;
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IxEthAccStatus status = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot enable NPE loopback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* enable NPE loopback (lsb of the message contains the value 1) */
+    message.data[0] = (IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE << IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MSGID_SHL)
+	| 0x01;
+    message.data[1] = 0;
+
+    npeMhStatus = ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(portId),
+		message,
+		IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE_ACK,
+		ixEthAccNpeLoopbackMessageCallback,
+		IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT);
+
+    if (npeMhStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* wait for NPE loopbackEnable response */
+        if (ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId]. npeLoopbackMessageLock,
+			    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS)
+	    != IX_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+        }
+    }
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot enable TX.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* read register */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    /* update register */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_TX_EN);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot enable RX.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* read register */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    /* update register */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_EN);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot disable loopback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /*disable MAC loopabck */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      (regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_LOOP_EN));
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccNpeLoopbackDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS npeMhStatus;
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IxEthAccStatus status = IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot enable NPE loopback.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* disable NPE loopback (lsb of the message contains the value 0) */
+    message.data[0] = (IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE << IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MSGID_SHL);
+    message.data[1] = 0;
+
+    npeMhStatus = ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(portId),
+		message,
+		IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE_ACK,
+		ixEthAccNpeLoopbackMessageCallback,
+		IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT);
+
+    if (npeMhStatus != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* wait for NPE loopbackEnable response */
+        if (ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].npeLoopbackMessageLock,
+			    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS)
+	    != IX_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            status = IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+        }
+    }
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot disable TX.\n", (INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* read register */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    /* update register */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      (regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_TX_EN));
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Eth %d: Cannot disable RX.\n", (INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* read register */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    /* update register */
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      (regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_EN));
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClearPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /* Turn off promiscuous mode */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot clear promiscuous mode.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /*set bit 5 of Rx control 1 - enable address filtering*/
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_ADDR_FLTR_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].promiscuous = FALSE;
+
+    ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot set promiscuous mode.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * Set bit 5 of Rx control 1 - We enable address filtering even in
+     * promiscuous mode because we want the MAC to set the appropriate
+     * bits in m_flags which doesn't happen if we turn off filtering.
+     */
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_ADDR_FLTR_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].promiscuous = TRUE;
+
+    ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSetPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot set Unicast Mac Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+
+    if (macAddr == NULL)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if ( macAddr->macAddress[0] & IX_ETH_ACC_ETH_MAC_BCAST_MCAST_BIT )
+    {
+	/* This is a multicast/broadcast address cant set it ! */
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if ( macAddr->macAddress[0] == 0 &&
+	 macAddr->macAddress[1] == 0 &&
+	 macAddr->macAddress[2] == 0 &&
+	 macAddr->macAddress[3] == 0 &&
+	 macAddr->macAddress[4] == 0 &&
+	 macAddr->macAddress[5] == 0  )
+    {
+	/* This is an invalid mac address cant set it ! */
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+    /* update the MAC address in the ethernet database */
+    if (ixEthDBPortAddressSet(portId, (IxEthDBMacAddr *) macAddr) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /*Set the Unicast MAC to the specified value*/
+    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+    {
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_1 + i*sizeof(UINT32),
+		  macAddr->macAddress[i]);
+    }
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].initDone = TRUE;
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGetPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    /*Return the current value of the Unicast MAC from h/w
+      for the specified port*/
+    UINT32 i;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot get Unicast Mac Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        /* Since Eth Npe is unavailable, return invalid MAC Address = 00:00:00:00:00:00 */
+        for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+        {
+	    macAddr->macAddress[i] = 0;
+        }
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if(!ixEthAccMacState[portId].initDone)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    if (macAddr == NULL)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+
+    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+    {
+	REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_1 + i*sizeof(UINT32),
+		 macAddr->macAddress[i]);
+    }
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastMacAddressGet (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				    IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    /*Return the current value of the Multicast MAC from h/w
+      for the specified port*/
+    UINT32 i;
+
+    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+    {
+
+	REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_1 + i*sizeof(UINT32),
+		 macAddr->macAddress[i]);
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PRIVATE IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastMacFilterGet (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				   IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    /*Return the current value of the Multicast MAC from h/w
+      for the specified port*/
+    UINT32 i;
+
+    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+    {
+
+	REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_1 + i*sizeof(UINT32),
+		 macAddr->macAddress[i]);
+    }
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr broadcastAddr = {{0xff,0xff,0xff,0xff,0xff,0xff}};
+
+    /*Check that the port parameter is valid*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot join Multicast Mac Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /*Check that the mac address is valid*/
+    if(macAddr == NULL)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Check that this is a multicast address */
+    if (!(macAddr->macAddress[0] & IX_ETH_ACC_ETH_MAC_BCAST_MCAST_BIT))
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* We don't add the Broadcast address */
+    if(ixEthAccMacEqual(&broadcastAddr, macAddr))
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    for (i = 0;
+	 i<ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex;
+	 i++)
+    {
+	/*Check if the current entry already match an existing matches*/
+	if(ixEthAccMacEqual(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i], macAddr))
+	{
+	    /* Address found in the list and already configured,
+	     * return a success status
+	     */
+	    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* check for availability at the end of the current table */
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex >= IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_MULTICAST_ADDRESSES)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /*First add the address to the multicast table for the
+      specified port*/
+    i=ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex;
+
+    memcpy(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i],
+	   &macAddr->macAddress,
+	   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+
+    /*Increment the index into the table, this must be done here
+     as MulticastAddressSet below needs to know about the latest
+     entry.
+    */
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex++;
+
+    /*Then calculate the new value to be written to the address and
+      address mask registers*/
+    ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAllPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccMacAddr mcastMacAddr = {{0x1,0x0,0x0,0x0,0x0,0x0}};
+
+    /*Check that the port parameter is valid*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot join all Multicast Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /* remove all entries from the database and
+    *  insert a multicast entry
+    */
+    memcpy(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[0],
+	   &mcastMacAddr.macAddress,
+	   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex = 1;
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].joinAll = TRUE;
+
+    ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeavePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+				   IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr mcastMacAddr = {{0x1,0x0,0x0,0x0,0x0,0x0}};
+
+    /*Check that the port parameter is valid*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot leave Multicast Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /*Check that the mac address is valid*/
+    if(macAddr == NULL)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+    /* Remove this mac address from the mask for the specified port
+     * we copy down all entries above the blanked entry, and
+     * decrement the index
+     */
+    i=0;
+
+    while(i<ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex)
+    {
+	/*Check if the current entry matches*/
+	if(ixEthAccMacEqual(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i],
+			    macAddr))
+	{
+	    if(ixEthAccMacEqual(macAddr, &mcastMacAddr))
+	    {
+		ixEthAccMacState[portId].joinAll = FALSE;
+	    }
+	    /*Decrement the index into the multicast address table
+	      for the current port*/
+	    ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex--;
+
+	    /*Copy down all entries above the current entry*/
+	    while(i<ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex)
+	    {
+		memcpy(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i],
+		       &ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i+1],
+		       IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+                i++;
+	    }
+	    /*recalculate the mask and write it to the MAC*/
+	    ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(portId);
+
+	    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+	}
+	/* search the next entry */
+	i++;
+    }
+    /* no matching entry found */
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAllPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    /*Check that the port parameter is valid*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot leave all Multicast Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex = 0;
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].joinAll = FALSE;
+
+    ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShowPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccMacAddr macAddr;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot show Unicast Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    /*Get the MAC (UINICAST) address from hardware*/
+    if(ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGetPriv(portId, &macAddr) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: MAC address uninitialised port %u\n",
+			       (INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED;
+    }
+
+    /*print it out*/
+    ixEthAccMacPrint(&macAddr);
+    printf("\n");
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+
+void
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShowPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IxEthAccMacAddr macAddr;
+    UINT32 i;
+
+    if(!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(portId))
+    {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot show Multicast Address.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return;
+    }
+
+    printf("Multicast MAC: ");
+    /*Get the MAC (MULTICAST) address from hardware*/
+    ixEthAccPortMulticastMacAddressGet(portId, &macAddr);
+    /*print it out*/
+    ixEthAccMacPrint(&macAddr);
+    /*Get the MAC (MULTICAST) filter from hardware*/
+    ixEthAccPortMulticastMacFilterGet(portId, &macAddr);
+    /*print it out*/
+    printf(" ( ");
+    ixEthAccMacPrint(&macAddr);
+    printf(" )\n");
+    printf("Constituent Addresses:\n");
+    for(i=0;i<ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex;i++)
+    {
+	ixEthAccMacPrint(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i]);
+	printf("\n");
+    }
+    return;
+}
+
+/*Set the duplex mode*/
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSetPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+			   IxEthAccDuplexMode mode)
+{
+    UINT32 txregval;
+    UINT32 rxregval;
+
+    /*This is bit 1 of the transmit control reg, set to 1 for half
+      duplex, 0 for full duplex*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot set Duplex Mode.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     txregval);
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     rxregval);
+
+    if (mode ==  IX_ETH_ACC_FULL_DUPLEX)
+    {
+	/*Clear half duplex bit in TX*/
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+		  txregval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_DUPLEX);
+
+	/*We must set the pause enable in the receive logic when in
+	  full duplex mode*/
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+		  rxregval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_PAUSE_EN);
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].fullDuplex = TRUE;
+
+    }
+    else if (mode ==  IX_ETH_ACC_HALF_DUPLEX)
+    {
+	/*Set half duplex bit in TX*/
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+		  txregval | IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_DUPLEX);
+
+	/*We must clear pause enable in the receive logic when in
+	  half duplex mode*/
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+		  rxregval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_PAUSE_EN);
+
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].fullDuplex = FALSE;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+
+}
+
+
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGetPriv (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+			   IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode)
+{
+    /*Return the duplex mode for the specified port*/
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /*This is bit 1 of the transmit control reg, set to 1 for half
+      duplex, 0 for full duplex*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot get Duplex Mode.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        /* return hald duplex */
+        *mode = IX_ETH_ACC_HALF_DUPLEX ;
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    if (mode == NULL)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    if( regval & IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_DUPLEX)
+    {
+	*mode = IX_ETH_ACC_HALF_DUPLEX;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	*mode = IX_ETH_ACC_FULL_DUPLEX;
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnablePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+    /*Enable FCS computation by the MAC and appending to the
+      frame*/
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot enable Tx Frame Append Padding.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval |
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_PAD_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].txPADAppend = TRUE;
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisablePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /*disable FCS computation and appending*/
+    /*Set bit 4 of Tx control register one to zero*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot disble Tx Frame Append Padding.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_PAD_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].txPADAppend = FALSE;
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /*Enable FCS computation by the MAC and appending to the
+      frame*/
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot enable Tx Frame Append FCS.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_FCS_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].txFCSAppend = TRUE;
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /*disable FCS computation and appending*/
+    /*Set bit 4 of Tx control register one to zero*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot disable Tx Frame Append FCS.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_FCS_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].txFCSAppend = FALSE;
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    /*Set bit 2 of Rx control 1*/
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot enable Rx Frame Append FCS.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_CRC_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxFCSAppend = TRUE;
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    /*Clear bit 2 of Rx control 1*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot disable Rx Frame Append FCS.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	     regval);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+	      regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_CRC_EN);
+
+    ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxFCSAppend = FALSE;
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacNpeStatsMessageCallback (IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+				    IxNpeMhMessage msg)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Prudent to at least check the port is within range */
+    if (portId >= IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+    {
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+     "IXETHACC:ixEthAccMacNpeStatsMessageCallback: Illegal port: %u\n",
+     (UINT32)portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /*Unblock Stats Get call*/
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsLock);
+
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsEndianConvert (IxEthEthObjStats *retStats)
+{
+    /* endianness conversion */
+
+    /* Rx stats */
+    retStats->dot3StatsAlignmentErrors =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsAlignmentErrors);
+    retStats->dot3StatsFCSErrors =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsFCSErrors);
+    retStats->dot3StatsInternalMacReceiveErrors =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsInternalMacReceiveErrors);
+    retStats->RxOverrunDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxOverrunDiscards);
+    retStats->RxLearnedEntryDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxLearnedEntryDiscards);
+    retStats->RxLargeFramesDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxLargeFramesDiscards);
+    retStats->RxSTPBlockedDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxSTPBlockedDiscards);
+    retStats->RxVLANTypeFilterDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxVLANTypeFilterDiscards);
+    retStats->RxVLANIdFilterDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxVLANIdFilterDiscards);
+    retStats->RxInvalidSourceDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxInvalidSourceDiscards);
+    retStats->RxBlackListDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxBlackListDiscards);
+    retStats->RxWhiteListDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxWhiteListDiscards);
+    retStats->RxUnderflowEntryDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->RxUnderflowEntryDiscards);
+
+    /* Tx stats */
+    retStats->dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames);
+    retStats->dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames);
+    retStats->dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions);
+    retStats->dot3StatsLateCollisions =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsLateCollisions);
+    retStats->dot3StatsExcessiveCollsions =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsExcessiveCollsions);
+    retStats->dot3StatsInternalMacTransmitErrors =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsInternalMacTransmitErrors);
+    retStats->dot3StatsCarrierSenseErrors =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->dot3StatsCarrierSenseErrors);
+    retStats->TxLargeFrameDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->TxLargeFrameDiscards);
+    retStats->TxVLANIdFilterDiscards =
+	IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(retStats->TxVLANIdFilterDiscards);
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+		       IxEthEthObjStats *retStats )
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet (Mac) EthAcc service is not initialized\n");
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (retStats == NULL)
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet (Mac) NULL argument\n");
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet (Mac) NPE for port %d is not available\n", portId);
+
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot get MIB II Stats.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+
+        /* Return all zero stats */
+        IX_ETH_ACC_MEMSET(retStats, 0, sizeof(IxEthEthObjStats));
+
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet (Mac) port %d is not initialized\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE(retStats, sizeof(IxEthEthObjStats));
+
+    message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS << IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MSGID_SHL;
+    message.data[1] = (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(retStats);
+
+    /* Permit only one task to request MIB statistics Get operation
+       at a time */
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetAccessLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+    if(ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(portId),
+				      message,
+				      IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS,
+				      ixEthAccMacNpeStatsMessageCallback,
+				      IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT)
+       != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetAccessLock);
+
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) StatsGet failed to send NPE message\n");
+
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Wait for callback invocation indicating response to
+       this request - we need this mutex in order to ensure
+       that the return from this function is synchronous */
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsLock, IX_ETH_ACC_MIB_STATS_DELAY_MSECS);
+
+    /* Permit other tasks to perform MIB statistics Get operation */
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetAccessLock);
+
+    ixEthAccMibIIStatsEndianConvert (retStats);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacNpeStatsResetMessageCallback (IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+					 IxNpeMhMessage msg)
+{
+    IxEthAccPortId portId = IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Prudent to at least check the port is within range */
+    if (portId >= IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+    {
+	IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(
+     "IXETHACC:ixEthAccMacNpeStatsResetMessageCallback: Illegal port: %u\n",
+     (UINT32)portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+	return;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /*Unblock Stats Get & reset call*/
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsResetLock);
+
+}
+
+
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear (IxEthAccPortId portId,
+			    IxEthEthObjStats *retStats)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear (Mac) EthAcc service is not initialized\n");
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (retStats == NULL)
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear (Mac) NULL argument\n");
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear (Mac) NPE for port %d is not available\n", portId);
+
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot get and clear MIB II Stats.\n", (INT32)portId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+        /* Return all zero stats */
+        IX_ETH_ACC_MEMSET(retStats, 0, sizeof(IxEthEthObjStats));
+
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(portId))
+    {
+        printf("EthAcc: ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear (Mac) port %d is not initialized\n", portId);
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED);
+    }
+
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE(retStats, sizeof(IxEthEthObjStats));
+
+    message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS << IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MSGID_SHL;
+    message.data[1] = (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(retStats);
+
+    /* Permit only one task to request MIB statistics Get-Reset operation at a time */
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetResetAccessLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+    if(ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend(IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(portId),
+				      message,
+				      IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS,
+				      ixEthAccMacNpeStatsResetMessageCallback,
+				      IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT)
+       != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetResetAccessLock);
+
+        printf("EthAcc: (Mac) ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear failed to send NPE message\n");
+
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Wait for callback invocation indicating response to this request */
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsResetLock, IX_ETH_ACC_MIB_STATS_DELAY_MSECS);
+
+    /* permit other tasks to get and reset MIB stats*/
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetResetAccessLock);
+
+    ixEthAccMibIIStatsEndianConvert(retStats);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsClear (IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    static IxEthEthObjStats retStats;
+    IxEthAccStatus status;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot clear MIB II Stats.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    /* there is no reset operation without a corresponding Get */
+    status = ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear(portId, &retStats);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/* Initialize the ethernet MAC settings */
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMacInit(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL* portDisablePool;
+    UINT8 *data;
+
+    IX_ETH_ACC_VALIDATE_PORT_ID(portId);
+
+    if (IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS != ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(portId))
+    {
+        IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG("EthAcc: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot initialize Mac.\n",(INT32)portId,0,0,0,0,0);
+        return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].macInitialised == FALSE)
+    {
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].fullDuplex  = TRUE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxFCSAppend = TRUE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].txFCSAppend = TRUE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].txPADAppend = TRUE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled     = FALSE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].promiscuous = TRUE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].joinAll     = FALSE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].initDone    = FALSE;
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].macInitialised = TRUE;
+
+        /* initialize MIB stats mutexes */
+        ixOsalMutexInit(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsLock);
+        ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+        ixOsalMutexInit(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsResetLock);
+        ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].ackMIBStatsResetLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+        ixOsalMutexInit(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetAccessLock);
+
+        ixOsalMutexInit(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].MIBStatsGetResetAccessLock);
+
+        ixOsalMutexInit(&ixEthAccMacState[portId].npeLoopbackMessageLock);
+
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr = NULL;
+        ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr = NULL;
+
+	portDisablePool = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_INIT(2,
+			  IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE,
+			  "portDisable Pool");
+
+        IX_OSAL_ENSURE(portDisablePool != NULL, "Failed to initialize PortDisable pool");
+
+	ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_GET(portDisablePool);
+        ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_GET(portDisablePool);
+
+	IX_OSAL_ENSURE(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr != NULL,
+		  "Pool allocation failed");
+        IX_OSAL_ENSURE(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr != NULL,
+		  "Pool allocation failed");
+	/* fill the payload of the Rx mbuf used in portDisable */
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr) = IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE;
+
+        memset(IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableRxMbufPtr),
+	       0xAA,
+	       IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE);
+
+	/* fill the payload of the Tx mbuf used in portDisable (64 bytes) */
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr) = 64;
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr) = 64;
+
+        data = (UINT8 *) IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(ixEthAccMacState[portId].portDisableTxMbufPtr);
+        memset(data, 0xBB, 64);
+        data[0] = 0x00; /* unicast destination MAC address */
+        data[6] = 0x00; /* unicast source MAC address */
+        data[12] = 0x08; /* typelength : IP frame */
+        data[13] = 0x00; /* typelength : IP frame */
+
+	IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH(data, 64);
+    }
+
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (ixEthAccMacBase[portId] != 0);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_RESET);
+
+    ixOsalSleep(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RESET_DELAY);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_MDC_EN);
+
+    REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH_DEFAULT);
+
+    ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(portId);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/* PRIVATE Functions*/
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacStateUpdate(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    if ( ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled == FALSE )
+    {
+	/*  Just disable both the transmitter and reciver in the MAC.  */
+        REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+		 regval);
+ 	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+		  regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_EN);
+
+        REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+		 regval);
+ 	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+		  regval & ~IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_TX_EN);
+    }
+
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].fullDuplex)
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSetPriv (portId, IX_ETH_ACC_FULL_DUPLEX);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSetPriv (portId, IX_ETH_ACC_HALF_DUPLEX);
+    }
+
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].rxFCSAppend)
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv (portId);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv (portId);
+    }
+
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].txFCSAppend)
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv (portId);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv (portId);
+    }
+
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].txPADAppend)
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnablePriv (portId);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisablePriv (portId);
+    }
+
+    if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].promiscuous)
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSetPriv(portId);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClearPriv(portId);
+    }
+
+    if ( ixEthAccMacState[portId].enabled == TRUE )
+    {
+        /*   Enable both the transmitter and reciver in the MAC.  */
+        REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+		 regval);
+        REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1,
+		  regval | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_EN);
+
+        REG_READ(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		 IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+		 regval);
+ 	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1,
+		  regval | IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_TX_EN);
+    }
+}
+
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixEthAccMacEqual(IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr1,
+		 IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr2)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE; i++)
+    {
+	if(macAddr1->macAddress[i] != macAddr2->macAddress[i])
+	{
+	    return FALSE;
+	}
+    }
+    return TRUE;
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMacPrint(IxEthAccMacAddr *m)
+{
+    printf("%2.2x:%2.2x:%2.2x:%2.2x:%2.2x:%2.2x",
+	   m->macAddress[0], m->macAddress[1],
+	   m->macAddress[2], m->macAddress[3],
+	   m->macAddress[4], m->macAddress[5]);
+}
+
+/* Set the multicast address and address mask registers
+ *
+ * A bit in the address mask register must be set if
+ * all multicast addresses always have that bit set, or if
+ * all multicast addresses always have that bit cleared.
+ *
+ * A bit in the address register must be set if all multicast
+ * addresses have that bit set, otherwise, it should be cleared
+ */
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMulticastAddressSet(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+    UINT32 j;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr addressMask;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr address;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr alwaysClearBits;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr alwaysSetBits;
+
+    /* calculate alwaysClearBits and alwaysSetBits:
+     * alwaysClearBits is calculated by ORing all
+     * multicast addresses, those bits that are always
+     * clear are clear in the result
+     *
+     * alwaysSetBits is calculated by ANDing all
+     * multicast addresses, those bits that are always set
+     * are set in the result
+     */
+
+    if (ixEthAccMacState[portId].promiscuous == TRUE)
+    {
+	/* Promiscuous Mode is set, and filtering
+	 * allow all packets, and enable the mcast and
+	 * bcast detection.
+	 */
+	memset(&addressMask.macAddress,
+	       0,
+	       IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+	memset(&address.macAddress,
+	       0,
+	       IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].joinAll == TRUE)
+	{
+	    /* Join all is set. The mask and address are
+	     * the multicast settings.
+	     */
+	    IxEthAccMacAddr macAddr = {{0x1,0x0,0x0,0x0,0x0,0x0}};
+
+	    memcpy(addressMask.macAddress,
+		   macAddr.macAddress,
+		   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+	    memcpy(address.macAddress,
+		   macAddr.macAddress,
+		   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+	}
+	else if(ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex == 0)
+	{
+	    /* No entry in the filtering database,
+	     * Promiscuous Mode is cleared, Broadcast filtering
+	     * is configured.
+	     */
+	    memset(addressMask.macAddress,
+		   IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ALL_BITS_SET,
+		   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+	    memset(address.macAddress,
+		   IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ALL_BITS_SET,
+		   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    /* build a mask and an address which mix all entreis
+	     * from the list of multicast addresses
+	     */
+	    memset(alwaysClearBits.macAddress,
+		   0,
+		   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+	    memset(alwaysSetBits.macAddress,
+		   IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ALL_BITS_SET,
+		   IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+
+	    for(i=0;i<ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrIndex;i++)
+	    {
+		for(j=0;j<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;j++)
+		{
+		    alwaysClearBits.macAddress[j] |=
+			ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i].macAddress[j];
+		    alwaysSetBits.macAddress[j] &=
+			ixEthAccMacState[portId].mcastAddrsTable[i].macAddress[j];
+		}
+	    }
+
+	    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+	    {
+		addressMask.macAddress[i] = alwaysSetBits.macAddress[i]
+		    | ~alwaysClearBits.macAddress[i];
+		address.macAddress[i] = alwaysSetBits.macAddress[i];
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+
+    /*write the new addr filtering to h/w*/
+    for(i=0;i<IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE;i++)
+    {
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_1+i*sizeof(UINT32),
+		  addressMask.macAddress[i]);
+	REG_WRITE(ixEthAccMacBase[portId],
+		  IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_1+i*sizeof(UINT32),
+		  address.macAddress[i]);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccMii.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccMii.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..86368a4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthAccMii.c
@@ -0,0 +1,410 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccMii.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 
+ *
+ * @brief  MII control functions
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMac_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMii_p.h"
+
+
+PRIVATE UINT32 miiBaseAddressVirt;
+PRIVATE IxOsalMutex miiAccessLock;
+
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthAccMiiRetryCount    = IX_ETH_ACC_MII_TIMEOUT_10TH_SECS;
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeout = IX_ETH_ACC_MII_10TH_SEC_IN_MILLIS;
+
+/* -----------------------------------
+ * private function prototypes
+ */
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMdioCmdWrite(UINT32 mdioCommand);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMdioCmdRead(UINT32 *data);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMdioStatusRead(UINT32 *data);
+
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMdioCmdWrite(UINT32 mdioCommand)
+{
+    REG_WRITE(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_1,
+	      mdioCommand & 0xff);
+
+    REG_WRITE(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_2,
+	      (mdioCommand >> 8) & 0xff);
+
+    REG_WRITE(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_3,
+	      (mdioCommand >> 16) & 0xff);
+
+    REG_WRITE(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	      IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_4,
+	      (mdioCommand >> 24) & 0xff);
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMdioCmdRead(UINT32 *data)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_1,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data = regval & 0xff;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_2,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data |= (regval & 0xff) << 8;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_3,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data |= (regval & 0xff) << 16;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_4,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data |= (regval & 0xff) << 24;
+
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixEthAccMdioStatusRead(UINT32 *data)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_1,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data = regval & 0xff;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_2,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data |= (regval & 0xff) << 8;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_3,
+	     regval);
+
+    *data |= (regval & 0xff) << 16;
+
+    REG_READ(miiBaseAddressVirt,
+	     IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_4,
+	     regval);
+    
+    *data |= (regval & 0xff) << 24;
+    
+}
+
+
+/********************************************************************
+ * ixEthAccMiiInit
+ */
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiInit()
+{
+    if(ixOsalMutexInit(&miiAccessLock)!= IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    miiBaseAddressVirt = (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_0_BASE, IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_MAP_SIZE);
+    
+    if (miiBaseAddressVirt == 0)
+    {
+      ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL, 
+		IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, 
+		"EthAcc: Could not map MII I/O mapped memory\n", 
+		0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+      
+      return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+    
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+void
+ixEthAccMiiUnload(void)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(miiBaseAddressVirt);
+  
+    miiBaseAddressVirt = 0;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeoutSet(UINT32 timeout, UINT32 retryCount)
+{
+    if (retryCount < 1) return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+
+    ixEthAccMiiRetryCount    = retryCount;
+    ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeout = timeout;
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*********************************************************************
+ * ixEthAccMiiReadRtn - read a 16 bit value from a PHY
+ */
+IxEthAccStatus      
+ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, 
+		    UINT8 phyReg, 
+		    UINT16 *value)
+{
+    UINT32 mdioCommand;
+    UINT32 regval;
+    UINT32 miiTimeout;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    if ((phyAddr >= IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) 
+	|| (phyReg >= IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_REG))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    if (value == NULL)
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&miiAccessLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    mdioCommand = phyReg <<  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_REG_SHL 
+	| phyAddr << IX_ETH_ACC_MII_ADDR_SHL;
+    mdioCommand |= IX_ETH_ACC_MII_GO;
+
+    ixEthAccMdioCmdWrite(mdioCommand);
+    
+    miiTimeout = ixEthAccMiiRetryCount;
+
+    while(miiTimeout)
+    {
+	
+	ixEthAccMdioCmdRead(&regval);
+     
+	if((regval & IX_ETH_ACC_MII_GO) == 0x0)
+	{	    
+	    break;
+	}
+	/* Sleep for a while */
+	ixOsalSleep(ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeout);
+	miiTimeout--;
+    }
+    
+
+    
+    if(miiTimeout == 0)
+    {	
+	ixOsalMutexUnlock(&miiAccessLock);
+	*value = 0xffff;
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+    
+    
+    ixEthAccMdioStatusRead(&regval);
+    if(regval & IX_ETH_ACC_MII_READ_FAIL)
+    {
+	ixOsalMutexUnlock(&miiAccessLock);
+	*value = 0xffff;
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    *value = regval & 0xffff;
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&miiAccessLock);
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+    
+}
+
+
+/*********************************************************************
+ * ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn - write a 16 bit value to a PHY
+ */
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, 
+		     UINT8 phyReg, 
+		     UINT16 value)
+{
+    UINT32 mdioCommand;
+    UINT32 regval;
+    UINT16 readVal;
+    UINT32 miiTimeout;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    if ((phyAddr >= IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) 
+	|| (phyReg >= IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_REG))
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+   
+    /* ensure that a PHY is present at this address */
+    if(ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,
+                          IX_ETH_ACC_MII_CTRL_REG,
+                          &readVal) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&miiAccessLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    mdioCommand = phyReg << IX_ETH_ACC_MII_REG_SHL
+	| phyAddr << IX_ETH_ACC_MII_ADDR_SHL ;
+    mdioCommand |= IX_ETH_ACC_MII_GO | IX_ETH_ACC_MII_WRITE | value;
+
+    ixEthAccMdioCmdWrite(mdioCommand);
+    
+    miiTimeout = ixEthAccMiiRetryCount;
+
+    while(miiTimeout)
+    {
+	
+	ixEthAccMdioCmdRead(&regval);
+
+	/*The "GO" bit is reset to 0 when the write completes*/
+	if((regval & IX_ETH_ACC_MII_GO) == 0x0)
+	{	    	    
+	    break;
+	}
+	/* Sleep for a while */
+	ixOsalSleep(ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeout);
+        miiTimeout--;
+    }
+    
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&miiAccessLock);
+    if(miiTimeout == 0)
+    {
+	return IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL;
+    }
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+/*****************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Phy query functions
+ *
+ */
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiStatsShow (UINT32 phyAddr)
+{
+    UINT16 regval;
+    printf("Regisers on PHY at address 0x%x\n", phyAddr);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_ACC_MII_CTRL_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    Control Register                  :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_STAT_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    Status Register                   :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_ID1_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    PHY ID1 Register                  :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_ID2_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    PHY ID2 Register                  :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_ADS_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    Auto Neg ADS Register             :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_PRTN_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    Auto Neg Partner Ability Register :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_EXP_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    Auto Neg Expansion Register       :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_NEXT_REG, &regval);
+    printf("    Auto Neg Next Register            :      0x%4.4x\n", regval);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+/*****************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Interface query functions
+ *
+ */
+IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMdioShow (void)
+{
+    UINT32 regval;
+
+    if (!IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED())
+    {
+	return (IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&miiAccessLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    ixEthAccMdioCmdRead(&regval);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&miiAccessLock);
+    
+    printf("MDIO command register\n");
+    printf("    Go bit      : 0x%x\n", (regval & BIT(31)) >> 31);
+    printf("    MDIO Write  : 0x%x\n", (regval & BIT(26)) >> 26);
+    printf("    PHY address : 0x%x\n", (regval >> 21) & 0x1f);
+    printf("    Reg address : 0x%x\n", (regval >> 16) & 0x1f);
+	
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&miiAccessLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+    ixEthAccMdioStatusRead(&regval);
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&miiAccessLock);
+
+    printf("MDIO status register\n");
+    printf("    Read OK     : 0x%x\n", (regval & BIT(31)) >> 31);
+    printf("    Read Data   : 0x%x\n", (regval >> 16) & 0xff);
+
+    return IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS;   
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBAPI.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBAPI.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b2bfb72
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBAPI.c
@@ -0,0 +1,448 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBAPI.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the public API
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+extern IxEthDBPortMap overflowUpdatePortList;
+extern BOOL ixEthDBPortUpdateRequired[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1];
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringStaticEntryProvision(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING);
+
+    return ixEthDBTriggerAddPortUpdate(macAddr, portID, TRUE);
+}
+    
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDynamicEntryProvision(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+        
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING);
+
+    return ixEthDBTriggerAddPortUpdate(macAddr, portID, FALSE);
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringEntryDelete(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    searchResult = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS);
+
+    if (searchResult == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR; /* not found */
+    }
+    
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(searchResult);
+    
+    /* build a remove event and place it on the event queue */
+    return ixEthDBTriggerRemovePortUpdate(macAddr, ((MacDescriptor *) searchResult->data)->portID);
+}
+       
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBDatabaseMaintenance()
+{
+    HashIterator iterator;
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+    BOOL agingRequired = FALSE;
+
+    /* ports who will have deleted records and therefore will need updating */
+    IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts;
+
+    if (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED !=
+        ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck (IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING))
+    {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(triggerPorts);
+
+    /* check if there's at least a port that needs aging */
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        if (ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].agingEnabled && ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].enabled)
+        {
+            agingRequired = TRUE;
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (agingRequired)
+    {
+        /* ask each NPE port to write back the database for aging inspection */
+        for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+        {
+            if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portIndex].type == IX_ETH_NPE
+                && ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].agingEnabled
+                && ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].enabled)
+            {
+                IxNpeMhMessage message;
+                IX_STATUS result;
+                
+                /* send EDB_GetMACAddressDatabase message */
+                FILL_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE(message, 
+                    0 /* unused */, 
+                    IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.npeUpdateZone));
+
+                IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portIndex), message, result);
+
+                if (result == IX_SUCCESS)
+                {
+                    /* analyze NPE copy */
+                    ixEthDBNPESyncScan(portIndex, ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.npeUpdateZone, FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE);
+
+                    IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE("DB: (API) Finished scanning NPE tree on port %d\n", portIndex);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].agingEnabled                = FALSE;
+                    ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.updateEnabled  = FALSE;
+                    ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.userControlled = TRUE;
+
+                    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,
+                        IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, 
+                        "EthDB: (Maintenance) warning, disabling aging and updates for port %d (assumed dead)\n",
+                        portIndex, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+                    ixEthDBDatabaseClear(portIndex, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        /* browse database and age entries */
+        BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBInitHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+        while (IS_ITERATOR_VALID(&iterator))
+        {
+            MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) iterator.node->data;
+            UINT32 *age               = NULL;
+            BOOL staticEntry          = TRUE;
+
+            if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+            {
+                age         = &descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age;
+                staticEntry = descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry;
+            }
+            else if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+            {
+                age         = &descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.age;
+                staticEntry = descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.staticEntry;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                staticEntry = TRUE;
+            }
+
+            if (ixEthDBPortInfo[descriptor->portID].agingEnabled && (staticEntry == FALSE))
+            {
+                /* manually increment the age if the port has no such capability */
+                if ((ixEthDBPortDefinitions[descriptor->portID].capabilities & IX_ETH_ENTRY_AGING) == 0)
+                {
+                    *age += (IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME / 60);
+                }
+
+                /* age entry if it exceeded the maximum time to live */
+                if (*age >= (IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING_ENTRY_AGE_TIME / 60))
+                {
+                    /* add port to the set of update trigger ports */
+                    JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(triggerPorts, descriptor->portID);
+
+                    /* delete entry */
+                    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBRemoveEntryAtHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    /* move to the next record */
+                    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* move to the next record */
+                BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+            }
+        }
+
+        /* update ports which lost records */
+        ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(triggerPorts);
+    }
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBDatabaseClear(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordType)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts;
+    HashIterator iterator;
+
+    if (portID >= IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS && portID != IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT;
+    }
+
+    /* check if the user passes some extra bits */
+    if ((recordType | IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES) != IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+
+    SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(triggerPorts);
+    
+    /* browse database and age entries */
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBInitHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+    while (IS_ITERATOR_VALID(&iterator))
+    {
+        MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) iterator.node->data;
+
+        if (((descriptor->portID == portID) || (portID == IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS))
+            && ((descriptor->type & recordType) != 0))
+        {
+            /* add to trigger if automatic updates are required */
+            if (ixEthDBPortUpdateRequired[descriptor->type])
+            {
+                /* add port to the set of update trigger ports */
+                JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(triggerPorts, descriptor->portID);
+            }
+
+            /* delete entry */
+            BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBRemoveEntryAtHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* move to the next record */
+            BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* update ports which lost records */
+    ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(triggerPorts);
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortSearch(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult;
+    IxEthDBStatus result = IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING);
+
+    searchResult = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS);
+
+    if (searchResult == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR; /* not found */
+    }
+
+    if (((MacDescriptor *) (searchResult->data))->portID == portID)
+    {
+        result = IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS; /* address and port match */
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(searchResult);
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseSearch(IxEthDBPortId *portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    searchResult = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS);
+
+    if (searchResult == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR; /* not found */
+    }
+
+    /* return the port ID */
+    *portID = ((MacDescriptor *) searchResult->data)->portID;
+
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(searchResult);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAgingDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING);
+
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].agingEnabled = FALSE;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAgingEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING);
+
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].agingEnabled = TRUE;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortUpdatingSearch(IxEthDBPortId *portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult;
+    MacDescriptor *descriptor;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    searchResult = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS);
+
+    if (searchResult == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR; /* not found */
+    }
+    
+    descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) searchResult->data;
+
+    /* return the port ID */
+    *portID = descriptor->portID;
+
+    /* reset entry age */
+    if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+    {
+        descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age = 0;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.age = 0;
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(searchResult);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDependencyMapSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(dependencyPortMap);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING);
+
+    /* force bit at offset 255 to 0 (reserved) */
+    dependencyPortMap[31] &= 0xFE;
+
+    COPY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].dependencyPortMap, dependencyPortMap);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDependencyMapGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(dependencyPortMap);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING);
+
+    COPY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(dependencyPortMap, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].dependencyPortMap);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortUpdateEnableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enableUpdate)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);    
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING);
+
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.updateEnabled  = enableUpdate;
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.userControlled = TRUE;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBAPISupport.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBAPISupport.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..25633a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBAPISupport.c
@@ -0,0 +1,678 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBAPISupport.c
+ *
+ * @brief Public API support functions
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include <IxEthDB.h>
+#include <IxNpeMh.h>
+#include <IxFeatureCtrl.h>
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+#include "IxEthDBMessages_p.h"
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+#include "IxEthDBLog_p.h"
+
+#ifdef IX_UNIT_TEST
+
+int dbAccessCounter = 0;
+int overflowEvent   = 0;
+
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * External declaration
+ */
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+
+/*
+ * Internal declaration
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+PortInfo ixEthDBPortInfo[IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+struct
+{
+    BOOL saved;
+    IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable;
+    IxEthDBVlanSet vlanMembership;
+    IxEthDBVlanSet transmitTaggingInfo;
+    IxEthDBFrameFilter frameFilter;
+    IxEthDBTaggingAction taggingAction;
+    IxEthDBFirewallMode firewallMode;
+    BOOL stpBlocked;
+    BOOL srcAddressFilterEnabled;
+    UINT32 maxRxFrameSize;
+    UINT32 maxTxFrameSize;
+} ixEthDBPortState[IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE (1518)
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to be initialized
+ *
+ * Note that redundant initializations are silently
+ * dealt with and do not constitute an error
+ *
+ * This function is fully documented in the main
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBPortInit(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+
+    if (portID >= IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+    {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    if (ixEthDBSingleEthNpeCheck(portID) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        WARNING_LOG("EthDB: Unavailable Eth %d: Cannot initialize EthDB Port.\n", (UINT32) portID);
+
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (portInfo->initialized)
+    {
+        /* redundant */
+        return;
+    }
+
+    /* initialize core fields */
+    portInfo->portID = portID;
+    SET_DEPENDENCY_MAP(portInfo->dependencyPortMap, portID);
+
+    /* default values */
+    portInfo->agingEnabled       = FALSE;
+    portInfo->enabled            = FALSE;
+    portInfo->macAddressUploaded = FALSE;
+    portInfo->maxRxFrameSize     = IX_ETHDB_DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE;
+    portInfo->maxTxFrameSize     = IX_ETHDB_DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE;
+
+    /* default update control values */
+    portInfo->updateMethod.searchTree              = NULL;
+    portInfo->updateMethod.searchTreePendingWrite  = FALSE;
+    portInfo->updateMethod.treeInitialized         = FALSE;
+    portInfo->updateMethod.updateEnabled           = FALSE;
+    portInfo->updateMethod.userControlled          = FALSE;
+
+    /* default WiFi parameters */
+    memset(portInfo->bbsid, 0, sizeof (portInfo->bbsid));
+    portInfo->frameControlDurationID = 0;
+
+    /* Ethernet NPE-specific initializations */
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        /* update handler */
+        portInfo->updateMethod.updateHandler = ixEthDBNPEUpdateHandler;
+    }
+
+    /* initialize state save */
+    ixEthDBPortState[portID].saved = FALSE;
+
+    portInfo->initialized = TRUE;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief enables a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to enable
+ *
+ * This function is fully documented in the main
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if enabling was
+ * accomplished, or a meaningful error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts;
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    if (portInfo->enabled)
+    {
+        /* redundant */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    SET_DEPENDENCY_MAP(triggerPorts, portID);
+
+    /* mark as enabled */
+    portInfo->enabled = TRUE;
+
+    /* Operation stops here when Ethernet Learning is not enabled */
+    if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED ==
+       ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE && !portInfo->macAddressUploaded)
+    {
+        IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE("DB: (Support) MAC address not set on port %d, enable failed\n", portID);
+
+        /* must use UnicastAddressSet() before enabling an NPE port */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_MAC_UNINITIALIZED;
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE("DB: (Support) Attempting to enable the NPE callback for port %d...\n", portID);
+
+        if (!portInfo->updateMethod.userControlled
+                && ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING) != 0))
+        {
+            portInfo->updateMethod.updateEnabled = TRUE;
+        }
+
+        /* if this is first time initialization then we already have
+           write access to the tree and can AccessRelease directly */
+        if (!portInfo->updateMethod.treeInitialized)
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE("DB: (Support) Initializing tree for port %d\n", portID);
+
+            /* create an initial tree and release access into it */
+            ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(triggerPorts);
+
+            /* mark tree as being initialized */
+            portInfo->updateMethod.treeInitialized = TRUE;
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortState[portID].saved)
+    {
+        /* previous configuration data stored, restore state */
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBFirewallModeSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].firewallMode);
+            ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].srcAddressFilterEnabled);
+        }
+
+#if 0 /* test-only */
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].frameFilter);
+            ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].taggingAction);
+
+            ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].transmitTaggingInfo);
+            ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].vlanMembership);
+
+            ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].priorityTable);
+        }
+#endif
+
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].stpBlocked);
+        }
+
+        ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumRxFrameSizeSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].maxRxFrameSize);
+        ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumTxFrameSizeSet(portID, ixEthDBPortState[portID].maxTxFrameSize);
+
+        /* discard previous save */
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].saved = FALSE;
+    }
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE("DB: (Support) Enabling succeeded for port %d\n", portID);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief disables a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to disable
+ *
+ * This function is fully documented in the
+ * main header file, IxEthDB.h
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if disabling was
+ * successful or an appropriate error message
+ * otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    HashIterator iterator;
+    IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts; /* ports who will have deleted records and therefore will need updating */
+    BOOL result;
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    IxEthDBFeature learningEnabled;
+#if 0 /* test-only */
+    IxEthDBPriorityTable classZeroTable;
+#endif
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    if (!portInfo->enabled)
+    {
+        /* redundant */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        /* save filtering state */
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].firewallMode            = portInfo->firewallMode;
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].frameFilter             = portInfo->frameFilter;
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].taggingAction           = portInfo->taggingAction;
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].stpBlocked              = portInfo->stpBlocked;
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].srcAddressFilterEnabled = portInfo->srcAddressFilterEnabled;
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].maxRxFrameSize          = portInfo->maxRxFrameSize;
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].maxTxFrameSize          = portInfo->maxTxFrameSize;
+
+        memcpy(ixEthDBPortState[portID].vlanMembership, portInfo->vlanMembership, sizeof (IxEthDBVlanSet));
+        memcpy(ixEthDBPortState[portID].transmitTaggingInfo, portInfo->transmitTaggingInfo, sizeof (IxEthDBVlanSet));
+        memcpy(ixEthDBPortState[portID].priorityTable, portInfo->priorityTable, sizeof (IxEthDBPriorityTable));
+
+        ixEthDBPortState[portID].saved = TRUE;
+
+        /* now turn off all EthDB filtering features on the port */
+
+#if 0 /* test-only */
+        /* VLAN & QoS */
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeAdd((IxEthDBPortId) portID, 0, IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_MAX_VLAN_ID);
+            ixEthDBEgressVlanRangeTaggingEnabledSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, 0, IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_MAX_VLAN_ID, FALSE);
+            ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES);
+            ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, IX_ETH_DB_PASS_THROUGH);
+
+            memset(classZeroTable, 0, sizeof (classZeroTable));
+            ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, classZeroTable);
+        }
+#endif
+
+        /* STP */
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, FALSE);
+        }
+
+        /* Firewall */
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBFirewallModeSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST);
+            ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload((IxEthDBPortId) portID);
+            ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable((IxEthDBPortId) portID, FALSE);
+        }
+
+        /* Frame size filter */
+        ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumFrameSizeSet((IxEthDBPortId) portID, IX_ETH_DB_DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE);
+
+        /* WiFi */
+        if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION) != 0)
+        {
+            ixEthDBWiFiConversionTableDownload((IxEthDBPortId) portID);
+        }
+
+        /* save and disable the learning feature bit */
+        learningEnabled          = portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING;
+        portInfo->featureStatus &= ~IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* save the learning feature bit */
+        learningEnabled          = portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING;
+    }
+
+    SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(triggerPorts);
+
+    ixEthDBUpdateLock();
+
+    /* wipe out current entries for this port */
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBInitHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+    while (IS_ITERATOR_VALID(&iterator))
+    {
+        MacDescriptor *descriptor =  (MacDescriptor *) iterator.node->data;
+
+        /* check if the port match. If so, remove the entry  */
+        if (descriptor->portID == portID
+                && (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD || descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+                && !descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry)
+        {
+            /* delete entry */
+            BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBRemoveEntryAtHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+            /* add port to the set of update trigger ports */
+            JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(triggerPorts, portID);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* move to the next record */
+            BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        if (portInfo->updateMethod.searchTree != NULL)
+        {
+            ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(portInfo->updateMethod.searchTree);
+            portInfo->updateMethod.searchTree = NULL;
+        }
+
+        ixEthDBNPEUpdateHandler(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD);
+    }
+
+    /* mark as disabled */
+    portInfo->enabled = FALSE;
+
+    /* disable updates unless the user has specifically altered the default behavior */
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        if (!portInfo->updateMethod.userControlled)
+        {
+            portInfo->updateMethod.updateEnabled = FALSE;
+        }
+
+        /* make sure we re-initialize the NPE learning tree when the port is re-enabled */
+        portInfo->updateMethod.treeInitialized = FALSE;
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBUpdateUnlock();
+
+    /* restore learning feature bit */
+    portInfo->featureStatus |= learningEnabled;
+
+    /* if we've removed any records or lost any events make sure to force an update */
+    IS_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(result, triggerPorts);
+
+    if (!result)
+    {
+        ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(triggerPorts);
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sends the updated maximum Tx/Rx frame lengths to the NPE
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to update
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the update completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    PortInfo *portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    FILL_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS_MSG(message, portID, portInfo->maxRxFrameSize, portInfo->maxTxFrameSize);
+
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the port maximum Rx frame size
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to set the frame size on
+ * @param maximumRxFrameSize maximum Rx frame size
+ *
+ * This function updates the internal data structures and
+ * calls ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate() for NPE update.
+ *
+ * This function is fully documented in the main header
+ * file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation was
+ * successfull or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumRxFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumRxFrameSize)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+	if (!ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].initialized)
+	{
+		return IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED;
+	}
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+	if ((maximumRxFrameSize < IX_ETHDB_MIN_NPE_FRAME_SIZE) ||
+	    (maximumRxFrameSize > IX_ETHDB_MAX_NPE_FRAME_SIZE))
+	{
+	    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+
+    /* update internal structure */
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].maxRxFrameSize = maximumRxFrameSize;
+
+    /* update the maximum frame size in the NPE */
+    return ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the port maximum Tx frame size
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to set the frame size on
+ * @param maximumTxFrameSize maximum Tx frame size
+ *
+ * This function updates the internal data structures and
+ * calls ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate() for NPE update.
+ *
+ * This function is fully documented in the main header
+ * file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation was
+ * successfull or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumTxFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumTxFrameSize)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+	if (!ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].initialized)
+	{
+		return IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED;
+	}
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+	if ((maximumTxFrameSize < IX_ETHDB_MIN_NPE_FRAME_SIZE) ||
+	    (maximumTxFrameSize > IX_ETHDB_MAX_NPE_FRAME_SIZE))
+	{
+	    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+
+    /* update internal structure */
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].maxTxFrameSize = maximumTxFrameSize;
+
+    /* update the maximum frame size in the NPE */
+    return ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the port maximum Tx and Rx frame sizes
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to set the frame size on
+ * @param maximumFrameSize maximum Tx and Rx frame sizes
+ *
+ * This function updates the internal data structures and
+ * calls ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate() for NPE update.
+ *
+ * Note that both the maximum Tx and Rx frame size are set
+ * to the same value. This function is kept for compatibility
+ * reasons.
+ *
+ * This function is fully documented in the main header
+ * file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation was
+ * successfull or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumFrameSize)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    if (!ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].initialized)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED;
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+	if ((maximumFrameSize < IX_ETHDB_MIN_NPE_FRAME_SIZE) ||
+	    (maximumFrameSize > IX_ETHDB_MAX_NPE_FRAME_SIZE))
+	{
+	    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+
+    /* update internal structure */
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].maxRxFrameSize = maximumFrameSize;
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].maxTxFrameSize = maximumFrameSize;
+
+    /* update the maximum frame size in the NPE */
+    return ixEthDBPortFrameLengthsUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the MAC address of an NPE port
+ *
+ * @param portID port ID to set the MAC address on
+ * @param macAddr pointer to the 6-byte MAC address
+ *
+ * This function is called by the EthAcc
+ * ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet() and should not be
+ * manually invoked unless required by special circumstances.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation succeeded
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAddressSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IxOsalMutex *ackPortAddressLock;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    /* use this macro instead CHECK_PORT
+       as the port doesn't need to be enabled */
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    if (!ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].initialized)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED;
+    }
+
+    ackPortAddressLock = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].npeAckLock;
+
+    /* Operation stops here when Ethernet Learning is not enabled */
+    if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED ==
+       ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    /* exit if the port is not an Ethernet NPE */
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type != IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT;
+    }
+
+    /* populate message */
+    FILL_SETPORTADDRESS_MSG(message, portID, macAddr->macAddress);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE("DB: (Support) Sending SetPortAddress on port %d...\n", portID);
+
+    /* send a SetPortAddress message */
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+    if (result == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].macAddressUploaded = TRUE;
+    }
+
+    return result;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBCore.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBCore.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..25b7cbb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBCore.c
@@ -0,0 +1,463 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBDBCore.c
+ *
+ * @brief Database support functions
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/* list of database hashtables */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC HashTable dbHashtable;
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC MatchFunction matchFunctions[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_KEY_INDEX + 1];
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBPortUpdateRequired[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1];
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBKeyType[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1];
+
+/* private initialization flag */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE BOOL ethDBInitializationComplete = FALSE;
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes EthDB
+ *
+ * This function must be called to initialize the component.
+ *
+ * It does the following things:
+ * - checks the port definition structure
+ * - scans the capabilities of the NPE images and sets the
+ *   capabilities of the ports accordingly
+ * - initializes the memory pools internally used in EthDB
+ *   for storing database records and handling data
+ * - registers automatic update handlers for add and remove
+ *   operations
+ * - registers hashing match functions, depending on key sets
+ * - initializes the main database hashtable
+ * - allocates contiguous memory zones to be used for NPE
+ *   updates
+ * - registers the serialize methods used to convert data
+ *   into NPE-readable format
+ * - starts the event processor
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the public
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS or an appropriate error if the
+ * component failed to initialize correctly
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBInit(void)
+{
+    IxEthDBStatus result;
+
+    if (ethDBInitializationComplete)
+    {
+        /* redundant */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    /* trap an invalid port definition structure */
+    IX_ETH_DB_PORTS_ASSERTION;
+
+    /* memory management */
+    ixEthDBInitMemoryPools();
+
+    /* register hashing search methods */
+    ixEthDBMatchMethodsRegister(matchFunctions);
+
+    /* register type-based automatic port updates */
+    ixEthDBUpdateTypeRegister(ixEthDBPortUpdateRequired);
+
+    /* register record to key type mappings */
+    ixEthDBKeyTypeRegister(ixEthDBKeyType);
+
+    /* hash table */
+    ixEthDBInitHash(&dbHashtable, NUM_BUCKETS, ixEthDBEntryXORHash, matchFunctions, (FreeFunction) ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor);
+
+    /* NPE update zones */
+    ixEthDBNPEUpdateAreasInit();
+
+    /* register record serialization methods */
+    ixEthDBRecordSerializeMethodsRegister();
+
+    /* start the event processor */
+    result = ixEthDBEventProcessorInit();
+
+    /* scan NPE features */
+    if (result == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityScan();
+    }
+
+    ethDBInitializationComplete = TRUE;
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief prepares EthDB for unloading
+ *
+ * This function must be called before removing the
+ * EthDB component from memory (e.g. doing rmmod in
+ * Linux) if the component is to be re-initialized again
+ * without rebooting the platform.
+ *
+ * All the EthDB ports must be disabled before this
+ * function is to be called. Failure to disable all
+ * the ports will return the IX_ETH_DB_BUSY error.
+ *
+ * This function will destroy mutexes, deallocate
+ * memory and stop the event processor.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is fully documented in the
+ * main component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if de-initialization
+ * completed successfully or an appropriate error
+ * message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUnload(void)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortId portIndex;
+
+    if (!ethDBInitializationComplete)
+    {
+        /* redundant */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    /* check if any ports are enabled */
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        if (ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].enabled)
+        {
+            return IX_ETH_DB_BUSY;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* free port resources */
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portIndex].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+        {
+            ixOsalMutexDestroy(&ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].npeAckLock);
+        }
+
+        ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].initialized = FALSE;
+    }
+
+    /* shutdown event processor */
+    ixEthDBStopLearningFunction();
+
+    /* deallocate NPE update zones */
+    ixEthDBNPEUpdateAreasUnload();
+
+    ethDBInitializationComplete = FALSE;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a new entry to the Ethernet database
+ *
+ * @param newRecordTemplate address of the record template to use
+ * @param updateTrigger port map containing the update triggers
+ * resulting from this update operation
+ *
+ * Creates a new database entry, populates it with the data
+ * copied from the given template and adds the record to the
+ * database hash table.
+ * It also checks whether the new record type is registered to trigger
+ * automatic updates; if it is, the update trigger will contain the
+ * port on which the record insertion was performed, as well as the
+ * old port in case the addition was a record migration (from one port
+ * to the other). The caller can use the updateTrigger to trigger
+ * automatic updates on the ports changed as a result of this addition.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS addition successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM insertion failed, no memory left in the mac descriptor memory pool
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY database busy, cannot insert due to locking
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAdd(MacDescriptor *newRecordTemplate, IxEthDBPortMap updateTrigger)
+{
+    IxEthDBStatus result;
+    MacDescriptor *newDescriptor;
+    IxEthDBPortId originalPortID;
+    HashNode *node = NULL;
+
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBSearchHashEntry(&dbHashtable, ixEthDBKeyType[newRecordTemplate->type], newRecordTemplate, &node));
+
+    TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER;
+
+    if (node == NULL)
+    {
+        /* not found, create a new one */
+        newDescriptor = ixEthDBAllocMacDescriptor();
+
+        if (newDescriptor == NULL)
+        {
+            return IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM; /* no memory */
+        }
+
+        /* old port does not exist, avoid unnecessary updates */
+        originalPortID = newRecordTemplate->portID;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* a node with the same key exists, will update node */
+        newDescriptor = (MacDescriptor *) node->data;
+
+        /* save original port id */
+        originalPortID = newDescriptor->portID;
+    }
+
+    /* copy/update fields into new record */
+    memcpy(newDescriptor->macAddress, newRecordTemplate->macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    memcpy(&newDescriptor->recordData, &newRecordTemplate->recordData, sizeof (IxEthDBRecordData));
+
+    newDescriptor->type   = newRecordTemplate->type;
+    newDescriptor->portID = newRecordTemplate->portID;
+    newDescriptor->user   = newRecordTemplate->user;
+
+    if (node == NULL)
+    {
+        /* new record, insert into hashtable */
+        BUSY_RETRY_WITH_RESULT(ixEthDBAddHashEntry(&dbHashtable, newDescriptor), result);
+
+        if (result != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor(newDescriptor);
+
+            return result; /* insertion failed */
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (node != NULL)
+    {
+        /* release access */
+        ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(node);
+    }
+
+    /* trigger add/remove update if required by type */
+    if (updateTrigger != NULL &&
+        ixEthDBPortUpdateRequired[newRecordTemplate->type])
+    {
+        /* add new port to update list */
+        JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(updateTrigger, newRecordTemplate->portID);
+
+        /* check if record has moved, we'll need to update the old port as well */
+        if (originalPortID != newDescriptor->portID)
+        {
+            JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(updateTrigger, originalPortID);
+        }
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief remove a record from the Ethernet database
+ *
+ * @param templateRecord template record used to determine
+ * what record is to be removed
+ * @param updateTrigger port map containing the update triggers
+ * resulting from this update operation
+ *
+ * This function will examine the template record it receives
+ * and attempts to delete a record of the same type and containing
+ * the same keys as the template record. If deletion is successful
+ * and the record type is registered for automatic port updates the
+ * port will also be set in the updateTrigger port map, so that the
+ * client can perform an update of the port.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS removal was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR the record with the given MAC address was not found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY database busy, cannot remove due to locking
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBRemove(MacDescriptor *templateRecord, IxEthDBPortMap updateTrigger)
+{
+    IxEthDBStatus result;
+
+    TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER;
+
+    BUSY_RETRY_WITH_RESULT(ixEthDBRemoveHashEntry(&dbHashtable, ixEthDBKeyType[templateRecord->type], templateRecord), result);
+
+    if (result != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR; /* not found */
+    }
+
+    /* trigger add/remove update if required by type */
+    if (updateTrigger != NULL
+        &&ixEthDBPortUpdateRequired[templateRecord->type])
+    {
+        /* add new port to update list */
+        JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(updateTrigger, templateRecord->portID);
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief register record key types
+ *
+ * This function registers the appropriate key types,
+ * depending on record types.
+ *
+ * All filtering records use the MAC address as the key.
+ * WiFi and Firewall records use a compound key consisting
+ * in both the MAC address and the port ID.
+ *
+ * @return the number of registered record types
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+UINT32 ixEthDBKeyTypeRegister(UINT32 *keyType)
+{
+    /* safety */
+    memset(keyType, 0, sizeof (keyType));
+
+    /* register all known record types */
+    keyType[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD]      = IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY;
+    keyType[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD] = IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY;
+    keyType[IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS] = IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY;
+    keyType[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD]           = IX_ETH_DB_MAC_PORT_KEY;
+    keyType[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD]       = IX_ETH_DB_MAC_PORT_KEY;
+
+    return 5;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Sets a user-defined field into a database record
+ *
+ * Note that this function is fully documented in the main component
+ * header file.
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUserFieldSet(IxEthDBRecordType recordType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, void *field)
+{
+    HashNode *result = NULL;
+
+    if (macAddr == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+
+    if (recordType == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, recordType);
+    }
+    else if (recordType == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBVlanSearch(macAddr, vlanID, recordType);
+    }
+    else if (recordType == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD || recordType == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+    {
+        IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+        result = ixEthDBPortSearch(macAddr, portID, recordType);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+
+    if (result == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+    }
+
+    ((MacDescriptor *) result->data)->user = field;
+
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(result);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Retrieves a user-defined field from a database record
+ *
+ * Note that this function is fully documented in the main component
+ * header file.
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUserFieldGet(IxEthDBRecordType recordType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, void **field)
+{
+    HashNode *result = NULL;
+
+    if (macAddr == NULL || field == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+
+    if (recordType == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, recordType);
+    }
+    else if (recordType == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBVlanSearch(macAddr, vlanID, recordType);
+    }
+    else if (recordType == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD || recordType == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+    {
+        IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+        result = ixEthDBPortSearch(macAddr, portID, recordType);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+
+    if (result == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+    }
+
+    *field = ((MacDescriptor *) result->data)->user;
+
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(result);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBEvents.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBEvents.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4d44e03
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBEvents.c
@@ -0,0 +1,520 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBEvents.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the event processor component
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include <IxNpeMh.h>
+#include <IxFeatureCtrl.h>
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/* forward prototype declarations */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBEventProcessorLoop(void *); 
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPEEventCallback(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBProcessEvent(PortEvent *local_event, IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBTriggerPortUpdate(UINT32 eventType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL staticEntry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStartLearningFunction(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStopLearningFunction(void);
+
+/* data */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxOsalSemaphore eventQueueSemaphore;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE PortEventQueue eventQueue;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxOsalMutex eventQueueLock;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxOsalMutex portUpdateLock;
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE BOOL ixEthDBLearningShutdown      = FALSE;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE BOOL ixEthDBEventProcessorRunning = FALSE;
+
+/* imported data */
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes the event processor
+ *
+ * Initializes the event processor queue and processing thread.
+ * Called from ixEthDBInit() DB-subcomponent master init function.
+ *
+ * @warning do not call directly
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS initialization was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL initialization failed (OSAL or mutex init failure)
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEventProcessorInit(void)
+{
+    if (ixOsalMutexInit(&portUpdateLock) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (ixOsalMutexInit(&eventQueueLock) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED ==
+        ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck (IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING))
+    {
+
+        /* start processor loop thread */
+        if (ixEthDBStartLearningFunction() != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+        }
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes the event queue and the event processor
+ *
+ * This function is called by the component initialization
+ * function, ixEthDBInit().
+ *
+ * @warning do not call directly
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or IX_ETH_DB_FAIL otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStartLearningFunction(void)
+{
+    IxOsalThread eventProcessorThread;
+    IxOsalThreadAttr threadAttr;
+
+    threadAttr.name      = "EthDB event thread";
+    threadAttr.stackSize = 32 * 1024; /* 32kbytes */
+    threadAttr.priority  = 128;
+
+    /* reset event queue */
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&eventQueueLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+    RESET_QUEUE(&eventQueue);
+
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&eventQueueLock);
+
+    /* init event queue semaphore */
+    if (ixOsalSemaphoreInit(&eventQueueSemaphore, 0) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBLearningShutdown = FALSE;
+
+    /* create processor loop thread */
+    if (ixOsalThreadCreate(&eventProcessorThread, &threadAttr, ixEthDBEventProcessorLoop, NULL) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* start event processor */
+    ixOsalThreadStart(&eventProcessorThread);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief stops the event processor
+ *
+ * Stops the event processor and frees the event queue semaphore
+ * Called by the component de-initialization function, ixEthDBUnload()
+ *
+ * @warning do not call directly
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed 
+ * successfully or IX_ETH_DB_FAIL otherwise;
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStopLearningFunction(void)
+{
+    ixEthDBLearningShutdown = TRUE;
+
+    /* wake up event processing loop to actually process the shutdown event */
+    ixOsalSemaphorePost(&eventQueueSemaphore);
+
+    if (ixOsalSemaphoreDestroy(&eventQueueSemaphore) != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief default NPE event processing callback
+ *
+ * @param npeID ID of the NPE that generated the event
+ * @param msg NPE message (encapsulated event)
+ *
+ * Creates an event object on the Ethernet event processor queue
+ * and signals the new event by incrementing the event queue semaphore.
+ * Events are processed by @ref ixEthDBEventProcessorLoop() which runs
+ * at user level.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBEventProcessorLoop()
+ *
+ * @warning do not call directly
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNPEEventCallback(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg)
+{
+    PortEvent *local_event;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_IRQ_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) new event received by processor callback from port %d, id 0x%X\n", IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeID), NPE_MSG_ID(msg), 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+    if (CAN_ENQUEUE(&eventQueue))
+    {
+        TEST_FIXTURE_LOCK_EVENT_QUEUE;
+
+        local_event = QUEUE_HEAD(&eventQueue);
+
+        /* create event structure on queue */
+        local_event->eventType = NPE_MSG_ID(msg);
+        local_event->portID    = IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeID);
+        
+        /* update queue */
+        PUSH_UPDATE_QUEUE(&eventQueue);
+
+        TEST_FIXTURE_UNLOCK_EVENT_QUEUE;
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_IRQ_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) Waking up main processor loop...\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+        /* increment event queue semaphore */
+        ixOsalSemaphorePost(&eventQueueSemaphore);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        IX_ETH_DB_IRQ_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) Warning: could not enqueue event (overflow)\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Ethernet event processor loop
+ *
+ * Extracts at most EVENT_PROCESSING_LIMIT batches of events and
+ * sends them for processing to @ref ixEthDBProcessEvent().
+ * Triggers port updates which normally follow learning events.
+ *
+ * @warning do not call directly, executes in separate thread
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBEventProcessorLoop(void *unused1)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts;
+    IxEthDBPortId portIndex;
+
+    ixEthDBEventProcessorRunning = TRUE;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) Event processor loop was started\n");
+
+    while (!ixEthDBLearningShutdown)
+    {
+        BOOL keepProcessing    = TRUE;
+        UINT32 processedEvents = 0;
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE("DB: (Events) Waiting for new learning event...\n");
+
+        ixOsalSemaphoreWait(&eventQueueSemaphore, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE("DB: (Events) Received new event\n");
+
+        if (!ixEthDBLearningShutdown)
+        {
+            /* port update handling */
+            SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(triggerPorts);
+
+            while (keepProcessing)
+            {
+                PortEvent local_event;
+                UINT32 intLockKey;
+
+                /* lock queue */
+                ixOsalMutexLock(&eventQueueLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+                /* lock NPE interrupts */
+                intLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+                /* extract event */
+                local_event = *(QUEUE_TAIL(&eventQueue));
+
+                SHIFT_UPDATE_QUEUE(&eventQueue);
+
+                ixOsalIrqUnlock(intLockKey);
+
+                ixOsalMutexUnlock(&eventQueueLock);
+
+                IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) Processing event with ID 0x%X\n", local_event.eventType);
+
+                ixEthDBProcessEvent(&local_event, triggerPorts);
+
+                processedEvents++;
+
+                if (processedEvents > EVENT_PROCESSING_LIMIT /* maximum burst reached? */
+                    || ixOsalSemaphoreTryWait(&eventQueueSemaphore) != IX_SUCCESS) /* or empty queue? */
+                {
+                    keepProcessing = FALSE;
+                }
+            }
+
+            ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(triggerPorts);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* turn off automatic updates */
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.updateEnabled = FALSE;
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBEventProcessorRunning = FALSE;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief event processor routine
+ *
+ * @param event event to be processed
+ * @param triggerPorts port map accumulating ports to be updated
+ *
+ * Processes learning events by synchronizing the database with
+ * newly learnt data. Called only by @ref ixEthDBEventProcessorLoop().
+ *
+ * @warning do not call directly
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBProcessEvent(PortEvent *local_event, IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts)
+{
+    MacDescriptor recordTemplate;
+
+    switch (local_event->eventType)
+    {
+        case IX_ETH_DB_ADD_FILTERING_RECORD:
+            /* add record */
+            memset(&recordTemplate, 0, sizeof (recordTemplate));
+            memcpy(recordTemplate.macAddress, local_event->macAddr.macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+            
+            recordTemplate.type   = IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD;
+            recordTemplate.portID = local_event->portID;
+            recordTemplate.recordData.filteringData.staticEntry = local_event->staticEntry;
+            
+            ixEthDBAdd(&recordTemplate, triggerPorts);
+
+            IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) Added record on port %d\n", local_event->portID);
+
+            break;
+
+        case IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_FILTERING_RECORD:
+            /* remove record */
+            memset(&recordTemplate, 0, sizeof (recordTemplate));
+            memcpy(recordTemplate.macAddress, local_event->macAddr.macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+            
+            recordTemplate.type = IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD;
+            
+            ixEthDBRemove(&recordTemplate, triggerPorts);
+            
+            IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_TRACE("DB: (Events) Removed record on port %d\n", local_event->portID);
+
+            break;
+
+        default:
+            /* can't handle/not interested in this event type */
+            ERROR_LOG("DB: (Events) Event processor received an unknown event type (0x%X)\n", local_event->eventType);
+
+            return;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief asynchronously adds a filtering record
+ * by posting an ADD_FILTERING_RECORD event to the event queue
+ *
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the new record
+ * @param portID port ID of the new record
+ * @param staticEntry TRUE if record is static, FALSE if dynamic
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the event creation was
+ * successfull or IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if the event queue is full
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBTriggerAddPortUpdate(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL staticEntry)
+{
+    MacDescriptor reference;
+    
+    TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER;
+
+    /* fill search fields */
+    memcpy(reference.macAddress, macAddr, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    reference.portID = portID;
+    
+    /* set acceptable record types */
+    reference.type = IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS;
+
+    if (ixEthDBPeekHashEntry(&dbHashtable, IX_ETH_DB_MAC_PORT_KEY, &reference) == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        /* already have an identical record */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return ixEthDBTriggerPortUpdate(IX_ETH_DB_ADD_FILTERING_RECORD, macAddr, portID, staticEntry);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief asynchronously removes a filtering record
+ * by posting a REMOVE_FILTERING_RECORD event to the event queue
+ *
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record to remove
+ * @param portID port ID of the record to remove
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the event creation was
+ * successfull or IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if the event queue is full
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBTriggerRemovePortUpdate(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    if (ixEthDBPeek(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS) != IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR)
+    {
+        return ixEthDBTriggerPortUpdate(IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_FILTERING_RECORD, macAddr, portID, FALSE);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds an ADD or REMOVE event to the main event queue
+ *
+ * @param eventType event type - IX_ETH_DB_ADD_FILTERING_RECORD 
+ * to add and IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_FILTERING_RECORD to remove a
+ * record.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the event was successfully
+ * sent or IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if the event queue is full
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBTriggerPortUpdate(UINT32 eventType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL staticEntry)
+{
+    UINT32 intLockKey;
+
+    /* lock interrupts to protect queue */
+    intLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+    if (CAN_ENQUEUE(&eventQueue))
+    {
+        PortEvent *queueEvent = QUEUE_HEAD(&eventQueue);
+
+        /* update fields on the queue */
+        memcpy(queueEvent->macAddr.macAddress, macAddr->macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+        
+        queueEvent->eventType     = eventType;
+        queueEvent->portID        = portID;
+        queueEvent->staticEntry   = staticEntry;
+
+        PUSH_UPDATE_QUEUE(&eventQueue);
+
+        /* imcrement event queue semaphore */
+        ixOsalSemaphorePost(&eventQueueSemaphore);
+        
+        /* unlock interrupts */
+        ixOsalIrqUnlock(intLockKey);
+
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+    else /* event queue full */
+    {
+        /* unlock interrupts */
+        ixOsalIrqUnlock(intLockKey);
+
+        return IX_ETH_DB_BUSY;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Locks learning tree updates and port disable
+ *
+ *
+ * This function locks portUpdateLock single mutex. It is primarily used
+ * to avoid executing 'port disable' during ELT maintenance.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBUpdateLock(void)
+{
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&portUpdateLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Unlocks learning tree updates and port disable
+ *
+ *
+ * This function unlocks a portUpdateLock mutex. It is primarily used
+ * to avoid executing 'port disable' during ELT maintenance.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBUpdateUnlock(void)
+{
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&portUpdateLock);
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBFeatures.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBFeatures.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7a58d26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBFeatures.c
@@ -0,0 +1,662 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBFeatures.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the EthDB feature control API
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxEthDBQoS.h"
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @brief scans the capabilities of the loaded NPE images
+ *
+ * This function MUST be called by the ixEthDBInit() function.
+ * No EthDB features (including learning and filtering) are enabled
+ * before this function is called.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityScan(void)
+{
+    IxNpeDlImageId imageId, npeAImageId;
+    IxEthDBPortId portIndex;
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    IxEthDBPriorityTable defaultPriorityTable;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+    UINT32 queueIndex;
+    UINT32 queueStructureIndex;
+    UINT32 trafficClassDefinitionIndex;
+
+    /* read version of NPE A - required to set the AQM queues for B and C */
+    npeAImageId.functionalityId = 0;
+    ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA, &npeAImageId);
+
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        IxNpeMhMessage msg;
+
+        portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex];
+
+        /* check and bypass if NPE B or C is fused out */
+        if (ixEthDBSingleEthNpeCheck(portIndex) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS) continue;
+
+        /* all ports are capable of LEARNING by default */
+        portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING;
+        portInfo->featureStatus     |= IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING;
+
+        if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portIndex].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+        {
+
+            if (ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portIndex), &imageId) != IX_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                WARNING_LOG("DB: (FeatureScan) NpeDl did not provide the image ID for NPE port %d\n", portIndex);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* initialize and empty NPE response mutex */
+                ixOsalMutexInit(&portInfo->npeAckLock);
+                ixOsalMutexLock(&portInfo->npeAckLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+                /* check NPE response to GetStatus */
+                msg.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_NPE_GETSTATUS << 24;
+                msg.data[1] = 0;
+                IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portIndex), msg, result);
+                if (result != IX_SUCCESS)
+                {
+                    WARNING_LOG("DB: (FeatureScan) warning, could not send message to the NPE\n");
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+
+                if (imageId.functionalityId == 0x00
+                    || imageId.functionalityId == 0x03
+                    || imageId.functionalityId == 0x04
+                    || imageId.functionalityId == 0x80)
+                {
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL;
+                }
+                else if (imageId.functionalityId == 0x01
+                         || imageId.functionalityId == 0x81)
+                {
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS;
+                }
+                else if (imageId.functionalityId == 0x02
+                         || imageId.functionalityId == 0x82)
+                {
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL;
+                    portInfo->featureCapability |= IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS;
+                }
+
+                /* reset AQM queues */
+                memset(portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments, 0, sizeof (portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments));
+
+                /* ensure there's at least one traffic class record in the definition table, otherwise we have no default case, hence no queues */
+                IX_ENSURE(sizeof (ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions) != 0, "DB: no traffic class definitions found, check IxEthDBQoS.h");
+
+                /* find the traffic class definition index compatible with the current NPE A functionality ID */
+                for (trafficClassDefinitionIndex = 0 ;
+                    trafficClassDefinitionIndex < sizeof (ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions) / sizeof (ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions[0]);
+                    trafficClassDefinitionIndex++)
+                {
+                    if (ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions[trafficClassDefinitionIndex][IX_ETH_DB_NPE_A_FUNCTIONALITY_ID_INDEX] == npeAImageId.functionalityId)
+                    {
+                        /* found it */
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                /* select the default case if we went over the array boundary */
+                if (trafficClassDefinitionIndex == sizeof (ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions) / sizeof (ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions[0]))
+                {
+                    trafficClassDefinitionIndex = 0; /* the first record is the default case */
+                }
+
+                /* select queue assignment structure based on the traffic class configuration index */
+                queueStructureIndex = ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions[trafficClassDefinitionIndex][IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_ASSIGNMENT_INDEX];
+
+                /* only traffic class 0 is active at initialization time */
+                portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassCount = 1;
+
+                /* enable port, VLAN and Firewall feature bits to initialize QoS/VLAN/Firewall configuration */
+                portInfo->featureStatus |= IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS;
+                portInfo->featureStatus |= IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL;
+                portInfo->enabled        = TRUE;
+
+#define CONFIG_WITH_VLAN  /* test-only: VLAN support not included to save space!!! */
+#ifdef CONFIG_WITH_VLAN /* test-only: VLAN support not included to save space!!! */
+                /* set VLAN initial configuration (permissive) */
+                if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS) != 0) /* QoS-enabled image */
+                {
+                    /* QoS capable */
+                    portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAvailable = ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions[trafficClassDefinitionIndex][IX_ETH_DB_TRAFFIC_CLASS_COUNT_INDEX];
+
+                    /* set AQM queues */
+                    for (queueIndex = 0 ; queueIndex < IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT ; queueIndex++)
+                    {
+                        portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments[queueIndex] = ixEthDBQueueAssignments[queueStructureIndex][queueIndex];
+                    }
+
+                    /* set default PVID (0) and default traffic class 0 */
+                    ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet(portIndex, 0);
+
+                    /* enable reception of all frames */
+                    ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(portIndex, IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES);
+
+                    /* clear full VLAN membership */
+                    ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeRemove(portIndex, 0, IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_MAX_VLAN_ID);
+
+                    /* clear TTI table - no VLAN tagged frames will be transmitted */
+                    ixEthDBEgressVlanRangeTaggingEnabledSet(portIndex, 0, 4094, FALSE);
+
+                    /* set membership on 0, otherwise no Tx or Rx is working */
+                    ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipAdd(portIndex, 0);
+                }
+                else /* QoS not available in this image */
+#endif /* test-only */
+                {
+                    /* initialize traffic class availability (only class 0 is available) */
+                    portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAvailable = 1;
+
+                    /* point all AQM queues to traffic class 0 */
+                    for (queueIndex = 0 ; queueIndex < IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT ; queueIndex++)
+                    {
+                        portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments[queueIndex] =
+                            ixEthDBQueueAssignments[queueStructureIndex][0];
+                    }
+                }
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_WITH_VLAN /* test-only: VLAN support not included to save space!!! */
+                /* download priority mapping table and Rx queue configuration */
+                memset (defaultPriorityTable, 0, sizeof (defaultPriorityTable));
+                ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(portIndex, defaultPriorityTable);
+#endif
+
+                /* by default we turn off invalid source MAC address filtering */
+                ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(portIndex, FALSE);
+
+                /* disable port, VLAN, Firewall feature bits */
+                portInfo->featureStatus &= ~IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS;
+                portInfo->featureStatus &= ~IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL;
+                portInfo->enabled        = FALSE;
+
+                /* enable filtering by default if present */
+                if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING) != 0)
+                {
+                    portInfo->featureStatus |= IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief returns the capability of a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param featureSet location to store the port capability in
+ *
+ * This function will save the capability set of the given port
+ * into the given location. Capabilities are bit-ORed, each representing
+ * a bit of the feature set.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * public header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT if the given port is invalid
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature *featureSet)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_INITIALIZED(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(featureSet);
+
+    *featureSet = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].featureCapability;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief enables or disables a port capability
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param feature feature to enable or disable
+ * @param enabled TRUE to enable the selected feature or FALSE to disable it
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, BOOL enable)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    IxEthDBPriorityTable defaultPriorityTable;
+    IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet;
+    IxEthDBStatus status = IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    BOOL portEnabled;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_INITIALIZED(portID);
+
+    portInfo    = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    portEnabled = portInfo->enabled;
+
+    /* check that only one feature is selected */
+    if (!ixEthDBCheckSingleBitValue(feature))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE;
+    }
+
+    /* port capable of this feature? */
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & feature) == 0)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE;
+    }
+
+    /* mutual exclusion between learning and WiFi header conversion */
+    if (enable && ((feature | portInfo->featureStatus) & (IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING | IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION))
+            == (IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING | IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+
+    /* learning must be enabled before filtering */
+    if (enable && (feature == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING) && ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING) == 0))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+
+    /* filtering must be disabled before learning */
+    if (!enable && (feature == IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING) && ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING) != 0))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+
+    /* redundant enabling or disabling */
+    if ((!enable && ((portInfo->featureStatus & feature) == 0))
+        || (enable && ((portInfo->featureStatus & feature) != 0)))
+    {
+        /* do nothing */
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    /* force port enabled */
+    portInfo->enabled = TRUE;
+
+    if (enable)
+    {
+        /* turn on enable bit */
+        portInfo->featureStatus |= feature;
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_WITH_VLAN /* test-only: VLAN support not included to save space!!! */
+        /* if this is VLAN/QoS set the default priority table */
+        if (feature == IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS)
+        {
+            /* turn on VLAN/QoS (most permissive mode):
+                - set default 802.1Q priority mapping table, in accordance to the
+                  availability of traffic classes
+                - set the acceptable frame filter to accept all
+                - set the Ingress tagging mode to pass-through
+                - set full VLAN membership list
+                - set full TTI table
+                - set the default 802.1Q tag to 0 (VLAN ID 0, Pri 0, CFI 0)
+                - enable TPID port extraction
+            */
+
+            portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassCount = portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassAvailable;
+
+            /* set default 802.1Q priority mapping table - note that C indexing starts from 0, so we substract 1 here */
+            memcpy (defaultPriorityTable,
+                (const void *) ixEthIEEE802_1QUserPriorityToTrafficClassMapping[portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassCount - 1],
+                sizeof (defaultPriorityTable));
+
+            /* update priority mapping and AQM queue assignments */
+            status = ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(portID, defaultPriorityTable);
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(portID, IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES);
+            }
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(portID, IX_ETH_DB_PASS_THROUGH);
+            }
+
+            /* set membership and TTI tables */
+            memset (vlanSet, 0xFF, sizeof (vlanSet));
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                /* use the internal function to bypass PVID check */
+                status = ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(portID, portInfo->vlanMembership, vlanSet);
+            }
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                /* use the internal function to bypass PVID check */
+                status = ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(portID, portInfo->transmitTaggingInfo, vlanSet);
+            }
+
+            /* reset the PVID */
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet(portID, 0);
+            }
+
+            /* enable TPID port extraction */
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBVlanPortExtractionEnable(portID, TRUE);
+            }
+        }
+        else if (feature == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL)
+#endif
+        {
+            /* firewall starts in black-list mode unless otherwise configured before *
+             * note that invalid source MAC address filtering is disabled by default */
+            if (portInfo->firewallMode != IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST
+                && portInfo->firewallMode != IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBFirewallModeSet(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST);
+
+                if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+                {
+                    status = ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(portID, FALSE);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (status != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            /* checks failed, disable */
+            portInfo->featureStatus &= ~feature;
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* turn off features */
+        if (feature == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL)
+        {
+            /* turning off the firewall is equivalent to:
+                - set to black-list mode
+                - clear all the entries and download the new table
+                - turn off the invalid source address checking
+            */
+
+            status = ixEthDBDatabaseClear(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD);
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBFirewallModeSet(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST);
+            }
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(portID, FALSE);
+            }
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload(portID);
+            }
+        }
+        else if (feature == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION)
+        {
+            /* turn off header conversion */
+            status = ixEthDBDatabaseClear(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD);
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBWiFiConversionTableDownload(portID);
+            }
+        }
+#ifdef CONFIG_WITH_VLAN /* test-only: VLAN support not included to save space!!! */
+        else if (feature == IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS)
+        {
+            /* turn off VLAN/QoS:
+                - set a priority mapping table with one traffic class
+                - set the acceptable frame filter to accept all
+                - set the Ingress tagging mode to pass-through
+                - clear the VLAN membership list
+                - clear the TTI table
+                - set the default 802.1Q tag to 0 (VLAN ID 0, Pri 0, CFI 0)
+                - disable TPID port extraction
+            */
+
+            /* initialize all => traffic class 0 priority mapping table */
+            memset (defaultPriorityTable, 0, sizeof (defaultPriorityTable));
+            portInfo->ixEthDBTrafficClassCount = 1;
+            status = ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(portID, defaultPriorityTable);
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(portID, IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES);
+            }
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(portID, IX_ETH_DB_PASS_THROUGH);
+            }
+
+            /* clear membership and TTI tables */
+            memset (vlanSet, 0, sizeof (vlanSet));
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                /* use the internal function to bypass PVID check */
+                status = ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(portID, portInfo->vlanMembership, vlanSet);
+            }
+
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                /* use the internal function to bypass PVID check */
+                status = ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(portID, portInfo->transmitTaggingInfo, vlanSet);
+            }
+
+            /* reset the PVID */
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet(portID, 0);
+            }
+
+            /* disable TPID port extraction */
+            if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+            {
+                status = ixEthDBVlanPortExtractionEnable(portID, FALSE);
+            }
+        }
+#endif
+
+        if (status == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            /* checks passed, disable */
+            portInfo->featureStatus &= ~feature;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* restore port enabled state */
+    portInfo->enabled = portEnabled;
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief returns the status of a feature
+ *
+ * @param portID port ID
+ * @param present location to store a boolean value indicating
+ * if the feature is present (TRUE) or not (FALSE)
+ * @param enabled location to store a booleam value indicating
+ * if the feature is present (TRUE) or not (FALSE)
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureStatusGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, BOOL *present, BOOL *enabled)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(present);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(enabled);
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    *present = (portInfo->featureCapability & feature) != 0;
+    *enabled = (portInfo->featureStatus & feature) != 0;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief returns the value of an EthDB property
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param feature feature owning the property
+ * @param property ID of the property
+ * @param type location to store the property type into
+ * @param value location to store the property value into
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeaturePropertyGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, IxEthDBProperty property, IxEthDBPropertyType *type, void *value)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(type);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(value);
+
+    if (feature == IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS)
+    {
+        if (property == IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_COUNT_PROPERTY)
+        {
+            * (UINT32 *) value = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassCount;
+            *type              = IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY;
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+        else if (property >= IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY
+            && property <= IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_7_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY)
+        {
+            UINT32 classDelta = property - IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY;
+
+            if (classDelta >= ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassCount)
+            {
+                return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+            }
+
+            * (UINT32 *) value = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments[classDelta];
+            *type              = IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY;
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the value of an EthDB property
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param feature feature owning the property
+ * @param property ID of the property
+ * @param value location containing the property value
+ *
+ * This function implements a private property intended
+ * only for EthAcc usage. Upon setting the IX_ETH_DB_QOS_QUEUE_CONFIGURATION_COMPLETE
+ * property (the value is ignored), the availability of traffic classes is
+ * frozen to whatever traffic class structure is currently in use.
+ * This means that if VLAN_QOS has been enabled before EthAcc
+ * initialization then all the defined traffic classes will be available;
+ * otherwise only one traffic class (0) will be available.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h as not accepting any parameters. The
+ * current implementation is only intended for the private use of EthAcc.
+ *
+ * Also note that once this function is called the effect is irreversible,
+ * unless EthDB is complete unloaded and re-initialized.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG (no read-write properties are
+ * supported in this release)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeaturePropertySet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, IxEthDBProperty property, void *value)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID);
+
+    if ((feature == IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS) && (property == IX_ETH_DB_QOS_QUEUE_CONFIGURATION_COMPLETE))
+    {
+        ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassAvailable = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassCount;
+
+        return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBFirewall.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBFirewall.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..eb46174
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBFirewall.c
@@ -0,0 +1,266 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBFirewall.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the firewall API
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @brief updates the NPE firewall operating mode and 
+ * firewall address table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param epDelta initial entry point for binary searches (NPE optimization)
+ * @param address address of the firewall MAC address table
+ *
+ * This function will send a message to the NPE configuring the
+ * firewall mode (white list or black list), invalid source 
+ * address filtering and downloading a new MAC address database 
+ * to be used for firewall matching.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed 
+ * successfully or IX_ETH_DB_FAIL otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID, void *address, UINT32 epDelta)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+    
+    UINT32 mode        = 0;    
+    PortInfo *portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    mode = (portInfo->srcAddressFilterEnabled != FALSE) << 1 | (portInfo->firewallMode == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST);
+
+    FILL_SETFIREWALLMODE_MSG(message, 
+        IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(portID), 
+        epDelta, 
+        mode, 
+        IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(address));
+
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief configures the firewall white list/black list
+ * access mode
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param mode firewall filtering mode (IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST
+ * or IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST)
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallModeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFirewallMode mode)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+     
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL);
+    
+    if (mode != IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST
+        && mode != IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }    
+    
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].firewallMode = mode;
+    
+    return ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief enables or disables the invalid source MAC address filter
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param enable TRUE to enable invalid source MAC address filtering
+ * or FALSE to disable it
+ *
+ * The invalid source MAC address filter will discard, when enabled,
+ * frames whose source MAC address is a multicast or the broadcast MAC
+ * address.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed 
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL);
+
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].srcAddressFilterEnabled = enable;
+    
+    return ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a firewall record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the new record
+ *
+ * This function will add a new firewall record
+ * on the specified port, using the specified 
+ * MAC address. If the record already exists this
+ * function will silently return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS,
+ * although no duplicate records are added.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    MacDescriptor recordTemplate;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL);
+    
+    memcpy(recordTemplate.macAddress, macAddr, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    
+    recordTemplate.type   = IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD;
+    recordTemplate.portID = portID;
+    
+    return ixEthDBAdd(&recordTemplate, NULL);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief removes a firewall record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record to remove
+ *
+ * This function will attempt to remove a firewall
+ * record from the given port, using the specified
+ * MAC address.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully of an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallEntryRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    MacDescriptor recordTemplate;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL);
+    
+    memcpy(recordTemplate.macAddress, macAddr, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    
+    recordTemplate.type   = IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD;
+    recordTemplate.portID = portID;
+    
+    return ixEthDBRemove(&recordTemplate, NULL);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief downloads the firewall address table to an NPE
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ *
+ * This function will download the firewall address table to
+ * an NPE port.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main 
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or IX_ETH_DB_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortMap query;
+    IxEthDBStatus result;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL);
+    
+    SET_DEPENDENCY_MAP(query, portID);
+
+    ixEthDBUpdateLock();
+    
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.searchTree = ixEthDBQuery(NULL, query, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD, MAX_FW_SIZE);
+    
+    result = ixEthDBNPEUpdateHandler(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD);
+
+    ixEthDBUpdateUnlock();
+
+    return result;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBHashtable.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBHashtable.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f1b18e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBHashtable.c
@@ -0,0 +1,642 @@
+/**
+ * @file ethHash.c
+ *
+ * @brief Hashtable implementation
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+#include "IxEthDBLocks_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup EthDB
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes a hash table object
+ *
+ * @param hashTable uninitialized hash table structure
+ * @param numBuckets number of buckets to use
+ * @param entryHashFunction hash function used 
+ * to hash entire hash node data block (for adding)
+ * @param matchFunctions array of match functions, indexed on type,
+ * used to differentiate records with the same hash value
+ * @param freeFunction function used to free node data blocks
+ *
+ * Initializes the given hash table object.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+void ixEthDBInitHash(HashTable *hashTable, 
+                     UINT32 numBuckets, 
+                     HashFunction entryHashFunction, 
+                     MatchFunction *matchFunctions, 
+                     FreeFunction freeFunction)
+{
+    UINT32 bucketIndex;
+    UINT32 hashSize = numBuckets * sizeof(HashNode *);
+
+    /* entry hashing, matching and freeing methods */
+    hashTable->entryHashFunction  = entryHashFunction;
+    hashTable->matchFunctions     = matchFunctions;
+    hashTable->freeFunction       = freeFunction;
+
+    /* buckets */
+    hashTable->numBuckets = numBuckets;
+
+    /* set to 0 all buckets */
+    memset(hashTable->hashBuckets, 0, hashSize);
+
+    /* init bucket locks - note that initially all mutexes are unlocked after MutexInit()*/
+    for (bucketIndex = 0 ; bucketIndex < numBuckets ; bucketIndex++)
+    {
+        ixOsalFastMutexInit(&hashTable->bucketLocks[bucketIndex]);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds an entry to the hash table
+ *
+ * @param hashTable hash table to add the entry to
+ * @param entry entry to add
+ *
+ * The entry will be hashed using the entry hashing function and added to the
+ * hash table, unless a locking blockage occurs, in which case the caller
+ * should retry.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if adding <i>entry</i> has succeeded
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM if there's no memory left in the hash node pool
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if there's a locking failure on the insertion path
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAddHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, void *entry)
+{
+    UINT32 hashValue   = hashTable->entryHashFunction(entry);
+    UINT32 bucketIndex = hashValue % hashTable->numBuckets;
+    HashNode *bucket   = hashTable->hashBuckets[bucketIndex];
+    HashNode *newNode;
+
+    LockStack locks;
+
+    INIT_STACK(&locks);
+
+    /* lock bucket */
+    PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &hashTable->bucketLocks[bucketIndex]);
+
+    /* lock insertion element (first in chain), if any */
+    if (bucket != NULL)
+    {
+        PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &bucket->lock);
+    }
+
+    /* get new node */
+    newNode = ixEthDBAllocHashNode();
+
+    if (newNode == NULL)
+    {
+        /* unlock everything */
+        UNROLL_STACK(&locks);
+
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM;
+    }
+
+    /* init lock - note that mutexes are unlocked after MutexInit */
+    ixOsalFastMutexInit(&newNode->lock);
+
+    /* populate new link */
+    newNode->data = entry;
+
+    /* add to bucket */
+    newNode->next                       = bucket;
+    hashTable->hashBuckets[bucketIndex] = newNode;
+
+    /* unlock bucket and insertion point */
+    UNROLL_STACK(&locks);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief removes an entry from the hashtable
+ *
+ * @param hashTable hash table to remove entry from
+ * @param keyType type of record key used for matching
+ * @param reference reference key used to identify the entry
+ *
+ * The reference key will be hashed using the key hashing function,
+ * the entry is searched using the hashed value and then examined
+ * against the reference entry using the match function. A positive
+ * match will trigger the deletion of the entry.
+ * Locking failures are reported and the caller should retry.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the removal was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR if the entry was not found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if a locking failure occured during the process
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBRemoveHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, int keyType, void *reference)
+{
+    UINT32 hashValue       = hashTable->entryHashFunction(reference);
+    UINT32 bucketIndex     = hashValue % hashTable->numBuckets;
+    HashNode *node         = hashTable->hashBuckets[bucketIndex];
+    HashNode *previousNode = NULL;
+    
+    LockStack locks;
+
+    INIT_STACK(&locks);
+
+    while (node != NULL)
+    {
+        /* try to lock node */
+        PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &node->lock);
+
+        if (hashTable->matchFunctions[keyType](reference, node->data))
+        {
+            /* found entry */
+            if (node->next != NULL)
+            {
+                PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &node->next->lock);
+            }
+
+            if (previousNode == NULL)
+            {
+                /* node is head of chain */
+                PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &hashTable->bucketLocks[bucketIndex]);
+
+                hashTable->hashBuckets[bucketIndex] = node->next;
+
+                POP_LOCK(&locks);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* relink */
+                previousNode->next = node->next;
+            }
+
+            UNROLL_STACK(&locks);
+
+            /* free node */
+            hashTable->freeFunction(node->data);
+            ixEthDBFreeHashNode(node);
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            if (previousNode != NULL)
+            {
+                /* unlock previous node */
+                SHIFT_STACK(&locks);
+            }
+
+            /* advance to next element in chain */
+            previousNode = node;
+            node         = node->next;
+        }
+    }
+
+    UNROLL_STACK(&locks);
+
+    /* not found */
+    return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves an entry from the hash table
+ *
+ * @param hashTable hash table to perform the search into
+ * @param reference search key (a MAC address)
+ * @param keyType type of record key used for matching
+ * @param searchResult pointer where a reference to the located hash node 
+ * is placed
+ *
+ * Searches the entry with the same key as <i>reference</i> and places the
+ * pointer to the resulting node in <i>searchResult</i>.
+ * An implicit write access lock is granted after a search, which gives the 
+ * caller the opportunity to modify the entry.
+ * Access should be released as soon as possible using @ref ixEthDBReleaseHashNode().
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashNode()
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the search was completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDRESS if no entry with the given key was found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if a locking failure has occured, in which case
+ * the caller should retry
+ *
+ * @warning unless the return value is <b>IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS</b> the searchResult
+ * location is NOT modified and therefore using a NULL comparison test when the
+ * value was not properly initialized would be an error
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSearchHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, int keyType, void *reference, HashNode **searchResult)
+{
+    UINT32 hashValue;
+    HashNode *node;
+
+    hashValue = hashTable->entryHashFunction(reference);
+    node      = hashTable->hashBuckets[hashValue % hashTable->numBuckets];
+
+    while (node != NULL)
+    {
+        TRY_LOCK(&node->lock);
+
+        if (hashTable->matchFunctions[keyType](reference, node->data))
+        {
+            *searchResult = node;
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            UNLOCK(&node->lock);
+
+            node = node->next;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* not found */
+    return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief reports the existence of an entry in the hash table
+ *
+ * @param hashTable hash table to perform the search into
+ * @param reference search key (a MAC address)
+ * @param keyType type of record key used for matching
+ *
+ * Searches the entry with the same key as <i>reference</i>.
+ * No implicit write access lock is granted after a search, hence the 
+ * caller cannot access or modify the entry. The result is only temporary.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashNode()
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the search was completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDRESS if no entry with the given key was found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if a locking failure has occured, in which case
+ * the caller should retry
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPeekHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, int keyType, void *reference)
+{
+    UINT32 hashValue;
+    HashNode *node;
+
+    hashValue = hashTable->entryHashFunction(reference);
+    node      = hashTable->hashBuckets[hashValue % hashTable->numBuckets];
+
+    while (node != NULL)
+    {
+        TRY_LOCK(&node->lock);
+
+        if (hashTable->matchFunctions[keyType](reference, node->data))
+        {
+            UNLOCK(&node->lock);
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            UNLOCK(&node->lock);
+
+            node = node->next;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* not found */
+    return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief releases the write access lock
+ *
+ * @pre the node should have been obtained via @ref ixEthDBSearchHashEntry()
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBSearchHashEntry()
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+void ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(HashNode *node)
+{
+    UNLOCK(&node->lock);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes a hash iterator
+ *
+ * @param hashTable hash table to be iterated
+ * @param iterator iterator object
+ *
+ * If the initialization is successful the iterator will point to the
+ * first hash table record (if any).
+ * Testing if the iterator has not passed the end of the table should be
+ * done using the IS_ITERATOR_VALID(iteratorPtr) macro.
+ * An implicit write access lock is granted on the entry pointed by the iterator.
+ * The access is automatically revoked when the iterator is incremented.
+ * If the caller decides to terminate the iteration before the end of the table is
+ * passed then the manual access release method, @ref ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator,
+ * must be called.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator()
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if initialization was successful and the iterator points
+ * to the first valid table node
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL if the table is empty
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if a locking failure has occured, in which case the caller
+ * should retry
+ *
+ * @warning do not use ixEthDBReleaseHashNode() on entries pointed by the iterator, as this
+ * might place the database in a permanent invalid lock state
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBInitHashIterator(HashTable *hashTable, HashIterator *iterator)
+{
+    iterator->bucketIndex  = 0;
+    iterator->node         = NULL;
+    iterator->previousNode = NULL;
+
+    return ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(hashTable, iterator);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief releases the write access locks of the iterator nodes
+ *
+ * @warning use of this function is required only when the caller terminates an iteration
+ * before reaching the end of the table
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBInitHashIterator()
+ * @see ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator()
+ *
+ * @param iterator iterator whose node(s) should be unlocked
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+void ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator(HashIterator *iterator)
+{
+    if (iterator->previousNode != NULL)
+    {
+        UNLOCK(&iterator->previousNode->lock);
+    }
+
+    if (iterator->node != NULL)
+    {
+        UNLOCK(&iterator->node->lock);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief incremenents an iterator so that it points to the next valid entry of the table
+ * (if any)
+ *
+ * @param hashTable hash table to iterate
+ * @param iterator iterator object
+ *
+ * @pre the iterator object must be initialized using @ref ixEthDBInitHashIterator()
+ *
+ * If the increment operation is successful the iterator will point to the
+ * next hash table record (if any).
+ * Testing if the iterator has not passed the end of the table should be
+ * done using the IS_ITERATOR_VALID(iteratorPtr) macro.
+ * An implicit write access lock is granted on the entry pointed by the iterator.
+ * The access is automatically revoked when the iterator is re-incremented.
+ * If the caller decides to terminate the iteration before the end of the table is
+ * passed then the manual access release method, @ref ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator,
+ * must be called.
+ * Is is guaranteed that no other thread can remove or change the iterated entry until
+ * the iterator is incremented successfully.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator()
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation was successful and the iterator points
+ * to the next valid table node
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL if the iterator has passed the end of the table
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if a locking failure has occured, in which case the caller
+ * should retry
+ *
+ * @warning do not use ixEthDBReleaseHashNode() on entries pointed by the iterator, as this
+ * might place the database in a permanent invalid lock state
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(HashTable *hashTable, HashIterator *iterator)
+{
+    /* unless iterator is just initialized... */
+    if (iterator->node != NULL)
+    {
+        /* try next in chain */
+        if (iterator->node->next != NULL)
+        {
+            TRY_LOCK(&iterator->node->next->lock);
+
+            if (iterator->previousNode != NULL)
+            {
+                UNLOCK(&iterator->previousNode->lock);
+            }
+
+            iterator->previousNode = iterator->node;
+            iterator->node         = iterator->node->next;
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* last in chain, prepare for next bucket */
+            iterator->bucketIndex++;
+        }
+    }
+
+   /* try next used bucket */
+    for (; iterator->bucketIndex < hashTable->numBuckets ; iterator->bucketIndex++)
+    {
+        HashNode **nodePtr = &(hashTable->hashBuckets[iterator->bucketIndex]);
+        HashNode *node = *nodePtr;
+#if (CPU!=SIMSPARCSOLARIS) && !defined (__wince)
+        if (((iterator->bucketIndex & IX_ETHDB_BUCKET_INDEX_MASK) == 0) &&
+            (iterator->bucketIndex < (hashTable->numBuckets - IX_ETHDB_BUCKETPTR_AHEAD)))
+        {
+            /* preload next cache line (2 cache line ahead) */
+            nodePtr += IX_ETHDB_BUCKETPTR_AHEAD;
+            __asm__ ("pld [%0];\n": : "r" (nodePtr));
+        }
+#endif
+        if (node != NULL)
+        {
+            TRY_LOCK(&node->lock);
+
+            /* unlock last one or two nodes in the previous chain */
+            if (iterator->node != NULL)
+            {
+                UNLOCK(&iterator->node->lock);
+
+                if (iterator->previousNode != NULL)
+                {
+                    UNLOCK(&iterator->previousNode->lock);
+                }
+            }
+            
+            /* redirect iterator */
+            iterator->previousNode = NULL;
+            iterator->node         = node;
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* could not advance iterator */
+    if (iterator->node != NULL)
+    {
+        UNLOCK(&iterator->node->lock);
+
+        if (iterator->previousNode != NULL)
+        {
+            UNLOCK(&iterator->previousNode->lock);
+        }
+
+        iterator->node = NULL;
+    }
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_END;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief removes an entry pointed by an iterator
+ *
+ * @param hashTable iterated hash table
+ * @param iterator iterator object
+ *
+ * Removes the entry currently pointed by the iterator and repositions the iterator
+ * on the next valid entry (if any). Handles locking issues automatically and
+ * implicitely grants write access lock to the new pointed entry.
+ * Failures due to concurrent threads having write access locks in the same region
+ * preserve the state of the database and the iterator object, leaving the caller
+ * free to retry without loss of access. It is guaranteed that only the thread owning
+ * the iterator can remove the object pointed by the iterator.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if removal has succeeded
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY if a locking failure has occured, in which case the caller
+ * should retry
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBRemoveEntryAtHashIterator(HashTable *hashTable, HashIterator *iterator)
+{
+    HashIterator nextIteratorPos;
+    LockStack locks;
+
+    INIT_STACK(&locks);
+
+    /* set initial bucket index for next position */
+    nextIteratorPos.bucketIndex = iterator->bucketIndex;
+
+    /* compute iterator position before removing anything and lock ahead */
+    if (iterator->node->next != NULL)
+    {
+        PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &iterator->node->next->lock);
+
+        /* reposition on the next node in the chain */
+        nextIteratorPos.node         = iterator->node->next;
+        nextIteratorPos.previousNode = iterator->previousNode;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* try next chain - don't know yet if we'll find anything */
+        nextIteratorPos.node = NULL;
+
+        /* if we find something it's a chain head */
+        nextIteratorPos.previousNode = NULL;
+
+        /* browse up in the buckets to find a non-null chain */
+        while (++nextIteratorPos.bucketIndex < hashTable->numBuckets)
+        {
+            nextIteratorPos.node = hashTable->hashBuckets[nextIteratorPos.bucketIndex];
+
+            if (nextIteratorPos.node != NULL)
+            {
+                /* found a non-empty chain, try to lock head */
+                PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &nextIteratorPos.node->lock);
+
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* restore links over the to-be-deleted item */
+    if (iterator->previousNode == NULL)
+    {
+        /* first in chain, lock bucket */
+        PUSH_LOCK(&locks, &hashTable->bucketLocks[iterator->bucketIndex]);
+
+        hashTable->hashBuckets[iterator->bucketIndex] = iterator->node->next;
+
+        POP_LOCK(&locks);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* relink */
+        iterator->previousNode->next = iterator->node->next;
+
+        /* unlock last remaining node in current chain when moving between chains */
+        if (iterator->node->next == NULL)
+        {
+            UNLOCK(&iterator->previousNode->lock);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* delete entry */
+    hashTable->freeFunction(iterator->node->data);
+    ixEthDBFreeHashNode(iterator->node);
+
+    /* reposition iterator */
+    *iterator = nextIteratorPos;
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @}
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBLearning.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBLearning.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2287dbe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBLearning.c
@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBLearning.c
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @brief hashes the mac address in a mac descriptor with a XOR function
+ *
+ * @param entry pointer to a mac descriptor to be hashed
+ * 
+ * This function only extracts the mac address and employs ixEthDBKeyXORHash()
+ * to do the actual hashing.
+ * Used only to add a whole entry to a hash table, as opposed to searching which
+ * takes only a key and uses the key hashing directly.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBKeyXORHash()
+ *
+ * @return the hash value
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+UINT32 ixEthDBEntryXORHash(void *entry)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) entry;
+
+    return ixEthDBKeyXORHash(descriptor->macAddress);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief hashes a mac address
+ *
+ * @param key pointer to a 6 byte structure (typically an IxEthDBMacAddr pointer)
+ * to be hashed
+ *
+ * Given a 6 bytes MAC address, the hash used is:
+ *
+ * hash(MAC[0:5]) = MAC[0:1] ^ MAC[2:3] ^ MAC[4:5]
+ *
+ * Used by the hash table to search and remove entries based
+ * solely on their keys (mac addresses).
+ *
+ * @return the hash value
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+UINT32 ixEthDBKeyXORHash(void *key)
+{
+    UINT32 hashValue;
+    UINT8 *value = (UINT8 *) key;
+    
+    hashValue  = (value[5] << 8) | value[4];
+    hashValue ^= (value[3] << 8) | value[2];
+    hashValue ^= (value[1] << 8) | value[0];
+
+    return hashValue;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief mac descriptor match function
+ *
+ * @param reference mac address (typically an IxEthDBMacAddr pointer) structure
+ * @param entry pointer to a mac descriptor whose key (mac address) is to be 
+ * matched against the reference key
+ *
+ * Used by the hash table to retrieve entries. Hashing entries can produce
+ * collisions, i.e. descriptors with different mac addresses and the same
+ * hash value, where this function is used to differentiate entries.
+ *
+ * @retval TRUE if the entry matches the reference key (equal addresses)
+ * @retval FALSE if the entry does not match the reference key
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+BOOL ixEthDBAddressMatch(void *reference, void *entry)
+{
+    return (ixEthDBAddressCompare(reference, ((MacDescriptor *) entry)->macAddress) == 0);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief compares two mac addresses
+ *
+ * @param mac1 first mac address to compare
+ * @param mac2 second mac address to compare
+ * 
+ * This comparison works in a similar way to strcmp, producing similar results.
+ * Used to insert values keyed on mac addresses into binary search trees.
+ *
+ * @retval -1 if mac1 < mac2
+ * @retval 0 if ma1 == mac2
+ * @retval 1 if mac1 > mac2
+ */
+UINT32 ixEthDBAddressCompare(UINT8 *mac1, UINT8 *mac2)
+{
+    UINT32 local_index;
+
+    for (local_index = 0 ; local_index < IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE ; local_index++)
+    {
+        if (mac1[local_index] > mac2[local_index])
+        {
+            return 1;
+        }
+        else if (mac1[local_index] < mac2[local_index])
+        {
+            return -1;
+        }
+    }
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBMem.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBMem.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..133cbef
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBMem.c
@@ -0,0 +1,649 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBDBMem.c
+ *
+ * @brief Memory handling routines for the MAC address database
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE HashNode *nodePool     = NULL;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacDescriptor *macPool = NULL;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacTreeNode *treePool  = NULL;
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE HashNode nodePoolArea[NODE_POOL_SIZE];
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacDescriptor macPoolArea[MAC_POOL_SIZE];
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacTreeNode treePoolArea[TREE_POOL_SIZE];
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxOsalMutex nodePoolLock;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxOsalMutex macPoolLock;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxOsalMutex treePoolLock;
+
+#define LOCK_NODE_POOL   { ixOsalMutexLock(&nodePoolLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER); }
+#define UNLOCK_NODE_POOL { ixOsalMutexUnlock(&nodePoolLock); }
+
+#define LOCK_MAC_POOL    { ixOsalMutexLock(&macPoolLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER); }
+#define UNLOCK_MAC_POOL  { ixOsalMutexUnlock(&macPoolLock); }
+
+#define LOCK_TREE_POOL   { ixOsalMutexLock(&treePoolLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER); }
+#define UNLOCK_TREE_POOL { ixOsalMutexUnlock(&treePoolLock); }
+
+/* private function prototypes */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacDescriptor* ixEthDBPoolAllocMacDescriptor(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBPoolFreeMacDescriptor(MacDescriptor *macDescriptor);
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup EthMemoryManagement
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief initializes the memory pools used by the ethernet database component
+ *
+ * Initializes the hash table node, mac descriptor and mac tree node pools.
+ * Called at initialization time by @ref ixEthDBInit().
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBInitMemoryPools(void)
+{
+    int local_index;
+
+    /* HashNode pool */
+    ixOsalMutexInit(&nodePoolLock);
+
+    for (local_index = 0 ; local_index < NODE_POOL_SIZE ; local_index++)
+    {
+        HashNode *freeNode = &nodePoolArea[local_index];
+
+        freeNode->nextFree = nodePool;
+        nodePool           = freeNode;
+    }
+
+    /* MacDescriptor pool */
+    ixOsalMutexInit(&macPoolLock);
+
+    for (local_index = 0 ; local_index < MAC_POOL_SIZE ; local_index++)
+    {
+        MacDescriptor *freeDescriptor = &macPoolArea[local_index];
+
+        freeDescriptor->nextFree = macPool;
+        macPool                  = freeDescriptor;
+    }
+
+    /* MacTreeNode pool */
+    ixOsalMutexInit(&treePoolLock);
+
+    for (local_index = 0 ; local_index < TREE_POOL_SIZE ; local_index++)
+    {
+        MacTreeNode *freeNode = &treePoolArea[local_index];
+
+        freeNode->nextFree = treePool;
+        treePool           = freeNode;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief allocates a hash node from the pool
+ *
+ * Allocates a hash node and resets its value.
+ *
+ * @return the allocated hash node or NULL if the pool is empty
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+HashNode* ixEthDBAllocHashNode(void)
+{
+    HashNode *allocatedNode = NULL;
+
+    if (nodePool != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_NODE_POOL;
+
+        allocatedNode = nodePool;
+        nodePool      = nodePool->nextFree;
+
+        UNLOCK_NODE_POOL;
+
+        memset(allocatedNode, 0, sizeof(HashNode));
+    }
+
+    return allocatedNode;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief frees a hash node into the pool
+ *
+ * @param hashNode node to be freed
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBFreeHashNode(HashNode *hashNode)
+{
+    if (hashNode != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_NODE_POOL;
+
+        hashNode->nextFree = nodePool;
+        nodePool           = hashNode;
+
+        UNLOCK_NODE_POOL;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief allocates a mac descriptor from the pool
+ *
+ * Allocates a mac descriptor and resets its value.
+ * This function is not used directly, instead @ref ixEthDBAllocMacDescriptor()
+ * is used, which keeps track of the pointer reference count.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBAllocMacDescriptor()
+ * 
+ * @warning this function is not used directly by any other function
+ * apart from ixEthDBAllocMacDescriptor()
+ *
+ * @return the allocated mac descriptor or NULL if the pool is empty
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+MacDescriptor* ixEthDBPoolAllocMacDescriptor(void)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *allocatedDescriptor = NULL;
+
+    if (macPool != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+        allocatedDescriptor = macPool;
+        macPool             = macPool->nextFree;
+
+        UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+        memset(allocatedDescriptor, 0, sizeof(MacDescriptor));
+    }
+
+    return allocatedDescriptor;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief allocates and initializes a mac descriptor smart pointer
+ *
+ * Uses @ref ixEthDBPoolAllocMacDescriptor() to allocate a mac descriptor
+ * from the pool and initializes its reference count.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBPoolAllocMacDescriptor()
+ *
+ * @return the allocated mac descriptor or NULL if the pool is empty
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacDescriptor* ixEthDBAllocMacDescriptor(void)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *allocatedDescriptor = ixEthDBPoolAllocMacDescriptor();
+
+    if (allocatedDescriptor != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+        allocatedDescriptor->refCount++;
+
+        UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+    }
+
+    return allocatedDescriptor;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief frees a mac descriptor back into the pool
+ *
+ * @param macDescriptor mac descriptor to be freed
+ *
+ * @warning this function is not to be called by anyone but
+ * ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor()
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor()
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBPoolFreeMacDescriptor(MacDescriptor *macDescriptor)
+{
+    LOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+    macDescriptor->nextFree = macPool;
+    macPool                 = macDescriptor;
+
+    UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief frees or reduces the usage count of a mac descriptor smart pointer
+ *
+ * If the reference count reaches 0 (structure is no longer used anywhere)
+ * then the descriptor is freed back into the pool using ixEthDBPoolFreeMacDescriptor().
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBPoolFreeMacDescriptor()
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor(MacDescriptor *macDescriptor)
+{
+    if (macDescriptor != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+        if (macDescriptor->refCount > 0)
+        {
+            macDescriptor->refCount--;
+
+            if (macDescriptor->refCount == 0)
+            {
+                UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+                ixEthDBPoolFreeMacDescriptor(macDescriptor);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+            }
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief clones a mac descriptor smart pointer
+ *
+ * @param macDescriptor mac descriptor to clone
+ *
+ * Increments the usage count of the smart pointer
+ *
+ * @returns the cloned smart pointer
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacDescriptor* ixEthDBCloneMacDescriptor(MacDescriptor *macDescriptor)
+{
+    LOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+    if (macDescriptor->refCount == 0)
+    {
+        UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    macDescriptor->refCount++;
+
+    UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+
+    return macDescriptor;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief allocates a mac tree node from the pool
+ *
+ * Allocates and initializes a mac tree node from the pool.
+ *
+ * @return the allocated mac tree node or NULL if the pool is empty
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacTreeNode* ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode(void)
+{
+    MacTreeNode *allocatedNode = NULL;
+
+    if (treePool != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_TREE_POOL;
+
+        allocatedNode = treePool;
+        treePool      = treePool->nextFree;
+
+        UNLOCK_TREE_POOL;
+
+        memset(allocatedNode, 0, sizeof(MacTreeNode));
+    }
+
+    return allocatedNode;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief frees a mac tree node back into the pool
+ *
+ * @param macNode mac tree node to be freed
+ *
+ * @warning not to be used except from ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode().
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode()
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+void ixEthDBPoolFreeMacTreeNode(MacTreeNode *macNode)
+{
+    if (macNode != NULL)
+    {
+        LOCK_TREE_POOL;
+
+        macNode->nextFree = treePool;
+        treePool          = macNode;
+
+        UNLOCK_TREE_POOL;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief frees or reduces the usage count of a mac tree node smart pointer
+ *
+ * @param macNode mac tree node to free
+ *
+ * Reduces the usage count of the given mac node. If the usage count
+ * reaches 0 the node is freed back into the pool using ixEthDBPoolFreeMacTreeNode()
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(MacTreeNode *macNode)
+{
+    if (macNode->descriptor != NULL)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor(macNode->descriptor);
+    }
+
+    if (macNode->left != NULL)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(macNode->left);
+    }
+
+    if (macNode->right != NULL)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(macNode->right);
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBPoolFreeMacTreeNode(macNode);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief clones a mac tree node
+ *
+ * @param macNode mac tree node to be cloned
+ *
+ * Increments the usage count of the node, <i>its associated descriptor 
+ * and <b>recursively</b> of all its child nodes</i>.
+ *
+ * @warning this function is recursive and clones whole trees/subtrees, use only for
+ * root nodes
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacTreeNode* ixEthDBCloneMacTreeNode(MacTreeNode *macNode)
+{
+    if (macNode != NULL)
+    {
+        MacTreeNode *clonedMacNode = ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode();
+
+        if (clonedMacNode != NULL)
+        {
+            if (macNode->right != NULL)
+            {
+                clonedMacNode->right = ixEthDBCloneMacTreeNode(macNode->right);
+            }
+
+            if (macNode->left != NULL)
+            {
+                clonedMacNode->left = ixEthDBCloneMacTreeNode(macNode->left);
+            }
+
+            if (macNode->descriptor != NULL)
+            {
+                clonedMacNode->descriptor = ixEthDBCloneMacDescriptor(macNode->descriptor);
+            }
+        }
+
+        return clonedMacNode;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+}
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+/* Debug statistical functions for memory usage */
+
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+int ixEthDBNumHashElements(void);
+
+int ixEthDBNumHashElements(void)
+{   
+    UINT32 bucketIndex;
+    int numElements = 0;
+    HashTable *hashTable = &dbHashtable;
+
+    for (bucketIndex = 0 ; bucketIndex < hashTable->numBuckets ; bucketIndex++)
+    {
+        if (hashTable->hashBuckets[bucketIndex] != NULL)
+        {
+            HashNode *node = hashTable->hashBuckets[bucketIndex];
+
+            while (node != NULL)
+            {
+                numElements++;
+
+                node = node->next;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    return numElements;
+}
+
+UINT32 ixEthDBSearchTreeUsageGet(MacTreeNode *tree)
+{
+    if (tree == NULL)
+    {
+        return 0;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return 1 /* this node */ + ixEthDBSearchTreeUsageGet(tree->left) + ixEthDBSearchTreeUsageGet(tree->right);
+    }
+}
+
+int ixEthDBShowMemoryStatus(void)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *mac;
+    MacTreeNode *tree;
+    HashNode *node;
+
+    int macCounter  = 0;
+    int treeCounter = 0;
+    int nodeCounter = 0;
+
+    int totalTreeUsage            = 0;
+    int totalDescriptorUsage      = 0;
+    int totalCloneDescriptorUsage = 0;
+    int totalNodeUsage            = 0;
+
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+
+    LOCK_NODE_POOL;
+    LOCK_MAC_POOL;
+    LOCK_TREE_POOL;
+
+    mac  = macPool;
+    tree = treePool;
+    node = nodePool;
+
+    while (mac != NULL)
+    {
+        macCounter++;
+
+        mac = mac->nextFree;
+
+        if (macCounter > MAC_POOL_SIZE)
+        {
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    while (tree != NULL)
+    {
+        treeCounter++;
+
+        tree = tree->nextFree;
+
+        if (treeCounter > TREE_POOL_SIZE)
+        {
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    while (node != NULL)
+    {
+        nodeCounter++;
+
+        node = node->nextFree;
+
+        if (nodeCounter > NODE_POOL_SIZE)
+        {
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        int treeUsage = ixEthDBSearchTreeUsageGet(ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.searchTree);
+
+        totalTreeUsage            += treeUsage;
+        totalCloneDescriptorUsage += treeUsage; /* each tree node contains a descriptor */
+    }
+
+    totalNodeUsage        = ixEthDBNumHashElements();
+    totalDescriptorUsage += totalNodeUsage; /* each hash table entry contains a descriptor */
+
+    UNLOCK_NODE_POOL;
+    UNLOCK_MAC_POOL;
+    UNLOCK_TREE_POOL;
+
+    printf("Ethernet database memory usage stats:\n\n");
+
+    if (macCounter <= MAC_POOL_SIZE)
+    {
+        printf("\tMAC descriptor pool  : %d free out of %d entries (%d%%)\n", macCounter, MAC_POOL_SIZE, macCounter * 100 / MAC_POOL_SIZE);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf("\tMAC descriptor pool  : invalid state (ring within the pool), normally %d entries\n", MAC_POOL_SIZE);
+    }
+
+    if (treeCounter <= TREE_POOL_SIZE)
+    {
+	printf("\tTree node pool       : %d free out of %d entries (%d%%)\n", treeCounter, TREE_POOL_SIZE, treeCounter * 100 / TREE_POOL_SIZE);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf("\tTREE descriptor pool  : invalid state (ring within the pool), normally %d entries\n", TREE_POOL_SIZE);
+    }
+
+    if (nodeCounter <= NODE_POOL_SIZE)
+    {
+	printf("\tHash node pool       : %d free out of %d entries (%d%%)\n", nodeCounter, NODE_POOL_SIZE, nodeCounter * 100 / NODE_POOL_SIZE);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf("\tNODE descriptor pool  : invalid state (ring within the pool), normally %d entries\n", NODE_POOL_SIZE);
+    }
+
+    printf("\n");
+    printf("\tMAC descriptor usage : %d entries, %d cloned\n", totalDescriptorUsage, totalCloneDescriptorUsage);
+    printf("\tTree node usage      : %d entries\n", totalTreeUsage);
+    printf("\tHash node usage      : %d entries\n", totalNodeUsage);
+    printf("\n");
+
+    /* search for duplicate nodes in the mac pool */
+    {
+        MacDescriptor *reference = macPool;
+
+        while (reference != NULL)
+        {
+            MacDescriptor *comparison = reference->nextFree;
+
+            while (comparison != NULL)
+            {
+                if (reference == comparison)
+                {
+                    printf("Warning: reached a duplicate (%p), invalid MAC pool state\n", reference);
+
+                    return 1;
+                }
+
+                comparison = comparison->nextFree;
+            }
+
+            reference = reference->nextFree;
+        }
+    }
+
+    printf("No duplicates found in the MAC pool (sanity check ok)\n");
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
+#endif /* NDEBUG */
+
+/**
+ * @} EthMemoryManagement
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBNPEAdaptor.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBNPEAdaptor.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..112a46c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBNPEAdaptor.c
@@ -0,0 +1,719 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBDBNPEAdaptor.c
+ *
+ * @brief Routines that read and write learning/search trees in NPE-specific format
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+#include "IxEthDBLog_p.h"
+
+/* forward prototype declarations */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBELTShow(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBShowNpeMsgHistory(void);
+
+/* data */
+UINT8* ixEthDBNPEUpdateArea[IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+UINT32 dumpEltSize;
+
+/* private data */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxEthDBNoteWriteFn ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1];
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_MAX_DELTA_ZONES (6) /* at most 6 EP Delta zones, according to NPE FS */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE UINT32 ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1][IX_ETH_DB_MAX_DELTA_ZONES]; 
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE UINT32 ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1][IX_ETH_DB_MAX_DELTA_ZONES];
+
+/**
+ * @brief allocates non-cached or contiguous NPE tree update areas for all the ports
+ *
+ * This function is called only once at initialization time from
+ * @ref ixEthDBInit().
+ *
+ * @warning do not call manually
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBInit()
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNPEUpdateAreasInit(void)
+{
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+    PortUpdateMethod *update;
+
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        update = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod;
+
+        if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portIndex].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+        {
+            update->npeUpdateZone   = IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC(FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE);
+            update->npeGwUpdateZone = IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC(FULL_GW_BYTE_SIZE);
+            update->vlanUpdateZone  = IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC(FULL_VLAN_BYTE_SIZE);
+
+            if (update->npeUpdateZone == NULL
+                || update->npeGwUpdateZone == NULL
+                || update->vlanUpdateZone == NULL)
+            {
+                ERROR_LOG("Fatal error: IX_ACC_DRV_DMA_MALLOC() returned NULL, no NPE update zones available\n");
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                memset(update->npeUpdateZone, 0, FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE);
+                memset(update->npeGwUpdateZone, 0, FULL_GW_BYTE_SIZE);
+                memset(update->vlanUpdateZone, 0, FULL_VLAN_BYTE_SIZE);
+            }
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* unused */
+            update->npeUpdateZone   = NULL;
+            update->npeGwUpdateZone = NULL;
+            update->vlanUpdateZone  = NULL;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief deallocates the NPE update areas for all the ports
+ *
+ * This function is called at component de-initialization time
+ * by @ref ixEthDBUnload().
+ *
+ * @warning do not call manually
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNPEUpdateAreasUnload(void)
+{
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portIndex].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+        {
+            IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE(ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.npeUpdateZone);
+            IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE(ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.npeGwUpdateZone);
+            IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE(ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex].updateMethod.vlanUpdateZone);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief general-purpose NPE callback function
+ *
+ * @param npeID NPE ID
+ * @param msg NPE message
+ *
+ * This function will unblock the caller by unlocking
+ * the npeAckLock mutex defined for each NPE port
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNpeMsgAck(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortId portID = IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeID);
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+
+    if (portID >= IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+    {
+        /* invalid port */
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type != IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        /* not an NPE */
+        return;
+    }
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&portInfo->npeAckLock);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief synchronizes the database with tree
+ *
+ * @param portID port ID of the NPE whose tree is to be scanned
+ * @param eltBaseAddress memory base address of the NPE serialized tree
+ * @param eltSize size in bytes of the NPE serialized tree
+ *
+ * Scans the NPE learning tree and resets the age of active database records.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNPESyncScan(IxEthDBPortId portID, void *eltBaseAddress, UINT32 eltSize)
+{
+    UINT32 eltEntryOffset;
+    UINT32 entryPortID;
+
+    /* invalidate cache */
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE(eltBaseAddress, eltSize);
+
+    for (eltEntryOffset = ELT_ROOT_OFFSET ; eltEntryOffset < eltSize ; eltEntryOffset += ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)
+    {
+        /* (eltBaseAddress + eltEntryOffset) points to a valid NPE tree node
+         *
+         * the format of the node is MAC[6 bytes]:PortID[1 byte]:Reserved[6 bits]:Active[1 bit]:Valid[1 bit]
+         * therefore we can just use the pointer for database searches as only the first 6 bytes are checked
+         */
+        void *eltNodeAddress       = (void *) ((UINT32) eltBaseAddress + eltEntryOffset);
+
+        /* debug */
+        IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) checking node at offset %d...\n", eltEntryOffset / ELT_ENTRY_SIZE);
+
+        if (IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_VALID(eltNodeAddress) != TRUE)
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("\t... node is empty\n");
+        }
+        else if (eltEntryOffset == ELT_ROOT_OFFSET)
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("\t... node is root\n");
+        }
+
+        if (IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_VALID(eltNodeAddress))
+        {
+            entryPortID = IX_ETH_DB_NPE_LOGICAL_ID_TO_PORT_ID(IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_PORT_ID(eltNodeAddress));
+
+            /* check only active entries belonging to this port */
+            if (ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].agingEnabled && IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ACTIVE(eltNodeAddress) && (portID == entryPortID)
+                && ((ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].capabilities & IX_ETH_ENTRY_AGING) == 0))
+            {
+                /* search record */
+                HashNode *node = ixEthDBSearch((IxEthDBMacAddr *) eltNodeAddress, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS);
+
+                /* safety check, maybe user deleted record right before sync? */
+                if (node != NULL)
+                {
+                    /* found record */
+                    MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) node->data;
+
+                    IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) synced entry [%s] already in the database, updating fields\n", mac2string(eltNodeAddress));
+
+                    /* reset age - set to -1 so that maintenance will restore it to 0 (or more) when incrementing */
+                    if (!descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry)
+                    {
+                        if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+                        {
+                            descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age = AGE_RESET;
+                        }
+                        else if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+                        {
+                            descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.age = AGE_RESET;
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    /* end transaction */
+                    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(node);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("\t... found portID %d, we check only port %d\n", entryPortID, portID);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief writes a search tree in NPE format
+ *
+ * @param type type of records to be written into the NPE update zone
+ * @param totalSize maximum size of the linearized tree
+ * @param baseAddress memory base address where to write the NPE tree into
+ * @param tree search tree to write in NPE format
+ * @param blocks number of written 64-byte blocks
+ * @param startIndex optimal binary search start index
+ *
+ * Serializes the given tree in NPE linear format
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNPETreeWrite(IxEthDBRecordType type, UINT32 totalSize, void *baseAddress, MacTreeNode *tree, UINT32 *epDelta, UINT32 *blocks)
+{
+    MacTreeNodeStack *stack;
+    UINT32 maxOffset = 0;
+    UINT32 emptyOffset;
+
+    stack = ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc(sizeof (MacTreeNodeStack));
+    
+    if (stack == NULL)
+    {
+        ERROR_LOG("DB: (NPEAdaptor) failed to allocate the node stack for learning tree linearization, out of memory?\n");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    /* zero out empty root */
+    memset(baseAddress, 0, ELT_ENTRY_SIZE);
+
+    NODE_STACK_INIT(stack);
+
+    if (tree != NULL)
+    {
+        /* push tree root at offset 1 */
+        NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, tree, 1);
+
+        maxOffset = 1;
+    }
+
+    while (NODE_STACK_NONEMPTY(stack))
+    {
+        MacTreeNode *node;
+        UINT32 offset;
+
+        NODE_STACK_POP(stack, node, offset);
+
+        /* update maximum offset */
+        if (offset > maxOffset)
+        {
+            maxOffset = offset;
+        }
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) writing MAC [%s] at offset %d\n", mac2string(node->descriptor->macAddress), offset);
+
+        /* add node to NPE ELT at position indicated by offset */
+        if (offset < MAX_ELT_SIZE)
+        {
+            ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[type]((void *) (((UINT32) baseAddress) + offset * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE), node);
+        }
+
+        if (node->left != NULL)
+        {
+            NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, node->left, LEFT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset));
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* ensure this entry is zeroed */
+            memset((void *) ((UINT32) baseAddress + LEFT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset) * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE), 0, ELT_ENTRY_SIZE);
+        }
+
+        if (node->right != NULL)
+        {
+            NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, node->right, RIGHT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset));
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* ensure this entry is zeroed */
+            memset((void *) ((UINT32) baseAddress + RIGHT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset) * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE), 0, ELT_ENTRY_SIZE);
+        }
+    }
+    
+    emptyOffset = maxOffset + 1;
+
+    /* zero out rest of the tree */
+    IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) Emptying tree from offset %d, address 0x%08X, %d bytes\n", 
+        emptyOffset, ((UINT32) baseAddress) + emptyOffset * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE, totalSize - (emptyOffset * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE));
+
+    if (emptyOffset < MAX_ELT_SIZE - 1)
+    {
+        memset((void *) (((UINT32) baseAddress) + (emptyOffset * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)), 0, totalSize - (emptyOffset * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE));
+    }
+
+    /* flush cache */
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH(baseAddress, totalSize);
+
+    /* debug */
+    IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) Ethernet learning/filtering tree XScale wrote at address 0x%08X (max %d bytes):\n\n",
+        (UINT32) baseAddress, FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_NPE_DUMP_ELT(baseAddress, FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE);
+    
+    /* compute number of 64-byte blocks */
+    if (blocks != NULL)
+    {
+        *blocks = maxOffset != 0 ? 1 + maxOffset / 8 : 0;
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) Wrote %d 64-byte blocks\n", *blocks);
+    }
+    
+    /* compute epDelta - start index for binary search */
+    if (epDelta != NULL)
+    {
+        UINT32 deltaIndex = 0;
+
+        *epDelta = 0;
+        
+        for (; deltaIndex < IX_ETH_DB_MAX_DELTA_ZONES ; deltaIndex ++)
+        {
+            if (ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[type][deltaIndex] >= maxOffset)
+            {
+                *epDelta = ixEthDBEPDelta[type][deltaIndex];
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) Computed epDelta %d (based on maxOffset %d)\n", *epDelta, maxOffset);
+    }
+
+    ixOsalCacheDmaFree(stack);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief implements a dummy node serialization function
+ *
+ * @param address address of where the node is to be serialized (unused)
+ * @param node tree node to be serialized (unused)
+ *
+ * This function is registered for safety reasons and should
+ * never be called. It will display an error message if this
+ * function is called.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBNullSerialize(void *address, MacTreeNode *node)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) Warning, the NullSerialize function was called, wrong record type?\n");
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief writes a filtering entry in NPE linear format
+ *
+ * @param address memory address to write node to
+ * @param node node to be written
+ *
+ * Used by @ref ixEthDBNPETreeWrite to liniarize a search tree
+ * in NPE-readable format.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBNPELearningNodeWrite(void *address, MacTreeNode *node)
+{
+    /* copy mac address */
+    memcpy(address, node->descriptor->macAddress, IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+
+    /* copy port ID */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_PORT_ID_OFFSET) = IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(node->descriptor->portID);
+
+    /* copy flags (valid and not active, as the NPE sets it to active) and clear reserved section (bits 2-7) */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_FLAGS_OFFSET) = (UINT8) IX_EDB_FLAGS_INACTIVE_VALID;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE("DB: (NPEAdaptor) writing ELT node 0x%08x:0x%08x\n", * (UINT32 *) address, * (((UINT32 *) (address)) + 1));
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief writes a WiFi header conversion record in
+ * NPE linear format
+ *
+ * @param address memory address to write node to
+ * @param node node to be written
+ *
+ * Used by @ref ixEthDBNPETreeWrite to liniarize a search tree
+ * in NPE-readable format.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBNPEWiFiNodeWrite(void *address, MacTreeNode *node)
+{
+    /* copy mac address */
+    memcpy(address, node->descriptor->macAddress, IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+
+    /* copy index */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_WIFI_INDEX_OFFSET) = node->descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwAddressIndex;
+
+    /* copy flags (type and valid) */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_WIFI_FLAGS_OFFSET) = node->descriptor->recordData.wifiData.type << 1 | IX_EDB_FLAGS_VALID;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief writes a WiFi gateway header conversion record in
+ * NPE linear format
+ *
+ * @param address memory address to write node to
+ * @param node node to be written
+ *
+ * Used by @ref ixEthDBNPETreeWrite to liniarize a search tree
+ * in NPE-readable format.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBNPEGatewayNodeWrite(void *address, MacTreeNode *node)
+{
+    /* copy mac address */
+    memcpy(address, node->descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress, IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+
+    /* set reserved field, two bytes */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_RESERVED_OFFSET)     = 0;
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_RESERVED_OFFSET + 1) = 0;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief writes a firewall record in
+ * NPE linear format
+ *
+ * @param address memory address to write node to
+ * @param node node to be written
+ *
+ * Used by @ref ixEthDBNPETreeWrite to liniarize a search tree
+ * in NPE-readable format.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBNPEFirewallNodeWrite(void *address, MacTreeNode *node)
+{
+    /* set reserved field */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_RESERVED_OFFSET) = 0;
+
+    /* set flags */
+    NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_FLAGS_OFFSET) = IX_EDB_FLAGS_VALID;
+
+    /* copy mac address */
+    memcpy((void *) ((UINT32) address + IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_ADDR_OFFSET), node->descriptor->macAddress, IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief registers the NPE serialization methods
+ *
+ * This functions registers NPE serialization methods
+ * for writing the following types of records in NPE
+ * readable linear format:
+ * - filtering records
+ * - WiFi header conversion records
+ * - WiFi gateway header conversion records
+ * - firewall records
+ *
+ * Note that this function should be called by the
+ * component initialization function.
+ *
+ * @return number of registered record types
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+UINT32 ixEthDBRecordSerializeMethodsRegister()
+{
+    int i;
+    
+    /* safety - register a blank method for everybody first */
+    for ( i = 0 ; i < IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX + 1 ; i++)
+    {
+        ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[i] = ixEthDBNullSerialize;
+    }
+    
+    /* register real methods */
+    ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD]      = ixEthDBNPELearningNodeWrite;
+    ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD] = ixEthDBNPELearningNodeWrite;
+    ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD]           = ixEthDBNPEWiFiNodeWrite;
+    ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD]       = ixEthDBNPEFirewallNodeWrite;
+    ixEthDBNPENodeWrite[IX_ETH_DB_GATEWAY_RECORD]        = ixEthDBNPEGatewayNodeWrite;
+    
+    /* EP Delta arrays */
+    memset(ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset, 0, sizeof (ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset));
+    memset(ixEthDBEPDelta, 0, sizeof (ixEthDBEPDelta));
+    
+    /* filtering records */
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD][0] = 1;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD][0]       = 0;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD][1] = 3;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD][1]       = 7;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD][2] = 511;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD][2]       = 14;
+    
+    /* wifi records */
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD][0] = 1;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD][0]       = 0;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD][1] = 3;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD][1]       = 7;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD][2] = 511;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD][2]       = 14;
+
+    /* firewall records */
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][0] = 0;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][0]       = 0;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][1] = 1;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][1]       = 5;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][2] = 3;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][2]       = 13;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][3] = 7;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][3]       = 21;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][4] = 15;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][4]       = 29;
+    
+    ixEthDBEPDeltaOffset[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][5] = 31;
+    ixEthDBEPDelta[IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD][5]       = 37;
+    
+    return 5; /* 5 methods registered */
+}
+
+#ifndef IX_NDEBUG
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 npeMsgHistory[IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH][2];
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 npeMsgHistoryLen = 0;
+
+/**
+ * When compiled in DEBUG mode, this function can be used to display
+ * the history of messages sent to the NPEs (up to 100).
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBShowNpeMsgHistory()
+{
+    UINT32 i = 0;
+    UINT32 base, len;
+
+    if (npeMsgHistoryLen <= IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH)
+    {
+        base = 0;
+        len  = npeMsgHistoryLen;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        base = npeMsgHistoryLen % IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH;
+        len  = IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH;
+    }
+
+    printf("NPE message history [last %d messages, from least to most recent]:\n", len);
+
+    for (; i < len ; i++)
+    {
+        UINT32 pos = (base + i) % IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH;
+        printf("msg[%d]: 0x%08x:0x%08x\n", i, npeMsgHistory[pos][0], npeMsgHistory[pos][1]);
+    }
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBELTShow(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+    
+    /* send EDB_GetMACAddressDatabase message */
+    FILL_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE(message, 
+        0 /* reserved */, 
+        IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.npeUpdateZone));
+
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+    if (result == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        /* analyze NPE copy */
+        UINT32 eltEntryOffset;
+        UINT32 entryPortID;
+
+        UINT32 eltBaseAddress = (UINT32) ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.npeUpdateZone;
+        UINT32 eltSize        = FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE;
+
+        /* invalidate cache */
+        IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE((void *) eltBaseAddress, eltSize);
+
+        printf("Listing records in main learning tree for port %d\n", portID);
+
+        for (eltEntryOffset = ELT_ROOT_OFFSET ; eltEntryOffset < eltSize ; eltEntryOffset += ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)
+        {
+            /* (eltBaseAddress + eltEntryOffset) points to a valid NPE tree node
+            *
+            * the format of the node is MAC[6 bytes]:PortID[1 byte]:Reserved[6 bits]:Active[1 bit]:Valid[1 bit]
+            * therefore we can just use the pointer for database searches as only the first 6 bytes are checked
+            */
+            void *eltNodeAddress = (void *) ((UINT32) eltBaseAddress + eltEntryOffset);
+
+            if (IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_VALID(eltNodeAddress))
+            {
+                HashNode *node;
+
+                entryPortID = IX_ETH_DB_NPE_LOGICAL_ID_TO_PORT_ID(IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_PORT_ID(eltNodeAddress));
+
+                /* search record */
+                node = ixEthDBSearch((IxEthDBMacAddr *) eltNodeAddress, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES);
+
+                printf("%s - port %d - %s ", mac2string((unsigned char *) eltNodeAddress), entryPortID, 
+                    IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ACTIVE(eltNodeAddress) ? "active" : "inactive");
+
+                /* safety check, maybe user deleted record right before sync? */
+                if (node != NULL)
+                {
+                    /* found record */
+                    MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) node->data;
+
+                    printf("- %s ",
+                        descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD ? "filtering" :
+                        descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD ? "vlan" :
+                        descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD ? "wifi" : "other (check main DB)");
+
+                    if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD) printf("- age %d - %s ", 
+                        descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age,
+                        descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry ? "static" : "dynamic");
+
+                    if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD) printf("- age %d - %s - tci %d ",
+                        descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.age,
+                        descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.staticEntry ? "static" : "dynamic",
+                        descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag);
+
+                    /* end transaction */
+                    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(node);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    printf("- not synced");
+                }
+
+                printf("\n");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, 
+            "EthDB: (ShowELT) Could not complete action (communication failure)\n",
+            portID, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    }
+}
+
+#endif
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBPortUpdate.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBPortUpdate.c
new file mode 100644
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+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBDBPortUpdate.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of dependency and port update handling
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/* forward prototype declarations */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacTreeNode* ixEthDBTreeInsert(MacTreeNode *searchTree, MacDescriptor *descriptor);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBCreateTrees(IxEthDBPortMap updatePorts);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE MacTreeNode* ixEthDBTreeRebalance(MacTreeNode *searchTree);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBRebalanceTreeToVine(MacTreeNode *root, UINT32 *size);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBRebalanceVineToTree(MacTreeNode *root, UINT32 size);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBRebalanceCompression(MacTreeNode *root, UINT32 count);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE UINT32 ixEthDBRebalanceLog2Floor(UINT32 x);
+
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+
+/**
+ * @brief register types requiring automatic updates
+ *
+ * @param typeArray array indexed on record types, each
+ * element indicating whether the record type requires an
+ * automatic update (TRUE) or not (FALSE)
+ * 
+ * Automatic updates are done for registered record types
+ * upon adding, updating (that is, updating the record portID) 
+ * and removing records. Whenever an automatic update is triggered
+ * the appropriate ports will be provided with new database
+ * information.
+ *
+ * It is assumed that the typeArray parameter is allocated large
+ * enough to hold all the user defined types. Also, the type
+ * array should be initialized to FALSE as this function only
+ * caters for types which do require automatic updates.
+ *
+ * Note that this function should be called by the component
+ * initialization function.
+ *
+ * @return number of record types registered for automatic
+ * updates
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+UINT32 ixEthDBUpdateTypeRegister(BOOL *typeArray)
+{
+    typeArray[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD]      = TRUE;
+    typeArray[IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD] = TRUE;
+
+    return 2;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief computes dependencies and triggers port learning tree updates
+ *
+ * @param triggerPorts port map consisting in the ports which triggered the update
+ *
+ * This function browses through all the ports and determines how to waterfall the update
+ * event from the trigger ports to all other ports depending on them.
+ *
+ * Once the list of ports to be updated is determined this function 
+ * calls @ref ixEthDBCreateTrees.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortMap updatePorts;
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+    
+    ixEthDBUpdateLock();
+    
+    SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(updatePorts);
+    
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        PortInfo *port   = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex];
+        BOOL mapsCollide;
+        
+        MAPS_COLLIDE(mapsCollide, triggerPorts, port->dependencyPortMap);
+
+        if (mapsCollide                                   /* do triggers influence this port? */
+            && !IS_PORT_INCLUDED(portIndex, updatePorts)  /* and it's not already in the update list */
+            && port->updateMethod.updateEnabled)          /* and we're allowed to update it */
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Adding port %d to update set\n", portIndex);
+
+            JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(updatePorts, portIndex);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Didn't add port %d to update set, reasons follow:\n", portIndex);
+
+            if (!mapsCollide)
+            {
+                IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("\tMaps don't collide on port %d\n", portIndex);
+            }
+
+            if (IS_PORT_INCLUDED(portIndex, updatePorts))
+            {
+                IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("\tPort %d is already in the update set\n", portIndex);
+            }
+
+            if (!port->updateMethod.updateEnabled)
+            {
+                IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("\tPort %d doesn't have updateEnabled set\n", portIndex);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Updating port set\n");
+
+    ixEthDBCreateTrees(updatePorts);
+        
+    ixEthDBUpdateUnlock();
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief creates learning trees and calls the port update handlers
+ *
+ * @param updatePorts set of ports in need of learning trees
+ *
+ * This function determines the optimal method of creating learning
+ * trees using a minimal number of database queries, keeping in mind
+ * that different ports can either use the same learning trees or they
+ * can partially share them. The actual tree building routine is
+ * @ref ixEthDBQuery.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBCreateTrees(IxEthDBPortMap updatePorts)
+{
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+    BOOL result;
+    BOOL portsLeft = TRUE;
+
+    while (portsLeft)
+    {
+        /* get port with minimal dependency map and NULL search tree */
+        UINT32 minPortIndex = MAX_PORT_SIZE;
+        UINT32 minimalSize  = MAX_PORT_SIZE;
+
+        for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+        {
+            UINT32 size;
+            PortInfo *port = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex];
+
+            /* generate trees only for ports that need them */
+            if (!port->updateMethod.searchTreePendingWrite && IS_PORT_INCLUDED(portIndex, updatePorts))
+            {
+                GET_MAP_SIZE(port->dependencyPortMap, size);
+                
+                IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Dependency map for port %d: size %d\n",
+                    portIndex, size);
+
+                if (size < minimalSize)
+                {
+                    minPortIndex = portIndex;
+                    minimalSize  = size;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Skipped port %d from tree diff (%s)\n", portIndex,
+                    port->updateMethod.searchTreePendingWrite ? "pending write access" : "ignored by query");
+            }            
+        }
+
+        /* if a port was found than minimalSize is not MAX_PORT_SIZE */
+        if (minimalSize != MAX_PORT_SIZE)
+        {
+            /* minPortIndex is the port we seek */
+            PortInfo *port = &ixEthDBPortInfo[minPortIndex];
+
+            IxEthDBPortMap query;
+            MacTreeNode *baseTree;
+
+            /* now try to find a port with minimal map difference */
+            PortInfo *minimalDiffPort = NULL;
+            UINT32 minimalDiff        = MAX_PORT_SIZE;
+            
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Minimal size port is %d\n", minPortIndex);
+
+            for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+            {   
+                PortInfo *diffPort = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex];
+                BOOL mapIsSubset;
+                
+                IS_MAP_SUBSET(mapIsSubset, diffPort->dependencyPortMap, port->dependencyPortMap);
+                
+
+                if (portIndex != minPortIndex
+                    && diffPort->updateMethod.searchTree != NULL
+                    && mapIsSubset)
+                {
+                    /* compute size and pick only minimal size difference */
+                    UINT32 diffPortSize;
+                    UINT32 sizeDifference;
+
+                    GET_MAP_SIZE(diffPort->dependencyPortMap, diffPortSize);
+                     
+                    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Checking port %d for differences...\n", portIndex);
+
+                    sizeDifference = minimalSize - diffPortSize;
+
+                    if (sizeDifference < minimalDiff)
+                    {
+                        minimalDiffPort = diffPort;
+                        minimalDiff     = sizeDifference;
+                        
+                        IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Minimal difference 0x%x was found on port %d\n",
+                            minimalDiff, portIndex);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            /* check if filtering is enabled on this port */
+            if ((port->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING) != 0)
+            {
+                /* if minimalDiff is not MAX_PORT_SIZE minimalDiffPort points to the most similar port */
+                if (minimalDiff != MAX_PORT_SIZE)
+                {
+                    baseTree = ixEthDBCloneMacTreeNode(minimalDiffPort->updateMethod.searchTree);
+                    DIFF_MAPS(query, port->dependencyPortMap , minimalDiffPort->dependencyPortMap);
+                    
+                    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Found minimal diff, extending tree %d on query\n",
+                        minimalDiffPort->portID);
+                }
+                else /* .. otherwise no similar port was found, build tree from scratch */
+                {
+                    baseTree = NULL;
+                    
+                    COPY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(query, port->dependencyPortMap);
+                    
+                    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) No similar diff, creating tree from query\n");
+                }
+
+                IS_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(result, query);
+                
+                if (!result) /* otherwise we don't need anything more on top of the cloned tree */
+                {
+                    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Adding query tree to port %d\n", minPortIndex);
+                        
+                    /* build learning tree */
+                    port->updateMethod.searchTree = ixEthDBQuery(baseTree, query, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS, MAX_ELT_SIZE);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) Query is empty, assuming identical nearest tree\n");
+                      
+                    port->updateMethod.searchTree = baseTree;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* filtering is not enabled, will download an empty tree */
+                if (port->updateMethod.searchTree != NULL)
+                {
+                    ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(port->updateMethod.searchTree);
+                }
+
+                port->updateMethod.searchTree = NULL;
+            }
+
+            /* mark tree as valid */
+            port->updateMethod.searchTreePendingWrite = TRUE;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            portsLeft = FALSE;
+
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (Update) No trees to create this round\n");            
+        }
+    }
+    
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        PortInfo *updatePort = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portIndex];
+
+        if (updatePort->updateMethod.searchTreePendingWrite)
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (PortUpdate) Starting procedure to upload new search tree (%snull) into NPE %d\n", 
+                updatePort->updateMethod.searchTree != NULL ? "not " : "",
+                portIndex);
+
+            updatePort->updateMethod.updateHandler(portIndex, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief standard NPE update handler
+ *
+ * @param portID id of the port to be updated
+ * @param type record type to be pushed during this update
+ *
+ * The NPE update handler manages updating the NPE databases
+ * given a certain record type.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBNPEUpdateHandler(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType type)
+{
+    UINT32 epDelta, blockCount;
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    UINT32 treeSize = 0;
+    PortInfo *port = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    /* size selection and type check */
+    if (type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD || type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD)
+    {
+        treeSize = FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE;
+    }
+    else if (type == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+    {
+        treeSize = FULL_FW_BYTE_SIZE;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+    
+    /* serialize tree into memory */
+    ixEthDBNPETreeWrite(type, treeSize, port->updateMethod.npeUpdateZone, port->updateMethod.searchTree, &epDelta, &blockCount);
+
+    /* free internal copy */
+    if (port->updateMethod.searchTree != NULL)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(port->updateMethod.searchTree);
+    }
+
+    /* forget last used search tree */
+    port->updateMethod.searchTree             = NULL;
+    port->updateMethod.searchTreePendingWrite = FALSE;
+
+    /* dependending on the update type we do different things */
+    if (type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD || type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD)
+    {
+        IX_STATUS result;
+
+        FILL_SETMACADDRESSDATABASE_MSG(message, IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(portID), 
+            epDelta, blockCount, 
+            IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(port->updateMethod.npeUpdateZone));
+
+        IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+        if (result == IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (PortUpdate) Finished downloading NPE tree on port %d\n", portID);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].agingEnabled                = FALSE;
+            ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.updateEnabled  = FALSE;
+            ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].updateMethod.userControlled = TRUE;
+
+            ERROR_LOG("EthDB: (PortUpdate) disabling aging and updates on port %d (assumed dead)\n", portID);
+
+            ixEthDBDatabaseClear(portID, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES);
+
+            return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+        }
+
+	return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+    }
+    else if (type == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+    {
+        return ixEthDBFirewallUpdate(portID, port->updateMethod.npeUpdateZone, epDelta);
+    }
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief queries the database for a set of records to be inserted into a given tree
+ *
+ * @param searchTree pointer to a tree where insertions will be performed; can be NULL
+ * @param query set of ports that a database record must match to be inserted into the tree
+ *
+ * The query method browses through the database, extracts all the descriptors matching
+ * the given query parameter and inserts them into the given learning tree.
+ * Note that this is an append procedure, the given tree needs not to be empty.
+ * A "descriptor matching the query" is a descriptor whose port id is in the query map.
+ * If the given tree is empty (NULL) a new tree is created and returned.
+ * 
+ * @return the tree root
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacTreeNode* ixEthDBQuery(MacTreeNode *searchTree, IxEthDBPortMap query, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter, UINT32 maxEntries)
+{
+    HashIterator iterator;
+    UINT32 entryCount = 0;
+
+    /* browse database */
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBInitHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+    while (IS_ITERATOR_VALID(&iterator))
+    {
+        MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) iterator.node->data;
+
+        IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (PortUpdate) querying [%s]:%d on port map ... ", 
+            mac2string(descriptor->macAddress), 
+            descriptor->portID);
+
+	if ((descriptor->type & recordFilter) != 0 
+            && IS_PORT_INCLUDED(descriptor->portID, query))
+	{
+            MacDescriptor *descriptorClone = ixEthDBCloneMacDescriptor(descriptor);
+
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("match\n");
+
+            if (descriptorClone != NULL)
+            {
+                /* add descriptor to tree */
+                searchTree = ixEthDBTreeInsert(searchTree, descriptorClone);
+
+                entryCount++;
+            }
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("no match\n");
+        }
+
+        if (entryCount < maxEntries)
+        {
+            /* advance to the next record */
+	        BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* the NPE won't accept more entries so we can stop now */
+            ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator(&iterator);
+
+            IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (PortUpdate) number of elements reached maximum supported by port\n");
+
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE("DB: (PortUpdate) query inserted %d records in the search tree\n", entryCount);
+
+    return ixEthDBTreeRebalance(searchTree);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief inserts a mac descriptor into an tree
+ *
+ * @param searchTree tree where the insertion is to be performed (may be NULL)
+ * @param descriptor descriptor to insert into tree
+ *
+ * @return the tree root
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+MacTreeNode* ixEthDBTreeInsert(MacTreeNode *searchTree, MacDescriptor *descriptor)
+{
+    MacTreeNode *currentNode    = searchTree;
+    MacTreeNode *insertLocation = NULL;
+    MacTreeNode *newNode;
+    INT32 insertPosition = RIGHT;
+
+    if (descriptor == NULL)
+    {
+        return searchTree;
+    }
+
+    /* create a new node */
+    newNode = ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode();
+
+    if (newNode == NULL)
+    {
+        /* out of memory */
+        ERROR_LOG("Warning: ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode returned NULL in file %s:%d (out of memory?)\n", __FILE__, __LINE__);
+
+        ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor(descriptor);
+
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    /* populate node */
+    newNode->descriptor = descriptor;
+
+    /* an empty initial tree is a special case */
+    if (searchTree == NULL)
+    {
+        return newNode;
+    }
+
+    /* get insertion location */
+    while (insertLocation == NULL)
+    {
+        MacTreeNode *nextNode;
+
+        /* compare given key with current node key */
+        insertPosition = ixEthDBAddressCompare(descriptor->macAddress, currentNode->descriptor->macAddress);
+
+        /* navigate down */
+        if (insertPosition == RIGHT)
+        {
+            nextNode = currentNode->right;
+        }
+        else if (insertPosition == LEFT)
+        {
+            nextNode = currentNode->left;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* error, duplicate key */
+            ERROR_LOG("Warning: trapped insertion of a duplicate MAC address in an NPE search tree\n");
+
+            /* this will free the MAC descriptor as well */
+            ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(newNode);
+
+            return searchTree;
+        }
+
+        /* when we can no longer dive through the tree we found the insertion place */
+        if (nextNode != NULL)
+        {
+            currentNode = nextNode;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            insertLocation = currentNode;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* insert node */
+    if (insertPosition == RIGHT)
+    {
+        insertLocation->right = newNode;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        insertLocation->left = newNode;
+    }
+
+    return searchTree;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief balance a tree
+ *
+ * @param searchTree tree to balance
+ *
+ * Converts a tree into a balanced tree and returns the root of
+ * the balanced tree. The resulting tree is <i>route balanced</i>
+ * not <i>perfectly balanced</i>. This makes no difference to the
+ * average tree search time which is the same in both cases, O(log2(n)).
+ *
+ * @return root of the balanced tree or NULL if there's no memory left
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+MacTreeNode* ixEthDBTreeRebalance(MacTreeNode *searchTree)
+{
+    MacTreeNode *pseudoRoot = ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode();
+    UINT32 size;
+
+    if (pseudoRoot == NULL)
+    {
+        /* out of memory */
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    pseudoRoot->right = searchTree;
+
+    ixEthDBRebalanceTreeToVine(pseudoRoot, &size);
+    ixEthDBRebalanceVineToTree(pseudoRoot, size);
+
+    searchTree = pseudoRoot->right;
+
+    /* remove pseudoRoot right branch, otherwise it will free the entire tree */
+    pseudoRoot->right = NULL;
+
+    ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(pseudoRoot);
+
+    return searchTree;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief converts a tree into a vine
+ *
+ * @param root root of tree to convert
+ * @param size depth of vine (equal to the number of nodes in the tree)
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBRebalanceTreeToVine(MacTreeNode *root, UINT32 *size)
+{
+    MacTreeNode *vineTail  = root;
+    MacTreeNode *remainder = vineTail->right;
+    MacTreeNode *tempPtr;
+
+    *size = 0;
+
+    while (remainder != NULL)
+    {
+        if (remainder->left == NULL)
+        {
+            /* move tail down one */
+            vineTail  = remainder;
+            remainder = remainder->right;
+            (*size)++;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* rotate around remainder */
+            tempPtr         = remainder->left;
+            remainder->left = tempPtr->right;
+            tempPtr->right  = remainder;
+            remainder       = tempPtr;
+            vineTail->right = tempPtr;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief converts a vine into a balanced tree
+ *
+ * @param root vine to convert
+ * @param size depth of vine
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBRebalanceVineToTree(MacTreeNode *root, UINT32 size)
+{
+    UINT32 leafCount = size + 1 - (1 << ixEthDBRebalanceLog2Floor(size + 1));
+
+    ixEthDBRebalanceCompression(root, leafCount);
+
+    size = size - leafCount;
+
+    while (size > 1)
+    {
+        ixEthDBRebalanceCompression(root, size / 2);
+
+        size /= 2;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief compresses a vine/tree stage into a more balanced vine/tree
+ *
+ * @param root root of the tree to compress
+ * @param count number of "spine" nodes
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBRebalanceCompression(MacTreeNode *root, UINT32 count)
+{
+    MacTreeNode *scanner = root;
+    MacTreeNode *child;
+    UINT32 local_index;
+
+    for (local_index = 0 ; local_index < count ; local_index++)
+    {
+        child          = scanner->right;
+        scanner->right = child->right;
+        scanner        = scanner->right;
+        child->right   = scanner->left;
+        scanner->left  = child;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief computes |_log2(x)_| (a.k.a. floor(log2(x)))
+ *
+ * @param x number to compute |_log2(x)_| for
+ *
+ * @return |_log2(x)_|
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+UINT32 ixEthDBRebalanceLog2Floor(UINT32 x)
+{
+    UINT32 log = 0;
+    UINT32 val = 1;
+
+    while (val < x)
+    {
+        log++;
+        val <<= 1;
+    }
+
+    return val == x ? log : log - 1;
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBReports.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBReports.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9c7ae1c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBReports.c
@@ -0,0 +1,652 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBAPI.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the public API
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE void ixEthDBPortInfoShow(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter);
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBHeaderShow(IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBDependencyPortMapShow(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap map);
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays a port dependency map
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param map port map to display
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully
+ */ 
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBDependencyPortMapShow(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap map)
+{
+    UINT32 portIndex;
+    BOOL mapSelf = TRUE, mapNone = TRUE, firstPort = TRUE;
+    
+    /* dependency port maps */
+    printf("Dependency port map: ");
+    
+    /* browse the port map */
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        if (IS_PORT_INCLUDED(portIndex, map))
+        {
+            mapNone   = FALSE;
+            
+            if (portIndex != portID)
+            {
+                mapSelf = FALSE;
+            }
+            
+            printf("%s%d", firstPort ? "{" : ", ", portIndex);
+            
+            firstPort = FALSE;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    if (mapNone)
+    {
+        mapSelf = FALSE;
+    }
+    
+    printf("%s (%s)\n", firstPort ? "" : "}", mapSelf ? "self" : mapNone ? "none" : "group");
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays all the filtering records belonging to a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to display
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @warning deprecated, use @ref ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords() 
+ * instead. Calling this function is equivalent to calling
+ * ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords(portID, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShow(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxEthDBStatus local_result;
+    HashIterator iterator;
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    UINT32 recordCount = 0;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+
+    /* display table header */
+    printf("Ethernet database records for port ID [%d]\n", portID);
+    
+    ixEthDBDependencyPortMapShow(portID, portInfo->dependencyPortMap);
+    
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE)
+    {
+        printf("NPE updates are %s\n\n", portInfo->updateMethod.updateEnabled ? "enabled" : "disabled");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf("updates disabled (not an NPE)\n\n");
+    }
+
+    printf("    MAC address    |   Age  | Type \n");
+    printf("___________________________________\n");
+
+    /* browse database */
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBInitHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+    while (IS_ITERATOR_VALID(&iterator))
+    {
+      MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) iterator.node->data;
+
+      if (descriptor->portID == portID && descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+      {
+          recordCount++;
+
+          /* display entry */
+          printf(" %02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | %5d  | %s\n",
+              descriptor->macAddress[0],
+              descriptor->macAddress[1],
+              descriptor->macAddress[2],
+              descriptor->macAddress[3],
+              descriptor->macAddress[4],
+              descriptor->macAddress[5],
+              descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age,
+              descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry ? "static" : "dynamic");
+      }
+
+      /* move to the next record */
+      BUSY_RETRY_WITH_RESULT(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator), local_result);
+
+      /* debug */
+      if (local_result == IX_ETH_DB_BUSY)
+      {
+          return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+      }
+    }
+
+    /* display number of records */
+    printf("\nFound %d records\n", recordCount);
+
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays all the filtering records belonging to all the ports
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @warning deprecated, use @ref ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords() 
+ * instead. Calling this function is equivalent to calling
+ * ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords(IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+void ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowAll()
+{
+    IxEthDBPortId portIndex;
+
+    printf("\nEthernet learning/filtering database: listing %d ports\n\n", (UINT32) IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS);
+
+    for (portIndex = 0 ; portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS ; portIndex++)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShow(portIndex);
+
+        if (portIndex < IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS - 1)
+        {
+            printf("\n");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays one record in a format depending on the record filter
+ *
+ * @param descriptor pointer to the record
+ * @param recordFilter format filter
+ *
+ * This function will display the fields in a record depending on the
+ * selected record filter.
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBRecordShow(MacDescriptor *descriptor, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter)
+{
+    if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD
+        || recordFilter == (IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD))
+    {
+        /* display VLAN record header - leave this commented code in place, its purpose is to align the print format with the header
+        printf("    MAC address    |   Age  |   Type   | VLAN ID | CFI | QoS class \n");
+        printf("___________________________________________________________________\n"); */
+
+        if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+        {
+            printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | %3d | %s | %d | %d | %d\n",
+                descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                descriptor->macAddress[5],
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.age,
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.staticEntry ? "static" : "dynamic",
+                IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag),
+                (descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag & 0x1000) >> 12,
+                IX_ETH_DB_GET_QOS_PRIORITY(descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag));
+         }
+         else if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+         {
+            printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | %3d | %s | - | - | -\n",
+                descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                descriptor->macAddress[5],
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age,
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry ? "static" : "dynamic");
+         }
+    }
+    else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+    {
+        /* display filtering record header - leave this commented code in place, its purpose is to align the print format with the header
+        printf("    MAC address    |   Age  |   Type   \n");
+        printf("_______________________________________\n");  */
+
+        if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+        {
+         printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | %3d | %s \n",
+             descriptor->macAddress[0],
+             descriptor->macAddress[1],
+             descriptor->macAddress[2],
+             descriptor->macAddress[3],
+             descriptor->macAddress[4],
+             descriptor->macAddress[5],
+             descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age,
+             descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry ? "static" : "dynamic");
+        }
+    }
+    else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD)
+    {
+        /* display WiFi record header - leave this commented code in place, its purpose is to align the print format with the header 
+        printf("    MAC address    |   GW MAC address  \n");
+        printf("_______________________________________\n"); */
+
+        if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD)
+        {
+            if (descriptor->recordData.wifiData.type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_AP)
+            {
+                /* gateway address present */
+                printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | %02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X \n",
+                    descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[5],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[0],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[1],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[2],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[3],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[4],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[5]);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* no gateway */
+                printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | ----no gateway----- \n",
+                    descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[5]);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+    {
+        /* display Firewall record header - leave this commented code in place, its purpose is to align the print format with the header 
+        printf("    MAC address   \n");
+        printf("__________________\n"); */
+
+        if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+        {
+            printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X \n",
+                descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                descriptor->macAddress[5]);
+        }
+    }
+    else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES)
+    {
+        /* display composite record header - leave this commented code in place, its purpose is to align the print format with the header 
+        printf("    MAC address   | Record | Age|  Type   | VLAN |CFI| QoS |  GW MAC address   \n");
+        printf("_______________________________________________________________________________\n"); */
+
+        if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD)
+        {
+            printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X |  VLAN  | %2d | %s | %4d | %1d |  %1d  | -----------------\n",
+                descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                descriptor->macAddress[5],
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.age,
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.staticEntry ? "static " : "dynamic",
+                IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag),
+                (descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag & 0x1000) >> 12,
+                IX_ETH_DB_GET_QOS_PRIORITY(descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag));
+         }
+         else if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+         {
+            printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X | Filter | %2d | %s | ---- | - | --- | -----------------\n",
+                descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                descriptor->macAddress[5],
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringData.age,
+                descriptor->recordData.filteringData.staticEntry ? "static " : "dynamic");
+         }
+        else if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD)
+        {
+            if (descriptor->recordData.wifiData.type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_AP)
+            {
+                /* gateway address present */
+                printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X |  WiFi  | -- | AP=>AP  | ---- | - | --- | %02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X\n",
+                    descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[5],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[0],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[1],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[2],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[3],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[4],
+                    descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress[5]);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* no gateway */
+                printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X |  WiFi  | -- | AP=>ST  | ---- | - | --- | -- no gateway -- \n",
+                    descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                    descriptor->macAddress[5]);
+            }
+        }
+        else if (descriptor->type == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+        {
+            printf("%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X |   FW   | -- | ------- | ---- | - | --- | -----------------\n",
+                descriptor->macAddress[0],
+                descriptor->macAddress[1],
+                descriptor->macAddress[2],
+                descriptor->macAddress[3],
+                descriptor->macAddress[4],
+                descriptor->macAddress[5]);
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf("invalid record filter\n");
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays the status, records and configuration information of a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param recordFilter record filter to display
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBPortInfoShow(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    UINT32 recordCount = 0;
+    HashIterator iterator;
+    IxEthDBStatus local_result;
+
+    /* display port status */
+    printf("== Port ID %d ==\n", portID);
+
+    /* display capabilities */
+    printf("- Capabilities: ");
+
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING) != 0)
+    {
+        printf("Learning (%s) ", ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING) != 0) ? "on" : "off");
+    }
+
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS) != 0)
+    {
+        printf("VLAN/QoS (%s) ", ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS) != 0) ? "on" : "off");
+    }
+
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL) != 0)
+    {
+        printf("Firewall (%s) ", ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL) != 0) ? "on" : "off");
+    }
+
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION) != 0)
+    {
+        printf("WiFi (%s) ", ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION) != 0) ? "on" : "off");
+    }
+
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL) != 0)
+    {
+        printf("STP (%s) ", ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL) != 0) ? "on" : "off");
+    }
+
+    printf("\n");
+
+    /* dependency map */
+    ixEthDBDependencyPortMapShow(portID, portInfo->dependencyPortMap);
+
+    /* NPE dynamic updates */
+    if (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[portID].type == IX_ETH_NPE) 
+    {
+        printf(" - NPE dynamic update is %s\n", portInfo->updateMethod.updateEnabled ? "enabled" : "disabled");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf(" - dynamic update disabled (not an NPE)\n");
+    }
+
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION) != 0)
+    {
+        if ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION) != 0)
+        {
+            /* WiFi header conversion */
+            if ((portInfo->frameControlDurationID 
+                + portInfo->bbsid[0] 
+                + portInfo->bbsid[1] 
+                + portInfo->bbsid[2] 
+                + portInfo->bbsid[3] 
+                + portInfo->bbsid[4] 
+                + portInfo->bbsid[5]) == 0)
+            {
+                printf(" - WiFi header conversion not configured\n");
+            }
+            else
+            {  
+                printf(" - WiFi header conversion: BBSID [%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X], Frame Control 0x%X, Duration/ID 0x%X\n", 
+                    portInfo->bbsid[0],
+                    portInfo->bbsid[1],
+                    portInfo->bbsid[2],
+                    portInfo->bbsid[3],
+                    portInfo->bbsid[4],
+                    portInfo->bbsid[5],
+                    portInfo->frameControlDurationID >> 16,
+                    portInfo->frameControlDurationID & 0xFFFF);
+            }
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            printf(" - WiFi header conversion not enabled\n");
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* Firewall */
+    if ((portInfo->featureCapability & IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL) != 0)
+    {
+        if ((portInfo->featureStatus & IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL) != 0)
+        {
+            printf(" - Firewall is in %s-list mode\n", portInfo->firewallMode == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST ? "black" : "white");
+            printf(" - Invalid source MAC address filtering is %s\n", portInfo->srcAddressFilterEnabled ? "enabled" : "disabled");
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            printf(" - Firewall not enabled\n");
+        }
+    }
+  
+    /* browse database if asked to display records */
+    if (recordFilter != IX_ETH_DB_NO_RECORD_TYPE)
+    {
+        printf("\n");
+        ixEthDBHeaderShow(recordFilter);
+
+        BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBInitHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator));
+
+        while (IS_ITERATOR_VALID(&iterator))
+        {
+            MacDescriptor *descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) iterator.node->data;
+
+            if (descriptor->portID == portID && (descriptor->type & recordFilter) != 0)
+            {
+                recordCount++;
+
+                /* display entry */
+                ixEthDBRecordShow(descriptor, recordFilter);
+            }
+
+            /* move to the next record */
+            BUSY_RETRY_WITH_RESULT(ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(&dbHashtable, &iterator), local_result);
+
+            /* debug */
+            if (local_result == IX_ETH_DB_BUSY)
+            {
+                printf("EthDB (API): Error, database browser failed (no access), giving up\n");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        printf("\nFound %d records\n\n", recordCount);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays a record header
+ *
+ * @param recordFilter record type filter
+ *
+ * This function displays a record header, depending on
+ * the given record type filter. It is useful when used
+ * in conjunction with ixEthDBRecordShow which will display
+ * record fields formatted for the header, provided the same
+ * record filter is used.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG if the recordFilter
+ * parameter is invalid or not supported
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBHeaderShow(IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter)
+{
+  if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD
+      || recordFilter == (IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD))
+  {
+    /* display VLAN record header */
+    printf("    MAC address    |   Age  |   Type   | VLAN ID | CFI | QoS class \n");
+    printf("___________________________________________________________________\n");
+  }
+  else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD)
+  {
+    /* display filtering record header */
+    printf("    MAC address    |   Age  |   Type   \n");
+    printf("_______________________________________\n");
+  }
+  else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD)
+  {
+    /* display WiFi record header */
+    printf("    MAC address    |   GW MAC address  \n");
+    printf("_______________________________________\n");
+  }
+  else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+  {
+    /* display Firewall record header */
+    printf("    MAC address   \n");
+    printf("__________________\n");
+  }
+  else if (recordFilter == IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES)
+  {
+    /* display composite record header */
+    printf("    MAC address   | Record | Age|  Type   | VLAN |CFI| QoS |  GW MAC address   \n");
+    printf("_______________________________________________________________________________\n");
+  }
+  else
+  {
+    return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+  }
+  
+  return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief displays database information (records and port information)
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to display (or IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS for all the ports)
+ * @param recordFilter record filter (use IX_ETH_DB_NO_RECORD_TYPE to display only
+ * port information)
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component header
+ * file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully or
+ * an appropriate error code otherwise
+ * 
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter)
+{
+  IxEthDBPortId currentPort;
+  BOOL showAllPorts = (portID == IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS);
+  
+  IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_ALL(portID);
+
+  printf("\nEthernet learning/filtering database: listing %d port(s)\n\n", showAllPorts ? (UINT32) IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS : 1);
+  
+  currentPort = showAllPorts ? 0 : portID;
+  
+  while (currentPort != IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS)
+  {
+    /* display port info */
+    ixEthDBPortInfoShow(currentPort, recordFilter);
+    
+    /* next port */
+    currentPort = showAllPorts ? currentPort + 1 : IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS;
+  }
+  
+  return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBSearch.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBSearch.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4a10878
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBSearch.c
@@ -0,0 +1,327 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBSearch.c
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+extern HashTable dbHashtable;
+
+/**
+ * @brief matches two database records based on their MAC addresses
+ *
+ * @param untypedReference record to match against
+ * @param untypedEntry record to match
+ *
+ * @return TRUE if the match is successful or FALSE otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+BOOL ixEthDBAddressRecordMatch(void *untypedReference, void *untypedEntry)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *entry     = (MacDescriptor *) untypedEntry;
+    MacDescriptor *reference = (MacDescriptor *) untypedReference;
+    
+    /* check accepted record types */
+    if ((entry->type & reference->type) == 0) return FALSE;
+       
+    return (ixEthDBAddressCompare((UINT8 *) entry->macAddress, (UINT8 *) reference->macAddress) == 0);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief matches two database records based on their MAC addresses
+ * and VLAN IDs
+ *
+ * @param untypedReference record to match against
+ * @param untypedEntry record to match
+ *
+ * @return TRUE if the match is successful or FALSE otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+BOOL ixEthDBVlanRecordMatch(void *untypedReference, void *untypedEntry)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *entry     = (MacDescriptor *) untypedEntry;
+    MacDescriptor *reference = (MacDescriptor *) untypedReference;
+    
+    /* check accepted record types */
+    if ((entry->type & reference->type) == 0) return FALSE;
+    
+    return (IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(entry->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag) ==
+        IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(reference->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag)) &&
+        (ixEthDBAddressCompare(entry->macAddress, reference->macAddress) == 0);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief matches two database records based on their MAC addresses
+ * and port IDs
+ *
+ * @param untypedReference record to match against
+ * @param untypedEntry record to match
+ *
+ * @return TRUE if the match is successful or FALSE otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+BOOL ixEthDBPortRecordMatch(void *untypedReference, void *untypedEntry)
+{
+    MacDescriptor *entry     = (MacDescriptor *) untypedEntry;
+    MacDescriptor *reference = (MacDescriptor *) untypedReference;
+    
+    /* check accepted record types */
+    if ((entry->type & reference->type) == 0) return FALSE;
+    
+    return (entry->portID == reference->portID) &&
+        (ixEthDBAddressCompare(entry->macAddress, reference->macAddress) == 0);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief dummy matching function, registered for safety
+ *
+ * @param reference record to match against (unused)
+ * @param entry record to match (unused)
+ *
+ * This function is registered in the matching functions
+ * array on invalid types. Calling it will display an 
+ * error message, indicating an error in the component logic.
+ *
+ * @return FALSE
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+BOOL ixEthDBNullMatch(void *reference, void *entry)
+{
+    /* display an error message */
+
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, "DB: (Search) The NullMatch function was called, wrong key type?\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+
+    return FALSE;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief registers hash matching methods
+ *
+ * @param matchFunctions table of match functions to be populated
+ *
+ * This function registers the available record matching functions
+ * by indexing them on record types into the given function array.
+ * 
+ * Note that it is compulsory to call this in ixEthDBInit(), 
+ * otherwise hashtable searching and removal will not work
+ *
+ * @return number of registered functions
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+UINT32 ixEthDBMatchMethodsRegister(MatchFunction *matchFunctions)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+    
+    /* safety first */
+    for ( i = 0 ; i < IX_ETH_DB_MAX_KEY_INDEX + 1 ; i++)
+    {
+        matchFunctions[i] = ixEthDBNullMatch;
+    }
+    
+    /* register MAC search method */
+    matchFunctions[IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY] = ixEthDBAddressRecordMatch;
+    
+    /* register MAC/PortID search method */
+    matchFunctions[IX_ETH_DB_MAC_PORT_KEY] = ixEthDBPortRecordMatch;
+    
+    /* register MAC/VLAN ID search method */
+    matchFunctions[IX_ETH_DB_MAC_VLAN_KEY] = ixEthDBVlanRecordMatch;
+    
+    return 3; /* three methods */
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief search a record in the Ethernet datbase
+ *
+ * @param macAddress MAC address to perform the search on
+ * @param typeFilter type of records to consider for matching
+ *
+ * @warning if searching is successful an implicit write lock
+ * to the search result is granted, therefore unlock the 
+ * entry using @ref ixEthDBReleaseHashNode() as soon as possible.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashNode()
+ *
+ * @return the search result, or NULL if a record with the given
+ * MAC address was not found
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+HashNode* ixEthDBSearch(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult = NULL;
+    MacDescriptor reference;
+    
+    TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER;
+
+    if (macAddress == NULL)
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    /* fill search fields */
+    memcpy(reference.macAddress, macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    
+    /* set acceptable record types */
+    reference.type = typeFilter;
+    
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBSearchHashEntry(&dbHashtable, IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY, &reference, &searchResult));
+
+    return searchResult;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPeek(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter)
+{
+    MacDescriptor reference;
+    IxEthDBStatus result;
+    
+    TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER;
+
+    if (macAddress == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+
+    /* fill search fields */
+    memcpy(reference.macAddress, macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    
+    /* set acceptable record types */
+    reference.type = typeFilter;
+    
+    result = ixEthDBPeekHashEntry(&dbHashtable, IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY, &reference);
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief search a record in the Ethernet datbase
+ *
+ * @param macAddress MAC address to perform the search on
+ * @param portID port ID to perform the search on
+ * @param typeFilter type of records to consider for matching
+ *
+ * @warning if searching is successful an implicit write lock
+ * to the search result is granted, therefore unlock the 
+ * entry using @ref ixEthDBReleaseHashNode() as soon as possible.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashNode()
+ *
+ * @return the search result, or NULL if a record with the given
+ * MAC address/port ID combination was not found
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+HashNode* ixEthDBPortSearch(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult = NULL;
+    MacDescriptor reference;
+    
+    if (macAddress == NULL)
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    /* fill search fields */
+    memcpy(reference.macAddress, macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    reference.portID = portID;
+    
+    /* set acceptable record types */
+    reference.type = typeFilter;
+
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBSearchHashEntry(&dbHashtable, IX_ETH_DB_MAC_PORT_KEY, &reference, &searchResult));
+
+    return searchResult;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief search a record in the Ethernet datbase
+ *
+ * @param macAddress MAC address to perform the search on
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to perform the search on
+ * @param typeFilter type of records to consider for matching
+ *
+ * @warning if searching is successful an implicit write lock
+ * to the search result is granted, therefore unlock the 
+ * entry using @ref ixEthDBReleaseHashNode() as soon as possible.
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBReleaseHashNode()
+ *
+ * @return the search result, or NULL if a record with the given
+ * MAC address/VLAN ID combination was not found
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+HashNode* ixEthDBVlanSearch(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult = NULL;
+    MacDescriptor reference;
+    
+    if (macAddress == NULL)
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    /* fill search fields */
+    memcpy(reference.macAddress, macAddress, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    reference.recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag = 
+            IX_ETH_DB_SET_VLAN_ID(reference.recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag, vlanID);
+    
+    /* set acceptable record types */
+    reference.type = typeFilter;
+
+    BUSY_RETRY(ixEthDBSearchHashEntry(&dbHashtable, IX_ETH_DB_MAC_VLAN_KEY, &reference, &searchResult));
+
+    return searchResult;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBSpanningTree.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBSpanningTree.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6d9fd6e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBSpanningTree.c
@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBSpanningTree.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the STP API
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the STP blocking state of a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param blocked TRUE to block the port or FALSE to unblock it
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL blocked)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+ 
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL);
+    
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].stpBlocked = blocked;
+
+    FILL_SETBLOCKINGSTATE_MSG(message, portID, blocked);
+    
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the STP blocking state of a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param blocked address to write the blocked status into
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL *blocked)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+ 
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(blocked);
+    
+    *blocked = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].stpBlocked;
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBUtil.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBUtil.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e708bf1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBUtil.c
@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+/**
+ * @file ethUtil.c
+ *
+ * @brief Utility functions
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSingleEthNpeCheck(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of coprocessors */ 
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 != 
+        (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+        || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+    {  
+        if ((portID == 0) && 
+            (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0) ==
+             IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+        {
+	    return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+        }
+
+        if ((portID == 1) &&
+            (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1) ==
+             IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+        {
+	    return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;	    
+        }
+
+        if ((portID == 2) &&
+            (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA_ETH) ==
+             IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+        {
+	    return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;	    
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+BOOL ixEthDBCheckSingleBitValue(UINT32 value)
+{
+#if (CPU != SIMSPARCSOLARIS) && !defined (__wince)
+    UINT32 shift;
+    
+    /* use the count-leading-zeros XScale instruction */
+    __asm__ ("clz %0, %1\n" : "=r" (shift) : "r" (value));
+    
+    return ((value << shift) == 0x80000000UL);
+    
+#else
+	
+    while (value != 0)
+    {
+        if (value == 1) return TRUE;
+        else if ((value & 1) == 1) return FALSE;
+
+        value >>= 1;
+    }
+    
+    return FALSE;
+
+#endif
+}
+
+const char *mac2string(const unsigned char *mac)
+{
+  static char str[19];
+  
+  if (mac == NULL)
+  {
+    return NULL;
+  }  
+
+  sprintf(str, "%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X:%02X", mac[0], mac[1], mac[2], mac[3], mac[4], mac[5]);
+
+  return str;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBVlan.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBVlan.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2efb9b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBVlan.c
@@ -0,0 +1,1179 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBVlan.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the VLAN API
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB.h"
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/* forward prototypes */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUpdateTrafficClass(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 classIndex);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTableGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet portVlanTable, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet);
+
+/* contants used by various functions as "action" parameter */
+#define ADD_VLAN    (0x1)
+#define REMOVE_VLAN (0x2)
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds or removes a VLAN from a VLAN set
+ *
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to add or remove
+ * @param table VLAN set to add into or remove from
+ * @param action ADD_VLAN or REMOVE_VLAN
+ * 
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+void ixEthDBLocalVlanMembershipChange(UINT32 vlanID, IxEthDBVlanSet table, UINT32 action)
+{
+    UINT32 setOffset;
+    
+    /* add/remove VID to membership table */
+    setOffset = VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanID); /* we need 9 bits to index the 512 byte membership array */
+
+    if (action == ADD_VLAN)
+    {
+        table[setOffset] |= 1 << VLAN_SET_MASK(vlanID);
+    }
+    else if (action == REMOVE_VLAN)
+    {
+        table[setOffset] &= ~(1 << VLAN_SET_MASK(vlanID));
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief updates a set of 8 VLANs in an NPE
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param setOffset offset of the 8 VLANs
+ *
+ * This function updates the VLAN membership table
+ * and Transmit Tagging Info table for 8 consecutive
+ * VLAN IDs indexed by setOffset.
+ *
+ * For example, a setOffset of 0 indexes VLAN IDs 0
+ * through 7, 1 indexes VLAN IDs 8 through 9 etc.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTableEntryUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 setOffset)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+        
+    FILL_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY_MSG(message, IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(portID), 
+        2 * setOffset, 
+        portInfo->vlanMembership[setOffset], 
+        portInfo->transmitTaggingInfo[setOffset]);
+    
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief updates a VLAN range in an NPE
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ *
+ * This function is similar to @ref ixEthDBVlanTableEntryUpdate
+ * except that it can update more than one VLAN set (up to
+ * the entire VLAN membership and TTI tables if the offset is 0
+ * and length is sizeof (IxEthDBVlanSet) (512 bytes).
+ *
+ * Updating the NPE via this method is slower as it requires
+ * a memory copy from SDRAM, hence it is recommended that the
+ * ixEthDBVlanTableEntryUpdate function is used where possible.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTableRangeUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo    = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    UINT8 *vlanUpdateZone = (UINT8 *) portInfo->updateMethod.vlanUpdateZone;
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    UINT32 setIndex;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    /* copy membership info and transmit tagging into into exchange area */
+    for (setIndex = 0 ; setIndex < sizeof (portInfo->vlanMembership) ; setIndex++)
+    {
+        /* membership and TTI data are interleaved */
+        vlanUpdateZone[setIndex * 2]     = portInfo->vlanMembership[setIndex];
+        vlanUpdateZone[setIndex * 2 + 1] = portInfo->transmitTaggingInfo[setIndex];
+    }
+
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH(vlanUpdateZone, FULL_VLAN_BYTE_SIZE);
+    
+    /* build NPE message */
+    FILL_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE_MSG(message, IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(portID), 0, 0, 
+        IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(vlanUpdateZone));
+
+    /* send message */    
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds or removes a VLAN from a port's VLAN membership table
+ * or Transmit Tagging Information table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to add or remove
+ * @param table to add or remove from
+ * @param action ADD_VLAN or REMOVE_VLAN
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipChange(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, IxEthDBVlanSet table, UINT32 action)
+{
+    /* change VLAN in local membership table */
+    ixEthDBLocalVlanMembershipChange(vlanID, table, action);
+    
+    /* send updated entry to NPE */
+    return ixEthDBVlanTableEntryUpdate(portID, VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanID));
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the default port VLAN tag (the lower 3 bytes are the PVID)
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanTag port VLAN tag (802.1Q tag)
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+ 
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_TAG(vlanTag);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+        
+    /* add VLAN ID to local membership table */
+    ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipChange(portID, 
+        vlanTag & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK, 
+        ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, 
+        ADD_VLAN);
+        
+    /* set tag in portInfo */
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanTag = vlanTag;
+    
+    /* build VLAN_SetDefaultRxVID message */
+    FILL_SETDEFAULTRXVID_MSG(message, 
+        IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(portID), 
+        IX_IEEE802_1Q_VLAN_TPID, 
+        vlanTag);
+    
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the default port VLAN tag (the lower 3 bytes are the PVID)
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanTag address to write the port VLAN tag (802.1Q tag) into
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTagGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanTag *vlanTag)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(vlanTag);
+    
+    *vlanTag = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanTag;
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the VLAN tag (the lower 3 bytes are the PVID) of a 
+ * database filtering record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanTag VLAN tag (802.1Q tag)
+ * 
+ * Important: filtering records are automatically converted to 
+ * IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN record when added a VLAN tag.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTagSet(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult;
+    MacDescriptor *descriptor;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_TAG(vlanTag);
+    
+    searchResult = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS);
+    
+    if (searchResult == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+    }
+    
+    descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) searchResult->data;
+    
+    /* set record type to VLAN if not already set */
+    descriptor->type = IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD;
+    
+    /* add vlan tag */
+    descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag = vlanTag;
+    
+    /* transaction completed */
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(searchResult);
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the VLAN tag (the lower 3 bytes are the PVID) from a 
+ * database VLAN filtering record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanTag address to write the VLAN tag (802.1Q tag) into
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTagGet(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBVlanTag *vlanTag)
+{
+    HashNode *searchResult;
+    MacDescriptor *descriptor;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(vlanTag);
+    
+    searchResult = ixEthDBSearch(macAddr, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD);
+    
+    if (searchResult == NULL)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR;
+    }
+    
+    descriptor = (MacDescriptor *) searchResult->data;
+        
+    /* get vlan tag */
+    *vlanTag = descriptor->recordData.filteringVlanData.ieee802_1qTag;
+    
+    /* transaction completed */
+    ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(searchResult);
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a VLAN to a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to add
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipChange(portID, vlanID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, ADD_VLAN);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief removes a VLAN from a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to remove
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanID);
+
+    /* for safety isolate only the VLAN ID in the tag (the lower 12 bits) */
+    vlanID = vlanID & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK;
+    
+    /* check we're not asked to remove the default port VID */
+    if (vlanID == IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanTag))
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+    
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipChange(portID, vlanID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, REMOVE_VLAN);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds or removes a VLAN range from a port's 
+ * VLAN membership table or TTI table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanIDMin start of the VLAN range
+ * @param vlanIDMax end of the VLAN range
+ * @param table VLAN set to add or remove from
+ * @param action ADD_VLAN or REMOVE_VLAN
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeChange(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax, IxEthDBVlanSet table, UINT32 action)
+{
+    UINT32 setOffsetMin, setOffsetMax;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanIDMin);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanIDMax);
+    
+    /* for safety isolate only the VLAN ID in the tags (the lower 12 bits) */
+    vlanIDMin = vlanIDMin & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK;
+    vlanIDMax = vlanIDMax & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK;
+    
+    /* is this a range? */
+    if (vlanIDMax < vlanIDMin)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN;
+    }
+    
+    /* check that we're not specifically asked to remove the default port VID */
+    if (action == REMOVE_VLAN && vlanIDMax == vlanIDMin && IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanTag) == vlanIDMin)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION;
+    }
+    
+    /* compute set offsets */
+    setOffsetMin = VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanIDMin);
+    setOffsetMax = VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanIDMax);
+
+    /* change VLAN range */
+    for (; vlanIDMin <= vlanIDMax ; vlanIDMin++)
+    {
+        /* change vlan in local membership table */
+        ixEthDBLocalVlanMembershipChange(vlanIDMin, table, action);
+    }
+
+    /* if the range is within one set (max 8 VLANs in one table byte) we can just update that entry in the NPE */
+    if (setOffsetMin == setOffsetMax)
+    {
+        /* send updated entry to NPE */
+        return ixEthDBVlanTableEntryUpdate(portID, setOffsetMin);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* update a zone of the membership/transmit tag info table */
+        return ixEthDBVlanTableRangeUpdate(portID);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a VLAN range to a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanIDMin start of the VLAN range
+ * @param vlanIDMax end of the VLAN range
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeChange(portID, vlanIDMin, vlanIDMax, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, ADD_VLAN);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief removes a VLAN range from a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanIDMin start of the VLAN range
+ * @param vlanIDMax end of the VLAN range
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeChange(portID, vlanIDMin, vlanIDMax, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, REMOVE_VLAN);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets a port's VLAN membership table or TTI table and
+ * updates the NPE VLAN configuration
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param portVlanTable port VLAN table to set
+ * @param vlanSet new set contents
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet portVlanTable, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(vlanSet);
+
+    memcpy(portVlanTable, vlanSet, sizeof (IxEthDBVlanSet));
+    
+    return ixEthDBVlanTableRangeUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retireves a port's VLAN membership table or TTI table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param portVlanTable port VLAN table to retrieve
+ * @param vlanSet address to 
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTableGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet portVlanTable, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(vlanSet);
+    
+    memcpy(vlanSet, portVlanTable, sizeof (IxEthDBVlanSet));
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanSet new VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+{
+    IxEthDBVlanId vlanID;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(vlanSet);
+
+    /* set the bit corresponding to the PVID just in case */
+    vlanID = IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanTag);
+    vlanSet[VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanID)] |= 1 << VLAN_SET_MASK(vlanID);
+    
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(portID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, vlanSet);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanSet location to store the port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    return ixEthDBVlanTableGet(portID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanMembership, vlanSet);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief enables or disables Egress tagging for one VLAN ID
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to enable or disable Egress tagging on
+ * @param enabled TRUE to enable and FALSE to disable tagging
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, BOOL enabled)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipChange(portID, vlanID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].transmitTaggingInfo, enabled? ADD_VLAN : REMOVE_VLAN);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the Egress tagging status for one VLAN ID
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID to retrieve the tagging status for
+ * @param enabled location to store the tagging status
+ * (TRUE - tagging enabled, FALSE - tagging disabled)
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, BOOL *enabled)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(enabled);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanID);
+    
+    *enabled = ((ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].transmitTaggingInfo[VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanID)] & (1 << VLAN_SET_MASK(vlanID))) != 0);
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief enables or disables Egress VLAN tagging for a VLAN range
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanIDMin start of VLAN range
+ * @param vlanIDMax end of VLAN range
+ * @param enabled TRUE to enable or FALSE to disable VLAN tagging
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanRangeTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax, BOOL enabled)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeChange(portID, vlanIDMin, vlanIDMax, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].transmitTaggingInfo, enabled? ADD_VLAN : REMOVE_VLAN);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the Egress VLAN tagging table (the Transmit Tagging
+ * Information table)
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanSet new TTI table
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+{
+    IxEthDBVlanId vlanID;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(vlanSet);
+
+    /* set the PVID bit just in case */
+    vlanID = IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].vlanTag);
+    vlanSet[VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanID)] |= 1 << VLAN_SET_MASK(vlanID);
+    
+    return ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(portID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].transmitTaggingInfo, vlanSet);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the Egress VLAN tagging table (the Transmit 
+ * Tagging Information table)
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param vlanSet location to store the port's TTI table
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    return ixEthDBVlanTableGet(portID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].transmitTaggingInfo, vlanSet);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sends the NPE the updated frame filter and default
+ * Ingress tagging
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * 
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanModeUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    FILL_SETRXTAGMODE_MSG(message, portID, portInfo->npeFrameFilter, portInfo->npeTaggingAction);
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the default Ingress tagging behavior
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param taggingAction default tagging behavior
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBTaggingAction taggingAction)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    
+    if (taggingAction == IX_ETH_DB_PASS_THROUGH)
+    {
+        portInfo->npeTaggingAction = 0x00;
+    }
+    else if (taggingAction == IX_ETH_DB_ADD_TAG)
+    {
+        portInfo->npeTaggingAction = 0x02;
+    }
+    else if (taggingAction == IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_TAG)
+    {
+        portInfo->npeTaggingAction = 0x01;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+    
+    portInfo->taggingAction = taggingAction;
+    
+    return ixEthDBIngressVlanModeUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the default Ingress tagging behavior of a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param taggingAction location to save the default tagging behavior
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBTaggingAction *taggingAction)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(taggingAction);
+    
+    *taggingAction = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].taggingAction;
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the Ingress acceptable frame type filter
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param frameFilter acceptable frame type filter
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFrameFilter frameFilter)
+{
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    IxEthDBStatus result = IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+        
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    /* check parameter range 
+       the ORed value of the valid values is 0x7
+       a value having extra bits is invalid */
+    if ((frameFilter | 0x7) != 0x7 || frameFilter == 0)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG;
+    }
+    
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+    
+    portInfo->frameFilter    = frameFilter;
+    portInfo->npeFrameFilter = 0; /* allow all by default */
+    
+    /* if accepting priority tagged but not all VLAN tagged
+       set the membership table to contain only VLAN ID 0 
+       hence remove vlans 1-4094 and add VLAN ID 0 */
+    if (((frameFilter & IX_ETH_DB_PRIORITY_TAGGED_FRAMES) != 0)
+        && ((frameFilter & IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES) == 0))
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeChange(portID, 
+            1, IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_MAX_VLAN_ID, portInfo->vlanMembership, REMOVE_VLAN);
+
+        if (result == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            ixEthDBLocalVlanMembershipChange(0, portInfo->vlanMembership, ADD_VLAN);
+            result = ixEthDBVlanTableRangeUpdate(portID);
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /* untagged only? */
+    if (frameFilter == IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES)
+    {
+        portInfo->npeFrameFilter = 0x01;
+    }
+    
+    /* tagged only? */
+    if ((frameFilter & IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES) == 0)
+    {
+        portInfo->npeFrameFilter = 0x02;
+    }
+
+    if (result == IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        result = ixEthDBIngressVlanModeUpdate(portID);
+    }
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves the acceptable frame type filter for a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param frameFilter location to store the frame filter
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFrameFilter *frameFilter)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(frameFilter);
+    
+    *frameFilter = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].frameFilter;
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sends an NPE the updated configuration related
+ * to one QoS priority (associated traffic class and AQM mapping)
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param classIndex QoS priority (traffic class index)
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUpdateTrafficClass(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 classIndex)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    UINT32 trafficClass = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].priorityTable[classIndex];
+    UINT32 aqmQueue     = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments[trafficClass];
+    
+    FILL_SETRXQOSENTRY(message, IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(portID), classIndex, trafficClass, aqmQueue);
+    
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the priority mapping table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param priorityTable new priority mapping table
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable)
+{
+    UINT32 classIndex;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(priorityTable);
+           
+    for (classIndex = 0 ; classIndex < IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT ; classIndex++)
+    {
+        /* check range */
+        if (priorityTable[classIndex] >= ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassCount)
+        {
+            return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /* set new traffic classes */
+    for (classIndex = 0 ; classIndex < IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT ; classIndex++)
+    {
+        ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].priorityTable[classIndex] = priorityTable[classIndex];
+        
+        if (ixEthDBUpdateTrafficClass(portID, classIndex) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            return IX_ETH_DB_FAIL;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+ }
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves a port's priority mapping table
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param priorityTable location to store the priority table
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(priorityTable);
+    
+    memcpy(priorityTable, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].priorityTable, sizeof (IxEthDBPriorityTable));
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets one QoS priority => traffic class mapping
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param userPriority QoS (user) priority
+ * @param trafficClass associated traffic class
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingClassSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriority userPriority, IxEthDBPriority trafficClass)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+
+    /* check ranges for userPriority and trafficClass */
+    if (userPriority >= IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT || trafficClass >= ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].ixEthDBTrafficClassCount)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY;
+    }
+    
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].priorityTable[userPriority] = trafficClass;
+    
+    return ixEthDBUpdateTrafficClass(portID, userPriority);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief retrieves one QoS priority => traffic class mapping
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param userPriority QoS (user) priority
+ * @param trafficClass location to store the associated traffic class
+ * 
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingClassGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriority userPriority, IxEthDBPriority *trafficClass)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(trafficClass);
+    
+    /* check userPriority range */
+    if (userPriority >= IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT)
+    {
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY;
+    }
+    
+    *trafficClass = ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].priorityTable[userPriority];
+    
+    return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief enables or disables the source port extraction
+ * from the VLAN TPID field
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param enable TRUE to enable or FALSE to disable
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanPortExtractionEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS);
+
+    FILL_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE(message, portID, enable);
+
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBWiFi.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBWiFi.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0a6043f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthDBWiFi.c
@@ -0,0 +1,480 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBAPI.c
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation of the public API
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/* forward prototypes */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacTreeNode *ixEthDBGatewaySelect(MacTreeNode *stations);
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the BBSID value for the WiFi header conversion feature
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param bbsid pointer to the 6-byte BBSID value
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiBBSIDSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *bbsid)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION);
+ 
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(bbsid);
+    
+    memcpy(ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].bbsid, bbsid, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+
+    FILL_SETBBSID_MSG(message, portID, bbsid);
+
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief updates the Frame Control and Duration/ID WiFi header
+ * conversion parameters in an NPE
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ *
+ * This function will send a message to the NPE updating the 
+ * frame conversion parameters for 802.3 => 802.11 header conversion.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or IX_ETH_DB_FAIL otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlDurationIDUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    FILL_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID(message, portID, ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].frameControlDurationID);
+    
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+    
+    return result;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the Duration/ID WiFi frame header conversion parameter
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param durationID 16-bit value containing the new Duration/ID parameter
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiDurationIDSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT16 durationID)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION);
+
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].frameControlDurationID = (ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].frameControlDurationID & 0xFFFF0000) | durationID;
+    
+    return ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlDurationIDUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief sets the Frame Control WiFi frame header conversion parameter
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param durationID 16-bit value containing the new Frame Control parameter
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT16 frameControl)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION);
+
+    ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].frameControlDurationID = (ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].frameControlDurationID & 0xFFFF) | (frameControl << 16); 
+    
+    return ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlDurationIDUpdate(portID);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief removes a WiFi header conversion record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record to remove
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiEntryRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    MacDescriptor recordTemplate;
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION);
+    
+    memcpy(recordTemplate.macAddress, macAddr, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    
+    recordTemplate.type   = IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD;
+    recordTemplate.portID = portID;
+    
+    return ixEthDBRemove(&recordTemplate, NULL);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a WiFi header conversion record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record to add
+ * @param gatewayMacAddr address of the gateway (or
+ * NULL if this is a station record)
+ *
+ * This function adds a record of type AP_TO_AP (gateway is not NULL)
+ * or AP_TO_STA (gateway is NULL) in the main database as a 
+ * WiFi header conversion record.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBMacAddr *gatewayMacAddr)
+{
+    MacDescriptor recordTemplate;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(macAddr);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION);
+
+    memcpy(recordTemplate.macAddress, macAddr, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+    
+    recordTemplate.type   = IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD;
+    recordTemplate.portID = portID;
+    
+    if (gatewayMacAddr != NULL)
+    {
+        memcpy(recordTemplate.recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress, gatewayMacAddr, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+        
+        recordTemplate.recordData.wifiData.type = IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_AP;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        memset(recordTemplate.recordData.wifiData.gwMacAddress, 0, sizeof (IxEthDBMacAddr));
+
+        recordTemplate.recordData.wifiData.type = IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_STA;
+    }
+    
+    return ixEthDBAdd(&recordTemplate, NULL);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a WiFi header conversion record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record to add
+ * @param gatewayMacAddr address of the gateway 
+ *
+ * This function adds a record of type AP_TO_AP
+ * in the main database as a WiFi header conversion record.
+ *
+ * This is simply a wrapper over @ref ixEthDBWiFiEntryAdd().
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiAccessPointEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBMacAddr *gatewayMacAddr)
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(gatewayMacAddr);
+
+    return ixEthDBWiFiEntryAdd(portID, macAddr, gatewayMacAddr);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief adds a WiFi header conversion record
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record to add
+ *
+ * This function adds a record of type AP_TO_STA
+ * in the main database as a WiFi header conversion record.
+ *
+ * This is simply a wrapper over @ref ixEthDBWiFiEntryAdd().
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main
+ * component header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed
+ * successfully or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiStationEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+{
+    return ixEthDBWiFiEntryAdd(portID, macAddr, NULL);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief selects a set of gateways from a tree of 
+ * WiFi header conversion records
+ *
+ * @param stations binary tree containing pointers to WiFi header
+ * conversion records
+ *
+ * This function browses through the input binary tree, identifies
+ * records of type AP_TO_AP, clones these records and appends them
+ * to a vine (a single right-branch binary tree) which is returned
+ * as result. A maximum of MAX_GW_SIZE entries containing gateways
+ * will be cloned from the original tree.
+ *
+ * @return vine (linear binary tree) containing record
+ * clones of AP_TO_AP type, which have a gateway field
+ *
+ * @internal
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+MacTreeNode *ixEthDBGatewaySelect(MacTreeNode *stations)
+{
+    MacTreeNodeStack *stack;
+    MacTreeNode *gateways, *insertionPlace;
+    UINT32 gwIndex = 1; /* skip the empty root */
+    
+    if (stations == NULL)
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    stack = ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc(sizeof (MacTreeNodeStack));
+
+    if (stack == NULL)
+    {
+        ERROR_LOG("DB: (WiFi) failed to allocate the node stack for gateway tree linearization, out of memory?\n");
+        return NULL;
+    }
+    
+    /* initialize root node */
+    gateways = insertionPlace = NULL;
+        
+    /* start browsing the station tree */
+    NODE_STACK_INIT(stack);
+    
+    /* initialize stack by pushing the tree root at offset 0 */
+    NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, stations, 0);
+    
+    while (NODE_STACK_NONEMPTY(stack))
+    {
+        MacTreeNode *node;
+        UINT32 offset;
+       
+        NODE_STACK_POP(stack, node, offset);
+
+        /* we can store maximum 31 (32 total, 1 empty root) entries in the gateway tree */
+        if (offset > (MAX_GW_SIZE - 1)) break;
+        
+        /* check if this record has a gateway address */
+        if (node->descriptor != NULL && node->descriptor->recordData.wifiData.type == IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_AP)
+        {
+            /* found a record, create an insertion place */
+            if (insertionPlace != NULL)
+            {
+                insertionPlace->right = ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode();
+                insertionPlace        = insertionPlace->right;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                gateways       = ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode();
+                insertionPlace = gateways;
+            }
+
+            if (insertionPlace == NULL)
+            {
+                /* no nodes left, bail out with what we have */
+                ixOsalCacheDmaFree(stack);
+                return gateways;
+            }
+            
+            /* clone the original record for the gateway tree */
+            insertionPlace->descriptor = ixEthDBCloneMacDescriptor(node->descriptor);
+            
+            /* insert and update the offset in the original record */
+            node->descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwAddressIndex = gwIndex++;
+        }
+        
+        /* browse the tree */
+        if (node->left != NULL)
+        {
+            NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, node->left, LEFT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset));
+        }
+
+        if (node->right != NULL)
+        {
+            NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, node->right, RIGHT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset));
+        }
+    }
+    
+    ixOsalCacheDmaFree(stack);
+    return gateways;    
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief downloads the WiFi header conversion table to an NPE
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port
+ *
+ * This function prepares the WiFi header conversion tables and
+ * downloads them to the specified NPE port.
+ *
+ * The header conversion tables consist in the main table of
+ * addresses and the secondary table of gateways. AP_TO_AP records
+ * from the first table contain index fields into the second table
+ * for gateway selection.
+ *
+ * Note that this function is documented in the main component
+ * header file, IxEthDB.h.
+ *
+ * @return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if the operation completed successfully
+ * or an appropriate error message otherwise
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiConversionTableDownload(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+{
+    IxEthDBPortMap query;
+    MacTreeNode *stations = NULL, *gateways = NULL, *gateway = NULL;
+    IxNpeMhMessage message;
+    PortInfo *portInfo;
+    IX_STATUS result;
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID);
+
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID);
+    
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION);
+
+    portInfo = &ixEthDBPortInfo[portID];
+   
+    SET_DEPENDENCY_MAP(query, portID);
+    
+    ixEthDBUpdateLock();
+
+    stations = ixEthDBQuery(NULL, query, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD, MAX_ELT_SIZE);
+    gateways = ixEthDBGatewaySelect(stations);
+    
+    /* clean up gw area */
+    memset((void *) portInfo->updateMethod.npeGwUpdateZone, FULL_GW_BYTE_SIZE, 0);
+
+    /* write all gateways */
+    gateway = gateways;
+
+    while (gateway != NULL)
+    {
+        ixEthDBNPEGatewayNodeWrite((void *) (((UINT32) portInfo->updateMethod.npeGwUpdateZone) 
+            + gateway->descriptor->recordData.wifiData.gwAddressIndex * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE), 
+            gateway);
+
+        gateway = gateway->right;
+    }
+
+    /* free the gateway tree */
+    if (gateways != NULL)
+    {
+        ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(gateways);
+    }
+
+    FILL_SETAPMACTABLE_MSG(message, 
+        IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(portInfo->updateMethod.npeGwUpdateZone));
+
+    IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(portID), message, result);
+
+    if (result == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        /* update the main tree (the stations tree) */
+        portInfo->updateMethod.searchTree = stations;
+        
+        result = ixEthDBNPEUpdateHandler(portID, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD);
+    }
+
+    ixEthDBUpdateUnlock();
+
+    return result;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthMii.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthMii.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4d92f17
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxEthMii.c
@@ -0,0 +1,497 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthMii.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date
+ *
+ * @brief  MII control functions
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthMii_p.h"
+
+#ifdef __wince
+#include "IxOsPrintf.h"
+#endif
+
+/* Array to store the phy IDs of the discovered phys */
+PRIVATE UINT32 ixEthMiiPhyId[IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR];
+
+/*********************************************************
+ *
+ * Scan for PHYs on the MII bus. This function returns
+ * an array of booleans, one for each PHY address.
+ * If a PHY is found at a particular address, the
+ * corresponding entry in the array is set to TRUE.
+ *
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyScan(BOOL phyPresent[], UINT32 maxPhyCount)
+{
+    UINT32 i;
+    UINT16 regval, regvalId1, regvalId2;
+
+    /*Search for PHYs on the MII*/
+    /*Search for existant phys on the MDIO bus*/
+
+    if ((phyPresent == NULL) || 
+	(maxPhyCount > IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR))
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* fill the array */
+    for(i=0;
+        i<IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR;
+	i++)
+    {
+	phyPresent[i] = FALSE;
+    }
+
+    /* iterate through the PHY addresses */
+    for(i=0;
+	maxPhyCount > 0 && i<IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR;
+	i++)
+    {
+	ixEthMiiPhyId[i] = IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID;
+	if(ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(i,
+			      IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+			      &regval) == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    if((regval & 0xffff) != 0xffff)
+	    {
+		maxPhyCount--;
+		/*Need to read the register twice here to flush PHY*/
+		ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(i,  IX_ETH_MII_PHY_ID1_REG, &regvalId1);
+		ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(i,  IX_ETH_MII_PHY_ID1_REG, &regvalId1);
+		ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(i,  IX_ETH_MII_PHY_ID2_REG, &regvalId2);
+		ixEthMiiPhyId[i] = (regvalId1 << IX_ETH_MII_REG_SHL) | regvalId2;
+		if ((ixEthMiiPhyId[i] == IX_ETH_MII_KS8995_PHY_ID)
+		    || (ixEthMiiPhyId[i] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT971_PHY_ID)
+		    || (ixEthMiiPhyId[i] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT972_PHY_ID)
+		    || (ixEthMiiPhyId[i] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT973_PHY_ID)
+		    || (ixEthMiiPhyId[i] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT973A3_PHY_ID)
+		    || (ixEthMiiPhyId[i] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT9785_PHY_ID)
+		    )
+		{
+		    /* supported phy */
+		    phyPresent[i] = TRUE;
+		} /* end of if(ixEthMiiPhyId) */
+		else
+		{
+		    if (ixEthMiiPhyId[i] != IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID)
+		    {
+			/* unsupported phy */
+                        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+                                   IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+				    "ixEthMiiPhyScan : unexpected Mii PHY ID %8.8x\n", 
+				    ixEthMiiPhyId[i], 2, 3, 4, 5, 6);
+			ixEthMiiPhyId[i] = IX_ETH_MII_UNKNOWN_PHY_ID;
+			phyPresent[i] = TRUE;
+		    }
+		} 
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/************************************************************
+ *
+ * Configure the PHY at the specified address
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyConfig(UINT32 phyAddr,
+		  BOOL speed100,
+		  BOOL fullDuplex,
+		  BOOL autonegotiate)
+{
+    UINT16 regval=0;
+
+    /* parameter check */
+    if ((phyAddr < IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) &&
+	(ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] != IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID))
+    {
+    /*
+     * set the control register
+     */
+	if(autonegotiate)
+	{
+	    regval |= IX_ETH_MII_CR_AUTO_EN | IX_ETH_MII_CR_RESTART;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    if(speed100)
+	    {
+		regval |= IX_ETH_MII_CR_100;
+	    }
+	    if(fullDuplex)
+	    {
+		regval |= IX_ETH_MII_CR_FDX;
+	    }
+	} /* end of if-else() */
+	if (ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(phyAddr, 
+				IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, 
+				regval) == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	}
+    } /* end of if(phyAddr) */
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+/******************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Enable the PHY Loopback at the specified address
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyLoopbackEnable (UINT32 phyAddr)
+{
+  UINT16 regval ;  
+
+  if ((phyAddr < IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) && 
+      (IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID != ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr]))
+  {
+      /* read/write the control register */
+      if(ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (phyAddr,
+			     IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, 
+			     &regval) 
+	 == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+      {
+	  if(ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (phyAddr, 
+				  IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, 
+				  regval | IX_ETH_MII_CR_LOOPBACK)
+	     == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	  {
+	      return IX_SUCCESS;
+	  }
+      }
+  }
+  return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+/******************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Disable the PHY Loopback at the specified address
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyLoopbackDisable (UINT32 phyAddr)
+{
+  UINT16 regval ;  
+
+  if ((phyAddr < IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) && 
+      (IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID != ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr]))
+  {
+      /* read/write the control register */
+      if(ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (phyAddr,
+			     IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, 
+			     &regval) 
+	 == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+      {
+	  if(ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (phyAddr, 
+				  IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, 
+				  regval & (~IX_ETH_MII_CR_LOOPBACK))
+	     == IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	  {
+	      return IX_SUCCESS;
+	  }
+      }
+  }
+  return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+/******************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Reset the PHY at the specified address
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyReset(UINT32 phyAddr)
+{
+    UINT32 timeout;
+    UINT16 regval;
+
+    if ((phyAddr < IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) &&
+	(ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] != IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID))
+    {
+	if ((ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT971_PHY_ID)	||
+	    (ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT972_PHY_ID)	||
+	    (ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT973_PHY_ID)	||
+	    (ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT973A3_PHY_ID)	||
+		(ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT9785_PHY_ID)
+	    )
+	{
+	    /* use the control register to reset the phy */
+	    ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(phyAddr, 
+				IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+				IX_ETH_MII_CR_RESET);
+	 
+	    /* poll until the reset bit is cleared */
+	    timeout = 0;
+	    do
+	    {
+		ixOsalSleep (IX_ETH_MII_RESET_POLL_MS);
+
+		/* read the control register and check for timeout */
+		ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr, 
+				   IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+				   &regval);
+		if ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_CR_RESET) == 0)
+		{
+		    /* timeout bit is self-cleared */
+		    break;
+		}
+		timeout += IX_ETH_MII_RESET_POLL_MS;
+	    }
+	    while (timeout < IX_ETH_MII_RESET_DELAY_MS);
+
+	    /* check for timeout */
+	    if (timeout >= IX_ETH_MII_RESET_DELAY_MS)
+	    {
+		ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+				    IX_ETH_MII_CR_NORM_EN);
+		return IX_FAIL;
+	    }
+
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	} /* end of if(ixEthMiiPhyId) */
+	else if (ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_KS8995_PHY_ID)
+	{
+	    /* reset bit is reserved, just reset the control register */
+	    ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+				IX_ETH_MII_CR_NORM_EN);
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    /* unknown PHY, set the control register reset bit,
+	     * wait 2 s. and clear the control register.
+	     */
+	    ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+				IX_ETH_MII_CR_RESET);
+	    
+	    ixOsalSleep (IX_ETH_MII_RESET_DELAY_MS);
+	    
+	    ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG,
+				IX_ETH_MII_CR_NORM_EN);
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	} /* end of if-else(ixEthMiiPhyId) */
+    } /* end of if(phyAddr) */
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+/*****************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Link state query functions
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiLinkStatus(UINT32 phyAddr,
+           BOOL *linkUp,
+           BOOL *speed100,
+           BOOL *fullDuplex,
+           BOOL *autoneg)
+{
+    UINT16 ctrlRegval, statRegval, regval, regval4, regval5;
+
+    /* check the parameters */
+    if ((linkUp == NULL) || 
+	(speed100 == NULL) || 
+	(fullDuplex == NULL) ||
+	(autoneg == NULL))
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    *linkUp = FALSE;
+    *speed100 = FALSE;
+    *fullDuplex = FALSE;
+    *autoneg = FALSE;
+
+    if ((phyAddr < IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR) &&
+	(ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] != IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID))
+    {
+	if ((ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT971_PHY_ID)	||
+	    (ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT972_PHY_ID)	||
+	    (ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr] == IX_ETH_MII_LXT9785_PHY_ID)
+		)
+	{
+	    /* --------------------------------------------------*/
+	    /* Retrieve information from PHY specific register   */
+	    /* --------------------------------------------------*/
+	    if (ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr, 
+				   IX_ETH_MII_STAT2_REG, 
+				   &regval) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		return IX_FAIL;
+	    }
+	    *linkUp = ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR2_LINK) != 0);
+	    *speed100 = ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR2_100) != 0);
+	    *fullDuplex = ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR2_FD) != 0);
+	    *autoneg = ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR2_AUTO) != 0);
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	} /* end of if(ixEthMiiPhyId) */
+	else
+	{    
+	    /* ----------------------------------------------------*/
+	    /* Retrieve information from status and ctrl registers */
+	    /* ----------------------------------------------------*/
+	    if (ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  
+				   IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, 
+				   &ctrlRegval) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		return IX_FAIL;
+	    }
+	    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_MII_STAT_REG, &statRegval);
+	    
+	    *linkUp = ((statRegval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_LINK_STATUS) != 0);
+	    if (*linkUp)
+	    {
+		*autoneg = ((ctrlRegval & IX_ETH_MII_CR_AUTO_EN) != 0) &&
+		    ((statRegval &  IX_ETH_MII_SR_AUTO_SEL) != 0) &&
+		    ((statRegval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_AUTO_NEG) != 0);
+		
+		if (*autoneg)
+		{
+		    /* mask the current stat values with the capabilities */
+		    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_MII_AN_ADS_REG, &regval4);
+		    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr, IX_ETH_MII_AN_PRTN_REG, &regval5);
+		    /* merge the flags from the 3 registers */
+		    regval = (statRegval & ((regval4 & regval5) << 6));
+		    /* initialise from status register values */
+		    if ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_TX_FULL_DPX) != 0)
+		    {
+			/* 100 Base X full dplx */
+			*speed100 = TRUE;
+			*fullDuplex = TRUE;
+			return IX_SUCCESS;
+		    }
+		    if ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_TX_HALF_DPX) != 0)
+		    {
+			/* 100 Base X half dplx */
+			*speed100 = TRUE;
+			return IX_SUCCESS;
+		    }
+		    if ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_10T_FULL_DPX) != 0)
+		    {
+			/* 10 mb full dplx */
+			*fullDuplex = TRUE;
+			return IX_SUCCESS;
+		    }
+		    if ((regval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_10T_HALF_DPX) != 0)
+		    {
+			/* 10 mb half dplx */
+			return IX_SUCCESS;
+		    }
+		} /* end of if(autoneg) */
+		else
+		{
+		    /* autonegotiate not complete, return setup parameters */
+		    *speed100 = ((ctrlRegval & IX_ETH_MII_CR_100) != 0);
+		    *fullDuplex = ((ctrlRegval & IX_ETH_MII_CR_FDX) != 0);
+		}
+	    } /* end of if(linkUp) */
+	} /* end of if-else(ixEthMiiPhyId) */
+    } /* end of if(phyAddr) */
+    else
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    } /* end of if-else(phyAddr) */
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*****************************************************************
+ *
+ *  Link state display functions
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyShow (UINT32 phyAddr)
+{
+    BOOL linkUp, speed100, fullDuplex, autoneg;
+    UINT16 cregval;
+    UINT16 sregval;
+    
+
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_MII_STAT_REG, &sregval);
+    ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(phyAddr,  IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG, &cregval);
+
+    /* get link information */
+    if (ixEthMiiLinkStatus(phyAddr,
+			   &linkUp,
+			   &speed100,
+			   &fullDuplex,
+			   &autoneg) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	printf("PHY Status unknown\n");
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    printf("PHY ID [phyAddr]: %8.8x\n",ixEthMiiPhyId[phyAddr]);
+    printf( " Status reg:  %4.4x\n",sregval);
+    printf( " control reg: %4.4x\n",cregval);
+    /* display link information */
+    printf("PHY Status:\n");
+    printf("    Link is %s\n",
+	   (linkUp ? "Up" : "Down"));
+    if((sregval & IX_ETH_MII_SR_REMOTE_FAULT) != 0)
+    {
+	printf("    Remote fault detected\n");
+    }
+    printf("    Auto Negotiation %s\n",
+	   (autoneg ? "Completed" : "Not Completed"));
+
+    printf("PHY Configuration:\n");
+    printf("    Speed %sMb/s\n",
+	   (speed100 ? "100" : "10"));
+    printf("    %s Duplex\n",
+	   (fullDuplex ? "Full" : "Half"));
+    printf("    Auto Negotiation %s\n",
+	   (autoneg ? "Enabled" : "Disabled"));
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxFeatureCtrl.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxFeatureCtrl.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e02aabf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxFeatureCtrl.c
@@ -0,0 +1,422 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxFeatureCtrl.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 29-Jan-2003
+ *
+ * @brief Feature Control Public API Implementation
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxVersionId.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+
+/* Macro to read from the Feature Control Register */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_READ(result) \
+do { \
+ixFeatureCtrlExpMap(); \
+(result) = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(ixFeatureCtrlRegister); \
+} while (0)
+
+/* Macro to write to the Feature Control Register */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_WRITE(value) \
+do { \
+ixFeatureCtrlExpMap(); \
+IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(ixFeatureCtrlRegister, (value)); \
+} while (0)
+
+/*
+ * This is the offset of the feature register relative to the base of the
+ * Expansion Bus Controller MMR.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_REG_OFFSET (0x00000028)
+
+
+/* Boolean to mark the fact that the EXP_CONFIG address space was mapped */
+PRIVATE BOOL ixFeatureCtrlExpCfgRegionMapped = FALSE;
+
+/* Pointer holding the virtual address of the Feature Control Register */
+PRIVATE VUINT32 *ixFeatureCtrlRegister = NULL;
+
+/* Place holder to store the software configuration */
+PRIVATE BOOL swConfiguration[IX_FEATURECTRL_SWCONFIG_MAX];
+
+/* Flag to control swConfiguration[] is initialized once */
+PRIVATE BOOL swConfigurationFlag = FALSE ;
+
+/* Array containing component mask values */
+#ifdef __ixp42X
+UINT32 componentMask[IX_FEATURECTRL_MAX_COMPONENTS] = {
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_RCOMP),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_USB),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_HASH),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_AES),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_DES),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_HDLC),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_AAL),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_HSS),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_PCI),
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE,
+    (0x3<<IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA_PHY_LIMIT),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA_PHY_LIMIT_BIT2),
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE,
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE,
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE,
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE,
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE
+};
+#elif defined (__ixp46X)
+UINT32 componentMask[IX_FEATURECTRL_MAX_COMPONENTS] = {
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_RCOMP),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_USB),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_HASH),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_AES),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_DES),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_HDLC),
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_ALWAYS_AVAILABLE,  /* AAL component is always on */
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_HSS),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_PCI),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_ECC_TIMESYNC),
+    (0x3<<IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA_PHY_LIMIT),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA_PHY_LIMIT_BIT2), /* NOT TO BE USED */
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_USB_HOST_CONTROLLER),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA_ETH),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB_ETH),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_RSA),
+    (0x3<<IX_FEATURECTRL_XSCALE_MAX_FREQ),
+    (0x1<<IX_FEATURECTRL_XSCALE_MAX_FREQ_BIT2)
+};
+#endif /* __ixp42X */
+
+/**
+ * Forward declaration
+ */
+PRIVATE
+void ixFeatureCtrlExpMap(void);
+
+PRIVATE 
+void ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationInit(void);
+
+/**
+ * Function to map EXP_CONFIG space
+ */
+PRIVATE
+void ixFeatureCtrlExpMap(void)
+{
+    UINT32 expCfgBaseAddress = 0;
+
+    /* If the EXP Configuration space has already been mapped then
+     * return */
+    if (ixFeatureCtrlExpCfgRegionMapped == TRUE)
+    {
+	return;
+    }
+
+    /* Map (get virtual address) for the EXP_CONFIG space */
+    expCfgBaseAddress = (UINT32)
+	(IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_REGS_PHYS_BASE,
+			   IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_REG_MAP_SIZE));
+
+    /* Assert that the mapping operation succeeded */
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT(expCfgBaseAddress);
+
+    /* Set the address of the Feature register */
+    ixFeatureCtrlRegister =
+	(VUINT32 *) (expCfgBaseAddress + IX_FEATURE_CTRL_REG_OFFSET);
+
+    /* Mark the fact that the EXP_CONFIG space has already been mapped */
+    ixFeatureCtrlExpCfgRegionMapped = TRUE;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationInit
+ * This function will only initialize software configuration once.
+ */
+PRIVATE void ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationInit(void)
+{
+  UINT32 i;
+  if (FALSE == swConfigurationFlag)
+  {
+    for (i=0; i<IX_FEATURECTRL_SWCONFIG_MAX ; i++)
+    {
+        /* By default, all software configuration are enabled */
+        swConfiguration[i]= TRUE ;
+    }
+    /*Make sure this function only initializes swConfiguration[] once*/
+    swConfigurationFlag = TRUE ;
+  }  
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlRead
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlReg 
+ixFeatureCtrlRead (void)
+{
+    IxFeatureCtrlReg result;
+
+#if CPU!=SIMSPARCSOLARIS
+    /* Read the feature control register */
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_READ(result);
+    return result;
+#else
+    /* Return an invalid value for VxWorks simulation */
+    result = 0xFFFFFFFF;
+    return result;
+#endif
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlWrite
+ */
+void
+ixFeatureCtrlWrite (IxFeatureCtrlReg expUnitReg)
+{
+#if CPU!=SIMSPARCSOLARIS
+    /* Write value to feature control register */
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_WRITE(expUnitReg);
+#endif
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlHwCapabilityRead
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlReg
+ixFeatureCtrlHwCapabilityRead (void)
+{ 
+  IxFeatureCtrlReg currentReg, hwCapability;
+  
+  /* Capture a copy of feature control register */
+  currentReg = ixFeatureCtrlRead(); 
+
+  /* Try to enable all hardware components. 
+   * Only software disable hardware can be enabled again */
+  ixFeatureCtrlWrite(0);
+  
+  /* Read feature control register to know the hardware capability. */ 
+  hwCapability = ixFeatureCtrlRead();
+     
+  /* Restore initial feature control value */
+  ixFeatureCtrlWrite(currentReg);
+
+  /* return Hardware Capability */
+  return hwCapability;  
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck
+ */
+IX_STATUS 
+ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck (IxFeatureCtrlComponentType componentType)
+{
+  IxFeatureCtrlReg expUnitReg; 
+  UINT32 mask = 0;
+
+  /* Lookup mask of component */
+  mask=componentMask[componentType];
+
+  /* Check if mask is available or not */
+  if(IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE == mask)
+  {
+      return IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED;
+  }
+
+  if(IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_ALWAYS_AVAILABLE == mask)
+  {
+      return IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED;
+  }
+
+  /* Read feature control register to know current hardware capability. */ 
+  expUnitReg = ixFeatureCtrlRead();
+
+  /* For example: To check for Hashing Coprocessor (bit-2) 
+   *                   expUniteg    = 0x0010
+   *                  ~expUnitReg   = 0x1101 
+   *                  componentType = 0x0100
+   *    ~expUnitReg & componentType = 0x0100 (Not zero)                      
+   */
+ 
+  /* 
+   * Inverse the bit value because available component is 0 in value 
+   */
+  expUnitReg = ~expUnitReg ;
+
+  if (expUnitReg & mask)
+  {
+     return (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED);
+  }   
+  else
+  {  
+     return (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED);
+  } 
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlProductId
+ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead ()
+{
+#if CPU!=SIMSPARCSOLARIS
+  IxFeatureCtrlProductId  pdId = 0 ;
+   
+  /* Use ARM instruction to move register0 from coprocessor to ARM register */ 
+    
+#ifndef __wince
+    __asm("mrc p15, 0, %0, cr0, cr0, 0;" : "=r"(pdId) :); 
+#else
+      
+#ifndef IN_KERNEL
+        BOOL  mode;
+#endif
+    extern  IxFeatureCtrlProductId AsmixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead();
+    
+#ifndef IN_KERNEL
+    mode = SetKMode(TRUE);
+#endif
+    pdId = AsmixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead();
+#ifndef IN_KERNEL
+    SetKMode(mode);
+#endif
+
+#endif
+  return (pdId);
+#else
+  /* Return an invalid value for VxWorks simulation */
+  return 0xffffffff;
+#endif
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId
+ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()
+{
+  return ((ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() >> IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_OFFSET) 
+             & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MASK);
+} /* End function ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead */
+
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck (IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig swConfigType)
+{
+  if (swConfigType >= IX_FEATURECTRL_SWCONFIG_MAX)  
+  {
+     ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, 
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "FeatureCtrl: Invalid software configuraiton input.\n",
+               0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);  
+
+     return IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED;
+  }
+
+  /* The function will only initialize once. */
+  ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationInit();
+  
+  /* Check and return software configuration */
+  return  ((swConfiguration[(UINT32)swConfigType] == TRUE) ? IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED: IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite
+ */
+void
+ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite (IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig swConfigType, BOOL enabled)
+{
+  if (swConfigType >= IX_FEATURECTRL_SWCONFIG_MAX)  
+  {
+     ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, 
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "FeatureCtrl: Invalid software configuraiton input.\n",
+               0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);  
+
+     return;
+  }
+
+  /* The function will only initialize once. */
+  ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationInit();
+  
+  /* Write software configuration */
+  swConfiguration[(UINT32)swConfigType]=enabled ;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlIxp400SwVersionShow
+ */
+void
+ixFeatureCtrlIxp400SwVersionShow (void)
+{
+    printf ("\nIXP400 Software Release %s %s\n\n", IX_VERSION_ID, IX_VERSION_INTERNAL_ID);
+
+}
+
+/**
+ * Function definition: ixFeatureCtrlSoftwareBuildGet
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice
+ixFeatureCtrlSoftwareBuildGet (void)
+{
+    #ifdef __ixp42X
+    return IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SW_BUILD_IXP42X;
+    #else
+    return IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SW_BUILD_IXP46X;
+    #endif
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDl.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDl.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ffe355c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDl.c
@@ -0,0 +1,972 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDl.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 08 January 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the public API for the
+ *        IXP425 NPE Downloader component
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required
+ */
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlImageMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlMacros_p.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+/*
+ * #defines used in this file
+ */
+ #define IMAGEID_MAJOR_NUMBER_DEFAULT 0
+ #define IMAGEID_MINOR_NUMBER_DEFAULT 0
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    BOOL validImage;
+    IxNpeDlImageId imageId;
+} IxNpeDlNpeState;
+
+/* module statistics counters */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 attemptedDownloads;
+    UINT32 successfulDownloads;
+    UINT32 criticalFailDownloads;
+} IxNpeDlStats;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed
+ * by static variables.
+ */
+static IxNpeDlNpeState ixNpeDlNpeState[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX] =
+{
+    {FALSE, {IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX, 0, 0, 0}},
+    {FALSE, {IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX, 0, 0, 0}},
+    {FALSE, {IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX, 0, 0, 0}}
+};
+
+static IxNpeDlStats ixNpeDlStats;
+
+/*
+ * Software guard to prevent NPE from being started multiple times.
+ */
+static BOOL ixNpeDlNpeStarted[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX] ={FALSE, FALSE, FALSE} ;
+
+
+/*
+ * static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal (UINT32 *imageLibrary, UINT32 imageId);
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (UINT32 *clientImageLibrary)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride\n");
+
+    if (clientImageLibrary == NULL)
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride - "
+                               "invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        status = ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (clientImageLibrary);
+        if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            status = IX_FAIL;
+        }
+    } /* end of if-else(clientImageLibrary) */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride : "
+                     "status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageDownload
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageDownload (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr,
+                      BOOL verify)
+{
+    UINT32        imageSize;
+    UINT32       *imageCodePtr  = NULL;
+    IX_STATUS     status;
+    IxNpeDlNpeId  npeId           = imageIdPtr->npeId;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlImageDownload\n");
+
+    ixNpeDlStats.attemptedDownloads++;
+
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    if ((npeId >= IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX) || (npeId < 0))
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageDownload - invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* Ensure initialisation has been completed */
+        ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit();
+
+	/* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+	if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	     (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	    || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+	{
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA)
+            {
+                if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA) ==
+                    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+                {
+                    IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE A component you specified does"
+                                            " not exist\n");
+                    return IX_SUCCESS;
+                }
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+            else if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB)
+            {
+                if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB)==
+                    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+                {
+                    IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE B component you specified"
+                                            " does not exist\n");
+                    return IX_SUCCESS;
+                }
+            } /* end of elseif(npeId) */
+            else if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC)
+            {
+                if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC)==
+                    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+                {
+                    IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE C component you specified"
+                                            " does not exist\n");
+                    return IX_SUCCESS;
+                }
+            } /* end of elseif(npeId) */
+        } /* end of if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_B0) */ /*End of Silicon Type Check*/
+
+        /* stop and reset the NPE */
+        if (IX_SUCCESS != ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset (npeId))
+        {
+            IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("Failed to stop and reset NPE\n");
+            return IX_FAIL;
+        }
+
+        /* Locate image */
+        status = ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate (imageIdPtr, &imageCodePtr,
+                                             &imageSize);
+        if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+        {
+            /*
+             * If download was successful, store image Id in list of
+             * currently loaded images. If a critical error occured
+             * during download, record that the NPE has an invalid image
+             */
+            status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad (npeId, imageCodePtr,
+                                             verify);
+            if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+            {
+                ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId = *imageIdPtr;
+                ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].validImage = TRUE;
+                ixNpeDlStats.successfulDownloads++;
+
+                status =  ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart (npeId);
+            }
+            else if ((status == IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR) ||
+                     (status == IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR))
+            {
+                ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId = *imageIdPtr;
+                ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].validImage = FALSE;
+                ixNpeDlStats.criticalFailDownloads++;
+            }
+        } /* end of if(IX_SUCCESS) */ /* condition: image located successfully in microcode image */
+    } /* end of if-else(npeId) */ /* condition: parameter checks ok */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlImageDownload : status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet (UINT32 *numImagesPtr)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet\n");
+
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    if (numImagesPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet - "
+                               "invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /*
+         * Use ImageMgr module to get no. of images listed in Image Library Header.
+         * If NULL is passed as imageListPtr parameter to following function,
+         * it will only fill number of images into numImagesPtr
+         */
+        status = ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract (NULL, numImagesPtr);
+    } /* end of if-else(numImagesPtr) */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet : "
+                     "status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdListPtr,
+                               UINT32 *listSizePtr)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet\n");
+
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    if ((imageIdListPtr == NULL) || (listSizePtr == NULL))
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet - "
+                               "invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* Call ImageMgr to get list of images listed in Image Library Header */
+        status = ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract (imageIdListPtr,
+                                                  listSizePtr);
+    } /* end of if-else(imageIdListPtr) */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet : status = %d\n",
+                     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+                       IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet\n");
+
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    if ((npeId >= IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX) || (npeId < 0) || (imageIdPtr == NULL))
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet - invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+
+         /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+         if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	      (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	     || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+        {
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+            {
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE A component you specified does"
+                                        " not exist\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+            {
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE B component you specified does"
+                                        " not exist\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+            {
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE C component you specified does"
+                                        " not exist\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+        } /* end of if not IXP42x-A0 silicon */
+
+        if (ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].validImage)
+        {
+            /* use npeId to get imageId from list of currently loaded
+               images */
+            *imageIdPtr = ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            status = IX_FAIL;
+        } /* end of if-else(ixNpeDlNpeState) */
+    } /* end of if-else(npeId) */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet : status = %d\n",
+                     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlLatestImageGet
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlLatestImageGet (
+    IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeDlFunctionalityId functionalityId,
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlLatestImageGet\n");
+
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    if ((npeId >= IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX) ||
+        (npeId < 0) ||
+        (imageIdPtr == NULL))
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlLatestImageGet - "
+                               "invalid parameter\n");
+    } /* end of if(npeId) */
+    else
+    {
+
+	/* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+	if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	     (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	    || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+        {
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+            {
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE A component you specified does"
+                                        " not exist\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+            {
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE B component you specified does"
+                                        " not exist\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC &&
+                (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC) ==
+                 IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED))
+            {
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE C component you specified does"
+                                        " not exist\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+        } /* end of if not IXP42x-A0 silicon */
+
+        imageIdPtr->npeId = npeId;
+        imageIdPtr->functionalityId = functionalityId;
+        imageIdPtr->major = IMAGEID_MAJOR_NUMBER_DEFAULT;
+        imageIdPtr->minor = IMAGEID_MINOR_NUMBER_DEFAULT;
+        /* Call ImageMgr to get list of images listed in Image Library Header */
+        status = ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract(imageIdPtr);
+    } /* end of if-else(npeId) */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlLatestImageGet : status = %d\n",
+                     status);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset\n");
+
+    /* Ensure initialisation has been completed */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit();
+
+    /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	 (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	|| (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+    {
+        /*
+         * Check whether NPE is present
+         */
+        if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE A is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE A does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset - Warning:NPEA does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of if(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA) */
+        else if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE B is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE B does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset - Warning:NPEB does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of elseif(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB) */
+        else if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE C is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE C does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset - Warning:NPEC does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of elseif(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC) */
+        else
+        {
+            /* Invalid NPE ID */
+            IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset - invalid Npe ID\n");
+            status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        } /* end of if-else(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC) */
+    } /* end of if not IXP42x-A0 Silicon */
+
+    if (status == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        /* call NpeMgr function to stop the NPE */
+        status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop (npeId);
+        if (status == IX_SUCCESS)
+        {
+            /* call NpeMgr function to reset the NPE */
+            status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset (npeId);
+        }
+    } /* end of if(status) */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset : status = %d\n", status);
+
+    if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+    {
+        /* Indicate NPE has been stopped */
+        ixNpeDlNpeStarted[npeId] = FALSE ;
+    }
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart\n");
+
+    /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	 (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	|| (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+    {
+        /*
+         * Check whether NPE is present
+         */
+        if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE A is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE A does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart - Warning:NPEA does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of if(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA) */
+        else if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE B is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE B does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart - Warning:NPEB does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of elseif(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB) */
+        else if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC ==  npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE C is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE C does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart - Warning:NPEC does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of elseif(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC) */
+        else
+        {
+            /* Invalid NPE ID */
+            IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart - invalid Npe ID\n");
+            return IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        } /* end of if-else(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC) */
+    } /* end of if not IXP42x-A0 Silicon */
+
+    if (TRUE == ixNpeDlNpeStarted[npeId])
+    {
+        /* NPE has been started. */
+        return IX_SUCCESS ;
+    }
+
+    /* Ensure initialisation has been completed */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit();
+
+    /* call NpeMgr function to start the NPE */
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart (npeId);
+
+    if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+    {
+        /* Indicate NPE has started */
+        ixNpeDlNpeStarted[npeId] = TRUE ;
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart : status = %d\n",
+                     status);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop\n");
+
+    /* Ensure initialisation has been completed */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit();
+
+    /* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	 (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	|| (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+    {
+        /*
+         * Check whether NPE is present
+         */
+        if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE A is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE A does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop - Warning:NPEA does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of if(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA) */
+        else if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE B is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE B does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop - Warning:NPEB does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of elseif(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB) */
+        else if (IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC == npeId)
+        {
+            /* Check whether NPE C is present */
+            if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC)==
+                IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+            {
+                /* NPE C does not present */
+                IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop - Warning:NPEC does not present.\n");
+                return IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+        } /* end of elseif(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC) */
+        else
+        {
+            /* Invalid NPE ID */
+            IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop - invalid Npe ID\n");
+            status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        } /* end of if-else(IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC) */
+    } /* end of if not IXP42X-AO Silicon */
+
+    if (status == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        /* call NpeMgr function to stop the NPE */
+        status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop (npeId);
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop : status = %d\n",
+                     status);
+
+    if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+    {
+        /* Indicate NPE has been stopped */
+        ixNpeDlNpeStarted[npeId] = FALSE ;
+    }
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlUnload
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlUnload (void)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlUnload\n");
+
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrUninit();
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlUnload : status = %d\n",
+                     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlStatsShow
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixNpeDlStatsShow (void)
+{
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER,
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "\nixNpeDlStatsShow:\n"
+               "\tDownloads Attempted by user: %u\n"
+               "\tSuccessful Downloads: %u\n"
+               "\tFailed Downloads (due to Critical Error): %u\n\n",
+               ixNpeDlStats.attemptedDownloads,
+               ixNpeDlStats.successfulDownloads,
+               ixNpeDlStats.criticalFailDownloads,
+               0,0,0);
+
+    ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsShow ();
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsShow ();
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlStatsReset
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixNpeDlStatsReset (void)
+{
+    ixNpeDlStats.attemptedDownloads = 0;
+    ixNpeDlStats.successfulDownloads = 0;
+    ixNpeDlStats.criticalFailDownloads = 0;
+
+    ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsReset ();
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsReset ();
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                                UINT32 imageId)
+{
+    UINT32        imageSize;
+    UINT32       *imageCodePtr  = NULL;
+    IX_STATUS     status;
+    IxNpeDlNpeId  npeId = IX_NPEDL_NPEID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId);
+    IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId deviceId = IX_NPEDL_DEVICEID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId);
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal\n");
+
+    ixNpeDlStats.attemptedDownloads++;
+
+    /* Check input parameter device correctness */
+    if ((deviceId >= IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MAX) ||
+        (deviceId < IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X))
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal - "
+                               "invalid parameter\n");
+    } /* End valid device id checking */
+
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    else if ((npeId >= IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX) || (npeId < 0))
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal - "
+                               "invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+
+    else
+    {
+        /* Ensure initialisation has been completed */
+        ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit();
+
+        /* Checking if image being loaded is meant for device that is running.
+         * Image is forward compatible. i.e Image built for IXP42X should run
+         * on IXP46X but not vice versa.*/
+        if (deviceId > (ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MASK))
+        {
+            IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal - "
+                                   "Device type mismatch. NPE Image not "
+                                   "meant for device in use \n");
+            return IX_NPEDL_DEVICE_ERR;
+        }/* if statement - matching image device and current device */
+
+	/* If not IXP42X A0 stepping, proceed to check for existence of npe's */
+	if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 !=
+	     (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK))
+	    || (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X != ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead ()))
+        {
+            if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA)
+            {
+                if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA) ==
+                    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+                {
+                    IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE A component you specified does"
+                                            " not exist\n");
+                    return IX_SUCCESS;
+                }
+            } /* end of if(npeId) */
+            else if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB)
+            {
+                if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB)==
+                    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+                {
+                    IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE B component you specified"
+                                            " does not exist\n");
+                    return IX_SUCCESS;
+                }
+            } /* end of elseif(npeId) */
+            else if (npeId == IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC)
+            {
+                if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC)==
+                    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED)
+                {
+                    IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT("Warning: the NPE C component you specified"
+                                            " does not exist\n");
+                    return IX_SUCCESS;
+                }
+            } /* end of elseif(npeId) */
+        } /* end of if not IXP42X-A0 Silicon */
+
+        /* stop and reset the NPE */
+        status = ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset (npeId);
+        if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+        {
+            IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("Failed to stop and reset NPE\n");
+            return status;
+        }
+
+        /* Locate image */
+        status = ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind (imageLibrary, imageId,
+                                           &imageCodePtr, &imageSize);
+        if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+        {
+            /*
+             * If download was successful, store image Id in list of
+             * currently loaded images. If a critical error occured
+             * during download, record that the NPE has an invalid image
+             */
+            status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad (npeId, imageCodePtr, TRUE);
+            if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+            {
+                ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].validImage = TRUE;
+                ixNpeDlStats.successfulDownloads++;
+
+                status = ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart (npeId);
+            }
+            else if ((status == IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR) ||
+                     (status == IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR))
+            {
+                ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].validImage = FALSE;
+                ixNpeDlStats.criticalFailDownloads++;
+            }
+
+            /* NOTE - The following section of code is here to support
+             * a deprecated function ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet().  When that
+             * function is removed from the API, this code should be revised.
+             */
+            ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId.npeId = npeId;
+            ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId.functionalityId =
+                IX_NPEDL_FUNCTIONID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId);
+            ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId.major =
+                IX_NPEDL_MAJOR_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId);
+            ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId.minor =
+                IX_NPEDL_MINOR_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId);
+        } /* end of if(IX_SUCCESS) */ /* condition: image located successfully in microcode image */
+    } /* end of if-else(npeId-deviceId) */ /* condition: parameter checks ok */
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+                     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal : "
+                     "status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                                   UINT32 imageId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    if (imageLibrary == NULL)
+    {
+        status = IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart "
+                               "- invalid parameter\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        status = ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal (imageLibrary, imageId);
+    } /* end of if-else(imageLibrary) */
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart (UINT32 imageId)
+{
+    return ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStartInternal (NULL, imageId);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+                                    UINT8 *functionalityId)
+{
+    /* Check input parameters */
+    if ((npeId >= IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX) || (npeId < 0))
+    {
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet "
+                               "- invalid parameter\n");
+        return IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+    }
+    if (functionalityId == NULL)
+    {
+        IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet "
+                               "- invalid parameter\n");
+        return IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR;
+    }
+
+    if (ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].validImage)
+    {
+        *functionalityId = ixNpeDlNpeState[npeId].imageId.functionalityId;
+        return IX_SUCCESS;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlImageMgr.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlImageMgr.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e05c228
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlImageMgr.c
@@ -0,0 +1,675 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlImageMgr.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 09 January 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the 
+ *        IXP425 NPE Downloader ImageMgr module
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxNpeDlImageMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlMacros_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * define the flag which toggles the firmare inclusion
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_MICROCODE_FIRMWARE_INCLUDED 1
+#include "IxNpeMicrocode.h"
+
+/*
+ * Indicates the start of an NPE Image, in new NPE Image Library format.
+ * 2 consecutive occurances indicates the end of the NPE Image Library
+ */
+#define NPE_IMAGE_MARKER 0xfeedf00d
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 size;
+    UINT32 offset;
+    UINT32 id;
+} IxNpeDlImageMgrImageEntry;
+
+/*
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+typedef union
+{
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageEntry image;
+    UINT32 eohMarker;
+} IxNpeDlImageMgrHeaderEntry;
+
+/*
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 signature;
+    /* 1st entry in the header (there may be more than one) */
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrHeaderEntry entry[1];
+} IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader;
+
+
+/*
+ * NPE Image Header definition, used in new NPE Image Library format
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 marker;
+    UINT32 id;
+    UINT32 size;
+} IxNpeDlImageMgrImageHeader;
+
+/* module statistics counters */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 invalidSignature;
+    UINT32 imageIdListOverflow;
+    UINT32 imageIdNotFound;
+} IxNpeDlImageMgrStats;
+
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+static IxNpeDlImageMgrStats ixNpeDlImageMgrStats;
+
+/* default image */
+#ifdef IX_NPEDL_READ_MICROCODE_FROM_FILE
+static UINT32 *IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary = NULL;  /* Gets set to proper value at runtime */
+#else
+static UINT32 *IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary = (UINT32 *)IxNpeMicrocode_array;
+#endif
+
+
+/*
+ * static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (UINT32 *microCodeImageLibrary);
+
+PRIVATE void  
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdFormat (UINT32 rawImageId, IxNpeDlImageId *imageId);
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdCompare (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdA, 
+				 IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdB);
+				 
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlImageMgrNpeFunctionIdCompare (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdA,
+    				       IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdB);
+
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind_legacy (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                                 UINT32 imageId,
+                                 UINT32 **imagePtr,
+                                 UINT32 *imageSize);
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (
+    UINT32 *clientImageLibrary)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride\n");
+
+    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (clientImageLibrary))
+    {
+	IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary = clientImageLibrary;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride: "
+			       "Client-supplied image has invalid signature\n");
+	status = IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride: status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract (
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageListPtr,
+    UINT32 *numImages)
+{
+    UINT32 rawImageId;
+    IxNpeDlImageId formattedImageId;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    UINT32 imageCount = 0;
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *header;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract\n");
+
+    header = (IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *) IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary;
+
+    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary))
+    {
+	/* for each image entry in the image header ... */
+	while (header->entry[imageCount].eohMarker !=
+	       IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_END_OF_HEADER)
+	{
+	    /*
+	     * if the image list container from calling function has capacity,
+	     * add the image id to the list 
+	     */
+	    if ((imageListPtr != NULL) && (imageCount < *numImages))
+	    {
+		rawImageId = header->entry[imageCount].image.id;
+	        ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdFormat (rawImageId, &formattedImageId);
+		imageListPtr[imageCount] = formattedImageId;
+	    }
+	    /* imageCount reflects no. of image entries in image library header */
+	    imageCount++;  
+	}
+	
+	/*
+	 * if image list container from calling function was too small to
+	 * contain all image ids in the header, set return status to FAIL
+	 */
+	if ((imageListPtr != NULL) && (imageCount > *numImages))
+	{
+	    status = IX_FAIL;
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract: "
+				   "number of Ids found exceeds list capacity\n");
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdListOverflow++;
+	}
+	/* return number of image ids found in image library header */
+	*numImages = imageCount;  
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	status = IX_FAIL;
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract: "
+			       "invalid signature in image\n");
+    }
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract: status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate (
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageId,
+    UINT32 **imagePtr,
+    UINT32 *imageSize)
+{
+    UINT32 imageOffset;
+    UINT32 rawImageId;
+    IxNpeDlImageId formattedImageId;
+    /* used to index image entries in image library header */
+    UINT32 imageCount = 0;   
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_FAIL;
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *header;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate\n");
+
+    header = (IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *) IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary;
+
+    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary))
+    {
+	/* for each image entry in the image library header ... */
+	while (header->entry[imageCount].eohMarker !=
+	       IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_END_OF_HEADER)
+	{
+	    rawImageId = header->entry[imageCount].image.id;
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdFormat (rawImageId, &formattedImageId);
+	    /* if a match for imageId is found in the image library header... */
+	    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdCompare (imageId, &formattedImageId))
+	    {
+		/*
+		 * get pointer to the image in the image library using offset from
+		 * 1st word in image library
+		 */
+		imageOffset = header->entry[imageCount].image.offset;
+		*imagePtr = &IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary[imageOffset];
+		/* get the image size */
+		*imageSize = header->entry[imageCount].image.size;
+		status = IX_SUCCESS;
+		break;
+	    }
+	    imageCount++;
+	}
+	if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate: "
+				   "imageId not found in image library header\n");
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdNotFound++;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate: "
+			       "invalid signature in image library\n");
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate: status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract (IxNpeDlImageId *imageId)
+{
+    UINT32 imageCount = 0; 
+    UINT32 rawImageId;
+    IxNpeDlImageId formattedImageId;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_FAIL;
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *header;
+    
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract\n");
+		     
+    header = (IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *) IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary;
+    
+    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary))
+    {
+	/* for each image entry in the image library header ... */
+	while (header->entry[imageCount].eohMarker !=
+	       IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_END_OF_HEADER)
+	{
+	    rawImageId = header->entry[imageCount].image.id;
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdFormat (rawImageId, &formattedImageId);
+	    /* 
+	     * if a match for the npe Id and functionality Id of the imageId is
+	     *  found in the image library header... 
+	     */
+            if(ixNpeDlImageMgrNpeFunctionIdCompare(imageId, &formattedImageId))
+            {
+                if(imageId->major <= formattedImageId.major)
+                {
+                    if(imageId->minor < formattedImageId.minor)
+                    {
+                        imageId->minor = formattedImageId.minor;
+                    }
+                    imageId->major = formattedImageId.major;
+                }
+                status = IX_SUCCESS;
+            }
+            imageCount++;
+	}
+	if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract: "
+				   "imageId not found in image library header\n");
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdNotFound++;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageGet: "
+			       "invalid signature in image library\n");
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageGet: status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (UINT32 *microCodeImageLibrary)
+{
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *header =
+	(IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *) microCodeImageLibrary;
+    BOOL result = TRUE;
+
+    if (header->signature != IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_SIGNATURE)
+    {
+	result = FALSE;
+	ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.invalidSignature++;
+    }
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdFormat
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+PRIVATE void
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdFormat (
+    UINT32 rawImageId, 
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageId)
+{  
+    imageId->npeId = (rawImageId >>
+				IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_NPEID_OFFSET) &
+	IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK;
+    imageId->functionalityId = (rawImageId >> 
+				  IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_FUNCTIONID_OFFSET) &
+	IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK;
+    imageId->major = (rawImageId >>
+				IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MAJOR_OFFSET) &
+	IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK;
+    imageId->minor = (rawImageId >>
+				IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MINOR_OFFSET) &
+	IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK;
+
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdCompare
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageIdCompare (
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdA,
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdB)
+{
+    if ((imageIdA->npeId   == imageIdB->npeId)   &&
+	(imageIdA->functionalityId == imageIdB->functionalityId) &&
+	(imageIdA->major   == imageIdB->major)   &&
+	(imageIdA->minor   == imageIdB->minor))
+    {
+	return TRUE;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrNpeFunctionIdCompare
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlImageMgrNpeFunctionIdCompare (
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdA,
+    IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdB)
+{
+    if ((imageIdA->npeId   == imageIdB->npeId)   &&
+	(imageIdA->functionalityId == imageIdB->functionalityId))
+    {
+	return TRUE;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsShow
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsShow (void)
+{
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER,
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "\nixNpeDlImageMgrStatsShow:\n"
+               "\tInvalid Image Signatures: %u\n"
+               "\tImage Id List capacity too small: %u\n"
+               "\tImage Id not found: %u\n\n",
+               ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.invalidSignature,
+               ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdListOverflow,
+               ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdNotFound,
+               0,0,0);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsReset
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsReset (void)
+{
+    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.invalidSignature = 0;
+    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdListOverflow = 0;
+    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdNotFound = 0;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind_legacy
+ *
+ * FOR BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD NPE IMAGE LIBRARY FORMAT
+ * AND/OR LEGACY API FUNCTIONS. TO BE DEPRECATED IN A FUTURE RELEASE
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind_legacy (
+    UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+    UINT32 imageId,
+    UINT32 **imagePtr,
+    UINT32 *imageSize)
+{
+    UINT32 imageOffset;
+    /* used to index image entries in image library header */
+    UINT32 imageCount = 0;   
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_FAIL;
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *header;
+    BOOL imageFound = FALSE;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind\n");
+
+
+    /* If user didn't specify a library to use, use the default
+     * one from IxNpeMicrocode.h
+     */
+    if (imageLibrary == NULL)
+    {
+	imageLibrary = IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary;
+    }
+    
+    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck (imageLibrary))
+    {
+	header = (IxNpeDlImageMgrImageLibraryHeader *) imageLibrary;
+    
+	/* for each image entry in the image library header ... */
+	while ((header->entry[imageCount].eohMarker !=
+               IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_END_OF_HEADER) && !(imageFound))
+	{
+	    /* if a match for imageId is found in the image library header... */
+	    if (imageId == header->entry[imageCount].image.id)
+	    {
+		/*
+		 * get pointer to the image in the image library using offset from
+		 * 1st word in image library
+		 */
+		imageOffset = header->entry[imageCount].image.offset;
+		*imagePtr = &imageLibrary[imageOffset];
+		/* get the image size */
+		*imageSize = header->entry[imageCount].image.size;
+		status = IX_SUCCESS;
+		imageFound = TRUE;
+	    }
+	    imageCount++;
+	}
+	if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind: "
+				   "imageId not found in image library header\n");
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdNotFound++;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind: "
+			       "invalid signature in image library\n");
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind: status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind (
+    UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+    UINT32 imageId,
+    UINT32 **imagePtr,
+    UINT32 *imageSize)
+{
+    IxNpeDlImageMgrImageHeader *image;
+    UINT32 offset = 0;
+
+    /* If user didn't specify a library to use, use the default
+     * one from IxNpeMicrocode.h
+     */
+    if (imageLibrary == NULL)
+    {
+#ifdef IX_NPEDL_READ_MICROCODE_FROM_FILE
+	if (ixNpeMicrocode_binaryArray == NULL)
+        {
+	    printk (KERN_ERR "ixp400.o:  ERROR, no Microcode found in memory\n");
+	    return IX_FAIL;
+	}
+	else
+	{
+	    imageLibrary = ixNpeMicrocode_binaryArray;
+	}
+#else
+	imageLibrary = IxNpeMicroCodeImageLibrary;
+#endif /* IX_NPEDL_READ_MICROCODE_FROM_FILE */
+    }
+
+    /* For backward's compatibility with previous image format */
+    if (ixNpeDlImageMgrSignatureCheck(imageLibrary))
+    {
+        return ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind_legacy(imageLibrary,
+                                               imageId,
+                                               imagePtr,
+                                               imageSize);
+    }
+
+    while (*(imageLibrary+offset) == NPE_IMAGE_MARKER)
+    {
+        image = (IxNpeDlImageMgrImageHeader *)(imageLibrary+offset);
+        offset += sizeof(IxNpeDlImageMgrImageHeader)/sizeof(UINT32);
+        
+        if (image->id == imageId)
+        {
+            *imagePtr = imageLibrary + offset;
+            *imageSize = image->size;
+            return IX_SUCCESS;
+        }
+        /* 2 consecutive NPE_IMAGE_MARKER's indicates end of library */
+        else if (image->id == NPE_IMAGE_MARKER)
+        {
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind: "
+				   "imageId not found in image library header\n");
+	    ixNpeDlImageMgrStats.imageIdNotFound++;
+            /* reached end of library, image not found */
+            return IX_FAIL;
+        }
+        offset += image->size;
+    }
+
+    /* If we get here, our image library may be corrupted */
+    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind: "
+                           "image library format may be invalid or corrupted\n");
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlNpeMgr.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlNpeMgr.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f5a4c5f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlNpeMgr.c
@@ -0,0 +1,936 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlNpeMgr.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 09 January 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the
+ *        IXP425 NPE Downloader NpeMgr module
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlMacros_p.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_BYTES_PER_WORD                   4
+
+/* used to read download map from version in microcode image */
+#define IX_NPEDL_BLOCK_TYPE_INSTRUCTION           0x00000000
+#define IX_NPEDL_BLOCK_TYPE_DATA                  0x00000001
+#define IX_NPEDL_BLOCK_TYPE_STATE                 0x00000002
+#define IX_NPEDL_END_OF_DOWNLOAD_MAP              0x0000000F
+
+/*
+ * masks used to extract address info from State information context
+ * register addresses as read from microcode image 
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_STATE_ADDR_CTXT_REG         0x0000000F
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_STATE_ADDR_CTXT_NUM         0x000000F0
+
+/* LSB offset of Context Number field in State-Info Context Address */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_STATE_ADDR_CTXT_NUM       4
+
+/* size (in words) of single State Information entry (ctxt reg address|data) */
+#define IX_NPEDL_STATE_INFO_ENTRY_SIZE            2
+
+
+ #define IX_NPEDL_RESET_NPE_PARITY  0x0800
+ #define IX_NPEDL_PARITY_BIT_MASK   0x3F00FFFF
+ #define IX_NPEDL_CONFIG_CTRL_REG_MASK  0x3F3FFFFF
+
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 type;
+    UINT32 offset;
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMapBlockEntry;
+
+typedef union
+{
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMapBlockEntry block;
+    UINT32 eodmMarker;
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMapEntry;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    /* 1st entry in the download map (there may be more than one) */
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMapEntry entry[1];
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMap;
+
+
+/* used to access an instruction or data block in a microcode image */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 npeMemAddress;
+    UINT32 size;
+    UINT32 data[1];
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrCodeBlock;
+
+/* used to access each Context Reg entry state-information block */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 addressInfo;
+    UINT32 value;
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoCtxtRegEntry;
+
+/* used to access a state-information block in a microcode image */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 size;
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoCtxtRegEntry ctxtRegEntry[1];
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoBlock;
+ 
+/* used to store some useful NPE information for easy access */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 baseAddress;
+    UINT32 insMemSize;
+    UINT32 dataMemSize;
+} IxNpeDlNpeInfo;
+
+/* used to distinguish instruction and data memory operations */
+typedef enum 
+{
+  IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_INSTRUCTION = 0,
+  IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_DATA
+} IxNpeDlNpeMemType;
+
+/* used to hold a reset value for a particular ECS register */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 regAddr;
+    UINT32 regResetVal;
+} IxNpeDlEcsRegResetValue;
+
+/* prototype of function to write either Instruction or Data memory */
+typedef IX_STATUS (*IxNpeDlNpeMgrMemWrite) (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+					    UINT32 npeMemAddress,
+					    UINT32 npeMemData,
+					    BOOL verify);
+
+/* module statistics counters */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 instructionBlocksLoaded;
+    UINT32 dataBlocksLoaded;
+    UINT32 stateInfoBlocksLoaded;
+    UINT32 criticalNpeErrors;
+    UINT32 criticalMicrocodeErrors;
+    UINT32 npeStarts;
+    UINT32 npeStops;
+    UINT32 npeResets;
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrStats;
+
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+static IxNpeDlNpeInfo ixNpeDlNpeInfo[] =
+{
+    {
+	0,
+	IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEA,
+	IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEA
+    },
+    {
+	0,
+	IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEB,
+	IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEB
+    },
+    {
+	0,
+	IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEC,
+	IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEC
+    }
+};
+
+/* contains Reset values for Context Store Registers  */
+static UINT32 ixNpeDlCtxtRegResetValues[] =
+{
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_STEVT,
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_STARTPC,
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_REGMAP,
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_CINDEX,
+};
+
+/* contains Reset values for Context Store Registers  */
+static IxNpeDlEcsRegResetValue ixNpeDlEcsRegResetValues[] =
+{
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0,    IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_1,    IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_1_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_2,    IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_2_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_1, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_1_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_2, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_2_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_1, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_1_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_2, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_2_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0,   IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1,   IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2,   IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2_RESET},
+    {IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG,     IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG_RESET}
+};
+
+static IxNpeDlNpeMgrStats ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats;
+
+/* Set when NPE register memory has been mapped */
+static BOOL ixNpeDlMemInitialised = FALSE;
+
+
+/*
+ * static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId, UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+		      IxNpeDlNpeMgrCodeBlock *codeBlockPtr,
+		      BOOL verify, IxNpeDlNpeMemType npeMemType);
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+			    IxNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoBlock *codeBlockPtr,
+			    BOOL verify);
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 regOffset,
+			   UINT32 expectedBitsSet);
+
+PRIVATE UINT32
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet
+ */
+PRIVATE UINT32
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (ixNpeDlMemInitialised);
+    return ixNpeDlNpeInfo[npeId].baseAddress;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit (void)
+{
+    /* Only map the memory once */
+    if (!ixNpeDlMemInitialised)
+    {
+	UINT32 virtAddr;
+
+	/* map the register memory for NPE-A */
+	virtAddr = (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP (IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEA,
+					    IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_MAP_SIZE); 
+	IX_OSAL_ASSERT(virtAddr);
+	ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA].baseAddress = virtAddr;
+
+	/* map the register memory for NPE-B */
+	virtAddr = (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP (IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEB,
+					    IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_MAP_SIZE); 
+	IX_OSAL_ASSERT(virtAddr);
+	ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB].baseAddress = virtAddr;
+
+	/* map the register memory for NPE-C */
+	virtAddr = (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP (IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEC,
+					    IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_MAP_SIZE); 
+	IX_OSAL_ASSERT(virtAddr);
+	ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC].baseAddress = virtAddr;
+
+	ixNpeDlMemInitialised = TRUE;
+    }
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrUninit
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrUninit (void)
+{
+    if (!ixNpeDlMemInitialised)
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP (ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA].baseAddress);
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP (ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB].baseAddress);
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP (ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC].baseAddress);
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA].baseAddress = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB].baseAddress = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeInfo[IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC].baseAddress = 0;
+
+    ixNpeDlMemInitialised = FALSE;
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad (
+    IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+    UINT32 *imageCodePtr,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress;
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMap *downloadMap;
+    UINT32 *blockPtr;
+    UINT32 mapIndex = 0;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad\n");
+
+    /* get base memory address of NPE from npeId */
+    npeBaseAddress = ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet (npeId);
+
+    /* check execution status of NPE to verify NPE Stop was successful */
+    if (!ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL,
+				    IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_STOP))
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageDownload - "
+			       "NPE was not stopped before download\n");
+	status = IX_FAIL;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/*
+	 * Read Download Map, checking each block type and calling
+	 * appropriate function to perform download 
+	 */
+	downloadMap = (IxNpeDlNpeMgrDownloadMap *) imageCodePtr;
+	while ((downloadMap->entry[mapIndex].eodmMarker != 
+		IX_NPEDL_END_OF_DOWNLOAD_MAP)
+	       && (status == IX_SUCCESS))
+	{
+	    /* calculate pointer to block to be downloaded */
+	    blockPtr = imageCodePtr +
+		downloadMap->entry[mapIndex].block.offset;
+
+	    switch (downloadMap->entry[mapIndex].block.type)
+	    {
+	    case IX_NPEDL_BLOCK_TYPE_INSTRUCTION:
+		status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad (npeId, npeBaseAddress, 
+					     (IxNpeDlNpeMgrCodeBlock *)blockPtr,
+					       verify,
+					       IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_INSTRUCTION);
+		break;
+	    case IX_NPEDL_BLOCK_TYPE_DATA:
+		status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad (npeId, npeBaseAddress,
+                                             (IxNpeDlNpeMgrCodeBlock *)blockPtr,
+					       verify, IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_DATA);
+		break;
+	    case IX_NPEDL_BLOCK_TYPE_STATE:
+		status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad (npeBaseAddress,
+				       (IxNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoBlock *) blockPtr,
+						     verify);
+		break;
+	    default:
+		IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad: "
+				       "unknown block type in download map\n");
+		status = IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR;
+		ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalMicrocodeErrors++;
+		break;
+	    }
+	    mapIndex++;
+	}/* loop: for each entry in download map, while status == SUCCESS */
+    }/* condition: NPE stopped before attempting download */
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad : status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad (
+    IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrCodeBlock *blockPtr,
+    BOOL verify,
+    IxNpeDlNpeMemType npeMemType)
+{
+    UINT32 npeMemAddress;
+    UINT32 blockSize;
+    UINT32 memSize = 0;
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrMemWrite memWriteFunc = NULL;
+    UINT32 localIndex = 0;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad\n");
+    
+    /*
+     * select NPE EXCTL reg read/write commands depending on memory
+     * type (instruction/data) to be accessed
+     */
+    if (npeMemType == IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_INSTRUCTION)
+    {
+	memSize = ixNpeDlNpeInfo[npeId].insMemSize;
+	memWriteFunc = (IxNpeDlNpeMgrMemWrite) ixNpeDlNpeMgrInsMemWrite;
+    }
+    else if (npeMemType == IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_DATA)
+    {
+	memSize = ixNpeDlNpeInfo[npeId].dataMemSize;
+	memWriteFunc = (IxNpeDlNpeMgrMemWrite) ixNpeDlNpeMgrDataMemWrite;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * NPE memory is loaded contiguously from each block, so only address
+     * of 1st word in block is needed
+     */
+    npeMemAddress = blockPtr->npeMemAddress;
+    /* number of words of instruction/data microcode in block to download */
+    blockSize = blockPtr->size;
+    if ((npeMemAddress + blockSize) > memSize)
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad: "
+			       "Block size too big for NPE memory\n");
+	status = IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR;
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalMicrocodeErrors++;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	for (localIndex = 0; localIndex < blockSize; localIndex++)
+	{
+	    status = memWriteFunc (npeBaseAddress, npeMemAddress,
+				   blockPtr->data[localIndex], verify);
+
+	    if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	    {
+		IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad: "
+				       "write to NPE memory failed\n");
+		status = IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR;
+		ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalNpeErrors++;
+		break;   /* abort download */
+	    }
+	    /* increment target (word)address in NPE memory */
+	    npeMemAddress++;   
+	}
+    }/* condition: block size will fit in NPE memory */
+
+    if (status == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	if (npeMemType == IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_INSTRUCTION)
+	{
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.instructionBlocksLoaded++;
+	}
+	else if (npeMemType == IX_NPEDL_MEM_TYPE_DATA)
+	{
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.dataBlocksLoaded++;
+	}
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrMemLoad : status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    IxNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoBlock *blockPtr,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    UINT32 blockSize;
+    UINT32 ctxtRegAddrInfo; 
+    UINT32 ctxtRegVal;
+    IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum ctxtReg; /* identifies Context Store reg (0-3) */
+    UINT32 ctxtNum;            /* identifies Context number (0-16)   */
+    UINT32 i;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad\n");
+
+    /* block size contains number of words of state-info in block */
+    blockSize = blockPtr->size;
+    
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec (npeBaseAddress);
+
+    /* for each state-info context register entry in block */
+    for (i = 0; i < (blockSize/IX_NPEDL_STATE_INFO_ENTRY_SIZE); i++)
+    {
+	/* each state-info entry is 2 words (address, value) in length */
+	ctxtRegAddrInfo = (blockPtr->ctxtRegEntry[i]).addressInfo;
+	ctxtRegVal      = (blockPtr->ctxtRegEntry[i]).value;
+	
+	ctxtReg = (ctxtRegAddrInfo & IX_NPEDL_MASK_STATE_ADDR_CTXT_REG);
+	ctxtNum = (ctxtRegAddrInfo & IX_NPEDL_MASK_STATE_ADDR_CTXT_NUM) >> 
+	    IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_STATE_ADDR_CTXT_NUM;
+	
+	/* error-check Context Register No. and Context Number values  */
+	/* NOTE that there is no STEVT register for Context 0 */
+	if ((ctxtReg < 0) ||
+	    (ctxtReg >= IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_MAX) ||
+	    (ctxtNum > IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MAX) ||
+	    ((ctxtNum == 0) && (ctxtReg == IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_STEVT)))
+	{
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad: "
+				   "invalid Context Register Address\n");
+	    status = IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR;
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalMicrocodeErrors++;
+	    break;   /* abort download */
+	}    
+	
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, ctxtNum, ctxtReg,
+					    ctxtRegVal, verify);
+	if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad: "
+				   "write of state-info to NPE failed\n");
+	    status = IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR;
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalNpeErrors++;
+	    break;   /* abort download */
+	}
+    }/* loop: for each context reg entry in State Info block */
+    
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec (npeBaseAddress);
+
+    if (status == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.stateInfoBlocksLoaded++;
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrStateInfoLoad : status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset (
+    IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress;
+    IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum ctxtReg; /* identifies Context Store reg (0-3) */
+    UINT32 ctxtNum;            /* identifies Context number (0-16)   */
+    UINT32 regAddr;
+    UINT32 regVal;
+    UINT32 localIndex;
+    UINT32 indexMax;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    IxFeatureCtrlReg unitFuseReg;
+    UINT32 ixNpeConfigCtrlRegVal;
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset\n");
+    
+    /* get base memory address of NPE from npeId */
+    npeBaseAddress = ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet (npeId);
+
+    /* pre-store the NPE Config Control Register Value */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_CTL, &ixNpeConfigCtrlRegVal);
+    
+    ixNpeConfigCtrlRegVal |= 0x3F000000;
+    
+    /* disable the parity interrupt */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_CTL, (ixNpeConfigCtrlRegVal & IX_NPEDL_PARITY_BIT_MASK));
+    
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec (npeBaseAddress);
+
+    /*
+     * clear the FIFOs
+     */
+    while (ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (npeBaseAddress,
+				      IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WFIFO,
+				      IX_NPEDL_MASK_WFIFO_VALID))
+    {
+	/* read from the Watch-point FIFO until empty */
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WFIFO,
+			   &regVal);
+    }
+    
+    while (ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (npeBaseAddress,
+					  IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_STAT,
+				      IX_NPEDL_MASK_STAT_OFNE))
+    {
+	/* read from the outFIFO until empty */
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_FIFO,
+			   &regVal);
+    }
+    
+    while (ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (npeBaseAddress,
+				      IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_STAT,
+				      IX_NPEDL_MASK_STAT_IFNE))
+    {
+	/*
+	 * step execution of the NPE intruction to read inFIFO using
+	 * the Debug Executing Context stack
+	 */
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec (npeBaseAddress,
+					   IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_FIFO, 0, 0);
+
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+    {
+        return status;   
+    }
+    
+    }
+    
+    /*
+     * Reset the mailbox reg
+     */
+    /* ...from XScale side */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_MBST,
+			IX_NPEDL_REG_RESET_MBST);
+    /* ...from NPE side */
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec (npeBaseAddress,
+				       IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RESET_MBOX, 0, 0);
+
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+    {
+        return status;   
+    }
+
+    /* 
+     *   Reset the physical registers in the NPE register file:
+     *   Note: no need to save/restore REGMAP for Context 0 here
+     *   since all Context Store regs are reset in subsequent code
+     */
+    for (regAddr = 0;
+	 (regAddr < IX_NPEDL_TOTAL_NUM_PHYS_REG) && (status != IX_FAIL);
+	 regAddr++)
+    {
+	/* for each physical register in the NPE reg file, write 0 : */
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, regAddr,
+						0, TRUE);
+	if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    return status;  /* abort reset */
+	}
+    }
+    
+
+    /*
+     * Reset the context store:
+     */
+    for (ctxtNum = IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MIN;
+	 ctxtNum <= IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MAX; ctxtNum++)
+    {	
+	/* set each context's Context Store registers to reset values: */
+	for (ctxtReg = 0; ctxtReg < IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_MAX; ctxtReg++)
+	{
+	    /* NOTE that there is no STEVT register for Context 0 */
+	    if (!((ctxtNum == 0) && (ctxtReg == IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_STEVT)))
+	    { 
+		regVal = ixNpeDlCtxtRegResetValues[ctxtReg];
+		status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, ctxtNum,
+						    ctxtReg, regVal, TRUE);
+		if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+		{
+		    return status;  /* abort reset */
+		}
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec (npeBaseAddress);
+
+    /* write Reset values to Execution Context Stack registers */
+    indexMax = sizeof (ixNpeDlEcsRegResetValues) /
+	sizeof (IxNpeDlEcsRegResetValue);
+    for (localIndex = 0; localIndex < indexMax; localIndex++)
+    {
+	regAddr = ixNpeDlEcsRegResetValues[localIndex].regAddr;
+	regVal = ixNpeDlEcsRegResetValues[localIndex].regResetVal;
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, regAddr, regVal);
+    }
+    
+    /* clear the profile counter */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, 
+			       IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_CLR_PROFILE_CNT);
+    
+    /* clear registers EXCT, AP0, AP1, AP2 and AP3 */
+    for (regAddr = IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCT;
+	     regAddr <= IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP3;
+	 regAddr += IX_NPEDL_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, regAddr, 0);
+    }
+    
+    /* Reset the Watch-count register */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WC, 0);
+    
+    /*
+     * WR IXA00055043 - Remove IMEM Parity Introduced by NPE Reset Operation
+     */
+
+    /*
+     * Call the feature control API to fused out and reset the NPE and its
+     * coprocessor - to reset internal states and remove parity error
+     */
+    unitFuseReg = ixFeatureCtrlRead ();
+    unitFuseReg |= (IX_NPEDL_RESET_NPE_PARITY << npeId);
+    ixFeatureCtrlWrite (unitFuseReg);
+
+    /* call the feature control API to un-fused and un-reset the NPE & COP */
+    unitFuseReg &= (~(IX_NPEDL_RESET_NPE_PARITY << npeId));
+    ixFeatureCtrlWrite (unitFuseReg);
+
+    /*
+     * Call NpeMgr function to stop the NPE again after the Feature Control
+     * has unfused and Un-Reset the NPE and its associated Coprocessors
+     */
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop (npeId);
+
+    /* restore NPE configuration bus Control Register - Parity Settings  */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_CTL, 
+        (ixNpeConfigCtrlRegVal & IX_NPEDL_CONFIG_CTRL_REG_MASK));
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeResets++;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset : status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart (
+    IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32    npeBaseAddress;
+    UINT32    ecsRegVal;
+    BOOL      npeRunning;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart\n");
+
+    /* get base memory address of NPE from npeId */
+    npeBaseAddress = ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet (npeId);
+
+    /*
+     * ensure only Background Context Stack Level is Active by turning off
+     * the Active bit in each of the other Executing Context Stack levels
+     */
+    ecsRegVal = ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (npeBaseAddress,
+					     IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0);
+    ecsRegVal &= ~IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_ACTIVE;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0,
+				  ecsRegVal);
+
+    ecsRegVal = ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (npeBaseAddress,
+					     IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0);
+    ecsRegVal &= ~IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_ACTIVE;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0,
+				  ecsRegVal);
+
+    ecsRegVal = ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (npeBaseAddress,
+					     IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0);
+    ecsRegVal &= ~IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_ACTIVE;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0,
+				  ecsRegVal);
+    
+    /* clear the pipeline */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_CLR_PIPE);
+    
+    /* start NPE execution by issuing command through EXCTL register on NPE */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_START);
+
+    /*
+     * check execution status of NPE to verify NPE Start operation was
+     * successful
+     */
+    npeRunning = ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (npeBaseAddress,
+					    IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL,
+					    IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_RUN);
+    if (npeRunning)
+    {
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeStarts++;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart: "
+			       "failed to start NPE execution\n");
+	status = IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart : status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop (
+    IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32    npeBaseAddress;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop\n");
+    
+    /* get base memory address of NPE from npeId */
+    npeBaseAddress = ixNpeDlNpeMgrBaseAddressGet (npeId);
+
+    /* stop NPE execution by issuing command through EXCTL register on NPE */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_STOP);
+
+    /* verify that NPE Stop was successful */
+    if (! ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL,
+				     IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_STOP))
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop: "
+			       "failed to stop NPE execution\n");
+	status = IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeStops++;
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop : status = %d\n", status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck
+ */
+PRIVATE BOOL
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrBitsSetCheck (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 regOffset,
+    UINT32 expectedBitsSet)
+{
+    UINT32 regVal;
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, regOffset, &regVal);
+
+    return expectedBitsSet == (expectedBitsSet & regVal);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsShow
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsShow (void)
+{
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER,
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "\nixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsShow:\n"
+               "\tInstruction Blocks loaded: %u\n"
+               "\tData Blocks loaded: %u\n"
+               "\tState Information Blocks loaded: %u\n"
+               "\tCritical NPE errors: %u\n"
+               "\tCritical Microcode errors: %u\n",
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.instructionBlocksLoaded,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.dataBlocksLoaded,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.stateInfoBlocksLoaded,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalNpeErrors,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalMicrocodeErrors,
+               0);
+
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER,
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "\tSuccessful NPE Starts: %u\n"
+               "\tSuccessful NPE Stops: %u\n"
+               "\tSuccessful NPE Resets: %u\n\n",
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeStarts,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeStops,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeResets,
+               0,0,0);
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsShow ();
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsReset
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsReset (void)
+{
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.instructionBlocksLoaded = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.dataBlocksLoaded = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.stateInfoBlocksLoaded = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalNpeErrors = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.criticalMicrocodeErrors = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeStarts = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeStops = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrStats.npeResets = 0;
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsReset ();
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9dcf3c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils.c
@@ -0,0 +1,806 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 February 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the 
+ *        IXP425 NPE Downloader NpeMgr Utils module
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_DL_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES 1000000 /**< Maximum number of
+                                              * retries before
+                                              * timeout
+					                          */  
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlMacros_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/* used to bit-mask a number of bytes */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_BYTE_OF_WORD  0x000000FF
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_SHORT_OF_WORD 0x0000FFFF
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_FULL_WORD           0xFFFFFFFF
+
+#define IX_NPEDL_BYTES_PER_WORD           4
+#define IX_NPEDL_BYTES_PER_SHORT          2
+
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_BYTE            8
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT           16
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_WORD            32
+
+/*
+ * Introduce extra read cycles after issuing read command to NPE
+ * so that we read the register after the NPE has updated it
+ * This is to overcome race condition between XScale and NPE
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DELAY_READ_CYCLES        2
+/*
+ * To mask top three MSBs of 32bit word to download into NPE IMEM
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_UNUSED_IMEM_BITS    0x1FFFFFFF;
+
+
+/*
+ * typedefs
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 regAddress;
+    UINT32 regSize;
+} IxNpeDlCtxtRegAccessInfo;
+
+/* module statistics counters */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 insMemWrites;
+    UINT32 insMemWriteFails;
+    UINT32 dataMemWrites;
+    UINT32 dataMemWriteFails;
+    UINT32 ecsRegWrites;
+    UINT32 ecsRegReads;
+    UINT32 dbgInstructionExecs;
+    UINT32 contextRegWrites;
+    UINT32 physicalRegWrites;
+    UINT32 nextPcWrites;
+} IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats;
+
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+/* 
+ * contains useful address and function pointers to read/write Context Regs, 
+ * eliminating some switch or if-else statements in places
+ */
+static IxNpeDlCtxtRegAccessInfo ixNpeDlCtxtRegAccInfo[IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_MAX] =
+{
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_STEVT,
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_BYTE
+    },
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_STARTPC,
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT
+    },
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_REGMAP,
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT
+    },
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_CINDEX,
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_BYTE
+    }
+};
+
+static UINT32 ixNpeDlSavedExecCount = 0;
+static UINT32 ixNpeDlSavedEcsDbgCtxtReg2 = 0;
+
+static IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats;
+
+
+/*
+ * static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE __inline__ void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrWriteCommandIssue (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 cmd,
+				UINT32 addr, UINT32 data);
+
+PRIVATE __inline__ UINT32
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrReadCommandIssue (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 cmd, UINT32 addr);
+
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegRead (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 regAddr,
+			     UINT32 regSize, UINT32 ctxtNum, UINT32 *regVal);
+
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 regAddr,
+			      UINT32 regVal, UINT32 regSize,
+			      UINT32 ctxtNum, BOOL verify);
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrWriteCommandIssue
+ */
+PRIVATE __inline__ void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrWriteCommandIssue (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 cmd,
+    UINT32 addr,
+    UINT32 data)
+{
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA, data);
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXAD, addr);
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL, cmd);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrReadCommandIssue
+ */
+PRIVATE __inline__ UINT32
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrReadCommandIssue (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 cmd,
+    UINT32 addr)
+{
+    UINT32 data = 0;
+    int i;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXAD, addr);
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL, cmd);
+    for (i = 0; i <= IX_NPEDL_DELAY_READ_CYCLES; i++)
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA, &data);
+    }
+
+    return data;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrInsMemWrite
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrInsMemWrite (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 insMemAddress,
+    UINT32 insMemData,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    UINT32 insMemDataRtn;
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrWriteCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress,
+				    IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_INS_MEM,
+				    insMemAddress, insMemData);
+    if (verify)
+    {
+        /* write invalid data to this reg, so we can see if we're reading 
+	   the EXDATA register too early */
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA,
+			    ~insMemData);
+
+        /*Disabled since top 3 MSB are not used for Azusa hardware Refer WR:IXA00053900*/
+        insMemData&=IX_NPEDL_MASK_UNUSED_IMEM_BITS;
+
+        insMemDataRtn=ixNpeDlNpeMgrReadCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress,
+                                           IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_INS_MEM,
+                                           insMemAddress);
+
+        insMemDataRtn&=IX_NPEDL_MASK_UNUSED_IMEM_BITS;
+
+	if (insMemData != insMemDataRtn)
+	{
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.insMemWriteFails++;
+	    return IX_FAIL;
+	}
+    }
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.insMemWrites++;
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrDataMemWrite
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDataMemWrite (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 dataMemAddress,
+    UINT32 dataMemData,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrWriteCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress,
+				    IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_DATA_MEM,
+				    dataMemAddress, dataMemData);
+    if (verify)
+    {
+        /* write invalid data to this reg, so we can see if we're reading 
+	   the EXDATA register too early */
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA, ~dataMemData);
+
+	if (dataMemData !=
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrReadCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress,
+					   IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_DATA_MEM,
+					   dataMemAddress))
+	{
+	    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dataMemWriteFails++;
+	    return IX_FAIL;
+	}
+    }
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dataMemWrites++;
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 regAddress,
+    UINT32 regData)
+{
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrWriteCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress,
+				    IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_ECS_REG,
+				    regAddress, regData);
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.ecsRegWrites++;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead
+ */
+UINT32
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 regAddress)
+{
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.ecsRegReads++;
+    return ixNpeDlNpeMgrReadCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress,
+					  IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_ECS_REG,
+					  regAddress);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 command)     
+{
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue\n");
+
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL, command);
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue\n");
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec(
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress)
+{
+    /* turn off the halt bit by clearing Execution Count register. */
+    /* save reg contents 1st and restore later */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCT,
+		       &ixNpeDlSavedExecCount);
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCT, 0);
+
+    /* ensure that IF and IE are on (temporarily), so that we don't end up
+     * stepping forever */
+    ixNpeDlSavedEcsDbgCtxtReg2 = ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (npeBaseAddress,
+				                   IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2);
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2,
+				  (ixNpeDlSavedEcsDbgCtxtReg2 |
+				   IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_DBG_REG_2_IF |
+				   IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_DBG_REG_2_IE));
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec(
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 npeInstruction,
+    UINT32 ctxtNum,
+    UINT32 ldur)
+{
+    UINT32 ecsDbgRegVal;
+    UINT32 oldWatchcount, newWatchcount;
+    UINT32 retriesCount = 0;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec\n");
+
+    /* set the Active bit, and the LDUR, in the debug level */
+    ecsDbgRegVal = IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_ACTIVE |
+	(ldur << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_0_LDUR);
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0,
+				  ecsDbgRegVal);
+
+    /*
+     * set CCTXT at ECS DEBUG L3 to specify in which context to execute the
+     * instruction, and set SELCTXT at ECS DEBUG Level to specify which context
+     * store to access.
+     * Debug ECS Level Reg 1 has form  0x000n000n, where n = context number
+     */
+    ecsDbgRegVal = (ctxtNum << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_1_CCTXT) |
+	(ctxtNum << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_1_SELCTXT);
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1,
+				  ecsDbgRegVal);
+
+    /* clear the pipeline */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_CLR_PIPE);
+
+    /* load NPE instruction into the instruction register */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG,
+				  npeInstruction);
+
+    /* we need this value later to wait for completion of NPE execution step */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WC, &oldWatchcount);
+
+    /* issue a Step One command via the Execution Control register */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_STEP);
+
+	/* Watch Count register increments when NPE completes an instruction */
+	IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WC,
+        &newWatchcount);
+        
+    /*
+     * force the XScale to wait until the NPE has finished execution step
+     * NOTE that this delay will be very small, just long enough to allow a
+     * single NPE instruction to complete execution; if instruction execution
+     * is not completed before timeout retries, exit the while loop
+     */
+    while ((IX_NPE_DL_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES > retriesCount) 
+        && (newWatchcount == oldWatchcount))
+    {
+	    /* Watch Count register increments when NPE completes an instruction */
+	    IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WC,
+		    &newWatchcount);
+			   
+        retriesCount++;
+    }    
+
+    if (IX_NPE_DL_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES > retriesCount)
+    {
+        ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dbgInstructionExecs++;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* Return timeout status as the instruction has not been executed
+         * after maximum retries */
+        status = IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR;
+    }
+    
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec\n");
+		     
+    return status;
+}    
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec(
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress)
+{
+    /* clear active bit in debug level */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0,
+				  0);
+
+    /* clear the pipeline */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_CLR_PIPE);
+    
+    /* restore Execution Count register contents. */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCT,
+			ixNpeDlSavedExecCount);
+
+    /* restore IF and IE bits to original values */
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2,
+				  ixNpeDlSavedEcsDbgCtxtReg2);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegRead
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegRead (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress, 
+    UINT32 regAddr,
+    UINT32 regSize,
+    UINT32 ctxtNum,
+    UINT32 *regVal)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    UINT32 npeInstruction = 0;
+    UINT32 mask = 0;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegRead\n");
+
+    switch (regSize)
+    {
+    case IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_BYTE:
+      npeInstruction = IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_BYTE;
+      mask = IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_BYTE_OF_WORD;  break;
+    case IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT:
+      npeInstruction = IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_SHORT;
+      mask = IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_SHORT_OF_WORD;  break;
+    case IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_WORD:
+      npeInstruction = IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_WORD;
+      mask = IX_NPEDL_MASK_FULL_WORD;  break;
+    }
+
+    /* make regAddr be the SRC and DEST operands (e.g. movX d0, d0) */
+    npeInstruction |= (regAddr << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_SRC) |
+	(regAddr << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_DEST);
+
+    /* step execution of NPE intruction using Debug Executing Context stack */
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec (npeBaseAddress, npeInstruction,
+				       ctxtNum, IX_NPEDL_RD_INSTR_LDUR);
+
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+    {
+        return status;
+    }
+    
+    /* read value of register from Execution Data register */
+    IX_NPEDL_REG_READ (npeBaseAddress,	IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA, regVal);
+
+   /* align value from left to right */
+    *regVal = (*regVal >> (IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_WORD - regSize)) & mask;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegRead\n");
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress, 
+    UINT32 regAddr,
+    UINT32 regVal,
+    UINT32 regSize,
+    UINT32 ctxtNum,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    UINT32 npeInstruction = 0;
+    UINT32 mask = 0;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    UINT32 retRegVal;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite\n");
+
+    if (regSize == IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_WORD)
+    {
+	/* NPE register addressing is left-to-right: e.g. |d0|d1|d2|d3| */
+	/* Write upper half-word (short) to |d0|d1| */
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, regAddr,
+				      regVal >> IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT,
+				      IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT,
+				      ctxtNum, verify);
+				      
+	if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+	{
+	    return status;
+	}
+	
+	/* Write lower half-word (short) to |d2|d3| */
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (npeBaseAddress,
+				      regAddr + IX_NPEDL_BYTES_PER_SHORT,
+                                    regVal & IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_SHORT_OF_WORD,
+				      IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT,
+				      ctxtNum, verify);
+    
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+	{
+	    return status;
+	}
+	}
+    else
+    {
+        switch (regSize)
+	{ 
+	case IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_BYTE:
+	    npeInstruction = IX_NPEDL_INSTR_WR_REG_BYTE;
+	    mask = IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_BYTE_OF_WORD;  break;
+	case IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT:
+            npeInstruction = IX_NPEDL_INSTR_WR_REG_SHORT;
+	    mask = IX_NPEDL_MASK_LOWER_SHORT_OF_WORD;  break;
+	}
+	/* mask out any redundant bits, so verify will work later */
+	regVal &= mask;
+
+	/* fill dest operand field of  instruction with destination reg addr */
+	npeInstruction |= (regAddr << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_DEST);
+
+	/* fill src operand field of instruction with least-sig 5 bits of val*/
+	npeInstruction |= ((regVal & IX_NPEDL_MASK_IMMED_INSTR_SRC_DATA) <<
+			   IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_SRC);
+
+	/* fill coprocessor field of instruction with most-sig 11 bits of val*/
+	npeInstruction |= ((regVal & IX_NPEDL_MASK_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA) <<
+			   IX_NPEDL_DISPLACE_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA);
+
+	/* step execution of NPE intruction using Debug ECS */
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec(npeBaseAddress, npeInstruction,
+					  ctxtNum, IX_NPEDL_WR_INSTR_LDUR);
+					  
+	if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+	{
+	    return status;  
+	} 
+    }/* condition: if reg to be written is 8-bit or 16-bit (not 32-bit) */
+
+    if (verify)
+    {
+    	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegRead (npeBaseAddress, regAddr,
+    						   regSize, ctxtNum, &retRegVal);
+    						   
+        if (IX_SUCCESS == status)
+        {
+            if (regVal != retRegVal)
+            {
+                status = IX_FAIL;
+            }
+        }        
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite : status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+    
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 regAddr,
+    UINT32 regValue,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite\n");
+
+/*
+ * There are 32 physical registers used in an NPE.  These are
+ * treated as 16 pairs of 32-bit registers.  To write one of the pair,
+ * write the pair number (0-16) to the REGMAP for Context 0.  Then write
+ * the value to register  0 or 4 in the regfile, depending on which
+ * register of the pair is to be written
+ */
+
+    /*
+     * set REGMAP for context 0 to (regAddr >> 1) to choose which pair (0-16)
+     * of physical registers to write 
+     */
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (npeBaseAddress,
+					   IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_REGMAP,
+					   (regAddr >>
+					  IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_PHYS_REG_ADDR_REGMAP),
+					   IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_SHORT, 0, verify);
+    if (status == IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	/* regAddr = 0 or 4  */
+	regAddr = (regAddr & IX_NPEDL_MASK_PHYS_REG_ADDR_LOGICAL_ADDR) *
+	    IX_NPEDL_BYTES_PER_WORD;
+    
+    status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, regAddr, regValue, 
+					   IX_NPEDL_REG_SIZE_WORD, 0, verify);
+    }
+    
+    if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+	IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite: "
+			       "error writing to physical register\n");
+    }
+
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.physicalRegWrites++;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT,
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite : status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite (
+    UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+    UINT32 ctxtNum,
+    IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum ctxtReg,
+    UINT32 ctxtRegVal,
+    BOOL verify)
+{
+    UINT32 tempRegVal;
+    UINT32 ctxtRegAddr;
+    UINT32 ctxtRegSize;
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE0 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Entering ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite\n");
+
+    /*
+     * Context 0 has no STARTPC. Instead, this value is used to set
+     * NextPC for Background ECS, to set where NPE starts executing code
+     */
+    if ((ctxtNum == 0) && (ctxtReg == IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_STARTPC))
+    {
+	/* read BG_CTXT_REG_0, update NEXTPC bits, and write back to reg */
+	tempRegVal = ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (npeBaseAddress,
+						  IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0);
+	tempRegVal &= ~IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC;
+	tempRegVal |= (ctxtRegVal << IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC) &
+	    IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC;
+	
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (npeBaseAddress,
+				      IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0, tempRegVal);
+
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.nextPcWrites++;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ctxtRegAddr = ixNpeDlCtxtRegAccInfo[ctxtReg].regAddress;
+	ctxtRegSize = ixNpeDlCtxtRegAccInfo[ctxtReg].regSize;
+	status = ixNpeDlNpeMgrLogicalRegWrite (npeBaseAddress, ctxtRegAddr,
+					       ctxtRegVal, ctxtRegSize,
+					       ctxtNum, verify);
+	if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+	{
+	    IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT ("ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite: "
+				   "error writing to context store register\n");
+	}
+	
+	ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.contextRegWrites++;
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE1 (IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, 
+		     "Exiting ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite : status = %d\n",
+		     status);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsShow
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsShow (void)
+{
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER,
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "\nixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsShow:\n"
+               "\tInstruction Memory writes: %u\n"
+               "\tInstruction Memory writes failed: %u\n"
+               "\tData Memory writes: %u\n"
+               "\tData Memory writes failed: %u\n",
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.insMemWrites,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.insMemWriteFails,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dataMemWrites,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dataMemWriteFails,
+               0,0);
+
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER,
+               IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+               "\tExecuting Context Stack Register writes: %u\n"
+               "\tExecuting Context Stack Register reads: %u\n"
+               "\tPhysical Register writes: %u\n"
+               "\tContext Store Register writes: %u\n"
+               "\tExecution Backgound Context NextPC writes: %u\n"
+               "\tDebug Instructions Executed: %u\n\n",
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.ecsRegWrites,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.ecsRegReads,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.physicalRegWrites,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.contextRegWrites,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.nextPcWrites,
+               ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dbgInstructionExecs);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsReset
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsReset (void)
+{
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.insMemWrites = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.insMemWriteFails = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dataMemWrites = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dataMemWriteFails = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.ecsRegWrites = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.ecsRegReads = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.physicalRegWrites = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.contextRegWrites = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.nextPcWrites = 0;
+    ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStats.dbgInstructionExecs = 0;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMh.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMh.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8703def
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMh.c
@@ -0,0 +1,582 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMh.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the public API for the
+ * IXP425 NPE Message Handler component.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhConfig_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhReceive_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhSend_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+PRIVATE BOOL ixNpeMhInitialized = FALSE;
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhInitialize
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhInitialize (
+    IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhInitialize\n");
+
+    /* check the npeInterrupts parameter */
+    if ((npeInterrupts != IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_NO) &&
+        (npeInterrupts != IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_YES))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Illegal npeInterrupts parameter value\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* initialize the Receive module */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize ();
+
+    /* initialize the Solicited Callback Manager module */
+    ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize ();
+
+    /* initialize the Unsolicited Callback Manager module */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize ();
+
+    /* initialize the Configuration module
+     *
+     * NOTE: This module was originally configured before the
+     * others, but the sequence was changed so that interrupts
+     * would only be enabled after the handler functions were
+     * set up.  The above modules need to be initialised to
+     * handle the NPE interrupts.  See SCR #2231.
+     */
+    ixNpeMhConfigInitialize (npeInterrupts);
+
+    ixNpeMhInitialized = TRUE;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhInitialize\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnload
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnload (void)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnload\n");
+
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Uninitialize the Configuration module */
+    ixNpeMhConfigUninit ();
+
+    ixNpeMhInitialized = FALSE;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnload\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId messageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the messageId parameter */
+    if ((messageId < IX_NPEMH_MIN_MESSAGE_ID)
+        || (messageId > IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Message ID is out of range\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* the unsolicitedCallback parameter is allowed to be NULL */
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* get the lock to prevent other clients from entering */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (npeId);
+
+    /* save the unsolicited callback for the message ID */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+        npeId, messageId, unsolicitedCallback);
+
+    /* release the lock to allow other clients back in */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId minMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId maxMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessageId messageId;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the minMessageId parameter */
+    if ((minMessageId < IX_NPEMH_MIN_MESSAGE_ID)
+        || (minMessageId > IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Min message ID is out of range\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the maxMessageId parameter */
+    if ((maxMessageId < IX_NPEMH_MIN_MESSAGE_ID)
+        || (maxMessageId > IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Max message ID is out of range\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the semantics of the message range parameters */
+    if (minMessageId > maxMessageId)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Min message ID greater than max message "
+                               "ID\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* the unsolicitedCallback parameter is allowed to be NULL */
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* get the lock to prevent other clients from entering */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (npeId);
+
+    /* for each message ID in the range ... */
+    for (messageId = minMessageId; messageId <= maxMessageId; messageId++)
+    {
+        /* save the unsolicited callback for the message ID */
+        ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+            npeId, messageId, unsolicitedCallback);
+    }
+
+    /* release the lock to allow other clients back in */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhMessageSend
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessageSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhMessageSend\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* get the lock to prevent other clients from entering */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (npeId);
+
+    /* send the message */
+    status = ixNpeMhSendMessageSend (npeId, message, maxSendRetries);
+    if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Failed to send message\n");
+    }
+
+    /* release the lock to allow other clients back in */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE1 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhMessageSend"
+                     " : status = %d\n", status);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback = NULL;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* the solicitecCallback parameter is allowed to be NULL.  this */
+    /* signifies the client is not interested in the response message */
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the solicitedMessageId parameter */
+    if ((solicitedMessageId < IX_NPEMH_MIN_MESSAGE_ID)
+        || (solicitedMessageId > IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Solicited message ID is out of range\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the solicitedMessageId parameter.  if an unsolicited */
+    /* callback has been registered for the specified message ID then */
+    /* report an error and return failure */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+        npeId, solicitedMessageId, &unsolicitedCallback);
+    if (unsolicitedCallback != NULL)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Solicited message ID conflicts with "
+                               "unsolicited message ID\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* get the lock to prevent other clients from entering */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (npeId);
+
+    /* send the message */
+    status = ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend (
+        npeId, message, solicitedMessageId, solicitedCallback,
+        maxSendRetries);
+    if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Failed to send message\n");
+    }
+
+    /* release the lock to allow other clients back in */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE1 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend"
+                     " : status = %d\n", status);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhMessagesReceive
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessagesReceive (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhMessagesReceive\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* get the lock to prevent other clients from entering */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (npeId);
+
+    /* receive messages from the NPE */
+    status = ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive (npeId);
+
+    if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Failed to receive message\n");
+    }
+
+    /* release the lock to allow other clients back in */
+    ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE1 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhMessagesReceive"
+                     " : status = %d\n", status);
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhShow
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhShow\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* note we don't get the lock here as printing the statistics */
+    /* to a console may take some time and we don't want to impact */
+    /* system performance.  this means that the statistics displayed */
+    /* may be in a state of flux and make not represent a consistent */
+    /* snapshot. */
+
+    /* display a header */
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+	       "Current state of NPE ID %d:\n\n", npeId, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+    /* show the current state of each module */
+
+    /* show the current state of the Configuration module */
+    ixNpeMhConfigShow (npeId);
+
+    /* show the current state of the Receive module */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveShow (npeId);
+
+    /* show the current state of the Send module */
+    ixNpeMhSendShow (npeId);
+
+    /* show the current state of the Solicited Callback Manager module */
+    ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShow (npeId);
+
+    /* show the current state of the Unsolicited Callback Manager module */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShow (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhShow\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhShowReset
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhShowReset\n");
+
+    /* check that we are initialized */
+    if (!ixNpeMhInitialized)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("IxNpeMh component is not initialized\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* check the npeId parameter */
+    if (!ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (npeId))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("NPE ID invalid\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* parameters are ok ... */
+
+    /* note we don't get the lock here as resetting the statistics */
+    /* shouldn't impact system performance. */
+
+    /* reset the current state of each module */
+
+    /* reset the current state of the Configuration module */
+    ixNpeMhConfigShowReset (npeId);
+
+    /* reset the current state of the Receive module */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveShowReset (npeId);
+
+    /* reset the current state of the Send module */
+    ixNpeMhSendShowReset (npeId);
+
+    /* reset the current state of the Solicited Callback Manager module */
+    ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShowReset (npeId);
+
+    /* reset the current state of the Unsolicited Callback Manager module */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShowReset (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhShowReset\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhConfig.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhConfig.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..50c8f21
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhConfig.c
@@ -0,0 +1,608 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhConfig.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the
+ * Configuration module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhConfig_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES 1000000 /**< Maximum number of
+                                              * retries before
+                                              * timeout
+					                          */  
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhConfigStats
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain statistics for the
+ * Configuration module.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 outFifoReads;        /**< outFifo reads */
+    UINT32 inFifoWrites;        /**< inFifo writes */
+    UINT32 maxInFifoFullRetries;   /**< max retries if inFIFO full   */
+    UINT32 maxOutFifoEmptyRetries; /**< max retries if outFIFO empty */
+} IxNpeMhConfigStats;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+IxNpeMhConfigNpeInfo ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES] =
+{
+    {
+        0,
+        IX_NPEMH_NPEA_INT,
+	0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        NULL,
+        FALSE
+    },
+    {
+        0,
+        IX_NPEMH_NPEB_INT,
+	0,
+	0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        NULL,
+        FALSE
+    },
+    {
+        0,
+        IX_NPEMH_NPEC_INT,
+        0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        0,
+        NULL,
+        FALSE
+    }
+};
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhConfigStats ixNpeMhConfigStats[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE
+void ixNpeMhConfigIsr (void *parameter);
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigIsr
+ */
+
+PRIVATE
+void ixNpeMhConfigIsr (void *parameter)
+{
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId = (IxNpeMhNpeId)parameter;
+    UINT32 ofint;
+    volatile UINT32 *statusReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].statusRegister;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigIsr\n");
+
+    /* get the OFINT (OutFifo interrupt) bit of the status register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (statusReg, &ofint, IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_OFINT);
+
+    /* if the OFINT status bit is set */
+    if (ofint)
+    {
+        /* if there is an ISR registered for this NPE */
+        if (ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].isr != NULL)
+        {
+            /* invoke the ISR routine */
+            ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].isr (npeId);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* if we don't service the interrupt the NPE will continue */
+            /* to trigger the interrupt indefinitely */
+            IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("No ISR registered to service "
+                                   "interrupt\n");
+        }
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigIsr\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigInitialize
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigInitialize (
+    IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts)
+{
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId;
+    UINT32 virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigInitialize\n");
+
+    /* Request a mapping for the NPE-A config register address space */
+    virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEA] =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP (IX_NPEMH_NPEA_BASE,
+				     IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_MAP_SIZE);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEA]);
+
+    /* Request a mapping for the NPE-B config register address space */
+    virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEB] =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP (IX_NPEMH_NPEB_BASE,
+				     IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_MAP_SIZE);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEB]);
+    
+    /* Request a mapping for the NPE-C config register address space */
+    virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEC] =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP (IX_NPEMH_NPEC_BASE,
+				     IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_MAP_SIZE);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (virtualAddr[IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEC]);
+
+    /* for each NPE ... */
+    for (npeId = 0; npeId < IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES; npeId++)
+    {
+        /* declare a convenience pointer */
+        IxNpeMhConfigNpeInfo *npeInfo = &ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId];
+	
+	/* store the virtual addresses of the NPE registers for later use */
+	npeInfo->virtualRegisterBase  = virtualAddr[npeId];
+	npeInfo->statusRegister  = virtualAddr[npeId] + IX_NPEMH_NPESTAT_OFFSET;
+	npeInfo->controlRegister = virtualAddr[npeId] + IX_NPEMH_NPECTL_OFFSET;
+	npeInfo->inFifoRegister  = virtualAddr[npeId] + IX_NPEMH_NPEFIFO_OFFSET;
+	npeInfo->outFifoRegister = virtualAddr[npeId] + IX_NPEMH_NPEFIFO_OFFSET;
+
+        /* for test purposes - to verify the register addresses */
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "NPE %d status register  = "
+                         "0x%08X\n", npeId, npeInfo->statusRegister);
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "NPE %d control register = "
+                         "0x%08X\n", npeId, npeInfo->controlRegister);
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "NPE %d inFifo register  = "
+                         "0x%08X\n", npeId, npeInfo->inFifoRegister);
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "NPE %d outFifo register = "
+                         "0x%08X\n", npeId, npeInfo->outFifoRegister);
+
+        /* connect our ISR to the NPE interrupt */
+        (void) ixOsalIrqBind (
+            npeInfo->interruptId, ixNpeMhConfigIsr, (void *)npeId);
+
+        /* initialise a mutex for this NPE */
+        (void) ixOsalMutexInit (&npeInfo->mutex);
+
+        /* if we should service the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt */
+        if (npeInterrupts == IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_YES)
+        {
+            /* enable the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt */
+            ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptEnable (npeId);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* disable the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt */
+            ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptDisable (npeId);
+        }
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigInitialize\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigUninit
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigUninit (void)
+{
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigUninit\n");
+
+    /* for each NPE ... */
+    for (npeId = 0; npeId < IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES; npeId++)
+    {
+        /* declare a convenience pointer */
+        IxNpeMhConfigNpeInfo *npeInfo = &ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId];
+        
+        /* disconnect ISR */
+        ixOsalIrqUnbind(npeInfo->interruptId);
+
+        /* destroy mutex associated with this NPE */
+        ixOsalMutexDestroy(&npeInfo->mutex);
+	
+	IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP (npeInfo->virtualRegisterBase);
+
+	npeInfo->virtualRegisterBase  = 0;
+	npeInfo->statusRegister  = 0;
+	npeInfo->controlRegister = 0;
+	npeInfo->inFifoRegister  = 0;
+	npeInfo->outFifoRegister = 0;
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigUninit\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhConfigIsr isr)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister\n");
+
+    /* check if there is already an ISR registered for this NPE */
+    if (ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].isr != NULL)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "Over-writing registered NPE ISR\n");
+    }
+
+    /* save the ISR routine with the NPE info */
+    ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].isr = isr;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptEnable
+ */
+
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptEnable (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 ofe;
+    volatile UINT32 *controlReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].controlRegister;
+
+    /* get the OFE (OutFifoEnable) bit of the control register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (controlReg, &ofe, IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFE);
+
+    /* if the interrupt is disabled then we must enable it */
+    if (!ofe)
+    {
+        /* set the OFE (OutFifoEnable) bit of the control register */
+        /* we must set the OFEWE (OutFifoEnableWriteEnable) at the same */
+        /* time for the write to have effect */
+        IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE_BITS (controlReg,
+                                      (IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFE |
+                                       IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFEWE),
+                                      (IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFE |
+                                       IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFEWE));
+    }
+
+    /* return the previous state of the interrupt */
+    return (ofe != 0);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptDisable
+ */
+
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptDisable (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 ofe;
+    volatile UINT32 *controlReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].controlRegister;
+
+    /* get the OFE (OutFifoEnable) bit of the control register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (controlReg, &ofe, IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFE);
+
+    /* if the interrupt is enabled then we must disable it */
+    if (ofe)
+    {
+        /* unset the OFE (OutFifoEnable) bit of the control register */
+        /* we must set the OFEWE (OutFifoEnableWriteEnable) at the same */
+        /* time for the write to have effect */
+        IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE_BITS (controlReg,
+                                      (0                    |
+                                       IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFEWE),
+                                      (IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFE |
+                                       IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFEWE));
+    }
+
+    /* return the previous state of the interrupt */
+    return (ofe != 0);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigMessageIdGet
+ */
+
+IxNpeMhMessageId ixNpeMhConfigMessageIdGet (
+    IxNpeMhMessage message)
+{
+    /* return the most-significant byte of the first word of the */
+    /* message */
+    return ((IxNpeMhMessageId) ((message.data[0] >> 24) & 0xFF));
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid
+ */
+
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* check that the npeId parameter is within the range of valid IDs */
+    return (npeId >= 0 && npeId < IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigLockGet
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigLockGet\n");
+
+    /* lock the mutex for this NPE */
+    (void) ixOsalMutexLock (&ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].mutex, 
+			    IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+    /* disable the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt */
+    ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].oldInterruptState =
+        ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptDisable (npeId);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigLockGet\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease\n");
+
+    /* if the interrupt was previously enabled */
+    if (ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].oldInterruptState)
+    {
+        /* enable the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt */
+        ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].oldInterruptState =
+            ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptEnable (npeId);
+    }
+
+    /* unlock the mutex for this NPE */
+    (void) ixOsalMutexUnlock (&ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].mutex);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigInFifoWrite
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhConfigInFifoWrite (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *npeInFifo =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].inFifoRegister;
+    UINT32 retriesCount = 0;
+
+    /* write the first word of the message to the NPE's inFIFO */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE (npeInFifo, message.data[0]);
+
+    /* need to wait for room to write second word - see SCR #493,
+       poll for maximum number of retries, if exceed maximum
+       retries, exit from while loop */
+    while ((IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES > retriesCount)
+        && ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (npeId))
+    {
+        retriesCount++;
+    }
+
+    /* Return TIMEOUT status to caller, indicate that NPE Hang / Halt */
+    if (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES == retriesCount)
+    {
+        return IX_NPEMH_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR;   
+    }    
+    
+    /* write the second word of the message to the NPE's inFIFO */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE (npeInFifo, message.data[1]);
+
+    /* record in the stats the maximum number of retries needed */
+    if (ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxInFifoFullRetries < retriesCount)
+    {
+	ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxInFifoFullRetries = retriesCount;
+    }
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].inFifoWrites++;
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoRead
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoRead (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage *message)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *npeOutFifo =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].outFifoRegister;
+    UINT32 retriesCount = 0;
+
+    /* read the first word of the message from the NPE's outFIFO */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ (npeOutFifo, &message->data[0]);
+
+    /* need to wait for NPE to write second word - see SCR #493 
+       poll for maximum number of retries, if exceed maximum
+       retries, exit from while loop */
+    while ((IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES > retriesCount)
+        && ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsEmpty (npeId))
+    {
+        retriesCount++;
+    }
+
+    /* Return TIMEOUT status to caller, indicate that NPE Hang / Halt */
+    if (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES == retriesCount)
+    {
+        return IX_NPEMH_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR;   
+    } 
+    
+    /* read the second word of the message from the NPE's outFIFO */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ (npeOutFifo, &message->data[1]);
+
+    /* record in the stats the maximum number of retries needed */
+    if (ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxOutFifoEmptyRetries < retriesCount)
+    {
+	ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxOutFifoEmptyRetries = retriesCount;
+    }
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].outFifoReads++;
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigShow
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* show the message fifo read counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Message FIFO reads",
+                   ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].outFifoReads);
+
+    /* show the message fifo write counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Message FIFO writes",
+                   ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].inFifoWrites);
+
+    /* show the max retries performed when inFIFO full */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Max inFIFO Full retries",
+		   ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxInFifoFullRetries);
+
+    /* show the max retries performed when outFIFO empty */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Max outFIFO Empty retries",
+		   ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxOutFifoEmptyRetries);
+
+    /* show the current status of the inFifo */
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+	       "InFifo is %s and %s\n",
+	       (ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsEmpty (npeId) ? 
+		(int) "EMPTY" : (int) "NOT EMPTY"),
+	       (ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (npeId) ? 
+		(int) "FULL" : (int) "NOT FULL"),
+	       0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+    /* show the current status of the outFifo */
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+	       "OutFifo is %s and %s\n",
+	       (ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsEmpty (npeId) ? 
+		(int) "EMPTY" : (int) "NOT EMPTY"),
+	       (ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsFull (npeId) ? 
+		(int) "FULL" : (int) "NOT FULL"),
+	       0, 0, 0, 0);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhConfigShowReset
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* reset the message fifo read counter */
+    ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].outFifoReads = 0;
+
+    /* reset the message fifo write counter */
+    ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].inFifoWrites = 0;
+
+    /* reset the max inFIFO Full retries counter */
+    ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxInFifoFullRetries = 0;
+
+    /* reset the max outFIFO empty retries counter */
+    ixNpeMhConfigStats[npeId].maxOutFifoEmptyRetries = 0;
+}
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhReceive.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhReceive.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..57c8be3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhReceive.c
@@ -0,0 +1,320 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhReceive.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the
+ * Receive module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhConfig_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhReceive_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhReceiveStats
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain statistics for the Receive
+ * module.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 isrs;        /**< receive ISR invocations */
+    UINT32 receives;    /**< receive messages invocations */
+    UINT32 messages;    /**< messages received */
+    UINT32 solicited;   /**< solicited messages received */
+    UINT32 unsolicited; /**< unsolicited messages received */
+    UINT32 callbacks;   /**< callbacks invoked */
+} IxNpeMhReceiveStats;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhReceiveStats ixNpeMhReceiveStats[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE
+void ixNpeMhReceiveIsr (int npeId);
+
+PRIVATE
+void ixNpeMhReceiveIsr (int npeId)
+{
+    int lockKey;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhReceiveIsr\n");
+
+    lockKey = ixOsalIrqLock ();
+
+    /* invoke the message receive routine to get messages from the NPE */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive (npeId);
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].isrs++;
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock (lockKey);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhReceiveIsr\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize (void)
+{
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId = 0;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize\n");
+
+    /* for each NPE ... */
+    for (npeId = 0; npeId < IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES; npeId++)
+    {
+        /* register our internal ISR for the NPE to handle "outFIFO not */
+        /* empty" interrupts */
+        ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister (npeId, ixNpeMhReceiveIsr);
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    IxNpeMhMessage message = { { 0, 0 } };
+    IxNpeMhMessageId messageId = 0;
+    IxNpeMhCallback callback = NULL;
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive\n");
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].receives++;
+
+    /* while the NPE has messages in its outFIFO */
+    while (!ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsEmpty (npeId))
+    {
+        /* read a message from the NPE's outFIFO */
+        status = ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoRead (npeId, &message);
+
+        if (IX_SUCCESS != status)
+        {
+            return status;
+        }
+        
+        /* get the ID of the message */
+        messageId = ixNpeMhConfigMessageIdGet (message);
+
+	    IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG,
+			 "Received message from NPE %d with ID 0x%02X\n",
+			 npeId, messageId);
+
+        /* update statistical info */
+        ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].messages++;
+
+        /* try to find a matching unsolicited callback for this message. */
+
+        /* we assume the message is unsolicited.  only if there is no */
+        /* unsolicited callback for this message type do we assume the */
+        /* message is solicited.  it is much faster to check for an */
+        /* unsolicited callback, so doing this check first should result */
+        /* in better performance. */
+
+        ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+            npeId, messageId, &callback);
+
+        if (callback != NULL)
+        {
+	    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG,
+			     "Found matching unsolicited callback\n");
+
+            /* update statistical info */
+            ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].unsolicited++;
+        }
+
+        /* if no unsolicited callback was found try to find a matching */
+        /* solicited callback for this message */
+        if (callback == NULL)
+        {
+            ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+                npeId, messageId, &callback);
+
+            if (callback != NULL)
+            {
+		IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG,
+				 "Found matching solicited callback\n");
+
+                /* update statistical info */
+                ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].solicited++;
+            }
+        }
+
+        /* if a callback (either unsolicited or solicited) was found */
+        if (callback != NULL)
+        {
+            /* invoke the callback to pass the message back to the client */
+            callback (npeId, message);
+
+            /* update statistical info */
+            ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].callbacks++;
+        }
+        else /* no callback (neither unsolicited nor solicited) was found */
+        {
+	    IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_WARNING,
+			     "No matching callback for NPE %d"
+			     " and ID 0x%02X, discarding message\n",
+			     npeId, messageId);
+
+            /* the message will be discarded.  this is normal behaviour */
+            /* if the client passes a NULL solicited callback when */
+            /* sending a message.  this indicates that the client is not */
+            /* interested in receiving the response.  alternatively a */
+            /* NULL callback here may signify an unsolicited message */
+            /* with no appropriate registered callback. */
+        }
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive\n");
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhReceiveShow
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhReceiveShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* show the ISR invocation counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Receive ISR invocations",
+                   ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].isrs);
+
+    /* show the receive message invocation counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Receive messages invocations",
+                   ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].receives);
+
+    /* show the message received counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Messages received",
+                   ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].messages);
+
+    /* show the solicited message counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Solicited messages received",
+                   ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].solicited);
+
+    /* show the unsolicited message counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Unsolicited messages received",
+                   ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].unsolicited);
+
+    /* show the callback invoked counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Callbacks invoked",
+                   ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].callbacks);
+
+    /* show the message discarded counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Received messages discarded",
+                   (ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].messages -
+                    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].callbacks));
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhReceiveShowReset
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhReceiveShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* reset the ISR invocation counter */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].isrs = 0;
+
+    /* reset the receive message invocation counter */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].receives = 0;
+
+    /* reset the message received counter */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].messages = 0;
+
+    /* reset the solicited message counter */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].solicited = 0;
+
+    /* reset the unsolicited message counter */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].unsolicited = 0;
+
+    /* reset the callback invoked counter */
+    ixNpeMhReceiveStats[npeId].callbacks = 0;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhSend.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhSend.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..318913a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhSend.c
@@ -0,0 +1,307 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhSend.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the
+ * Send module.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhConfig_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhSend_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_INFIFO_RETRY_DELAY_US
+ *
+ * @brief Amount of time (uSecs) to delay between retries
+ * while inFIFO is Full when attempting to send a message
+ */
+#define IX_NPEMH_INFIFO_RETRY_DELAY_US (1)
+
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhSendStats
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain statistics for the Send
+ * module.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 sends;             /**< send invocations */
+    UINT32 sendWithResponses; /**< send with response invocations */
+    UINT32 queueFulls;        /**< fifo queue full occurrences */
+    UINT32 queueFullRetries;  /**< fifo queue full retry occurrences */
+    UINT32 maxQueueFullRetries; /**< max fifo queue full retries */
+    UINT32 callbackFulls;     /**< callback list full occurrences */
+} IxNpeMhSendStats;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhSendStats ixNpeMhSendStats[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes.
+ */
+PRIVATE
+BOOL ixNpeMhSendInFifoIsFull(
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries);
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSendInFifoIsFull
+ */
+
+PRIVATE
+BOOL ixNpeMhSendInFifoIsFull(
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+{
+    BOOL isFull = FALSE;
+    UINT32 numRetries = 0;
+
+    /* check the NPE's inFIFO */
+    isFull = ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (npeId);
+
+    /* we retry a few times, just to give the NPE a chance to read from */
+    /* the FIFO if the FIFO is currently full */
+    while (isFull && (numRetries++ < maxSendRetries))
+    {
+	if (numRetries >= IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT)
+	{
+	    /* Delay here for as short a time as possible (1 us). */
+	    /* Adding a delay here should ensure we are not hogging */
+	    /* the AHB bus while we are retrying                    */
+	    ixOsalBusySleep (IX_NPEMH_INFIFO_RETRY_DELAY_US);
+	}
+
+        /* re-check the NPE's inFIFO */
+        isFull = ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (npeId);
+
+        /* update statistical info */
+        ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].queueFullRetries++;
+    }
+
+    /* record the highest number of retries that occurred */
+    if (ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].maxQueueFullRetries < numRetries)
+    {
+	ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].maxQueueFullRetries = numRetries;
+    }
+
+    if (isFull)
+    {
+        /* update statistical info */
+        ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].queueFulls++;
+    }
+
+    return isFull;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSendMessageSend
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSendMessageSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhSendMessageSend\n");
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].sends++;
+
+    /* check if the NPE's inFIFO is full - if so return an error */
+    if (ixNpeMhSendInFifoIsFull (npeId, maxSendRetries))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_WARNING, "NPE's inFIFO is full\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* write the message to the NPE's inFIFO */
+    status = ixNpeMhConfigInFifoWrite (npeId, message);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhSendMessageSend\n");
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+{
+    IX_STATUS status = IX_SUCCESS;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend\n");
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].sendWithResponses++;
+
+    /* sr: this sleep will call the receive routine (no interrupts used!!!) */
+    ixOsalSleep (IX_NPEMH_INFIFO_RETRY_DELAY_US);
+
+    /* check if the NPE's inFIFO is full - if so return an error */
+    if (ixNpeMhSendInFifoIsFull (npeId, maxSendRetries))
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_WARNING, "NPE's inFIFO is full\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* save the solicited callback */
+    status = ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+        npeId, solicitedMessageId, solicitedCallback);
+    if (status != IX_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Failed to save solicited callback\n");
+
+        /* update statistical info */
+        ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].callbackFulls++;
+
+        return status;
+    }
+
+    /* write the message to the NPE's inFIFO */
+    status = ixNpeMhConfigInFifoWrite (npeId, message);
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend\n");
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSendShow
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSendShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* show the message send invocation counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Send invocations",
+                   ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].sends);
+
+    /* show the message send with response invocation counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Send with response invocations",
+                   ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].sendWithResponses);
+
+    /* show the fifo queue full occurrence counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Fifo queue full occurrences",
+                   ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].queueFulls);
+
+    /* show the fifo queue full retry occurrence counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Fifo queue full retry occurrences",
+                   ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].queueFullRetries);
+
+    /* show the fifo queue full maximum retries counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Maximum fifo queue full retries",
+                   ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].maxQueueFullRetries);
+
+    /* show the callback list full occurrence counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Solicited callback list full occurrences",
+                   ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].callbackFulls);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSendShowReset
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSendShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* reset the message send invocation counter */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].sends = 0;
+
+    /* reset the message send with response invocation counter */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].sendWithResponses = 0;
+
+    /* reset the fifo queue full occurrence counter */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].queueFulls = 0;
+
+    /* reset the fifo queue full retry occurrence counter */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].queueFullRetries = 0;
+
+    /* reset the max fifo queue full retries counter */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].maxQueueFullRetries = 0;
+
+    /* reset the callback list full occurrence counter */
+    ixNpeMhSendStats[npeId].callbackFulls = 0;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8e083a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr.c
@@ -0,0 +1,358 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for the
+ * Solicited Callback Manager module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+#ifndef IXNPEMHCONFIG_P_H
+#	define IXNPEMHSOLICITEDCBMGR_C
+#else
+#	error "Error, IxNpeMhConfig_p.h should not be included before this definition."
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhConfig_p.h"
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to store the information associated with
+ * an entry in the callback list.  This consists of the ID of the send
+ * message (which indicates the ID of the corresponding response message)
+ * and the callback function pointer itself.
+ *
+ */
+
+typedef struct IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry
+{
+    /** message ID */
+    IxNpeMhMessageId messageId;
+
+    /** callback function pointer */
+    IxNpeMhCallback callback;
+
+    /** pointer to next entry in the list */
+    struct IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *next;
+} IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry;
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackList
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain the list of response
+ * callbacks.  The number of entries in this list will be variable, and
+ * they will be stored in a linked list fashion for ease of addition and
+ * removal.  The entries themselves are statically allocated, and are
+ * organised into a "free" list and a "callback" list.  Adding an entry
+ * means taking an entry from the "free" list and adding it to the
+ * "callback" list.  Removing an entry means removing it from the
+ * "callback" list and returning it to the "free" list.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    /** pointer to the head of the free list */
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *freeHead;
+
+    /** pointer to the head of the callback list */
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *callbackHead;
+
+    /** pointer to the tail of the callback list */
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *callbackTail;
+
+    /** array of entries - the first entry is used as a dummy entry to */
+    /* avoid the scenario of having an empty list, hence '+ 1' */
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry entries[IX_NPEMH_MAX_CALLBACKS + 1];
+} IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackList;
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain statistics for the Solicited
+ * Callback Manager module.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 saves;     /**< callback list saves */
+    UINT32 retrieves; /**< callback list retrieves */
+} IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackList
+ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackLists[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats
+ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize (void)
+{
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId;
+    UINT32 localIndex;
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackList *list = NULL;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize\n");
+
+    /* for each NPE ... */
+    for (npeId = 0; npeId < IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES; npeId++)
+    {
+        /* initialise a pointer to the list for convenience */
+        list = &ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackLists[npeId];
+
+        /* for each entry in the list, after the dummy entry ... */
+        for (localIndex = 1; localIndex <= IX_NPEMH_MAX_CALLBACKS; localIndex++)
+        {
+            /* initialise the entry */
+            list->entries[localIndex].messageId = 0x00;
+            list->entries[localIndex].callback = NULL;
+
+            /* if this entry is before the last entry */
+            if (localIndex < IX_NPEMH_MAX_CALLBACKS)
+            {
+                /* chain this entry to the following entry */
+                list->entries[localIndex].next = &(list->entries[localIndex + 1]);
+            }
+            else /* this entry is the last entry */
+            {
+                /* the last entry isn't chained to anything */
+                list->entries[localIndex].next = NULL;
+            }
+        }
+
+        /* set the free list pointer to point to the first real entry */
+        /* (all real entries begin chained together on the free list) */
+        list->freeHead = &(list->entries[1]);
+
+        /* set the callback list pointers to point to the dummy entry */
+        /* (the callback list is initially empty) */
+        list->callbackHead = &(list->entries[0]);
+        list->callbackTail = &(list->entries[0]);
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback)
+{
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackList *list = NULL;
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *callbackEntry = NULL;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave\n");
+
+    /* initialise a pointer to the list for convenience */
+    list = &ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackLists[npeId];
+
+    /* check to see if there are any entries in the free list */
+    if (list->freeHead == NULL)
+    {
+        IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT ("Solicited callback list is full\n");
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* there is an entry in the free list we can use */
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].saves++;
+
+    /* remove a callback entry from the start of the free list */
+    callbackEntry = list->freeHead;
+    list->freeHead = callbackEntry->next;
+
+    /* fill in the callback entry with the new data */
+    callbackEntry->messageId = solicitedMessageId;
+    callbackEntry->callback = solicitedCallback;
+
+    /* the new callback entry will be added to the tail of the callback */
+    /* list, so it isn't chained to anything */
+    callbackEntry->next = NULL;
+
+    /* chain new callback entry to the last entry of the callback list */
+    list->callbackTail->next = callbackEntry;
+    list->callbackTail = callbackEntry;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave\n");
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback *solicitedCallback)
+{
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackList *list = NULL;
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *callbackEntry = NULL;
+    IxNpeMhSolicitedCallbackListEntry *previousEntry = NULL;
+
+    /* initialise a pointer to the list for convenience */
+    list = &ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackLists[npeId];
+
+    /* initialise the callback entry to the first entry of the callback */
+    /* list - we must skip over the dummy entry, which is the previous */
+    callbackEntry = list->callbackHead->next;
+    previousEntry = list->callbackHead;
+
+    /* traverse the callback list looking for an entry with a matching */
+    /* message ID.  note we also save the previous entry's pointer to */
+    /* allow us to unchain the matching entry from the callback list */
+    while ((callbackEntry != NULL) &&
+           (callbackEntry->messageId != solicitedMessageId))
+    {
+        previousEntry = callbackEntry;
+        callbackEntry = callbackEntry->next;
+    }
+
+    /* if we didn't find a matching callback entry */
+    if (callbackEntry == NULL)
+    {
+        /* return a NULL callback in the outgoing parameter */
+        *solicitedCallback = NULL;
+    }
+    else /* we found a matching callback entry */
+    {
+        /* update statistical info */
+        ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].retrieves++;
+
+        /* return the callback in the outgoing parameter */
+        *solicitedCallback = callbackEntry->callback;
+
+        /* unchain callback entry by chaining previous entry to next */
+        previousEntry->next = callbackEntry->next;
+
+        /* if the callback entry is at the tail of the list */
+        if (list->callbackTail == callbackEntry)
+        {
+            /* update the tail of the callback list */
+            list->callbackTail = previousEntry;
+        }
+
+        /* re-initialise the callback entry */
+        callbackEntry->messageId = 0x00;
+        callbackEntry->callback = NULL;
+
+        /* add the callback entry to the start of the free list */
+        callbackEntry->next = list->freeHead;
+        list->freeHead = callbackEntry;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShow
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* show the solicited callback list save counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Solicited callback list saves",
+                   ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].saves);
+
+    /* show the solicited callback list retrieve counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Solicited callback list retrieves",
+                   ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].retrieves);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShowReset
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* reset the solicited callback list save counter */
+    ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].saves = 0;
+
+    /* reset the solicited callback list retrieve counter */
+    ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].retrieves = 0;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d37f9f9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr.c
@@ -0,0 +1,246 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the implementation of the private API for
+ * the Unsolicited Callback Manager module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h"
+
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTable
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain the list of registered
+ * callbacks.  One entry exists for each message ID, and a NULL entry will
+ * signify that no callback has been registered for that ID.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    /** array of entries */
+    IxNpeMhCallback entries[IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID + 1];
+} IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTable;
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain statistics for the Unsolicited
+ * Callback Manager module.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 saves;      /**< callback table saves */
+    UINT32 overwrites; /**< callback table overwrites */
+} IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTable
+ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTables[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+PRIVATE IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats
+ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize (void)
+{
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId = 0;
+    IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTable *table = NULL;
+    IxNpeMhMessageId messageId = 0;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize\n");
+
+    /* for each NPE ... */
+    for (npeId = 0; npeId < IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES; npeId++)
+    {
+        /* initialise a pointer to the table for convenience */
+        table = &ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTables[npeId];
+
+        /* for each message ID ... */
+        for (messageId = IX_NPEMH_MIN_MESSAGE_ID;
+             messageId <= IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID; messageId++)
+        {
+            /* initialise the callback for this message ID to NULL */
+            table->entries[messageId] = NULL;
+        }
+    }
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback)
+{
+    IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTable *table = NULL;
+
+    /* initialise a pointer to the table for convenience */
+    table = &ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTables[npeId];
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Entering "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave\n");
+
+    /* update statistical info */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].saves++;
+
+    /* check if there is a callback already registered for this NPE and */
+    /* message ID */
+    if (table->entries[unsolicitedMessageId] != NULL)
+    {
+	/* if we are overwriting an existing callback */
+	if (unsolicitedCallback != NULL)
+	{
+	    IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "Unsolicited callback "
+			     "overwriting existing callback for NPE ID %d "
+			     "message ID 0x%02X\n", npeId, unsolicitedMessageId);
+	}
+	else /* if we are clearing an existing callback */
+	{
+	    IX_NPEMH_TRACE2 (IX_NPEMH_DEBUG, "NULL unsolicited callback "
+			     "clearing existing callback for NPE ID %d "
+			     "message ID 0x%02X\n", npeId, unsolicitedMessageId);
+	}
+
+        /* update statistical info */
+        ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].overwrites++;
+    }
+
+    /* save the callback into the table */
+    table->entries[unsolicitedMessageId] = unsolicitedCallback;
+
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE0 (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT, "Exiting "
+                     "ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave\n");
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback *unsolicitedCallback)
+{
+    IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTable *table = NULL;
+
+    /* initialise a pointer to the table for convenience */
+    table = &ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackTables[npeId];
+
+    /* retrieve the callback from the table */
+    *unsolicitedCallback = table->entries[unsolicitedMessageId];
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShow
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* show the unsolicited callback table save counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Unsolicited callback table saves",
+                   ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].saves);
+
+    /* show the unsolicited callback table overwrite counter */
+    IX_NPEMH_SHOW ("Unsolicited callback table overwrites",
+                   ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].overwrites);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShowReset
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    /* reset the unsolicited callback table save counter */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].saves = 0;
+
+    /* reset the unsolicited callback table overwrite counter */
+    ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrStats[npeId].overwrites = 0;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalBufferMgt.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalBufferMgt.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fa8db47
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalBufferMgt.c
@@ -0,0 +1,800 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalBufferMgt.c
+ *
+ * @brief Default buffer pool management and buffer management
+ *        Implementation.
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/*
+ * OS may choose to use default bufferMgt by defining
+ * IX_OSAL_USE_DEFAULT_BUFFER_MGT in IxOsalOsBufferMgt.h  
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#define IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION  /* Define this to enable Illegal MBuf Freed Protection*/
+
+/*
+ * The implementation is only used when the following
+ * is defined.
+ */
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_USE_DEFAULT_BUFFER_MGT
+
+
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE				(0x8BADF00D)
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE_MASK				(0xEFFFFFFF)
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_USED_FLAG					(0x10000000)
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE_INIT(bufPtr)        		IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr) = (UINT32)IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE
+
+/* 
+*  This implementation is protect, the buffer pool management's  ixOsalMBufFree 
+*  against an invalid MBUF pointer argument that already has been freed earlier 
+*  or in other words resides in the free pool of MBUFs. This added feature, 
+*  checks the MBUF "USED" FLAG. The Flag tells if the MBUF is still not freed 
+*  back to the Buffer Pool.
+*  Disable this feature for performance reasons by undef 
+*  IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION macro.
+*/
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION  /*IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION With Buffer Free protection*/
+
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_GET_SYS_SIGNATURE(bufPtr)		(IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)&(IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE_MASK) )
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SET_SYS_SIGNATURE(bufPtr)    do {																											\
+																									IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)&(~IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE_MASK);\
+														    									IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)|=IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE;			\
+																									}while(0)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SET_USED_FLAG(bufPtr)   IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)|=IX_OSAL_MBUF_USED_FLAG
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_CLEAR_USED_FLAG(bufPtr) IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)&=~IX_OSAL_MBUF_USED_FLAG
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_ISSET_USED_FLAG(bufPtr) (IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)&IX_OSAL_MBUF_USED_FLAG)
+
+#else
+
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_GET_SYS_SIGNATURE(bufPtr)	 IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr)
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SET_SYS_SIGNATURE(bufPtr)   IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE (bufPtr) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE
+
+#endif /*IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION With Buffer Free protection*/
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only.  Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+/* 
+ * A unit of 32, used to provide bit-shift for pool
+ * management. Needs some work if users want more than 32 pools.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS 32
+
+PRIVATE UINT32 ixOsalBuffFreePools[IX_OSAL_MBUF_MAX_POOLS /
+    IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS];
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL ixOsalBuffPools[IX_OSAL_MBUF_MAX_POOLS];
+
+static int ixOsalBuffPoolsInUse = 0;
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY
+PRIVATE IX_OSAL_MBUF *
+ixOsalBuffPoolMbufInit (UINT32 mbufSizeAligned,
+                      UINT32 dataSizeAligned,
+                      IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *poolPtr);
+#endif
+
+PRIVATE IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * ixOsalPoolAlloc (void);                      
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalPoolAlloc
+ */
+
+/****************************/
+
+PRIVATE IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *
+ixOsalPoolAlloc (void)
+{
+    register unsigned int i = 0;
+
+    /*
+     * Scan for the first free buffer. Free buffers are indicated by 0
+     * on the corrsponding bit in ixOsalBuffFreePools. 
+     */
+    if (ixOsalBuffPoolsInUse >= IX_OSAL_MBUF_MAX_POOLS)
+    {
+        /*
+         * Fail to grab a ptr this time 
+         */
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    while (ixOsalBuffFreePools[i / IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS] &
+        (1 << (i % IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS)))
+        i++;
+    /*
+     * Free buffer found. Mark it as busy and initialize. 
+     */
+    ixOsalBuffFreePools[i / IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS] |=
+        (1 << (i % IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS));
+
+    memset (&ixOsalBuffPools[i], 0, sizeof (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL));
+
+    ixOsalBuffPools[i].poolIdx = i;
+    ixOsalBuffPoolsInUse++;
+
+    return &ixOsalBuffPools[i];
+}
+
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY
+PRIVATE IX_OSAL_MBUF *
+ixOsalBuffPoolMbufInit (UINT32 mbufSizeAligned,
+                      UINT32 dataSizeAligned,
+                      IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *poolPtr)
+{
+    UINT8 *dataPtr;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *realMbufPtr;
+    /* Allocate cache-aligned memory for mbuf header */
+    realMbufPtr = (IX_OSAL_MBUF *) IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC (mbufSizeAligned);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (realMbufPtr != NULL);
+    memset (realMbufPtr, 0, mbufSizeAligned);
+
+    /* Allocate cache-aligned memory for mbuf data */
+    dataPtr = (UINT8 *) IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC (dataSizeAligned);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (dataPtr != NULL);
+    memset (dataPtr, 0, dataSizeAligned);
+
+    /* Fill in mbuf header fields */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA (realMbufPtr) = dataPtr;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA (realMbufPtr) = (UINT32)dataPtr;
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN (realMbufPtr) = dataSizeAligned;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN (realMbufPtr) = dataSizeAligned;
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL (realMbufPtr) = (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *) poolPtr;
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE_INIT(realMbufPtr);
+
+    /* update some statistical information */
+    poolPtr->mbufMemSize += mbufSizeAligned;
+    poolPtr->dataMemSize += dataSizeAligned;
+
+    return realMbufPtr;
+}
+#endif /* #ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY */
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalBuffPoolInit
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *
+ixOsalPoolInit (UINT32 count, UINT32 size, const char *name)
+{
+
+    /* These variables are only used if UX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPERATELY
+     * is defined .
+     */
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY
+    UINT32 i, mbufSizeAligned, dataSizeAligned;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *currentMbufPtr = NULL;
+#else
+    void *poolBufPtr;
+    void *poolDataPtr;
+    int mbufMemSize;
+    int dataMemSize;
+#endif
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *poolPtr = NULL;
+    
+    if (count <= 0)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalPoolInit(): " "count = 0 \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;        
+    }
+
+    if (name == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalPoolInit(): " "NULL name \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;        
+    }
+    
+    if (strlen (name) > IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalPoolInit(): "
+            "ERROR - name length should be no greater than %d  \n",
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+/* OS can choose whether to allocate all buffers all together (if it 
+ * can handle a huge single alloc request), or to allocate buffers 
+ * separately by the defining IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY.
+ */
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY
+    /* Get a pool Ptr */
+    poolPtr = ixOsalPoolAlloc ();
+
+    if (poolPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalPoolInit(): " "Fail to Get PoolPtr \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);    
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    mbufSizeAligned = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN (sizeof (IX_OSAL_MBUF));
+    dataSizeAligned = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN(size);
+
+    poolPtr->nextFreeBuf = NULL;    
+    poolPtr->mbufMemPtr = NULL;    
+    poolPtr->dataMemPtr = NULL;
+    poolPtr->bufDataSize = dataSizeAligned;
+    poolPtr->totalBufsInPool = count;
+    poolPtr->poolAllocType = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_SYS_ALLOC;
+    strcpy (poolPtr->name, name);
+
+
+    for (i = 0; i < count; i++)
+    {
+	    /* create an mbuf */
+	    currentMbufPtr = ixOsalBuffPoolMbufInit (mbufSizeAligned,
+					         dataSizeAligned,
+					         poolPtr);
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION 		
+/* Set the Buffer USED Flag. If not, ixOsalMBufFree will fail.
+   ixOsalMbufFree used here is in a special case whereby, it's 
+   used to add MBUF to the Pool. By specification, ixOsalMbufFree 
+   deallocates an allocated MBUF from Pool.
+*/ 			         
+      IX_OSAL_MBUF_SET_USED_FLAG(currentMbufPtr);
+#endif                             
+	    /* Add it to the pool */
+	    ixOsalMbufFree (currentMbufPtr);
+
+	    /* flush the pool information to RAM */
+	    IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH (currentMbufPtr, mbufSizeAligned);
+    }
+    
+    /*
+     * update the number of free buffers in the pool 
+     */
+    poolPtr->freeBufsInPool = count;
+
+#else 
+/* Otherwise allocate buffers in a continuous block fashion */    
+    poolBufPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_ALLOC (count, mbufMemSize);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (poolBufPtr != NULL);
+    poolDataPtr =
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_ALLOC (count, size, dataMemSize);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (poolDataPtr != NULL);
+
+    poolPtr = ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit (poolBufPtr, poolDataPtr,
+        count, size, name);
+    if (poolPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalPoolInit(): " "Fail to get pool ptr \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    poolPtr->poolAllocType = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_SYS_ALLOC;
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY */
+    return poolPtr;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *
+ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit (void *poolBufPtr,
+    void *poolDataPtr, UINT32 count, UINT32 size, const char *name)
+{
+    UINT32 i,  mbufSizeAligned, sizeAligned;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *currentMbufPtr = NULL;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextMbufPtr = NULL;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *poolPtr = NULL;
+
+    /*
+     * check parameters 
+     */
+    if (poolBufPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit(): "
+            "ERROR - NULL poolBufPtr \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    if (count <= 0)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit(): "
+            "ERROR - count must > 0   \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    if (name == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit(): "
+            "ERROR - NULL name ptr  \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    if (strlen (name) > IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit(): "
+            "ERROR - name length should be no greater than %d  \n",
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    poolPtr = ixOsalPoolAlloc ();
+
+    if (poolPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * Adjust sizes to ensure alignment on cache line boundaries 
+     */
+    mbufSizeAligned =
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN (sizeof (IX_OSAL_MBUF));
+    /*
+     * clear the mbuf memory area 
+     */
+    memset (poolBufPtr, 0, mbufSizeAligned * count);
+
+    if (poolDataPtr != NULL)
+    {
+        /*
+         * Adjust sizes to ensure alignment on cache line boundaries 
+         */
+        sizeAligned = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN (size);
+        /*
+         * clear the data memory area 
+         */
+        memset (poolDataPtr, 0, sizeAligned * count);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        sizeAligned = 0;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * initialise pool fields 
+     */
+    strcpy ((poolPtr)->name, name);
+
+    poolPtr->dataMemPtr = poolDataPtr;
+    poolPtr->mbufMemPtr = poolBufPtr;
+    poolPtr->bufDataSize = sizeAligned;
+    poolPtr->totalBufsInPool = count;
+    poolPtr->mbufMemSize = mbufSizeAligned * count;
+    poolPtr->dataMemSize = sizeAligned * count;
+
+    currentMbufPtr = (IX_OSAL_MBUF *) poolBufPtr;
+
+    poolPtr->nextFreeBuf = currentMbufPtr;
+
+    for (i = 0; i < count; i++)
+    {
+        if (i < (count - 1))
+        {
+            nextMbufPtr =
+                (IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ((unsigned) currentMbufPtr +
+                mbufSizeAligned);
+        }
+        else
+        {                       /* last mbuf in chain */
+            nextMbufPtr = NULL;
+        }
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR (currentMbufPtr) = nextMbufPtr;
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL (currentMbufPtr) = poolPtr;
+
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE_INIT(currentMbufPtr);
+
+        if (poolDataPtr != NULL)
+        {
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA (currentMbufPtr) = poolDataPtr;
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(currentMbufPtr) = (UINT32) poolDataPtr;
+
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN (currentMbufPtr) = sizeAligned;
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(currentMbufPtr) = sizeAligned;
+
+            poolDataPtr = (void *) ((unsigned) poolDataPtr + sizeAligned);
+        }
+
+        currentMbufPtr = nextMbufPtr;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * update the number of free buffers in the pool 
+     */
+    poolPtr->freeBufsInPool = count;
+
+    poolPtr->poolAllocType = IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_USER_ALLOC;
+
+    return poolPtr;
+}
+
+/* 
+ * Get a mbuf ptr from the pool
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF *
+ixOsalMbufAlloc (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * poolPtr)
+{
+    int lock;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *newBufPtr = NULL;
+
+    /*
+     * check parameters 
+     */
+    if (poolPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalMbufAlloc(): "
+            "ERROR - Invalid Parameter\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+    lock = ixOsalIrqLock ();
+
+    newBufPtr = poolPtr->nextFreeBuf;
+    if (newBufPtr)
+    {
+        poolPtr->nextFreeBuf =
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR (newBufPtr);
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR (newBufPtr) = NULL;
+
+        /*
+         * update the number of free buffers in the pool 
+         */
+        poolPtr->freeBufsInPool--;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /* Return NULL to indicate to caller that request is denied. */
+        ixOsalIrqUnlock (lock);
+
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION
+	/* Set Buffer Used Flag to indicate state.*/
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_SET_USED_FLAG(newBufPtr);
+#endif
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock (lock);
+
+    return newBufPtr;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF *
+ixOsalMbufFree (IX_OSAL_MBUF * bufPtr)
+{
+    int lock;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *poolPtr;
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextBufPtr = NULL;
+
+    /*
+     * check parameters 
+     */
+    if (bufPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalMbufFree(): "
+            "ERROR - Invalid Parameter\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return NULL;
+    }
+
+
+
+    lock = ixOsalIrqLock ();
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_FREE_PROTECTION
+	
+	/* Prevention for Buffer freed more than once*/
+    if(!IX_OSAL_MBUF_ISSET_USED_FLAG(bufPtr))
+    {
+   	return NULL;
+    }
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_CLEAR_USED_FLAG(bufPtr);
+#endif
+	
+    poolPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL (bufPtr);
+
+    /*
+     * check the mbuf wrapper signature (if mbuf wrapper was used) 
+     */
+    if (poolPtr->poolAllocType == IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_SYS_ALLOC)
+    {
+        IX_OSAL_ENSURE ( (IX_OSAL_MBUF_GET_SYS_SIGNATURE(bufPtr) == IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE),
+            "ixOsalBuffPoolBufFree: ERROR - Invalid mbuf signature.");
+    }
+
+    nextBufPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR (bufPtr);
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR (bufPtr) = poolPtr->nextFreeBuf;
+    poolPtr->nextFreeBuf = bufPtr;
+
+    /*
+     * update the number of free buffers in the pool 
+     */
+    poolPtr->freeBufsInPool++;
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock (lock);
+
+    return nextBufPtr;
+}
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalMbufChainFree (IX_OSAL_MBUF * bufPtr)
+{
+    while ((bufPtr = ixOsalMbufFree (bufPtr)));
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalBuffPoolShow
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalMbufPoolShow (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * poolPtr)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextBufPtr;
+    int count = 0;
+    int lock;
+
+    /*
+     * check parameters 
+     */
+    if (poolPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalBuffPoolShow(): "
+            "ERROR - Invalid Parameter", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        /*
+         * return IX_FAIL; 
+         */
+        return;
+    }
+
+    lock = ixOsalIrqLock ();
+    count = poolPtr->freeBufsInPool;
+    nextBufPtr = poolPtr->nextFreeBuf;
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock (lock);
+
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE,
+        IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, "=== POOL INFORMATION ===\n", 0, 0, 0,
+        0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Pool Name:                   %s\n",
+        (unsigned int) poolPtr->name, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Pool Allocation Type:        %d\n",
+        (unsigned int) poolPtr->poolAllocType, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Pool Mbuf Mem Usage (bytes): %d\n",
+        (unsigned int) poolPtr->mbufMemSize, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Pool Data Mem Usage (bytes): %d\n",
+        (unsigned int) poolPtr->dataMemSize, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Mbuf Data Capacity  (bytes): %d\n",
+        (unsigned int) poolPtr->bufDataSize, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Total Mbufs in Pool:         %d\n",
+        (unsigned int) poolPtr->totalBufsInPool, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Available Mbufs:             %d\n", (unsigned int) count, 0,
+        0, 0, 0, 0);
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "Next Available Mbuf:         %p\n", (unsigned int) nextBufPtr,
+        0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+    if (poolPtr->poolAllocType == IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_USER_ALLOC)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "Mbuf Mem Area Start address: %p\n",
+            (unsigned int) poolPtr->mbufMemPtr, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "Data Mem Area Start address: %p\n",
+            (unsigned int) poolPtr->dataMemPtr, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    }
+}
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalMbufDataPtrReset (IX_OSAL_MBUF * bufPtr)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *poolPtr;
+    UINT8 *poolDataPtr;
+
+    if (bufPtr == NULL)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalBuffPoolBufDataPtrReset"
+            ": ERROR - Invalid Parameter\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return;
+    }
+
+    poolPtr = (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *) IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL (bufPtr);
+    poolDataPtr = poolPtr->dataMemPtr;
+
+    if (poolPtr->poolAllocType == IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_SYS_ALLOC)
+    {
+        if (IX_OSAL_MBUF_GET_SYS_SIGNATURE(bufPtr) != IX_OSAL_MBUF_SYS_SIGNATURE)
+        {
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+                "ixOsalBuffPoolBufDataPtrReset"
+                ": invalid mbuf, cannot reset mData pointer\n", 0, 0,
+                0, 0, 0, 0);
+            return;
+        }
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA (bufPtr) = (UINT8*)IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA (bufPtr);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        if (poolDataPtr)
+        {
+            unsigned int bufSize = poolPtr->bufDataSize;
+            unsigned int bufDataAddr =
+                (unsigned int) IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA (bufPtr);
+            unsigned int poolDataAddr = (unsigned int) poolDataPtr;
+
+            /*
+             * the pointer is still pointing somewhere in the mbuf payload.
+             * This operation moves the pointer to the beginning of the 
+             * mbuf payload
+             */
+            bufDataAddr = ((bufDataAddr - poolDataAddr) / bufSize) * bufSize;
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA (bufPtr) = &poolDataPtr[bufDataAddr];
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+                "ixOsalBuffPoolBufDataPtrReset"
+                ": cannot be used if user supplied NULL pointer for pool data area "
+                "when pool was created\n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+            return;
+        }
+    }
+
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalBuffPoolUninit
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalBuffPoolUninit (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * pool)
+{
+    if (!pool)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalBuffPoolUninit: NULL ptr \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (pool->freeBufsInPool != pool->totalBufsInPool)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalBuffPoolUninit: need to return all ptrs to the pool first! \n",
+            0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (pool->poolAllocType == IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_SYS_ALLOC)
+    {
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_ALLOC_SEPARATELY
+				UINT32 i;
+				IX_OSAL_MBUF* pBuf;
+				
+				pBuf = pool->nextFreeBuf;
+				/* Freed the Buffer one by one till all the Memory is freed*/
+				for (i= pool->freeBufsInPool; i >0 && pBuf!=NULL ;i--){
+						IX_OSAL_MBUF* pBufTemp;
+						pBufTemp = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(pBuf);
+						/* Freed MBUF Data Memory area*/
+						IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE( (void *) (IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(pBuf)) );
+						/* Freed MBUF Struct Memory area*/
+						IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE(pBuf);
+						pBuf = pBufTemp;
+				}
+				
+#else    	
+        IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE (pool->mbufMemPtr);
+        IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE (pool->dataMemPtr);
+#endif        
+    }
+
+    ixOsalBuffFreePools[pool->poolIdx / IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS] &=
+        ~(1 << (pool->poolIdx % IX_OSAL_BUFF_FREE_BITS));
+    ixOsalBuffPoolsInUse--;
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalBuffPoolDataAreaSizeGet
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalBuffPoolDataAreaSizeGet (int count, int size)
+{
+    UINT32 memorySize;
+    memorySize = count * IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN (size);
+    return memorySize;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalBuffPoolMbufAreaSizeGet
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalBuffPoolMbufAreaSizeGet (int count)
+{
+    UINT32 memorySize;
+    memorySize =
+        count * IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN (sizeof (IX_OSAL_MBUF));
+    return memorySize;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Function definition: ixOsalBuffPoolFreeCountGet
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalBuffPoolFreeCountGet(IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * poolPtr)
+
+{
+
+   return poolPtr->freeBufsInPool;
+
+}
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_USE_DEFAULT_BUFFER_MGT */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalIoMem.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalIoMem.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9e540c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalIoMem.c
@@ -0,0 +1,332 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalIoMem.c 
+ *
+ * @brief OS-independent IO/Mem implementation 
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/* Access to the global mem map is only allowed in this file */
+#define IxOsalIoMem_C
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#define SEARCH_PHYSICAL_ADDRESS (1)
+#define SEARCH_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS  (2)
+
+/*
+ * Searches for map using one of the following criteria:
+ * 
+ * - enough room to include a zone starting with the physical "requestedAddress" of size "size" (for mapping)
+ * - includes the virtual "requestedAddress" in its virtual address space (already mapped, for unmapping)
+ * - correct coherency
+ *
+ * Returns a pointer to the map or NULL if a suitable map is not found.
+ */
+PRIVATE IxOsalMemoryMap *
+ixOsalMemMapFind (UINT32 requestedAddress,
+    UINT32 size, UINT32 searchCriteria, UINT32 requestedEndianType)
+{
+    UINT32 mapIndex;
+
+    UINT32 numMapElements =
+        sizeof (ixOsalGlobalMemoryMap) / sizeof (IxOsalMemoryMap);
+
+    for (mapIndex = 0; mapIndex < numMapElements; mapIndex++)
+    {
+        IxOsalMemoryMap *map = &ixOsalGlobalMemoryMap[mapIndex];
+
+        if (searchCriteria == SEARCH_PHYSICAL_ADDRESS
+            && requestedAddress >= map->physicalAddress
+            && (requestedAddress + size) <= (map->physicalAddress + map->size)
+            && (map->mapEndianType & requestedEndianType) != 0)
+        {
+            return map;
+        }
+        else if (searchCriteria == SEARCH_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS
+            && requestedAddress >= map->virtualAddress
+            && requestedAddress <= (map->virtualAddress + map->size)
+            && (map->mapEndianType & requestedEndianType) != 0)
+        {
+            return map;
+        }
+        else if (searchCriteria == SEARCH_PHYSICAL_ADDRESS)
+        {
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3,
+                IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+                "Osal: Checking [phys addr 0x%x:size 0x%x:endianType %d]\n",
+                map->physicalAddress, map->size, map->mapEndianType, 0, 0, 0);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * not found 
+     */
+    return NULL;
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function maps an I/O mapped physical memory zone of the given size
+ * into a virtual memory zone accessible by the caller and returns a cookie - 
+ * the start address of the virtual memory zone. 
+ * IX_OSAL_MMAP_PHYS_TO_VIRT should NOT therefore be used on the returned 
+ * virtual address.
+ * The memory zone is to be unmapped using ixOsalMemUnmap once the caller has
+ * finished using this zone (e.g. on driver unload) using the cookie as 
+ * parameter.
+ * The IX_OSAL_READ/WRITE_LONG/SHORT macros should be used to read and write 
+ * the mapped memory, adding the necessary offsets to the address cookie.
+ *
+ * Note: this function is not to be used directly. Use IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP 
+ * instead.
+ */
+PUBLIC void *
+ixOsalIoMemMap (UINT32 requestedAddress,
+    UINT32 size, IxOsalMapEndianessType requestedEndianType)
+{
+    IxOsalMemoryMap *map;
+
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3,
+        IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+        "OSAL: Mapping [addr 0x%x:size 0x%x:endianType %d]\n",
+        requestedAddress, size, requestedEndianType, 0, 0, 0);
+
+    if (requestedEndianType == IX_OSAL_LE)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalIoMemMap: Please specify component coherency mode to use MEM functions \n",
+            0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return (NULL);
+    }
+    map = ixOsalMemMapFind (requestedAddress,
+        size, SEARCH_PHYSICAL_ADDRESS, requestedEndianType);
+    if (map != NULL)
+    {
+        UINT32 offset = requestedAddress - map->physicalAddress;
+
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, "OSAL: Found map [", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, map->name, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            ":addr 0x%x: virt 0x%x:size 0x%x:ref %d:endianType %d]\n",
+            map->physicalAddress, map->virtualAddress,
+            map->size, map->refCount, map->mapEndianType, 0);
+
+        if (map->type == IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MAP && map->virtualAddress == 0)
+        {
+            if (map->mapFunction != NULL)
+            {
+                map->mapFunction (map);
+
+                if (map->virtualAddress == 0)
+                {
+                    /*
+                     * failed 
+                     */
+                    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,
+                        IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR,
+                        "OSAL: Remap failed - [addr 0x%x:size 0x%x:endianType %d]\n",
+                        requestedAddress, size, requestedEndianType, 0, 0, 0);
+                    return NULL;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /*
+                 * error, no map function for a dynamic map 
+                 */
+                ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,
+                    IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR,
+                    "OSAL: No map function for a dynamic map - "
+                    "[addr 0x%x:size 0x%x:endianType %d]\n",
+                    requestedAddress, size, requestedEndianType, 0, 0, 0);
+
+                return NULL;
+            }
+        }
+
+        /*
+         * increment reference count 
+         */
+        map->refCount++;
+
+        return (void *) (map->virtualAddress + offset);
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * requested address is not described in the global memory map 
+     */
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,
+        IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR,
+        "OSAL: No mapping found - [addr 0x%x:size 0x%x:endianType %d]\n",
+        requestedAddress, size, requestedEndianType, 0, 0, 0);
+    return NULL;
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function unmaps a previously mapped I/O memory zone using
+ * the cookie obtained in the mapping operation. The memory zone in question
+ * becomes unavailable to the caller once unmapped and the cookie should be
+ * discarded.
+ *
+ * This function cannot fail if the given parameter is correct and does not
+ * return a value.
+ *
+ * Note: this function is not to be used directly. Use IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP
+ * instead.
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalIoMemUnmap (UINT32 requestedAddress, UINT32 endianType)
+{
+    IxOsalMemoryMap *map;
+
+    if (endianType == IX_OSAL_LE)
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalIoMemUnmap: Please specify component coherency mode to use MEM functions \n",
+            0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (requestedAddress == 0)
+    {
+        /*
+         * invalid virtual address 
+         */
+        return;
+    }
+
+    map =
+        ixOsalMemMapFind (requestedAddress, 0, SEARCH_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS,
+        endianType);
+
+    if (map != NULL)
+    {
+        if (map->refCount > 0)
+        {
+            /*
+             * decrement reference count 
+             */
+            map->refCount--;
+
+            if (map->refCount == 0)
+            {
+                /*
+                 * no longer used, deallocate 
+                 */
+                if (map->type == IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MAP
+                    && map->unmapFunction != NULL)
+                {
+                    map->unmapFunction (map);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR,
+            "OSAL: ixOsServMemUnmap didn't find the requested map "
+            "[virt addr 0x%x: endianType %d], ignoring call\n",
+            requestedAddress, endianType, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+    }
+}
+
+/* 
+ * This function Converts a virtual address into a physical 
+ * address, including the dynamically mapped memory.
+ * 
+ * Parameters	virtAddr - virtual address to convert
+ * Return value: corresponding physical address, or NULL 
+ *               if there is no physical address addressable 
+ *               by the given virtual address
+ * OS: 	VxWorks, Linux, WinCE, QNX, eCos
+ * Reentrant: Yes
+ * IRQ safe: Yes
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalIoMemVirtToPhys (UINT32 virtualAddress, UINT32 requestedCoherency)
+{
+    IxOsalMemoryMap *map =
+        ixOsalMemMapFind (virtualAddress, 0, SEARCH_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS,
+        requestedCoherency);
+
+    if (map != NULL)
+    {
+        return map->physicalAddress + virtualAddress - map->virtualAddress;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS (virtualAddress);
+    }
+}
+
+/* 
+ * This function Converts a virtual address into a physical 
+ * address, including the dynamically mapped memory.
+ * 
+ * Parameters	virtAddr - virtual address to convert
+ * Return value: corresponding physical address, or NULL 
+ *               if there is no physical address addressable 
+ *               by the given virtual address
+ * OS: 	VxWorks, Linux, WinCE, QNX, eCos
+ * Reentrant: Yes
+ * IRQ safe: Yes
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalIoMemPhysToVirt (UINT32 physicalAddress, UINT32 requestedCoherency)
+{
+    IxOsalMemoryMap *map =
+        ixOsalMemMapFind (physicalAddress, 0, SEARCH_PHYSICAL_ADDRESS,
+        requestedCoherency);
+
+    if (map != NULL)
+    {
+        return map->virtualAddress + physicalAddress - map->physicalAddress;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return (UINT32) IX_OSAL_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT (physicalAddress);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsCacheMMU.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsCacheMMU.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3db1a70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsCacheMMU.c
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsCacheMMU.c (linux)
+ *
+ * @brief Cache MemAlloc and MemFree.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 1.5
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include <malloc.h>
+
+/*
+ * Allocate on a cache line boundary (null pointers are
+ * not affected by this operation). This operation is NOT cache safe.
+ */
+void *
+ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc (UINT32 n)
+{
+	return malloc(n);
+}
+
+/*
+ *
+ */
+void
+ixOsalCacheDmaFree (void *ptr)
+{
+	free(ptr);
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsMsgQ.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsMsgQ.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..45a5c68
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsMsgQ.c
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsMsgQ.c (eCos)
+ *
+ * @brief OS-specific Message Queue implementation.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 1.5
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*******************************
+ * Public functions
+ *******************************/
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMessageQueueCreate (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue,
+    UINT32 msgCount, UINT32 msgLen)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMessageQueueDelete (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMessageQueueSend (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue, UINT8 * message)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMessageQueueReceive (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue, UINT8 * message)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsSemaphore.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsSemaphore.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..443aefd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsSemaphore.c
@@ -0,0 +1,233 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsSemaphore.c (eCos)
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation for semaphore and mutex.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 1.5
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhReceive_p.h"
+
+/* Define a large number */
+#define IX_OSAL_MAX_LONG (0x7FFFFFFF)
+
+/* Max timeout in MS, used to guard against possible overflow */
+#define IX_OSAL_MAX_TIMEOUT_MS (IX_OSAL_MAX_LONG/HZ)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSemaphoreInit (IxOsalSemaphore * sid, UINT32 start_value)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * DESCRIPTION: If the semaphore is 'empty', the calling thread is blocked.
+ *              If the semaphore is 'full', it is taken and control is returned
+ *              to the caller. If the time indicated in 'timeout' is reached,
+ *              the thread will unblock and return an error indication. If the
+ *              timeout is set to 'IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE', the thread will never block;
+ *              if it is set to 'IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER', the thread will block until
+ *              the semaphore is available.
+ *
+ *
+ */
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSemaphoreWait (IxOsalOsSemaphore * sid, INT32 timeout)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Attempt to get semaphore, return immediately,
+ * no error info because users expect some failures
+ * when using this API.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSemaphoreTryWait (IxOsalSemaphore * sid)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+/**
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: This function causes the next available thread in the pend queue
+ *              to be unblocked. If no thread is pending on this semaphore, the
+ *              semaphore becomes 'full'.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSemaphorePost (IxOsalSemaphore * sid)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSemaphoreGetValue (IxOsalSemaphore * sid, UINT32 * value)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSemaphoreDestroy (IxOsalSemaphore * sid)
+{
+    diag_printf("%s called\n", __FUNCTION__);
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+/****************************
+ *    Mutex
+ ****************************/
+
+static void drv_mutex_init(IxOsalMutex *mutex)
+{
+	*mutex = 0;
+}
+
+static void drv_mutex_destroy(IxOsalMutex *mutex)
+{
+	*mutex = -1;
+}
+
+static int drv_mutex_trylock(IxOsalMutex *mutex)
+{
+	int result = TRUE;
+
+	if (*mutex == 1)
+		result = FALSE;
+
+	return result;
+}
+
+static void drv_mutex_unlock(IxOsalMutex *mutex)
+{
+	if (*mutex == 1)
+		printf("Trying to unlock unlocked mutex!");
+
+	*mutex = 0;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMutexInit (IxOsalMutex * mutex)
+{
+    drv_mutex_init(mutex);
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMutexLock (IxOsalMutex * mutex, INT32 timeout)
+{
+    int tries;
+
+    if (timeout == IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE) {
+	if (drv_mutex_trylock(mutex))
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	else
+	    return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    tries = (timeout * 1000) / 50;
+    while (1) {
+	if (drv_mutex_trylock(mutex))
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	if (timeout != IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER && tries-- <= 0)
+	    break;
+	udelay(50);
+    }
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMutexUnlock (IxOsalMutex * mutex)
+{
+    drv_mutex_unlock(mutex);
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Attempt to get mutex, return immediately,
+ * no error info because users expect some failures
+ * when using this API.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMutexTryLock (IxOsalMutex * mutex)
+{
+    if (drv_mutex_trylock(mutex))
+	return IX_SUCCESS;
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalMutexDestroy (IxOsalMutex * mutex)
+{
+    drv_mutex_destroy(mutex);
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalFastMutexInit (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex)
+{
+    return ixOsalMutexInit(mutex);
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(IxOsalFastMutex *mutex)
+{
+    return ixOsalMutexTryLock(mutex);
+}
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalFastMutexUnlock (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex)
+{
+    return ixOsalMutexUnlock(mutex);
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalFastMutexDestroy (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex)
+{
+    return ixOsalMutexDestroy(mutex);
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsServices.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsServices.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e18c6c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsServices.c
@@ -0,0 +1,251 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsServices.c (linux)
+ *
+ * @brief Implementation for Irq, Mem, sleep.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 1.5
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include <config.h>
+#include <common.h>
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include <IxEthAcc.h>
+#include <IxEthDB.h>
+#include <IxNpeDl.h>
+#include <IxQMgr.h>
+#include <IxNpeMh.h>
+
+static char *traceHeaders[] = {
+    "",
+    "[fatal] ",
+    "[error] ",
+    "[warning] ",
+    "[message] ",
+    "[debug1] ",
+    "[debug2] ",
+    "[debug3] ",
+    "[all]"
+};
+
+/* by default trace all but debug message */
+PRIVATE int ixOsalCurrLogLevel = IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE;
+
+/**************************************
+ * Irq services
+ *************************************/
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalIrqBind (UINT32 vector, IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr routine, void *parameter)
+{
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalIrqUnbind (UINT32 vector)
+{
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalIrqLock ()
+{
+    return 0;
+}
+
+/* Enable interrupts and task scheduling,
+ * input parameter: irqEnable status returned
+ * by ixOsalIrqLock().
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalIrqUnlock (UINT32 lockKey)
+{
+}
+
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalIrqLevelSet (UINT32 level)
+{
+    return IX_FAIL;
+}
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalIrqEnable (UINT32 irqLevel)
+{
+}
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalIrqDisable (UINT32 irqLevel)
+{
+}
+
+/*********************
+ * Log function
+ *********************/
+
+INT32
+ixOsalLog (IxOsalLogLevel level,
+    IxOsalLogDevice device,
+    char *format, int arg1, int arg2, int arg3, int arg4, int arg5, int arg6)
+{
+    /*
+     * Return -1 for custom display devices
+     */
+    if ((device != IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT)
+        && (device != IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR))
+    {
+        debug("ixOsalLog: only IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT and IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR are supported \n");
+        return (IX_OSAL_LOG_ERROR);
+    }
+
+    if (level <= ixOsalCurrLogLevel && level != IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE)
+    {
+#if 0 /* sr: U-Boots printf or debug doesn't return a length */
+        int headerByteCount = (level == IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER) ? 0 : diag_printf(traceHeaders[level - 1]);
+
+        return headerByteCount + diag_printf (format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6);
+#else
+        int headerByteCount = (level == IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER) ? 0 : strlen(traceHeaders[level - 1]);
+
+        return headerByteCount + strlen(format);
+#endif
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        /*
+         * Return error
+         */
+        return (IX_OSAL_LOG_ERROR);
+    }
+}
+
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalLogLevelSet (UINT32 level)
+{
+    UINT32 oldLevel;
+
+    /*
+     * Check value first
+     */
+    if ((level < IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE) || (level > IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ALL))
+    {
+        ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE,
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,
+            "ixOsalLogLevelSet: Log Level is between %d and%d \n",
+            IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE, IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ALL, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+        return IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE;
+    }
+    oldLevel = ixOsalCurrLogLevel;
+
+    ixOsalCurrLogLevel = level;
+
+    return oldLevel;
+}
+
+/**************************************
+ * Task services
+ *************************************/
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalBusySleep (UINT32 microseconds)
+{
+	udelay(microseconds);
+}
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalSleep (UINT32 milliseconds)
+{
+    if (milliseconds != 0) {
+#if 1
+	/*
+	 * sr: We poll while we wait because interrupts are off in U-Boot
+	 * and CSR expects messages, etc to be dispatched while sleeping.
+	 */
+	int i;
+	IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr qDispatcherFunc;
+
+	ixQMgrDispatcherLoopGet(&qDispatcherFunc);
+
+	while (milliseconds--) {
+		for (i = 1; i <= 2; i++)
+			ixNpeMhMessagesReceive(i);
+		(*qDispatcherFunc)(IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP);
+
+		udelay(1000);
+	}
+#endif
+    }
+}
+
+/**************************************
+ * Memory functions
+ *************************************/
+
+void *
+ixOsalMemAlloc (UINT32 size)
+{
+    return (void *)0;
+}
+
+void
+ixOsalMemFree (void *ptr)
+{
+}
+
+/*
+ * Copy count bytes from src to dest ,
+ * returns pointer to the dest mem zone.
+ */
+void *
+ixOsalMemCopy (void *dest, void *src, UINT32 count)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (dest != NULL);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (src != NULL);
+    return (memcpy (dest, src, count));
+}
+
+/*
+ * Fills a memory zone with a given constant byte,
+ * returns pointer to the memory zone.
+ */
+void *
+ixOsalMemSet (void *ptr, UINT8 filler, UINT32 count)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (ptr != NULL);
+    return (memset (ptr, filler, count));
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsThread.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsThread.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e6a4967
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxOsalOsThread.c
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsThread.c (eCos)
+ *
+ * @brief OS-specific thread implementation.
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 1.5
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/* Thread attribute is ignored */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalThreadCreate (IxOsalThread * ptrTid,
+    IxOsalThreadAttr * threadAttr, IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr entryPoint, void *arg)
+{
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Start thread after given its thread handle
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalThreadStart (IxOsalThread * tId)
+{
+    /* Thread already started upon creation */
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/*
+ * In Linux threadKill does not actually destroy the thread,
+ * it will stop the signal handling.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalThreadKill (IxOsalThread * tid)
+{
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalThreadExit (void)
+{
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalThreadPrioritySet (IxOsalOsThread * tid, UINT32 priority)
+{
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalThreadSuspend (IxOsalThread * tId)
+{
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalThreadResume (IxOsalThread * tId)
+{
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrAqmIf.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrAqmIf.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b27b3a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrAqmIf.c
@@ -0,0 +1,963 @@
+/* 
+ * @file:    IxQMgrAqmIf.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date     30-Oct-2001
+ *
+ * @brief    This component provides a set of functions for
+ * perfoming I/O on the AQM hardware.
+ * 
+ * Design Notes: 
+ *              These functions are intended to be as fast as possible
+ * and as a result perform NO PARAMETER CHECKING.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Inlines are compiled as function when this is defined.
+ * N.B. Must be placed before #include of "IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h
+ */
+#ifndef IXQMGRAQMIF_P_H
+#    define IXQMGRAQMIF_C
+#else
+#    error
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrLog_p.h"
+
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/* These defines are the bit offsets of the various fields of
+ * the queue configuration register
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_WRPTR_OFFSET       0x00
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_RDPTR_OFFSET       0x07
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_BADDR_OFFSET       0x0E
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ESIZE_OFFSET       0x16
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_BSIZE_OFFSET       0x18
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_NE_OFFSET          0x1A
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_NF_OFFSET          0x1D
+
+#define IX_QMGR_BASE_ADDR_16_WORD_ALIGN     0x40
+#define IX_QMGR_BASE_ADDR_16_WORD_SHIFT     0x6
+
+#define IX_QMGR_NE_NF_CLEAR_MASK            0x03FFFFFF
+#define IX_QMGR_NE_MASK                     0x7
+#define IX_QMGR_NF_MASK                     0x7
+#define IX_QMGR_SIZE_MASK                   0x3
+#define IX_QMGR_ENTRY_SIZE_MASK             0x3
+#define IX_QMGR_BADDR_MASK                  0x003FC000
+#define IX_QMGR_RDPTR_MASK                  0x7F
+#define IX_QMGR_WRPTR_MASK                  0x7F
+#define IX_QMGR_RDWRPTR_MASK                0x00003FFF
+
+#define IX_QMGR_AQM_ADDRESS_SPACE_SIZE_IN_WORDS 0x1000
+
+/* Base address of AQM SRAM */
+#define IX_QMGR_AQM_SRAM_BASE_ADDRESS_OFFSET \
+((IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET) + (IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_SIZE))
+
+/* Min buffer size used for generating buffer size in QUECONFIG */
+#define IX_QMGR_MIN_BUFFER_SIZE 16
+
+/* Reset values of QMgr hardware registers */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_RESET_VALUE    0x33333333
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_RESET_VALUE     0x00000000
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_RESET_VALUE   0xFFFFFFFF
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_RESET_VALUE   0x00000000
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG_RESET_VALUE 0x00000000
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG_RESET_VALUE      0x00000000
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG_RESET_VALUE       0xFFFFFFFF
+#define IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_RESET_VALUE     0x00000000
+
+#define IX_QMGR_PHYSICAL_AQM_BASE_ADDRESS IX_OSAL_IXP400_QMGR_PHYS_BASE
+
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_BITS_PER_Q (BITS_PER_WORD/IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD)
+
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_QID_MASK 0x7
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(qId)\
+        (((qId) * IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD) +\
+                  IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET)
+
+#define IX_QMGR_ENTRY1_OFFSET 0
+#define IX_QMGR_ENTRY2_OFFSET 1
+#define IX_QMGR_ENTRY4_OFFSET 3
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file. Externs are followed by
+ * statics.
+ */
+UINT32 aqmBaseAddress = 0;
+/* Store addresses and bit-masks for certain queue access and status registers.
+ * This is to facilitate inlining of QRead, QWrite and QStatusGet functions
+ * in IxQMgr,h
+ */
+extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+UINT32 * ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRegAddr[IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID];
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsOffset[IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID];
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsMask;
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0RegAddr;
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1RegAddr;
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0BitMask[IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID];
+UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1BitMask[IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID];
+
+/* 
+ * Fast mutexes, one for each queue, used to protect peek & poke functions
+ */
+IxOsalFastMutex ixQMgrAqmIfPeekPokeFastMutex[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+/*
+ * Function prototypes
+ */
+PRIVATE unsigned
+watermarkToAqmWatermark (IxQMgrWMLevel watermark );
+
+PRIVATE unsigned
+entrySizeToAqmEntrySize (IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySize);
+
+PRIVATE unsigned
+bufferSizeToAqmBufferSize (unsigned bufferSizeInWords);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfRegistersReset (void);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfEntryAddressGet (unsigned int entryIndex,
+			    UINT32 configRegWord,
+			    unsigned int qEntrySizeInwords,
+			    unsigned int qSizeInWords,
+			    UINT32 **address);
+/*
+ * Function definitions
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfInit (void)
+{
+    UINT32 aqmVirtualAddr;
+    int i;
+
+    /* The value of aqmBaseAddress depends on the logical address
+     * assigned by the MMU.
+     */
+    aqmVirtualAddr =
+	(UINT32) IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(IX_QMGR_PHYSICAL_AQM_BASE_ADDRESS,
+				    IX_OSAL_IXP400_QMGR_MAP_SIZE);
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT (aqmVirtualAddr);
+    
+    ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressSet (aqmVirtualAddr);
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfRegistersReset ();
+
+    for (i = 0; i< IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES; i++)
+    {
+	ixOsalFastMutexInit(&ixQMgrAqmIfPeekPokeFastMutex[i]);
+
+	/********************************************************************
+	 * Register addresses and bit masks are calculated and stored here to
+	 * facilitate inlining of QRead, QWrite and QStatusGet functions in
+	 * IxQMgr.h.
+	 * These calculations are normally performed dynamically in inlined
+	 * functions in IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h, and their semantics are reused here.
+	 */
+
+	/* AQM Queue access reg addresses, per queue */
+   	ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[i] = 
+	    (UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_Q_ACCESS_ADDR_GET(i));
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[i].qAccRegAddr = 
+	    (volatile UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_Q_ACCESS_ADDR_GET(i));
+
+
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[i].qConfigRegAddr = 
+	    (volatile UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(i));
+
+	/* AQM Queue lower-group (0-31), only */
+	if (i < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+	{
+	    /* AQM Q underflow/overflow status register addresses, per queue */
+	    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[i].qUOStatRegAddr = 
+		(volatile UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress +
+		IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT0_OFFSET +
+		((i / IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD) *
+		 IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD));
+
+	    /* AQM Q underflow status bit masks for status register per queue */
+	    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[i].qUflowStatBitMask = 
+		(IX_QMGR_UNDERFLOW_BIT_OFFSET + 1) <<
+		((i & (IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD - 1)) *
+		 (BITS_PER_WORD / IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD));
+
+	    /* AQM Q overflow status bit masks for status register, per queue */
+	    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[i].qOflowStatBitMask = 
+		(IX_QMGR_OVERFLOW_BIT_OFFSET + 1) <<
+		((i & (IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD - 1)) *
+		 (BITS_PER_WORD / IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD));
+
+	    /* AQM Q lower-group (0-31) status register addresses, per queue */
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRegAddr[i] = aqmBaseAddress +
+		IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT0_OFFSET +
+		((i / IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD) *
+		 IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD);
+
+	    /* AQM Q lower-group (0-31) status register bit offset */
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsOffset[i] =
+		(i & (IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD - 1)) * 
+		(BITS_PER_WORD / IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD);
+	}
+	else /* AQM Q upper-group (32-63), only */
+	{
+	    /* AQM Q upper-group (32-63) Nearly Empty status reg bit masks */
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0BitMask[i - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID] =
+		(1 << (i - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID));
+
+	    /* AQM Q upper-group (32-63) Full status register bit masks */
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1BitMask[i - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID] =
+		(1 << (i - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID));
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* AQM Q lower-group (0-31) status register bit mask */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsMask = (1 <<
+				    (BITS_PER_WORD /
+				     IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD)) - 1;
+
+    /* AQM Q upper-group (32-63) Nearly Empty status register address */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0RegAddr = aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_OFFSET;
+    
+    /* AQM Q upper-group (32-63) Full status register address */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1RegAddr = aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_OFFSET;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Uninitialise the AqmIf module by unmapping memory, etc
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfUninit (void)
+{
+    UINT32 virtAddr;
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressGet (&virtAddr);
+    IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP (virtAddr);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressSet (0);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Set the the logical base address of AQM
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressSet (UINT32 address)
+{
+    aqmBaseAddress = address;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Get the logical base address of AQM
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressGet (UINT32 *address)
+{
+    *address = aqmBaseAddress;
+}
+
+/*
+ * Get the logical base address of AQM SRAM
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfSramBaseAddressGet (UINT32 *address)
+{
+    *address = aqmBaseAddress                +
+	IX_QMGR_AQM_SRAM_BASE_ADDRESS_OFFSET;
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function will write the status bits of a queue
+ * specified by qId.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQRegisterBitsWrite (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			       UINT32 registerBaseAddrOffset,
+			       unsigned queuesPerRegWord,
+			       UINT32 value)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *registerAddress;
+    UINT32 registerWord;
+    UINT32 statusBitsMask;
+    UINT32 bitsPerQueue;
+
+    bitsPerQueue = BITS_PER_WORD / queuesPerRegWord;
+
+    /*
+     * Calculate the registerAddress
+     * multiple queues split accross registers
+     */
+    registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+				registerBaseAddrOffset +
+				((qId / queuesPerRegWord) *
+				 IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD));    
+
+    /* Read the current data */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (registerAddress, &registerWord);
+
+
+    if( (registerBaseAddrOffset == IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_OFFSET) &&
+        (qId == IX_QMGR_QUEUE_0) )
+    {
+      statusBitsMask = 0x7 ;   
+
+      /* Queue 0 at INT0SRCSELREG should not corrupt the value bit-3  */
+      value &=  0x7 ;        
+    }
+    else
+    {     
+      /* Calculate the mask for the status bits for this queue. */
+      statusBitsMask = ((1 << bitsPerQueue) - 1);
+      statusBitsMask <<= ((qId & (queuesPerRegWord - 1)) * bitsPerQueue);
+
+      /* Mask out bits in value that would overwrite other q data */
+      value <<= ((qId & (queuesPerRegWord - 1)) * bitsPerQueue);
+      value &= statusBitsMask;
+    }
+
+    /* Mask out bits to write to */
+    registerWord &= ~statusBitsMask;
+    
+
+    /* Set the write bits */
+    registerWord |= value;
+
+    /*
+     * Write the data
+     */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (registerAddress, registerWord);
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function generates the parameters that can be used to
+ * check if a Qs status matches the specified source select.
+ * It calculates which status word to check (statusWordOffset),
+ * the value to check the status against (checkValue) and the
+ * mask (mask) to mask out all but the bits to check in the status word.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheckValsCalc (IxQMgrQId qId,
+				 IxQMgrSourceId srcSel,
+				 unsigned int *statusWordOffset,
+				 UINT32 *checkValue,
+				 UINT32 *mask)
+{
+    UINT32 shiftVal;
+   
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	switch (srcSel)
+	{
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E:
+		*checkValue = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_E_BIT_MASK;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_E_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NE:
+		*checkValue = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NF:
+		*checkValue = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NF_BIT_MASK;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NF_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_F:
+		*checkValue = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_E:
+		*checkValue = 0;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_E_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_NE:
+		*checkValue = 0;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_NF:
+		*checkValue = 0;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NF_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_F:
+		*checkValue = 0;
+		*mask = IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK;
+		break;
+	    default:
+		/* Should never hit */
+		IX_OSAL_ASSERT(0);
+		break;
+	}
+
+	/* One nibble of status per queue so need to shift the
+	 * check value and mask out to the correct position.
+	 */
+	shiftVal = (qId % IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD) * 
+	    IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_BITS_PER_Q;
+
+	/* Calculate the which status word to check from the qId,
+	 * 8 Qs status per word
+	 */
+	*statusWordOffset = qId / IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD;
+
+	*checkValue <<= shiftVal;
+	*mask <<= shiftVal;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* One status word */
+	*statusWordOffset = 0;
+	/* Single bits per queue and int source bit hardwired  NE,
+	 * Qs start at 32.
+	 */
+	*mask = 1 << (qId - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID);
+	*checkValue = *mask;
+    }
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnable (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *registerAddress;
+    UINT32 registerWord;
+    UINT32 actualBitOffset;
+    
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {    
+	registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG0_OFFSET);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG1_OFFSET);
+    }
+
+    actualBitOffset = 1 << (qId % IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID);
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (registerAddress, &registerWord);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (registerAddress, (registerWord | actualBitOffset));
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptDisable (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *registerAddress;
+    UINT32 registerWord;
+    UINT32 actualBitOffset;
+
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {    
+	registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG0_OFFSET);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG1_OFFSET);
+    }
+
+    actualBitOffset = 1 << (qId % IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID);
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (registerAddress, &registerWord);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (registerAddress, registerWord & (~actualBitOffset));
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		       IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSizeInWords,
+		       IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords,
+		       UINT32 freeSRAMAddress)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *cfgAddress = NULL;
+    UINT32 qCfg = 0;
+    UINT32 baseAddress = 0;
+    unsigned aqmEntrySize = 0;
+    unsigned aqmBufferSize = 0;
+
+    /* Build config register */
+    aqmEntrySize = entrySizeToAqmEntrySize (entrySizeInWords);
+    qCfg |= (aqmEntrySize&IX_QMGR_ENTRY_SIZE_MASK) <<
+	IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ESIZE_OFFSET;
+
+    aqmBufferSize = bufferSizeToAqmBufferSize (qSizeInWords);
+    qCfg |= (aqmBufferSize&IX_QMGR_SIZE_MASK) << IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_BSIZE_OFFSET;
+
+    /* baseAddress, calculated relative to aqmBaseAddress and start address  */
+    baseAddress = freeSRAMAddress -
+	(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET);
+		   
+    /* Verify base address aligned to a 16 word boundary */
+    if ((baseAddress % IX_QMGR_BASE_ADDR_16_WORD_ALIGN) != 0)
+    {
+	IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR0("ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgWrite () address is not on 16 word boundary\n");
+    }
+    /* Now convert it to a 16 word pointer as required by QUECONFIG register */
+    baseAddress >>= IX_QMGR_BASE_ADDR_16_WORD_SHIFT;
+    
+    
+    qCfg |= (baseAddress << IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_BADDR_OFFSET);
+
+
+    cfgAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(qId));
+
+
+    /* NOTE: High and Low watermarks are set to zero */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (cfgAddress, qCfg);
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		       unsigned int numEntries,
+		       UINT32 *baseAddress,
+		       unsigned int *ne,
+		       unsigned int *nf,
+		       UINT32 *readPtr,
+		       UINT32 *writePtr)
+{
+    UINT32 qcfg;
+    UINT32 *cfgAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(qId));
+    unsigned int qEntrySizeInwords;
+    unsigned int qSizeInWords;
+    UINT32 *readPtr_ = NULL;
+	
+    /* Read the queue configuration register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (cfgAddress, &qcfg);
+    
+    /* Extract the base address */
+    *baseAddress = (UINT32)((qcfg & IX_QMGR_BADDR_MASK) >>
+			    (IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_BADDR_OFFSET));
+
+    /* Base address is a 16 word pointer from the start of AQM SRAM.
+     * Convert to absolute word address.
+     */
+    *baseAddress <<= IX_QMGR_BASE_ADDR_16_WORD_SHIFT;
+    *baseAddress += (UINT32)IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET;
+
+    /*
+     * Extract the watermarks. 0->0 entries, 1->1 entries, 2->2 entries, 3->4 entries......
+     * If ne > 0 ==> neInEntries = 2^(ne - 1)
+     * If ne == 0 ==> neInEntries = 0
+     * The same applies.
+     */
+    *ne = ((qcfg) >> (IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_NE_OFFSET)) & IX_QMGR_NE_MASK;
+    *nf = ((qcfg) >> (IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_NF_OFFSET)) & IX_QMGR_NF_MASK;
+
+    if (0 != *ne)
+    {
+	*ne = 1 << (*ne - 1);	
+    }
+    if (0 != *nf)
+    {
+	*nf = 1 << (*nf - 1);
+    }
+
+    /* Get the queue entry size in words */
+    qEntrySizeInwords = ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    /* Get the queue size in words */
+    qSizeInWords = ixQMgrQSizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfEntryAddressGet (0/* Entry 0. i.e the readPtr*/,
+				qcfg,
+				qEntrySizeInwords,
+				qSizeInWords,
+				&readPtr_);
+    *readPtr = (UINT32)readPtr_;
+    *readPtr -= (UINT32)aqmBaseAddress;/* Offset, not absolute address */
+
+    *writePtr = (qcfg >> IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_WRPTR_OFFSET) & IX_QMGR_WRPTR_MASK;
+    *writePtr = *baseAddress + (*writePtr * (IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD));
+    return;
+}
+
+unsigned
+ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (unsigned number)
+{
+    unsigned count = 0;
+
+    /*
+     * N.B. this function will return 0
+     * for ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (0)
+     */
+    while (number/2)
+    {
+	number /=2;
+	count++;	
+    }
+
+    return count;
+}
+
+void ixQMgrAqmIfIntSrcSelReg0Bit3Set (void)
+{
+
+    volatile UINT32 *registerAddress;
+    UINT32 registerWord; 
+
+    /*
+     * Calculate the registerAddress
+     * multiple queues split accross registers
+     */
+    registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+				IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_OFFSET);    
+
+    /* Read the current data */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (registerAddress, &registerWord);
+
+    /* Set the write bits */
+    registerWord |= (1<<IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_BIT3) ;
+
+    /*
+     * Write the data
+     */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (registerAddress, registerWord);
+}  
+
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfIntSrcSelWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			  IxQMgrSourceId sourceId)
+{
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQRegisterBitsWrite (qId,
+				   IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_OFFSET,
+				   IX_QMGR_INTSRC_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD,
+				   sourceId);
+}
+
+
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfWatermarkSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			unsigned ne,
+			unsigned nf)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *address = 0;
+    UINT32 value = 0;
+    unsigned aqmNeWatermark = 0;
+    unsigned aqmNfWatermark = 0;
+
+    address = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+		     IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(qId));
+
+    aqmNeWatermark = watermarkToAqmWatermark (ne);
+    aqmNfWatermark = watermarkToAqmWatermark (nf);
+
+    /* Read the current watermarks */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (address, &value);
+
+    /* Clear out the old watermarks */
+    value &=  IX_QMGR_NE_NF_CLEAR_MASK;
+    
+    /* Generate the value to write */
+    value |= (aqmNeWatermark << IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_NE_OFFSET) |
+	(aqmNfWatermark << IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_NF_OFFSET); 
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (address, value);
+
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfEntryAddressGet (unsigned int entryIndex,
+			    UINT32 configRegWord,
+			    unsigned int qEntrySizeInwords,
+			    unsigned int qSizeInWords,
+			    UINT32 **address)
+{
+    UINT32 readPtr;
+    UINT32 baseAddress;
+    UINT32 *topOfAqmSram;
+
+    topOfAqmSram = ((UINT32 *)aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_AQM_ADDRESS_SPACE_SIZE_IN_WORDS);
+
+    /* Extract the base address */
+    baseAddress = (UINT32)((configRegWord & IX_QMGR_BADDR_MASK) >>
+			   (IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_BADDR_OFFSET));
+
+    /* Base address is a 16 word pointer from the start of AQM SRAM.
+     * Convert to absolute word address.
+     */
+    baseAddress <<= IX_QMGR_BASE_ADDR_16_WORD_SHIFT;
+    baseAddress += ((UINT32)aqmBaseAddress + (UINT32)IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET);
+
+    /* Extract the read pointer. Read pointer is a word pointer */
+    readPtr = (UINT32)((configRegWord >>
+			IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_RDPTR_OFFSET)&IX_QMGR_RDPTR_MASK);
+
+    /* Read/Write pointers(word pointers)  are offsets from the queue buffer space base address.
+     * Calculate the absolute read pointer address. NOTE: Queues are circular buffers.
+     */
+    readPtr  = (readPtr + (entryIndex * qEntrySizeInwords)) & (qSizeInWords - 1); /* Mask by queue size */
+    *address = (UINT32 *)(baseAddress + (readPtr * (IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)));
+
+    switch (qEntrySizeInwords)
+    {
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1:
+	    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((*address + IX_QMGR_ENTRY1_OFFSET) < topOfAqmSram);	    
+	    break;
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE2:
+	    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((*address + IX_QMGR_ENTRY2_OFFSET) < topOfAqmSram);
+	    break;
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE4:
+	    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((*address + IX_QMGR_ENTRY4_OFFSET) < topOfAqmSram);
+	    break;
+	default:
+	    IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR0("Invalid Q Entry size passed to ixQMgrAqmIfEntryAddressGet");
+	    break;
+    }
+    
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPeek (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  unsigned int entryIndex,
+		  unsigned int *entry)
+{
+    UINT32 *cfgRegAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(qId));
+    UINT32 *entryAddress = NULL;
+    UINT32 configRegWordOnEntry;
+    UINT32 configRegWordOnExit;
+    unsigned int qEntrySizeInwords;
+    unsigned int qSizeInWords;
+
+    /* Get the queue entry size in words */
+    qEntrySizeInwords = ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    /* Get the queue size in words */
+    qSizeInWords = ixQMgrQSizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    /* Read the config register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (cfgRegAddress, &configRegWordOnEntry);
+
+    /* Get the entry address */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfEntryAddressGet (entryIndex,
+				configRegWordOnEntry,
+				qEntrySizeInwords,
+				qSizeInWords,
+				&entryAddress);
+
+    /* Get the lock or return busy */
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(&ixQMgrAqmIfPeekPokeFastMutex[qId]))
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    while(qEntrySizeInwords--)
+    {
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (entryAddress++, entry++);
+    }
+
+    /* Release the lock */
+    ixOsalFastMutexUnlock(&ixQMgrAqmIfPeekPokeFastMutex[qId]);
+
+    /* Read the config register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (cfgRegAddress, &configRegWordOnExit);
+
+    /* Check that the read and write pointers have not changed */
+    if (configRegWordOnEntry != configRegWordOnExit)
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPoke (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  unsigned entryIndex,
+		  unsigned int *entry)
+{
+    UINT32 *cfgRegAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_Q_CONFIG_ADDR_GET(qId));
+    UINT32 *entryAddress = NULL;
+    UINT32 configRegWordOnEntry;
+    UINT32 configRegWordOnExit;
+    unsigned int qEntrySizeInwords;
+    unsigned int qSizeInWords;
+    
+    /* Get the queue entry size in words */
+    qEntrySizeInwords = ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    /* Get the queue size in words */
+    qSizeInWords = ixQMgrQSizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    /* Read the config register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (cfgRegAddress, &configRegWordOnEntry);
+
+    /* Get the entry address */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfEntryAddressGet (entryIndex,
+				configRegWordOnEntry,
+				qEntrySizeInwords,
+				qSizeInWords,
+				&entryAddress);
+
+    /* Get the lock or return busy */
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(&ixQMgrAqmIfPeekPokeFastMutex[qId]))
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Else read the entry directly from SRAM. This will not move the read pointer */
+    while(qEntrySizeInwords--)
+    {
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (entryAddress++, *entry++);
+    }
+
+    /* Release the lock */
+    ixOsalFastMutexUnlock(&ixQMgrAqmIfPeekPokeFastMutex[qId]);
+
+    /* Read the config register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (cfgRegAddress, &configRegWordOnExit);
+
+    /* Check that the read and write pointers have not changed */
+    if (configRegWordOnEntry != configRegWordOnExit)
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PRIVATE unsigned
+watermarkToAqmWatermark (IxQMgrWMLevel watermark )
+{
+    unsigned aqmWatermark = 0;
+
+    /*
+     * Watermarks 0("000"),1("001"),2("010"),4("011"),
+     * 8("100"),16("101"),32("110"),64("111")
+     */
+    aqmWatermark = ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (watermark * 2);
+    
+    return aqmWatermark;
+}
+
+PRIVATE unsigned
+entrySizeToAqmEntrySize (IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySize)
+{
+    /* entrySize  1("00"),2("01"),4("10") */
+    return (ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (entrySize));
+}
+
+PRIVATE unsigned
+bufferSizeToAqmBufferSize (unsigned bufferSizeInWords)
+{
+    /* bufferSize 16("00"),32("01),64("10"),128("11") */
+    return (ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (bufferSizeInWords / IX_QMGR_MIN_BUFFER_SIZE));
+}
+
+/*
+ * Reset AQM registers to default values.
+ */
+PRIVATE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfRegistersReset (void)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *qConfigWordAddress = NULL;
+    unsigned int i;
+
+    /*
+     * Need to initialize AQM hardware registers to an initial
+     * value as init may have been called as a result of a soft
+     * reset. i.e. soft reset does not reset hardware registers.
+     */
+
+    /* Reset queues 0..31 status registers 0..3 */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT0_OFFSET), 
+			 IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT1_OFFSET), 
+			 IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT2_OFFSET), 
+			 IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT3_OFFSET), 
+			 IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_RESET_VALUE);
+
+    /* Reset underflow/overflow status registers 0..1 */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT0_OFFSET), 
+			 IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT1_OFFSET), 
+			 IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_RESET_VALUE);
+    
+    /* Reset queues 32..63 nearly empty status registers */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_RESET_VALUE);
+
+    /* Reset queues 32..63 full status registers */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_RESET_VALUE);
+
+    /* Reset int0 status flag source select registers 0..3 */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG1_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG2_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG3_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG_RESET_VALUE);
+	 
+    /* Reset queue interrupt enable register 0..1 */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG0_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG1_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG_RESET_VALUE);
+
+    /* Reset queue interrupt register 0..1 */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QINTREG0_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_QINTREG_RESET_VALUE);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite((UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QINTREG1_OFFSET),
+			 IX_QMGR_QINTREG_RESET_VALUE);
+
+    /* Reset queue configuration words 0..63 */
+    qConfigWordAddress = (UINT32 *)(aqmBaseAddress + IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET);
+    for (i = 0; i < (IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_SIZE / sizeof(UINT32)); i++)
+    {
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite(qConfigWordAddress,
+			     IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_RESET_VALUE);
+	/* Next word */
+	qConfigWordAddress++;
+    }
+}
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrDispatcher.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrDispatcher.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..09f69ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrDispatcher.c
@@ -0,0 +1,1347 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrDispatcher.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    20-Dec-2001
+ *    
+ * @brief   This file contains the implementation of the Dispatcher sub component
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files.
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQCfg_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrDispatcher_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrLog_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrDefines_p.h"
+#include "IxFeatureCtrl.h"
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * This constant is used to indicate the number of priority levels supported
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_NUM_PRIORITY_LEVELS 3
+
+/* 
+ * This constant is used to set the size of the array of status words
+ */
+#define MAX_Q_STATUS_WORDS      4
+
+/*
+ * This macro is used to check if a given priority is valid
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_DISPATCHER_PRIORITY_CHECK(priority) \
+(((priority) >= IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_0) && ((priority) <= IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_2))
+
+/*
+ * This macto is used to check that a given interrupt source is valid
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_DISPATCHER_SOURCE_ID_CHECK(srcSel) \
+(((srcSel) >= IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E) && ((srcSel) <= IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_F))
+
+/*
+ * Number of times a dummy callback is called before logging a trace
+ * message
+ */
+#define LOG_THROTTLE_COUNT 1000000
+
+/* Priority tables limits */
+#define IX_QMGR_MIN_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX (0)
+#define IX_QMGR_MID_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX (16)
+#define IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX (31)
+#define IX_QMGR_MIN_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX (32)
+#define IX_QMGR_MID_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX (48)
+#define IX_QMGR_MAX_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX (63)
+ 
+/*
+ * This macro is used to check if a given callback type is valid
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_DISPATCHER_CALLBACK_TYPE_CHECK(type) \
+            (((type) >= IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_OTHER) && \
+            ((type) <= IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC))
+
+/* 
+ * define max index in lower queue to use in loops 
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_TABLE_INDEX (31)
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Information on a queue needed by the Dispatcher
+ */
+typedef struct 
+{
+    IxQMgrCallback callback;       /* Notification callback                  */
+    IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId;   /* Notification callback identifier       */
+    unsigned dummyCallbackCount;   /* Number of times runs of dummy callback */
+    IxQMgrPriority priority;       /* Dispatch priority                      */
+    unsigned int statusWordOffset; /* Offset to the status word to check     */
+    UINT32 statusMask;             /* Status mask                            */    
+    UINT32 statusCheckValue;       /* Status check value                     */
+    UINT32 intRegCheckMask;	   /* Interrupt register check mask          */
+} IxQMgrQInfo;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file. Externs are followed by
+ * statics.
+ */
+
+/* 
+ * Flag to keep record of what dispatcher set in featureCtrl when ixQMgrInit()
+ * is called. This is needed because it is possible that a client might
+ * change whether the live lock prevention dispatcher is used between
+ * calls to ixQMgrInit() and ixQMgrDispatcherLoopGet(). 
+ */
+PRIVATE IX_STATUS ixQMgrOrigB0Dispatcher = IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED;
+
+/* 
+ * keep record of Q types - not in IxQMgrQInfo for performance as
+ * it is only used with ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP()
+ */
+PRIVATE IxQMgrType ixQMgrQTypes[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+/*
+ * This array contains a list of queue identifiers ordered by priority. The table
+ * is split logically between queue identifiers 0-31 and 32-63.
+ */
+static IxQMgrQId priorityTable[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+/*
+ * This flag indicates to the dispatcher that the priority table needs to be rebuilt.
+ */
+static BOOL rebuildTable = FALSE;
+
+/* Dispatcher statistics */
+static IxQMgrDispatcherStats dispatcherStats;
+
+/* Table of queue information */
+static IxQMgrQInfo dispatchQInfo[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+/* Masks use to identify the first queues in the priority tables 
+*  when comparing with the interrupt register
+*/
+static unsigned int lowPriorityTableFirstHalfMask;
+static unsigned int uppPriorityTableFirstHalfMask;
+
+/*
+ * Static function prototypes
+ */
+
+/*
+ * This function is the default callback for all queues
+ */
+PRIVATE void
+dummyCallback (IxQMgrQId qId,	      
+	       IxQMgrCallbackId cbId);
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable (void);
+
+/*
+ * Function definitions.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrDispatcherInit (void)
+{
+    int i;
+    IxFeatureCtrlProductId productId = 0;
+    IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId deviceId = 0;
+    BOOL stickyIntSilicon = TRUE; 
+
+    /* Set default priorities */
+    for (i=0; i< IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES; i++)
+    {
+	dispatchQInfo[i].callback = dummyCallback;
+	dispatchQInfo[i].callbackId = 0;
+	dispatchQInfo[i].dummyCallbackCount = 0;
+	dispatchQInfo[i].priority = IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_2;
+	dispatchQInfo[i].statusWordOffset = 0;
+	dispatchQInfo[i].statusCheckValue = 0;
+	dispatchQInfo[i].statusMask = 0;  
+        /* 
+	 * There are two interrupt registers, 32 bits each. One for the lower
+	 * queues(0-31) and one for the upper queues(32-63). Therefore need to
+	 * mod by 32 i.e the min upper queue identifier.
+	 */
+	dispatchQInfo[i].intRegCheckMask = (1<<(i%(IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)));
+
+        /* 
+         * Set the Q types - will only be used with livelock 
+         */
+        ixQMgrQTypes[i] = IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_OTHER;
+
+	/* Reset queue statistics */
+	dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].callbackCnt = 0;
+	dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].priorityChangeCnt = 0;
+	dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].intNoCallbackCnt = 0;
+	dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].intLostCallbackCnt = 0;
+        dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].notificationEnabled = FALSE;
+        dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].srcSel = 0;
+
+    }
+
+    /* Priority table. Order the table from queue 0 to 63 */
+    ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable();
+
+    /* Reset statistics */
+    dispatcherStats.loopRunCnt = 0;
+
+    /* Get the device ID for the underlying silicon */
+    deviceId = ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead();
+    
+    /* Get the product ID for the underlying silicon */
+    productId = ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead();
+
+    /* 
+     * Check featureCtrl to see if Livelock prevention is required 
+     */
+    ixQMgrOrigB0Dispatcher = ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck( 
+                                 IX_FEATURECTRL_ORIGB0_DISPATCHER);
+
+    /*
+     * Check if the silicon supports the sticky interrupt feature.
+     * IF (IXP42X AND A0) -> No sticky interrupt feature supported 
+     */
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X == 
+        (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MASK & deviceId)) &&
+        (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 == 
+        (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK & productId))) 
+    {
+       stickyIntSilicon = FALSE;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * IF user wants livelock prev option AND silicon supports sticky interrupt 
+     * feature -> enable the sticky interrupt bit
+     */
+    if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED == ixQMgrOrigB0Dispatcher) &&
+         stickyIntSilicon)  
+    {
+        ixQMgrStickyInterruptRegEnable();
+    }
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrDispatcherPrioritySet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			     IxQMgrPriority priority)
+{   
+    int ixQMgrLockKey;
+
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+    
+    if (!IX_QMGR_DISPATCHER_PRIORITY_CHECK(priority))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_INVALID_PRIORITY;
+    }
+
+    ixQMgrLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+    
+    /* Change priority */
+    dispatchQInfo[qId].priority = priority;
+    /* Set flag */
+    rebuildTable = TRUE;
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(ixQMgrLockKey);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistics */
+    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qId].priorityChangeCnt++;
+#endif
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrNotificationCallbackSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			       IxQMgrCallback callback,
+			       IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+{
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    if (NULL == callback)
+    {
+	/* Reset to dummy callback */
+	dispatchQInfo[qId].callback = dummyCallback;
+	dispatchQInfo[qId].dummyCallbackCount = 0;
+	dispatchQInfo[qId].callbackId = 0;
+    }
+    else 
+    {
+	dispatchQInfo[qId].callback = callback;
+	dispatchQInfo[qId].callbackId = callbackId;
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrNotificationEnable (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			  IxQMgrSourceId srcSel)
+{
+    IxQMgrQStatus qStatusOnEntry;/* The queue status on entry/exit */
+    IxQMgrQStatus qStatusOnExit; /* to this function               */
+    int ixQMgrLockKey;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured (qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    if ((qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID) &&
+       !IX_QMGR_DISPATCHER_SOURCE_ID_CHECK(srcSel))
+    {
+	/* QId 0-31 source id invalid */
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_INT_SOURCE_ID;
+    }
+
+    if ((IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NE != srcSel) &&
+	(qId >= IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID))
+    {
+	/*
+	 * For queues 32-63 the interrupt source is fixed to the Nearly
+	 * Empty status flag and therefore should have a srcSel of NE.
+	 */
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_INT_SOURCE_ID;
+    }
+#endif
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qId].notificationEnabled = TRUE;
+    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qId].srcSel = srcSel;
+#endif
+
+    /* Get the current queue status */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (qId, &qStatusOnEntry);
+  
+    /* 
+     * Enabling interrupts results in Read-Modify-Write
+     * so need critical section
+     */
+
+    ixQMgrLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+    /* Calculate the checkMask and checkValue for this q */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheckValsCalc (qId,
+				     srcSel,
+				     &dispatchQInfo[qId].statusWordOffset,
+				     &dispatchQInfo[qId].statusCheckValue,
+				     &dispatchQInfo[qId].statusMask);
+
+
+    /* Set the interupt source is this queue is in the range 0-31 */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	ixQMgrAqmIfIntSrcSelWrite (qId, srcSel);
+    }
+
+    /* Enable the interrupt */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnable (qId);
+
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(ixQMgrLockKey);
+    
+    /* Get the current queue status */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (qId, &qStatusOnExit);
+  
+    /* If the status has changed return a warning */
+    if (qStatusOnEntry != qStatusOnExit)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_WARNING;
+    }
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrNotificationDisable (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    int ixQMgrLockKey;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Validate parameters */
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured (qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+#endif
+  
+    /* 
+     * Enabling interrupts results in Read-Modify-Write
+     * so need critical section
+     */
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qId].notificationEnabled = FALSE;
+#endif
+
+    ixQMgrLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptDisable (qId);
+    
+    ixOsalIrqUnlock(ixQMgrLockKey);
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;    
+}
+
+void 
+ixQMgrStickyInterruptRegEnable(void)
+{
+ /* Use Aqm If function to set Interrupt Register0 Bit-3 */ 
+ ixQMgrAqmIfIntSrcSelReg0Bit3Set ();   
+}
+
+#if !defined __XSCALE__ || defined __linux
+
+/* Count the number of leading zero bits in a word,
+ * and return the same value than the CLZ instruction.
+ *
+ * word (in)    return value (out)
+ * 0x80000000   0
+ * 0x40000000   1
+ * ,,,          ,,,
+ * 0x00000002   30
+ * 0x00000001   31
+ * 0x00000000   32
+ *
+ * The C version of this function is used as a replacement 
+ * for system not providing the equivalent of the CLZ 
+ * assembly language instruction.
+ *
+ * Note that this version is big-endian
+ */
+unsigned int
+ixQMgrCountLeadingZeros(UINT32 word)
+{
+  unsigned int leadingZerosCount = 0;
+
+  if (word == 0)
+  {
+      return 32;
+  }
+  /* search the first bit set by testing the MSB and shifting the input word */
+  while ((word & 0x80000000) == 0)
+  {
+      word <<= 1;
+      leadingZerosCount++;
+  }
+  return leadingZerosCount;
+}
+#endif /* not  __XSCALE__ or __linux */
+
+void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopGet (IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr *qDispatcherFuncPtr)
+{
+  IxFeatureCtrlProductId productId = 0;
+  IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId deviceId = 0;
+  
+  /* Get the device ID for the underlying silicon */
+  deviceId = ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead();
+
+  /* Get the product ID for the underlying silicon */
+  productId = ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead ();
+
+  /* IF (IXP42X AND A0 silicon) -> use ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 */
+  if ((IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X ==
+      (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MASK & deviceId)) &&
+      (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 ==  
+      (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK & productId)))  
+  {
+    /*For IXP42X A0 silicon */
+    *qDispatcherFuncPtr = &ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 ;
+  } 
+  else /*For IXP42X B0 or IXP46X silicon*/ 
+  { 
+    if (IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED == ixQMgrOrigB0Dispatcher)
+    {
+        /* Default for IXP42X B0 and IXP46X silicon */
+        *qDispatcherFuncPtr = &ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0;
+    }
+    else 
+    {
+        /* FeatureCtrl indicated that livelock dispatcher be used */
+        *qDispatcherFuncPtr = &ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP;
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group)
+{
+    UINT32 intRegVal;                /* Interrupt reg val */
+    UINT32 intRegValAfterWrite;      /* Interrupt reg val after writing back */
+    UINT32 intRegCheckMask;          /* Mask for checking interrupt bits */
+    UINT32 qStatusWordsB4Write[MAX_Q_STATUS_WORDS];  /* Status b4 interrupt write */
+    UINT32 qStatusWordsAfterWrite[MAX_Q_STATUS_WORDS]; /* Status after interrupt write */
+    IxQMgrQInfo *currDispatchQInfo;
+    BOOL statusChangeFlag;
+
+    int priorityTableIndex;/* Priority table index */
+    int qIndex;            /* Current queue being processed */
+    int endIndex;          /* Index of last queue to process */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((group == IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP) || 
+	      (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP));
+#endif
+
+    /* Read Q status registers before interrupt status read/write */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusRegsRead (group, qStatusWordsB4Write);
+
+    /* Read the interrupt register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (group, &intRegVal);
+
+    /* No bit set : nothing to process (the reaminder of the algorithm is
+    * based on the fact that the interrupt register value contains at
+    * least one bit set
+    */
+    if (intRegVal == 0) 
+    {
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	/* Update statistics */
+	dispatcherStats.loopRunCnt++;
+#endif
+
+	/* Rebuild the priority table if needed */
+	if (rebuildTable)
+	{
+	    ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable ();
+	}
+
+	return;
+    }
+   
+    /* Write it back to clear the interrupt */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegWrite (group, intRegVal);
+
+    /* Read Q status registers after interrupt status read/write */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusRegsRead (group, qStatusWordsAfterWrite);
+ 
+    /* get the first queue Id from the interrupt register value */
+    qIndex = (BITS_PER_WORD - 1) - ixQMgrCountLeadingZeros(intRegVal);
+
+    /* check if any change occured during hw register modifications */ 
+    if (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group)
+    {
+	statusChangeFlag = 
+	    (qStatusWordsB4Write[0] != qStatusWordsAfterWrite[0]) ||
+	    (qStatusWordsB4Write[1] != qStatusWordsAfterWrite[1]) ||
+	    (qStatusWordsB4Write[2] != qStatusWordsAfterWrite[2]) ||
+	    (qStatusWordsB4Write[3] != qStatusWordsAfterWrite[3]);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	statusChangeFlag = 
+	    (qStatusWordsB4Write[0] != qStatusWordsAfterWrite[0]);
+	/* Set the queue range based on the queue group to proccess */
+	qIndex += IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID;
+    }
+
+    if (statusChangeFlag == FALSE)
+    {
+	/* check if the interrupt register contains 
+	 * only 1 bit set (happy day scenario)
+	 */
+	currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+	if (intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask)
+	{
+	    /* only 1 queue event triggered a notification *
+	     * Call the callback function for this queue 
+	     */
+	    currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+					 currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);  
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	    /* Update statistics */
+	    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+	}
+	else 
+	{
+	    /* the event is triggered by more than 1 queue, 
+	     * the queue search will be starting from the beginning
+	     * or the middle of the priority table
+	     *
+	     * the serach will end when all the bits of the interrupt
+	     * register are cleared. There is no need to maintain
+	     * a seperate value and test it at each iteration.
+	     */
+	    if (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group)
+	    {
+		/* check if any bit related to queues in the first
+		 * half of the priority table is set
+		 */
+		if (intRegVal & lowPriorityTableFirstHalfMask)
+		{
+		    priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+		}
+		else
+		{
+		    priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MID_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+		}
+	    }
+	    else 
+	    {
+		/* check if any bit related to queues in the first
+		 * half of the priority table is set
+		 */
+		if (intRegVal & uppPriorityTableFirstHalfMask)
+		{
+		    priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+		}
+		else
+		{
+		    priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MID_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+		}
+	    }
+	    
+	    /* iterate following the priority table until all the bits 
+	     * of the interrupt register are cleared.
+	     */
+	    do
+	    {
+		qIndex = priorityTable[priorityTableIndex++];
+		currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+		intRegCheckMask = currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask;
+		
+		/* If this queue caused this interrupt to be raised */
+		if (intRegVal & intRegCheckMask)
+		{
+		    /* Call the callback function for this queue */
+		    currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+						 currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+		    /* Update statistics */
+		    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+		    
+		    /* Clear the interrupt register bit */
+		    intRegVal &= ~intRegCheckMask;
+		}
+	    }
+	    while(intRegVal);
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+    /* A change in queue status occured during the hw interrupt
+     * register update. To maintain the interrupt consistency, it
+     * is necessary to iterate through all queues of the queue group.
+     */
+
+    /* Read interrupt status again */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (group, &intRegValAfterWrite);
+
+    if (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group)
+    {
+	priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+	endIndex = IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+	endIndex = IX_QMGR_MAX_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+    }
+
+    for ( ; priorityTableIndex<=endIndex; priorityTableIndex++)
+    {
+	qIndex = priorityTable[priorityTableIndex];
+	currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+	intRegCheckMask = currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask;
+
+	/* If this queue caused this interrupt to be raised */
+	if (intRegVal & intRegCheckMask)
+	{  
+	    /* Call the callback function for this queue */
+	    currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+					 currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+	    /* Update statistics */
+	    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+	    
+	} /* if (intRegVal .. */
+
+	/* 
+	 * If interrupt bit is set in intRegValAfterWrite don't
+	 * proceed as this will be caught in next interrupt
+	 */
+	else if ((intRegValAfterWrite & intRegCheckMask) == 0)
+	{
+	    /* Check if an interrupt was lost for this Q */
+	    if (ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheck(qStatusWordsB4Write,
+					qStatusWordsAfterWrite,
+					currDispatchQInfo->statusWordOffset,
+					currDispatchQInfo->statusCheckValue,
+					currDispatchQInfo->statusMask))
+	    {
+		/* Call the callback function for this queue */
+		currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex, 
+					     dispatchQInfo[qIndex].callbackId);                 
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+		/* Update statistics */
+		dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+		dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].intLostCallbackCnt++;
+#endif
+	    } /* if ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheck(.. */
+	} /* else if ((intRegValAfterWrite ... */
+    } /* for (priorityTableIndex=0 ... */
+    }
+
+    /* Rebuild the priority table if needed */
+    if (rebuildTable)
+    {
+	ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable ();
+    }
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistics */
+    dispatcherStats.loopRunCnt++;
+#endif
+}
+
+
+
+void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0 (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group)
+{
+    UINT32 intRegVal;                /* Interrupt reg val */
+    UINT32 intRegCheckMask;          /* Mask for checking interrupt bits */
+    IxQMgrQInfo *currDispatchQInfo;
+
+
+    int priorityTableIndex; /* Priority table index */
+    int qIndex;             /* Current queue being processed */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((group == IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP) ||
+              (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP));
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((group == IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP) || 
+	      (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP));
+#endif
+
+    /* Read the interrupt register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (group, &intRegVal);
+
+
+    /* No queue has interrupt register set */
+    if (intRegVal != 0)
+    {
+
+            /* Write it back to clear the interrupt */
+            ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegWrite (group, intRegVal);
+
+            /* get the first queue Id from the interrupt register value */
+            qIndex = (BITS_PER_WORD - 1) - ixQMgrCountLeadingZeros(intRegVal);
+
+            if (IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP == group)
+            {
+                /* Set the queue range based on the queue group to proccess */
+                qIndex += IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID;
+            }
+
+            /* check if the interrupt register contains
+             * only 1 bit set
+             * For example:
+             *                                        intRegVal = 0x0010
+             *               currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask = 0x0010
+             *    intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask is TRUE.
+             */
+             currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+             if (intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask)
+             {
+                /* only 1 queue event triggered a notification *
+                 * Call the callback function for this queue
+                 */
+                currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+                                     currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+                /* Update statistics */
+                dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+             }
+             else
+             {
+                 /* the event is triggered by more than 1 queue,
+                  * the queue search will be starting from the beginning
+                  * or the middle of the priority table
+                  *
+                  * the serach will end when all the bits of the interrupt
+                  * register are cleared. There is no need to maintain
+                  * a seperate value and test it at each iteration.
+                  */
+                 if (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group)
+                 {
+                     /* check if any bit related to queues in the first
+                      * half of the priority table is set
+                      */
+                     if (intRegVal & lowPriorityTableFirstHalfMask)
+                     {
+                         priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                     }
+                     else
+                     {
+                         priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MID_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                     }
+                 }
+                else
+                 {
+                     /* check if any bit related to queues in the first
+                      * half of the priority table is set
+                      */
+                     if (intRegVal & uppPriorityTableFirstHalfMask)
+                     {
+                         priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                     }
+                     else
+                     {
+                         priorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MID_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                     }
+                 }
+
+                 /* iterate following the priority table until all the bits
+                  * of the interrupt register are cleared.
+                  */
+                 do
+                 {
+                     qIndex = priorityTable[priorityTableIndex++];
+                     currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+                     intRegCheckMask = currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask;
+
+                     /* If this queue caused this interrupt to be raised */
+                     if (intRegVal & intRegCheckMask)
+                     {
+                         /* Call the callback function for this queue */
+                         currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+                                              currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+                         /* Update statistics */
+                         dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+
+                         /* Clear the interrupt register bit */
+                         intRegVal &= ~intRegCheckMask;
+                     }
+                  }
+                  while(intRegVal);
+             } /*End of intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask */
+     } /* End of intRegVal != 0 */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistics */
+    dispatcherStats.loopRunCnt++;
+#endif
+
+    /* Rebuild the priority table if needed */
+    if (rebuildTable)
+    {
+        ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable ();
+    }
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group)
+{
+    UINT32 intRegVal =0;                /* Interrupt reg val */
+    UINT32 intRegCheckMask;          /* Mask for checking interrupt bits */
+    IxQMgrQInfo *currDispatchQInfo;
+
+    int priorityTableIndex; /* Priority table index */
+    int qIndex;             /* Current queue being processed */
+
+    UINT32 intRegValCopy = 0;
+    UINT32 intEnableRegVal = 0;
+    UINT8 i = 0;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((group == IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP) ||
+              (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP));
+#endif
+
+    /* Read the interrupt register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (group, &intRegVal);
+
+    /* 
+     * mask any interrupts that are not enabled 
+     */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnableRegRead (group, &intEnableRegVal);
+    intRegVal &= intEnableRegVal;
+
+    /* No queue has interrupt register set */
+    if (intRegVal != 0)
+    {
+        if (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group)
+        {
+            /*
+             * As the sticky bit is set, the interrupt register will 
+             * not clear if write back at this point because the condition
+             * has not been cleared. Take a copy and write back later after
+             * the condition has been cleared
+             */
+            intRegValCopy = intRegVal;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* no sticky for upper Q's, so write back now */
+            ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegWrite (group, intRegVal);
+        }
+
+        /* get the first queue Id from the interrupt register value */
+        qIndex = (BITS_PER_WORD - 1) - ixQMgrCountLeadingZeros(intRegVal);
+
+        if (IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP == group)
+        {
+            /* Set the queue range based on the queue group to proccess */
+            qIndex += IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID;
+        }
+
+        /* check if the interrupt register contains
+        * only 1 bit set
+        * For example:
+        *                                        intRegVal = 0x0010
+        *               currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask = 0x0010
+        *    intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask is TRUE.
+        */
+        currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+        if (intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask)
+        {
+
+            /* 
+             * check if Q type periodic -  only lower queues can
+             * have there type set to periodic 
+             */
+            if (IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC == ixQMgrQTypes[qIndex])
+            {
+                /* 
+                 * Disable the notifications on any sporadics 
+                 */
+                for (i=0; i <= IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_TABLE_INDEX; i++)
+                {
+                    if (IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC == ixQMgrQTypes[i])
+                    {
+                        ixQMgrNotificationDisable(i);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+                        /* Update statistics */
+                        dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].disableCount++;
+#endif
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+                                         currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+            /* Update statistics */
+            dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            /* the event is triggered by more than 1 queue,
+            * the queue search will be starting from the beginning
+            * or the middle of the priority table
+            *
+            * the serach will end when all the bits of the interrupt
+            * register are cleared. There is no need to maintain
+            * a seperate value and test it at each iteration.
+            */
+            if (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group)
+            {
+                /* check if any bit related to queues in the first
+                 * half of the priority table is set
+                 */
+                if (intRegVal & lowPriorityTableFirstHalfMask)
+                {
+                    priorityTableIndex =
+                                       IX_QMGR_MIN_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    priorityTableIndex =
+                                       IX_QMGR_MID_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                /* check if any bit related to queues in the first
+                 * half of the priority table is set
+                 */
+                if (intRegVal & uppPriorityTableFirstHalfMask)
+                {
+                    priorityTableIndex =
+                                       IX_QMGR_MIN_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    priorityTableIndex =
+                                       IX_QMGR_MID_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+                }
+            }
+
+            /* iterate following the priority table until all the bits
+             * of the interrupt register are cleared.
+             */
+            do
+            {
+                qIndex = priorityTable[priorityTableIndex++];
+                currDispatchQInfo = &dispatchQInfo[qIndex];
+                intRegCheckMask = currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask;
+
+                /* If this queue caused this interrupt to be raised */
+                if (intRegVal & intRegCheckMask)
+                {
+                    /* 
+                     * check if Q type periodic - only lower queues can
+                     * have there type set to periodic. There can only be one
+                     * periodic queue, so the sporadics are only disabled once.
+                     */
+                    if (IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC == ixQMgrQTypes[qIndex])
+                    {
+                        /* 
+                         * Disable the notifications on any sporadics 
+                         */
+                        for (i=0; i <= IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_TABLE_INDEX; i++)
+                        {
+                            if (IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC == 
+                                    ixQMgrQTypes[i])
+                            {
+                                ixQMgrNotificationDisable(i);
+                                /* 
+                                 * remove from intRegVal as we don't want 
+                                 * to service any sporadics now
+                                 */
+                                intRegVal &= ~dispatchQInfo[i].intRegCheckMask;
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+                                /* Update statistics */
+                                dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].disableCount++;
+#endif
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    currDispatchQInfo->callback (qIndex,
+                                                 currDispatchQInfo->callbackId);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+                    /* Update statistics */
+                    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qIndex].callbackCnt++;
+#endif
+                    /* Clear the interrupt register bit */
+                    intRegVal &= ~intRegCheckMask;
+                }
+            }
+            while(intRegVal);
+        } /*End of intRegVal == currDispatchQInfo->intRegCheckMask */
+    } /* End of intRegVal != 0 */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistics */
+    dispatcherStats.loopRunCnt++;
+#endif
+
+    if ((intRegValCopy != 0) && (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP == group))
+    {
+        /* 
+         * lower groups (therefore sticky) AND at least one enabled interrupt
+         * Write back to clear the interrupt 
+         */
+        ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegWrite (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP, intRegValCopy);
+    }
+
+    /* Rebuild the priority table if needed */
+    if (rebuildTable)
+    {
+        ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable ();
+    }
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+ixQMgrDispatcherReBuildPriorityTable (void)
+{
+    UINT32 qIndex;
+    UINT32 priority;
+    int lowQuePriorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+    int uppQuePriorityTableIndex = IX_QMGR_MIN_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX;
+
+    /* Reset the rebuild flag */
+    rebuildTable = FALSE;
+
+    /* initialize the mak used to identify the queues in the first half
+     * of the priority table
+     */
+    lowPriorityTableFirstHalfMask = 0;
+    uppPriorityTableFirstHalfMask = 0;
+    
+    /* For each priority level */
+    for(priority=0; priority<IX_QMGR_NUM_PRIORITY_LEVELS; priority++)
+    {
+	/* Foreach low queue in this priority */
+	for(qIndex=0; qIndex<IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID; qIndex++)
+	{
+	    if (dispatchQInfo[qIndex].priority == priority)
+	    { 
+		/* build the priority table bitmask which match the
+		 * queues of the first half of the priority table 
+		 */
+		if (lowQuePriorityTableIndex < IX_QMGR_MID_LOW_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX) 
+		{
+		    lowPriorityTableFirstHalfMask |= dispatchQInfo[qIndex].intRegCheckMask;
+		}
+		/* build the priority table */
+		priorityTable[lowQuePriorityTableIndex++] = qIndex;
+	    }
+	}
+	/* Foreach upp queue */
+	for(qIndex=IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID; qIndex<=IX_QMGR_MAX_QID; qIndex++)
+	{
+	    if (dispatchQInfo[qIndex].priority == priority)
+	    {
+		/* build the priority table bitmask which match the
+		 * queues of the first half of the priority table 
+		 */
+		if (uppQuePriorityTableIndex < IX_QMGR_MID_UPP_QUE_PRIORITY_TABLE_INDEX) 
+		{
+		    uppPriorityTableFirstHalfMask |= dispatchQInfo[qIndex].intRegCheckMask;
+		}
+		/* build the priority table */
+		priorityTable[uppQuePriorityTableIndex++] = qIndex;
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+}
+
+IxQMgrDispatcherStats*
+ixQMgrDispatcherStatsGet (void)
+{
+    return &dispatcherStats;
+}
+
+PRIVATE void
+dummyCallback (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	       IxQMgrCallbackId cbId)
+{
+    /* Throttle the trace message */
+    if ((dispatchQInfo[qId].dummyCallbackCount % LOG_THROTTLE_COUNT) == 0)
+    {
+	IX_QMGR_LOG_WARNING2("--> dummyCallback: qId (%d), callbackId (%d)\n",qId,cbId);
+    }
+    dispatchQInfo[qId].dummyCallbackCount++;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistcs */
+    dispatcherStats.queueStats[qId].intNoCallbackCnt++;
+#endif
+}
+void
+ixQMgrLLPShow (int resetStats)
+{
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    UINT8 i = 0;
+    IxQMgrQInfo *q;
+    UINT32 intEnableRegVal = 0;
+
+    printf ("Livelock statistics are printed on the fly.\n");
+    printf ("qId Type     EnableCnt DisableCnt IntEnableState Callbacks\n");
+    printf ("=== ======== ========= ========== ============== =========\n");
+
+    for (i=0; i<= IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_TABLE_INDEX; i++)
+    {
+        q = &dispatchQInfo[i];
+
+        if (ixQMgrQTypes[i] != IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_OTHER)
+        {
+            printf (" %2d ", i);
+
+            if (ixQMgrQTypes[i] == IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC)
+            {
+                printf ("Sporadic");
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                printf ("Periodic");
+            }
+
+           
+            ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnableRegRead (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP, 
+                                                    &intEnableRegVal);
+            	
+
+	    intEnableRegVal &= dispatchQInfo[i].intRegCheckMask;
+            intEnableRegVal = intEnableRegVal >> i;
+
+            printf (" %10d %10d %10d %10d\n",
+                    dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].enableCount,
+                    dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].disableCount,
+                    intEnableRegVal,
+                    dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].callbackCnt);
+
+            if (resetStats)
+            {
+                dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].enableCount =
+                dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].disableCount = 
+                dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].callbackCnt = 0;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+#else
+    IX_QMGR_LOG0("Livelock Prevention statistics are only collected in debug mode\n");
+#endif
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrPeriodicDone (void)
+{
+    UINT32 i = 0;
+    UINT32 ixQMgrLockKey = 0;
+
+    /* 
+     * for the lower queues
+     */
+    for (i=0; i <= IX_QMGR_MAX_LOW_QUE_TABLE_INDEX; i++)
+    {
+        /*
+         * check for sporadics 
+         */
+        if (IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC == ixQMgrQTypes[i])
+        {
+             /* 
+              * enable any sporadics 
+              */
+             ixQMgrLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+             ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnable(i);
+             ixOsalIrqUnlock(ixQMgrLockKey);
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+             /* 
+              * Update statistics 
+              */
+             dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].enableCount++;
+             dispatcherStats.queueStats[i].notificationEnabled = TRUE;
+#endif
+        }
+    }
+}
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrCallbackTypeSet (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+                       IxQMgrType type)
+{
+    UINT32 ixQMgrLockKey = 0;
+    IxQMgrType ixQMgrOldType =0;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+    if (qId >= IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+    if(!IX_QMGR_DISPATCHER_CALLBACK_TYPE_CHECK(type))
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    ixQMgrOldType = ixQMgrQTypes[qId];
+    ixQMgrQTypes[qId] = type;
+
+    /*
+     * check if Q has been changed from type SPORADIC
+     */
+    if (IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC == ixQMgrOldType)
+    {
+       /* 
+        * previously Q was a SPORADIC, this means that LLP
+        * might have had it disabled. enable it now.
+        */
+       ixQMgrLockKey = ixOsalIrqLock();
+       ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnable(qId);
+       ixOsalIrqUnlock(ixQMgrLockKey);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+       /* 
+        * Update statistics 
+        */
+       dispatcherStats.queueStats[qId].enableCount++;
+#endif
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrCallbackTypeGet (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+                       IxQMgrType *type)
+{
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+    if (qId >= IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+    if(type == NULL)
+    {
+         return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    *type = ixQMgrQTypes[qId];
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrInit.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrInit.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b00c22d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrInit.c
@@ -0,0 +1,233 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrInit.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    30-Oct-2001
+ *
+ * @brief:  Provided initialization of the QMgr component and its subcomponents.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * System defined include files.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQCfg_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrDispatcher_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrLog_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQAccess_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrDefines_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * Set to true if initialized
+ * N.B. global so integration/unit tests can reinitialize
+ */
+BOOL qMgrIsInitialized = FALSE;
+
+/*
+ * Function definitions.
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrInit (void)
+{
+    if (qMgrIsInitialized)
+    {
+	IX_QMGR_LOG0("ixQMgrInit: IxQMgr already initialised\n");
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Initialise the QCfg component */
+    ixQMgrQCfgInit ();
+
+    /* Initialise the Dispatcher component */
+    ixQMgrDispatcherInit ();
+
+    /* Initialise the Access component */
+    ixQMgrQAccessInit ();
+
+    /* Initialization complete */
+    qMgrIsInitialized = TRUE;
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrUnload (void)
+{
+    if (!qMgrIsInitialized)
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    /* Uninitialise the QCfg component */
+    ixQMgrQCfgUninit ();
+
+    /* Uninitialization complete */
+    qMgrIsInitialized = FALSE;
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrShow (void)
+{
+    IxQMgrQCfgStats *qCfgStats = NULL;
+    IxQMgrDispatcherStats *dispatcherStats = NULL;
+    int i;
+    UINT32 lowIntRegRead, upIntRegRead;
+
+    qCfgStats = ixQMgrQCfgStatsGet ();
+    dispatcherStats = ixQMgrDispatcherStatsGet ();
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP, &lowIntRegRead);
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP, &upIntRegRead);
+    printf("Generic Stats........\n");
+    printf("=====================\n");
+    printf("Loop Run Count..........%u\n",dispatcherStats->loopRunCnt);
+    printf("Watermark set count.....%d\n", qCfgStats->wmSetCnt);
+    printf("===========================================\n");
+    printf("On the fly Interrupt Register Stats........\n");
+    printf("===========================================\n");
+    printf("Lower Interrupt Register............0x%08x\n",lowIntRegRead);
+    printf("Upper Interrupt Register............0x%08x\n",upIntRegRead);
+    printf("==============================================\n");
+    printf("Queue Specific Stats........\n");
+    printf("============================\n");
+
+    for (i=0; i<IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES; i++)
+    {
+	if (ixQMgrQIsConfigured(i))
+	{
+	    ixQMgrQShow(i);
+	}
+    }
+
+    printf("============================\n");
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQShow (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    IxQMgrQCfgStats *qCfgStats = NULL;
+    IxQMgrDispatcherStats *dispatcherStats = NULL; 
+
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+    
+    dispatcherStats = ixQMgrDispatcherStatsGet ();
+    qCfgStats = ixQMgrQCfgQStatsGet (qId);
+
+    printf("QId %d\n", qId);
+    printf("======\n");
+    printf("  IxQMgrQCfg Stats\n");
+    printf("    Name..................... \"%s\"\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].qName);
+    printf("    Size in words............ %u\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].qSizeInWords);
+    printf("    Entry size in words...... %u\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].qEntrySizeInWords);
+    printf("    Nearly empty watermark... %u\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].ne);
+    printf("    Nearly full watermark.... %u\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].nf);
+    printf("    Number of full entries... %u\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].numEntries);
+    printf("    Sram base address........ 0x%X\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].baseAddress);
+    printf("    Read pointer............. 0x%X\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].readPtr);
+    printf("    Write pointer............ 0x%X\n", qCfgStats->qStats[qId].writePtr);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (dispatcherStats->queueStats[qId].notificationEnabled)
+    {
+        char *localEvent = "none ????";
+        switch (dispatcherStats->queueStats[qId].srcSel)
+        {
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E:
+                localEvent = "Empty";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NE:
+                localEvent = "Nearly Empty";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NF:
+                localEvent = "Nearly Full";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_F:
+                localEvent = "Full";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_E:
+                localEvent = "Not Empty";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_NE:
+                localEvent = "Not Nearly Empty";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_NF:
+                localEvent = "Not Nearly Full";
+                break;
+            case IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_F:
+                localEvent = "Not Full";
+                break;
+            default :
+                break;
+        }
+        printf("    Notifications localEvent...... %s\n", localEvent);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        printf("    Notifications............ not enabled\n");
+    }
+    printf("  IxQMgrDispatcher Stats\n");
+    printf("    Callback count................%d\n",
+	  dispatcherStats->queueStats[qId].callbackCnt);
+    printf("    Priority change count.........%d\n",
+	  dispatcherStats->queueStats[qId].priorityChangeCnt);
+    printf("    Interrupt no callback count...%d\n",
+	  dispatcherStats->queueStats[qId].intNoCallbackCnt);
+    printf("    Interrupt lost callback count...%d\n",
+	  dispatcherStats->queueStats[qId].intLostCallbackCnt);
+#endif
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrQAccess.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrQAccess.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2c3e302
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrQAccess.c
@@ -0,0 +1,796 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrQAccess.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    30-Oct-2001
+ *
+ * @brief   This file contains functions for putting entries on a queue and
+ * removing entries from a queue.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * Inlines are compiled as function when this is defined.
+ * N.B. Must be placed before #include of "IxQMgr.h"
+ */
+#ifndef IXQMGR_H
+#    define IXQMGRQACCESS_C
+#else
+#    error
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * System defined include files.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files.
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQAccess_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQCfg_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrDefines_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * Global variables and extern definitions
+ */
+extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+
+/*
+ * Function definitions.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrQAccessInit (void)
+{   
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQReadWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                       UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords;
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr;
+
+    if (NULL == entry)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    /* Check QId */
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    /* Get the q entry size in words */
+    entrySizeInWords = ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (qId);
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQPop (qId, entrySizeInWords, entry);	    
+
+    /* reset the current read count if the counter wrapped around 
+    * (unsigned arithmetic)
+    */
+    infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    if (infoPtr->qReadCount-- > infoPtr->qSizeInEntries)
+    {
+	infoPtr->qReadCount = 0;
+    }
+
+    /* Check if underflow occurred on the read */
+    if (ixQMgrAqmIfUnderflowCheck (qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW;
+    }
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+/* this function reads the remaining of the q entry
+ * for queues configured with many words.
+ * (the first word of the entry is already read 
+ * in the inlined function and the entry pointer already
+ * incremented
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1 (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			 UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+    volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+    
+    while (--entrySize)
+    {
+	/* read the entry and accumulate the result */
+	*(++entry) = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(++qAccRegAddr);
+    }
+    /* underflow is available for lower queues only */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	/* get the queue status */
+	UINT32 status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+	
+	/* check the underflow status */
+	if (status & infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask)
+	{
+	    /* the queue is empty 
+	     *  clear the underflow status bit if it was set 
+	     */
+	    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+				 status & ~infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask);
+	    return IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW;
+	}
+    }
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQWriteWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                        UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords;
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr;
+
+    if (NULL == entry)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    /* Check QId */
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    /* Get the q entry size in words */
+    entrySizeInWords = ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (qId);
+    
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQPush (qId, entrySizeInWords, entry);
+
+    /* reset the current read count if the counter wrapped around 
+    * (unsigned arithmetic)
+    */
+    infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    if (infoPtr->qWriteCount++ >= infoPtr->qSizeInEntries)
+    {
+	infoPtr->qWriteCount = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+    }
+
+    /* Check if overflow occurred on the write*/
+    if (ixQMgrAqmIfOverflowCheck (qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+    }
+         
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQPeek (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     unsigned int entryIndex,
+	     UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    unsigned int numEntries;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if ((NULL == entry) || (entryIndex >= IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE_INVALID))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+#endif
+    
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (qId, &numEntries))
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (entryIndex >= numEntries) /* entryIndex starts at 0 */
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_ENTRY_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS;
+    }
+
+    return ixQMgrAqmIfQPeek (qId, entryIndex, entry);
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQPoke (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     unsigned entryIndex,
+	     UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    unsigned int numEntries;
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if ((NULL == entry) || (entryIndex > 128))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+#endif
+        
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (qId, &numEntries))
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    if (numEntries < (entryIndex + 1)) /* entryIndex starts at 0 */
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_ENTRY_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS;
+    }
+
+    return ixQMgrAqmIfQPoke (qId, entryIndex, entry);
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQStatusGetWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                            IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus)
+{
+    if (NULL == qStatus)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+   
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured (qId)) 
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (qId, qStatus);
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		      unsigned *numEntriesPtr)
+{
+    UINT32 qPtrs;
+    UINT32 qStatus;
+    unsigned numEntries;
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr;
+
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    if (NULL == numEntriesPtr)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    /* Check QId */
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+#endif
+
+    /* get fast access data */
+    infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+
+    /* get snapshot */
+    qPtrs = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qConfigRegAddr);
+
+    /* Mod subtraction of pointers to get number of words in Q. */
+    numEntries = (qPtrs - (qPtrs >> 7)) & 0x7f;
+  
+    if (numEntries == 0)
+    {
+	/* 
+	 * Could mean either full or empty queue
+	 * so look at status
+	 */
+	ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (qId, &qStatus);
+
+	if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+	{
+	    if (qStatus & IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_E_BIT_MASK)
+	    {
+		/* Empty */
+		*numEntriesPtr = 0;
+	    }
+	    else if (qStatus & IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK)
+	    {
+		/* Full */
+		*numEntriesPtr = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {	    
+		/* 
+		 * Queue status and read/write pointers are volatile.
+		 * The queue state has changed since we took the
+		 * snapshot of the read and write pointers.
+		 * Client can retry if they wish
+		 */
+		*numEntriesPtr = 0;
+		return IX_QMGR_WARNING;
+	    }
+	}
+	else /* It is an upper queue which does not have an empty status bit maintained */
+	{
+	    if (qStatus & IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK)
+	    {
+		/* The queue is Full at the time of snapshot. */
+		*numEntriesPtr = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+  	       /* The queue is either empty, either moving,
+	        * Client can retry if they wish
+	        */
+		*numEntriesPtr = 0;
+	        return IX_QMGR_WARNING;
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	*numEntriesPtr = (numEntries / infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords) & (infoPtr->qSizeInEntries - 1);
+    }
+    
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+#if defined(__wince) && defined(NO_INLINE_APIS)
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+      UINT32 *entryPtr)
+{
+    extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 entry, entrySize;
+
+    /* get a new entry */
+    entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+    entry = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr);
+
+    if (entrySize != IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    { 
+    *entryPtr = entry;
+  /* process the remaining part of the entry */
+   return ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1(qId, entryPtr);
+    }
+
+    /* underflow is available for lower queues only */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+ /* the counter of queue entries is decremented. In happy 
+    * day scenario there are many entries in the queue
+  * and the counter does not reach zero.
+  */
+     if (infoPtr->qReadCount-- == 0)
+ {
+       /* There is maybe no entry in the queue
+      * qReadCount is now negative, but will be corrected before
+      * the function returns.
+         */
+     UINT32 qPtrs; /* queue internal pointers */
+
+     /* when a queue is empty, the hw guarantees to return 
+       * a null value. If the value is not null, the queue is
+      * not empty.
+        */
+     if (entry == 0)
+     {
+       /* get the queue status */
+      UINT32 status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+   
+        /* check the underflow status */
+        if (status & infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask)
+        {
+           /* the queue is empty 
+          *  clear the underflow status bit if it was set 
+            */
+          IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+                    status & ~infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask);
+         *entryPtr = 0;
+          infoPtr->qReadCount = 0;
+            return IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW;
+     }
+       }
+       /* store the result */
+      *entryPtr = entry;
+
+      /* No underflow occured : someone is filling the queue
+       * or the queue contains null entries.
+       * The current counter needs to be
+       * updated from the current number of entries in the queue
+       */
+
+     /* get snapshot of queue pointers */
+        qPtrs = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qConfigRegAddr);
+
+       /* Mod subtraction of pointers to get number of words in Q. */
+      qPtrs = (qPtrs - (qPtrs >> 7)) & 0x7f; 
+  
+       if (qPtrs == 0)
+     {
+       /* no entry in the queue */
+     infoPtr->qReadCount = 0;
+        }
+       else
+        {
+       /* convert the number of words inside the queue
+      * to a number of entries 
+       */
+     infoPtr->qReadCount = qPtrs & (infoPtr->qSizeInEntries - 1);
+        }
+       return IX_SUCCESS;
+  }
+    }
+    *entryPtr = entry;
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+          UINT32 numEntries,
+          UINT32 *entries)
+{
+    extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 nullCheckEntry;
+
+    if (infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords == IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {
+    volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+
+    /* the code is optimized to take care of data dependencies:
+  * Durig a read, there are a few cycles needed to get the 
+   * read complete. During these cycles, it is poossible to
+    * do some CPU, e.g. increment pointers and decrement 
+   * counters.
+     */
+
+ /* fetch a queue entry */
+   nullCheckEntry = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr);
+
+ /* iterate the specified number of queue entries */ 
+    while (--numEntries)
+    {
+       /* check the result of the previous read */
+     if (nullCheckEntry == 0)
+        {
+       /* if we read a NULL entry, stop. We have underflowed */
+        break;
+      }
+       else
+        {
+       /* write the entry */
+       *entries = nullCheckEntry;
+      /* fetch next entry */
+      nullCheckEntry = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qAccRegAddr);
+      /* increment the write address */
+       entries++;
+      }
+   }
+   /* write the pre-fetched entry */
+   *entries = nullCheckEntry;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+    IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+  /* read the specified number of queue entries */
+    nullCheckEntry = 0;
+ while (numEntries--)
+    {
+       int i;
+
+      for (i = 0; i < entrySizeInWords; i++)
+      {
+       *entries = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr + i);
+       nullCheckEntry |= *entries++;
+       }
+
+       /* if we read a NULL entry, stop. We have underflowed */
+        if (nullCheckEntry == 0)
+        {
+       break;
+      }
+       nullCheckEntry = 0;
+ }
+    }
+
+    /* reset the current read count : next access to the read function 
+     * will force a underflow status check 
+     */
+    infoPtr->qWriteCount = 0;
+
+    /* Check if underflow occurred on the read */
+    if (nullCheckEntry == 0 && qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+  /* get the queue status */
+  UINT32 status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+
+   if (status & infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask)
+    {
+       /* clear the underflow status bit if it was set */
+      IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+                status & ~infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask);
+     return IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW;
+ }
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+         UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 entrySize;
+
+    /* write the entry */
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr, *entry);
+    entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+
+    if (entrySize != IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {   
+    /* process the remaining part of the entry */
+   volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+    while (--entrySize)
+ {
+       ++entry;
+        IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(++qAccRegAddr, *entry);
+    }
+   entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+    }
+
+    /* overflow is available for lower queues only */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {   
+  UINT32 qSize = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+ /* increment the current number of entries in the queue
+  * and check for overflow 
+   */
+ if (infoPtr->qWriteCount++ == qSize)
+    {
+       /* the queue may have overflow */
+       UINT32 qPtrs; /* queue internal pointers */
+  
+       /* get the queue status */
+      UINT32 status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+
+       /* read the status twice because the status may 
+         * not be immediately ready after the write operation
+        */
+     if ((status & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask) ||
+        ((status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr))
+         & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask))
+     {
+       /* the queue is full, clear the overflow status
+      *  bit if it was set 
+       */
+     IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+                    status & ~infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask);
+     infoPtr->qWriteCount = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+     return IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+      }
+       /* No overflow occured : someone is draining the queue
+       * and the current counter needs to be
+       * updated from the current number of entries in the queue
+       */
+
+     /* get q pointer snapshot */
+        qPtrs = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qConfigRegAddr);
+
+       /* Mod subtraction of pointers to get number of words in Q. */
+      qPtrs = (qPtrs - (qPtrs >> 7)) & 0x7f; 
+
+     if (qPtrs == 0)
+     {
+       /* the queue may be full at the time of the 
+         * snapshot. Next access will check 
+         * the overflow status again.
+        */
+     infoPtr->qWriteCount = qSize;
+       }
+       else 
+       {
+       /* convert the number of words to a number of entries */
+        if (entrySize == IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+     {
+           infoPtr->qWriteCount = qPtrs & (qSize - 1);
+     }
+       else
+        {
+           infoPtr->qWriteCount = (qPtrs / entrySize) & (qSize - 1);
+       }
+       }
+   }
+    }
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+          unsigned numEntries,
+        UINT32 *entries)
+{
+    extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 status;
+
+    /* update the current write count */
+    infoPtr->qWriteCount += numEntries;
+
+    if (infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords == IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {
+    volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+    while (numEntries--)
+    {
+       IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(qAccRegAddr, *entries);
+        entries++;
+  }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+ IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+  int i;
+
+  /* write each queue entry */
+    while (numEntries--)
+    {
+       /* write the queueEntrySize number of words for each entry */
+       for (i = 0; i < entrySizeInWords; i++)
+      {
+       IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG((infoPtr->qAccRegAddr + i), *entries);
+     entries++;
+      }
+   }
+    }
+
+    /* check if the write count overflows */
+    if (infoPtr->qWriteCount > infoPtr->qSizeInEntries)
+    {
+  /* reset the current write count */
+ infoPtr->qWriteCount = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+    }
+
+    /* Check if overflow occurred on the write operation */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+   /* get the queue status */
+  status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+
+  /* read the status twice because the status may 
+     * not be ready at the time of the write
+     */
+ if ((status & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask) ||
+        ((status = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr))
+         & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask))
+ {
+       /* clear the underflow status bit if it was set */
+      IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+                status & ~infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask);
+     return IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+  }
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQStatusGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+          IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus)
+{
+    /* read the status of a queue in the range 0-31 */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+  extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRegAddr[];
+   extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsOffset[];
+    extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsMask;
+    extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+   volatile UINT32 *lowStatRegAddr = (UINT32*)ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRegAddr[qId];
+   volatile UINT32 *qUOStatRegAddr = infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr;
+
+  UINT32 lowStatBitsOffset = ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsOffset[qId];
+    UINT32 lowStatBitsMask   = ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsMask;
+   UINT32 underflowBitMask  = infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask;
+  UINT32 overflowBitMask   = infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask;
+
+  /* read the status register for this queue */
+   *qStatus = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(lowStatRegAddr);
+ /* mask out the status bits relevant only to this queue */
+  *qStatus = (*qStatus >> lowStatBitsOffset) & lowStatBitsMask;
+
+   /* Check if the queue has overflowed */
+ if (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qUOStatRegAddr) & overflowBitMask)
+  {
+       /* clear the overflow status bit if it was set */
+       IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(qUOStatRegAddr,
+                 (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qUOStatRegAddr) &
+               ~overflowBitMask));
+       *qStatus |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_OF_BIT_MASK;
+   }
+
+   /* Check if the queue has underflowed */
+        if (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qUOStatRegAddr) & underflowBitMask)
+ {
+       /* clear the underflow status bit if it was set */
+      IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(qUOStatRegAddr,
+                 (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qUOStatRegAddr) &
+               ~underflowBitMask));
+      *qStatus |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_UF_BIT_MASK;
+   }
+    }
+    else /* read status of a queue in the range 32-63 */
+    {
+ extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0RegAddr;
+    extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1RegAddr;
+    extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0BitMask[];
+  extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1BitMask[];
+
+  volatile UINT32 *qNearEmptyStatRegAddr = (UINT32*)ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0RegAddr;
+    volatile UINT32 *qFullStatRegAddr      = (UINT32*)ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1RegAddr;
+    int maskIndex = qId - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID;
+   UINT32 qNearEmptyStatBitMask = ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0BitMask[maskIndex];
+    UINT32 qFullStatBitMask      = ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1BitMask[maskIndex];
+
+    /* Reset the status bits */
+ *qStatus = 0;
+
+   /* Check if the queue is nearly empty */
+    if (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qNearEmptyStatRegAddr) & qNearEmptyStatBitMask)
+ {
+       *qStatus |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK;
+   }
+
+   /* Check if the queue is full */
+    if (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(qFullStatRegAddr) & qFullStatBitMask)
+   {
+       *qStatus |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK;
+    }
+    }
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+#endif /* def NO_INLINE_APIS */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrQCfg.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrQCfg.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ec7d837
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/IxQMgrQCfg.c
@@ -0,0 +1,543 @@
+/**
+ * @file    QMgrQCfg.c
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    30-Oct-2001
+ * 
+ * @brief   This modules provides an interface for setting up the static
+ * configuration of AQM queues.This file contains the following
+ * functions:
+ *
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/*
+ * System defined include files.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQCfg_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrDefines_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+#define IX_QMGR_MIN_ENTRY_SIZE_IN_WORDS 16
+
+/* Total size of SRAM */
+#define IX_QMGR_AQM_SRAM_SIZE_IN_BYTES 0x4000
+
+/*
+ * Check that qId is a valid queue identifier. This is provided to
+ * make the code easier to read.
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_QID_IS_VALID(qId) \
+(((qId) >= (IX_QMGR_MIN_QID)) && ((qId) <= (IX_QMGR_MAX_QID)))
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * This struct describes an AQM queue.
+ * N.b. bufferSizeInWords and qEntrySizeInWords are stored in the queue
+ * as these are requested by Access in the data path. sizeInEntries is
+ * not required by the data path so it can be calculated dynamically.
+ * 
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    char qName[IX_QMGR_MAX_QNAME_LEN+1];       /* Textual description of a queue*/
+    IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSizeInWords;           /* The number of words in the queue */
+    IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords qEntrySizeInWords; /* Number of words per queue entry*/
+    BOOL isConfigured;                         /* This flag is TRUE if the queue has
+                                                *   been configured
+                                                */
+} IxQMgrCfgQ;
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file. Externs are followed by
+ * statics.
+ */
+
+extern UINT32 * ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[]; 
+
+/* Store data required to inline read and write access
+ */
+IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+static IxQMgrCfgQ cfgQueueInfo[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+/* This pointer holds the starting address of AQM SRAM not used by
+ * the AQM queues.
+ */
+static UINT32 freeSramAddress=0;
+
+/* 4 words of zeroed memory for inline access */
+static UINT32 zeroedPlaceHolder[4] = { 0, 0, 0, 0 };
+
+static BOOL cfgInitialized = FALSE;
+
+static IxOsalMutex ixQMgrQCfgMutex;
+
+/*
+ * Statistics
+ */
+static IxQMgrQCfgStats stats;
+
+/*
+ * Function declarations
+ */
+PRIVATE BOOL
+watermarkLevelIsOk (IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrWMLevel level);
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+qSizeInWordsIsOk (IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSize);
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+qEntrySizeInWordsIsOk (IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySize);
+
+/*
+ * Function definitions.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrQCfgInit (void)
+{
+    int loopIndex;
+    
+    for (loopIndex=0; loopIndex < IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES;loopIndex++)
+    {
+	/* info for code inlining */
+	ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[loopIndex] = zeroedPlaceHolder;
+
+	/* info for code inlining */
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qReadCount = 0;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qWriteCount = 0;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qAccRegAddr = zeroedPlaceHolder;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qUOStatRegAddr = zeroedPlaceHolder;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qUflowStatBitMask = 0;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qOflowStatBitMask = 0;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qEntrySizeInWords = 0;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qSizeInEntries = 0;
+	ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[loopIndex].qConfigRegAddr = zeroedPlaceHolder;
+   }
+
+    /* Initialise the AqmIf component */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfInit ();
+   
+    /* Reset all queues to have queue name = NULL, entry size = 0 and
+     * isConfigured = false
+     */
+    for (loopIndex=0; loopIndex < IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES;loopIndex++)
+    {
+	strcpy (cfgQueueInfo[loopIndex].qName, "");
+	cfgQueueInfo[loopIndex].qSizeInWords = 0;
+	cfgQueueInfo[loopIndex].qEntrySizeInWords = 0;
+	cfgQueueInfo[loopIndex].isConfigured = FALSE;
+
+	/* Statistics */
+	stats.qStats[loopIndex].isConfigured = FALSE;
+	stats.qStats[loopIndex].qName = cfgQueueInfo[loopIndex].qName;
+    }
+
+    /* Statistics */
+    stats.wmSetCnt = 0;
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfSramBaseAddressGet (&freeSramAddress);
+    
+    ixOsalMutexInit(&ixQMgrQCfgMutex);
+
+    cfgInitialized = TRUE;
+}
+
+void
+ixQMgrQCfgUninit (void)
+{
+    cfgInitialized = FALSE;
+
+    /* Uninitialise the AqmIf component */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfUninit ();
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQConfig (char *qName,
+	      IxQMgrQId qId,
+	      IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSizeInWords,
+	      IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords qEntrySizeInWords)
+{
+    UINT32 aqmLocalBaseAddress;
+
+    if (!cfgInitialized)
+    {
+        return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+    
+    if (!IX_QMGR_QID_IS_VALID(qId))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ID;
+    }
+    
+    else if (NULL == qName)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+    
+    else if (strlen (qName) > IX_QMGR_MAX_QNAME_LEN)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    else if (!qSizeInWordsIsOk (qSizeInWords))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_QSIZE;
+    }
+
+    else if (!qEntrySizeInWordsIsOk (qEntrySizeInWords))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ENTRY_SIZE;
+    }
+    
+    else if (cfgQueueInfo[qId].isConfigured)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_Q_ALREADY_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+   
+    ixOsalMutexLock(&ixQMgrQCfgMutex, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER);
+
+    /* Write the config register */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgWrite (qId,
+			   qSizeInWords,
+			   qEntrySizeInWords,
+			   freeSramAddress);
+
+
+    strcpy (cfgQueueInfo[qId].qName, qName);
+    cfgQueueInfo[qId].qSizeInWords = qSizeInWords;
+    cfgQueueInfo[qId].qEntrySizeInWords = qEntrySizeInWords;
+
+    /* store pre-computed information in the same cache line
+     * to facilitate inlining of QRead and QWrite functions 
+     * in IxQMgr.h
+     */
+    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId].qReadCount = 0;
+    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId].qWriteCount = 0;
+    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId].qEntrySizeInWords = qEntrySizeInWords;
+    ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId].qSizeInEntries = 
+		(UINT32)qSizeInWords / (UINT32)qEntrySizeInWords;
+
+    /* Calculate the new freeSramAddress from the size of the queue
+     * currently being configured.
+     */
+    freeSramAddress += (qSizeInWords * IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD);
+
+    /* Get the virtual SRAM address */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressGet (&aqmLocalBaseAddress);
+
+    IX_OSAL_ASSERT((freeSramAddress - (aqmLocalBaseAddress + (IX_QMGR_QUEBUFFER_SPACE_OFFSET))) <=
+	      IX_QMGR_QUE_BUFFER_SPACE_SIZE);
+
+    /* The queue is now configured */
+    cfgQueueInfo[qId].isConfigured = TRUE;
+
+    ixOsalMutexUnlock(&ixQMgrQCfgMutex);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistics */
+    stats.qStats[qId].isConfigured = TRUE;
+    stats.qStats[qId].qName = cfgQueueInfo[qId].qName;
+#endif
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxQMgrQSizeInWords
+ixQMgrQSizeInWordsGet (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    /* No parameter checking as this is used on the data path */
+    return (cfgQueueInfo[qId].qSizeInWords);
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQSizeInEntriesGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			 unsigned *qSizeInEntries)
+{
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    if(NULL == qSizeInEntries)
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+
+    *qSizeInEntries = (UINT32)(cfgQueueInfo[qId].qSizeInWords) /
+        (UINT32)cfgQueueInfo[qId].qEntrySizeInWords;
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords
+ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    /* No parameter checking as this is used on the data path */
+    return (cfgQueueInfo[qId].qEntrySizeInWords);
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrWatermarkSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		    IxQMgrWMLevel ne,
+		    IxQMgrWMLevel nf)
+{    
+    IxQMgrQStatus qStatusOnEntry;/* The queue status on entry/exit */
+    IxQMgrQStatus qStatusOnExit; /* to this function               */
+
+    if (!ixQMgrQIsConfigured(qId))
+    {
+        return IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED;
+    }
+
+    if (!watermarkLevelIsOk (qId, ne))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_WM;
+    }
+
+    if (!watermarkLevelIsOk (qId, nf))
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_WM;
+    }
+
+    /* Get the current queue status */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (qId, &qStatusOnEntry);
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+    /* Update statistics */
+    stats.wmSetCnt++;
+#endif
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWatermarkSet (qId,
+			    ne,
+			    nf);
+
+    /* Get the current queue status */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (qId, &qStatusOnExit);
+  
+    /* If the status has changed return a warning */
+    if (qStatusOnEntry != qStatusOnExit)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_WARNING;
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrAvailableSramAddressGet (UINT32 *address,
+			      unsigned *sizeOfFreeRam)
+{
+    UINT32 aqmLocalBaseAddress;
+
+    if ((NULL == address)||(NULL == sizeOfFreeRam)) 
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR;
+    }
+    if (!cfgInitialized)
+    {
+	return IX_FAIL;
+    }
+
+    *address = freeSramAddress;
+
+    /* Get the virtual SRAM address */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressGet (&aqmLocalBaseAddress);
+
+    /* 
+     * Calculate the size in bytes of free sram 
+     * i.e. current free SRAM virtual pointer from
+     *      (base + total size)
+     */
+    *sizeOfFreeRam = 
+	(aqmLocalBaseAddress +
+	IX_QMGR_AQM_SRAM_SIZE_IN_BYTES) -
+	freeSramAddress;
+
+    if (0 == *sizeOfFreeRam)
+    {
+	return IX_QMGR_NO_AVAILABLE_SRAM;
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+
+BOOL
+ixQMgrQIsConfigured (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    if (!IX_QMGR_QID_IS_VALID(qId))
+    {
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+
+    return cfgQueueInfo[qId].isConfigured;
+}
+
+IxQMgrQCfgStats*
+ixQMgrQCfgStatsGet (void)
+{
+    return &stats;
+}
+
+IxQMgrQCfgStats*
+ixQMgrQCfgQStatsGet (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    unsigned int ne;
+    unsigned int nf;
+    UINT32 baseAddress;
+    UINT32 readPtr;
+    UINT32 writePtr;
+
+    stats.qStats[qId].qSizeInWords = cfgQueueInfo[qId].qSizeInWords;
+    stats.qStats[qId].qEntrySizeInWords = cfgQueueInfo[qId].qEntrySizeInWords;
+    
+    if (IX_SUCCESS != ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (qId, &stats.qStats[qId].numEntries))
+    {
+        if (IX_QMGR_WARNING != ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (qId, &stats.qStats[qId].numEntries))
+        {
+	   IX_QMGR_LOG_WARNING1("Failed to get the number of entries in queue.... %d\n", qId);
+        }
+    }
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgRead (qId,
+			   stats.qStats[qId].numEntries,
+			   &baseAddress,
+			   &ne,
+			   &nf,
+			   &readPtr,
+			   &writePtr);
+        
+    stats.qStats[qId].baseAddress = baseAddress;
+    stats.qStats[qId].ne = ne;
+    stats.qStats[qId].nf = nf;
+    stats.qStats[qId].readPtr = readPtr;
+    stats.qStats[qId].writePtr = writePtr;
+
+    return &stats;
+}
+
+/* 
+ * Static function definitions
+ */
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+watermarkLevelIsOk (IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrWMLevel level)
+{
+    unsigned qSizeInEntries;
+
+    switch (level)
+    {
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0: 
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL1: 
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL2: 
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL4: 
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL8: 
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL16:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL32:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64:
+	    break;
+	default:
+	    return FALSE;
+    }
+
+    /* Check watermark is not bigger than the qSizeInEntries */
+    ixQMgrQSizeInEntriesGet(qId, &qSizeInEntries);
+
+    if ((unsigned)level > qSizeInEntries)
+    {
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+
+    return TRUE;
+}
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+qSizeInWordsIsOk (IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSize)
+{
+    BOOL status;
+
+    switch (qSize)
+    {	
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE16:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE32:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE64:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128:
+	    status = TRUE;
+	    break;
+	default:
+	    status = FALSE;
+	    break;
+    }
+
+    return status;
+}
+
+PRIVATE BOOL
+qEntrySizeInWordsIsOk (IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySize)
+{
+    BOOL status;
+
+    switch (entrySize)
+    {
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE2:
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE4:
+	    status = TRUE;
+	    break;
+	default:
+	    status = FALSE;
+	    break;
+    }
+
+    return status;
+}
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/Makefile b/cpu/ixp/npe/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..937de9d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+#
+# (C) Copyright 2006
+# Wolfgang Denk, DENX Software Engineering, wd@denx.de.
+#
+# See file CREDITS for list of people who contributed to this
+# project.
+#
+# This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+# modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as
+# published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of
+# the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+# along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+# Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston,
+# MA 02111-1307 USA
+#
+
+include $(TOPDIR)/config.mk
+
+LIB := libnpe.a
+
+CFLAGS  += -I$(TOPDIR)/cpu/ixp/npe/include -DCONFIG_IXP425_COMPONENT_ETHDB
+
+OBJS := npe.o \
+	miiphy.o \
+	IxOsalBufferMgt.o \
+	IxOsalIoMem.o \
+	IxOsalOsCacheMMU.o \
+	IxOsalOsMsgQ.o \
+	IxOsalOsSemaphore.o \
+	IxOsalOsServices.o \
+	IxOsalOsThread.o \
+	IxEthAcc.o \
+	IxEthAccCommon.o \
+	IxEthAccControlInterface.o \
+	IxEthAccDataPlane.o \
+	IxEthAccMac.o \
+	IxEthAccMii.o \
+	IxEthDBAPI.o \
+	IxEthDBAPISupport.o \
+	IxEthDBCore.o \
+	IxEthDBEvents.o \
+	IxEthDBFeatures.o \
+	IxEthDBFirewall.o \
+	IxEthDBHashtable.o \
+	IxEthDBLearning.o \
+	IxEthDBMem.o \
+	IxEthDBNPEAdaptor.o \
+	IxEthDBPortUpdate.o \
+	IxEthDBReports.o \
+	IxEthDBSearch.o \
+	IxEthDBSpanningTree.o \
+	IxEthDBUtil.o \
+	IxEthDBVlan.o \
+	IxEthDBWiFi.o \
+	IxEthMii.o \
+	IxQMgrAqmIf.o \
+	IxQMgrDispatcher.o \
+	IxQMgrInit.o \
+	IxQMgrQAccess.o \
+	IxQMgrQCfg.o \
+	IxFeatureCtrl.o \
+	IxNpeDl.o \
+	IxNpeDlImageMgr.o \
+	IxNpeDlNpeMgr.o \
+	IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils.o \
+	IxNpeMicrocode.o \
+	IxNpeMh.o \
+	IxNpeMhConfig.o \
+	IxNpeMhReceive.o \
+	IxNpeMhSend.o \
+	IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr.o \
+	IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr.o
+
+all:	$(LIB)
+
+$(LIB):	$(OBJS)
+	$(AR) crv $@ $(OBJS)
+
+#########################################################################
+
+.depend:	Makefile $(OBJS:.o=.c)
+		$(CC) -M $(CFLAGS) $(OBJS:.o=.c) > $@
+
+sinclude .depend
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/#IxEthAcc.h# b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/#IxEthAcc.h#
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a5ab668
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/#IxEthAcc.h#
@@ -0,0 +1,2512 @@
+/** @file    IxEthAcc.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the public API of @ref IxEthAcc component
+ *
+ * Design notes:
+ * The IX_OSAL_MBUF address is to be specified on bits [31-5] and must 
+ * be cache aligned (bits[4-0] cleared)
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthAcc_H
+#define IxEthAcc_H
+
+#include <IxOsBuffMgt.h>
+#include <IxTypes.h>
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthAcc IXP400 Ethernet Access (IxEthAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief ethAcc is a library that does provides access to the internal IXP400 10/100Bt Ethernet MACs.
+ *
+ *@{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @brief Definition of the Ethernet Access status
+ */
+typedef enum /* IxEthAccStatus */
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS, /**< return success*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL = IX_FAIL, /**< return fail*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT, /**< return invalid port*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED, /**< return uninitialized*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED, /**< return MAC uninitialized*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG, /**< return invalid arg*/
+    IX_ETH_TX_Q_FULL, /**< return tx queue is full*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_NO_SUCH_ADDR /**< return no such address*/
+} IxEthAccStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccPortId
+ * @brief Definition of the IXP400 Mac Ethernet device.
+ */
+typedef enum  
+{
+	IX_ETH_PORT_1 = 0, /**< Ethernet Port 1 */
+	IX_ETH_PORT_2 = 1,  /**< Ethernet port 2 */
+	IX_ETH_PORT_3 = 2 /**< Ethernet port 3 */
+} IxEthAccPortId;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition of the number of ports
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS (3)
+#else
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS (2)
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition of the size of the MAC address
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE (6)
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Definition of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet MAC address structure.
+ *
+ * The data should be packed with bytes xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx 
+ * @note
+ * The data must be packed in network byte order.
+ */
+typedef struct  
+{
+    UINT8 macAddress[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE]; /**< MAC address */
+} IxEthAccMacAddr;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @def IX_ETH_ACC_NUM_TX_PRIORITIES
+ * @brief Definition of the number of transmit priorities
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUM_TX_PRIORITIES (8)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccTxPriority
+ * @brief Definition of the relative priority used to transmit a frame
+ * 
+ */
+typedef enum  
+{
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0 = 0, /**<Lowest Priority submission */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_1 = 1, /**<submission prority of 1 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_2 = 2, /**<submission prority of 2 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_3 = 3, /**<submission prority of 3 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_4 = 4, /**<submission prority of 4 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_5 = 5, /**<submission prority of 5 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_6 = 6, /**<submission prority of 6 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7 = 7, /**<Highest priority submission */
+
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0 /**< By default send all 
+								 packets with lowest priority */
+} IxEthAccTxPriority;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccRxFrameType
+ * @brief Identify the type of a frame.
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK
+ */
+typedef enum  
+{
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_LLCTYPE = 0x00, /**< 802.3 - 8802, with LLC/SNAP */
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_ETHTYPE = 0x10, /**< 802.3 (Ethernet) without LLC/SNAP */
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_STATYPE = 0x20, /**< 802.11, AP <=> STA */
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_APTYPE  = 0x30  /**< 802.11, AP <=> AP */
+} IxEthAccRxFrameType;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccDuplexMode
+ * @brief Definition to provision the duplex mode of the MAC. 
+ * 
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_FULL_DUPLEX, /**< Full duplex operation of the MAC */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_HALF_DUPLEX  /**< Half duplex operation of the MAC */
+} IxEthAccDuplexMode;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @struct IxEthAccNe
+ * @brief Definition of service-specific informations.
+ * 
+ * This structure defines the Ethernet service-specific informations
+ * and enable QoS and VLAN features.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 ixReserved_next;    /**< reserved for chaining */
+    UINT32 ixReserved_lengths; /**< reserved for buffer lengths */
+    UINT32 ixReserved_data;    /**< reserved for buffer pointer */
+    UINT8  ixDestinationPortId; /**< Destination portId for this packet, if known by NPE */
+    UINT8  ixSourcePortId; /**< Source portId for this packet */
+    UINT16 ixFlags;        /**< BitField of option for this frame */
+    UINT8  ixQoS;          /**< QoS class of the frame */
+    UINT8  ixReserved;     /**< reserved */
+    UINT16 ixVlanTCI;      /**< Vlan TCI */
+    UINT8  ixDestMac[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE]; /**< Destination MAC address */
+    UINT8  ixSourceMac[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE]; /**< Source MAC address */
+} IxEthAccNe;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_PORT_UNKNOWN
+ *
+ * @brief  Contents of the field @a IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID when no
+ * destination port can be found by the NPE for this frame.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_PORT_UNKNOWN   (0xff)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTMAC
+ *
+ * @brief The location of the destination MAC address in the Mbuf header.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTMAC(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixDestMac
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEMAC
+ *
+ * @brief The location of the source MAC address in the Mbuf header.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEMAC(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixSourceMac
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI
+ *
+ * @brief The VLAN Tag Control Information associated with this frame
+ * 
+ * The VLAN Tag Control Information associated with this frame. On Rx
+ * path, this field is extracted from the packet header.
+ * On Tx path, the value of this field is inserted in the frame when
+ * the port is configured to insert or replace vlan tags in the 
+ * egress frames.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixVlanTCI
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEPORTID
+ *
+ * @brief The port where this frame came from.
+ *
+ * The port where this frame came from. This field is set on receive
+ * with the port information. This field is ignored on Transmit path.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEPORTID(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixSourcePortId
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID
+ *
+ * @brief The destination port where this frame should be sent.
+ *
+ * The destination port where this frame should be sent.
+ *
+ * @li In the transmit direction, this field contains the destination port
+ * and is ignored unless @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAG_DST is set.
+ * 
+ * @li In the receive direction, this field contains the port where the
+ * destination MAC addresses has been learned. If the destination
+ * MAC address is unknown, then this value is set to the reserved value
+ * @a IX_ETHACC_NE_PORT_UNKNOWN
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixDestinationPortId
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_QOS
+ *
+ * @brief QualityOfService class (QoS) for this received frame.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_QOS(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixQoS
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ * @brief Bit Mask of the different flags associated with a frame
+ * 
+ * The flags are the bit-oring combination 
+ * of the following different fields :
+ *
+ *      @li IP flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_IPMASK)
+ *      @li Spanning Tree flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK)
+ *      @li Link layer type (Rx and Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK)
+ *      @li VLAN Tagged Frame (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANMASK)
+ *      @li New source MAC address (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK)
+ *      @li Multicast flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_MCASTMASK)
+ *      @li Broadcast flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_BCASTMASK)
+ *      @li Destination port flag (Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTMASK)
+ *      @li Tag/Untag Tx frame (Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK)
+ *      @li Overwrite destination port (Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTOVERMASK)
+ *      @li Filtered frame (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK)
+ *      @li VLAN Enabled (Rx and Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANENABLEMASK)
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixFlags
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_BCASTMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a broadcast frame.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if a received frame is a broadcast frame.
+ * The BCAST flag is set when the destination MAC address of 
+ * a frame is broadcast.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_BCASTMASK      (0x1)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_MCASTMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a multicast frame.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if a received frame is a multicast frame.
+ * The MCAST flag is set when the destination MAC address of 
+ * a frame is multicast.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_MCASTMASK      (0x1 << 1)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_IPMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a IP frame.
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS and defines if a received 
+ * frame is a IP frame. The IP flag is set on Rx direction, depending on 
+ * the frame contents. The flag is set when the length/type field of a 
+ * received frame is 0x8000.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_IPMASK         (0x1 << 2)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is VLAN tagged.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if a received frame is VLAN tagged.
+ * When set, the Rx frame is VLAN-tagged and the tag value 
+ * is available thru @a IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANID.
+ * Note that when sending frames which are already tagged
+ * this flag should be set, to avoid inserting another VLAN tag.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANID
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANMASK       (0x1 << 3)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask is the link layer protocol indicator
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS.
+ * It reflects the state of a frame as it exits an NPE on the Rx path
+ * or enters an NPE on the Tx path. Its values are as follows:
+ *      @li 0x00 - IEEE802.3 - 8802 (Rx) / IEEE802.3 - 8802 (Tx)
+ *      @li 0x01 - IEEE802.3 - Ethernet (Rx) / IEEE802.3 - Ethernet (Tx)
+ *      @li 0x02 - IEEE802.11 AP -> STA (Rx) / IEEE802.11 STA -> AP (Tx)
+ *      @li 0x03 - IEEE802.11 AP -> AP (Rx) / IEEE802.11 AP->AP (Tx)
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK       (0x3 << 4)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a Spanning Tree frame.
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS.
+ * On rx direction, it defines if a received if frame is a Spanning Tree frame.
+ * Setting this fkag on transmit direction overrides the port settings 
+ * regarding the VLAN options and 
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK         (0x1 << 6)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_FILTERMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This bit indicates whether a frame has been filtered by the Rx service.
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS.
+ * Certain frames, which should normally be fully filtered by the NPE to due
+ * the destination MAC address being on the same segment as the Rx port are
+ * still forwarded to the XScale (although the payload is invalid) in order
+ * to learn the MAC address of the transmitting station, if this is unknown.
+ * Normally EthAcc will filter and recycle these framess internally and no
+ * frames with the FILTER bit set will be received by the client.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_FILTERMASK     (0x1 << 7)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame
+ *
+ * This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame. When set, a frame
+ * is transmitted to the destination port as set by the macro
+ * @a IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID. If not set, the destination port 
+ * is searched using the destination MAC address.
+ *
+ * @note This flag is meaningful only for multiport Network Engines.
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTOVERMASK   (0x1 << 8)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines the tagging rules to apply to a transmit frame.
+ *
+ * This mask defines the tagging rules to apply to a transmit frame
+ * regardless of the default setting for a port. When used together 
+ * with @a IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK and when set, the 
+ * frame will be tagged prior to transmission. When not set,
+ * the frame will be untagged prior to transmission. This is accomplished
+ * irrespective of the Egress tagging rules, constituting a per-frame override.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK    (0x1 << 9)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame
+ *
+ * This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame. When set, the
+ * default transmit rules of a port are overriden.
+ * When not set, the default rules as set by @ref IxEthDB should apply.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK    (0x1 << 10)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANENABLEMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a frame is a VLAN frame or not
+ *
+ * When set, frames undergo normal VLAN processing on the Tx path
+ * (membership filtering, tagging, tag removal etc). If this flag is
+ * not set, the frame is considered to be a regular non-VLAN frame
+ * and no VLAN processing will be performed.
+ *
+ * Note that VLAN-enabled NPE images will always set this flag in all
+ * Rx frames, and images which are not VLAN enabled will clear this
+ * flag for all received frames.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANENABLEMASK (0x1 << 14)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame has been learned.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if the source MAC address of a frame is 
+ * already known. If the bit is set, the source MAC address was
+ * unknown to the NPE at the time the frame was received.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK     (0x1 << 15)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief This defines the recommanded minimum size of MBUF's submitted
+ * to the frame receive service.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE (2048)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief This defines the highest MII address of any attached PHYs 
+ * 
+ * The maximum number for PHY address is 31, add on for range checking.
+ *
+ */
+#define IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR   32
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccInit(void)
+ * 
+ * @brief Initializes the IXP400 Ethernet Access Service.
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * This should be called once per module initialization.
+ * @pre
+ *   The NPE must first be downloaded with the required microcode which supports all
+ *   required features.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL	:  Service has failed to initialize.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccInit(void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccUnload(void)
+ * 
+ * @brief Unload the Ethernet Access Service.
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @return void 
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccUnload(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortInit( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes an NPE/Ethernet MAC Port.
+ *
+ * The NPE/Ethernet port initialisation includes the following steps
+ * @li Initialize the NPE/Ethernet MAC hardware.
+ * @li Verify NPE downloaded and operational.
+ * @li The NPE shall be available for usage once this API returns.
+ * @li Verify that the Ethernet port is present before initializing
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * This should be called once per mac device.
+ * The NPE/MAC shall be in disabled state after init.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *   The component must be initialized via @a ixEthAccInit
+ *   The NPE must first be downloaded with the required microcode which supports all
+ *   required features.
+ *
+ * Dependant on Services: (Must be initialized before using this service may be initialized)
+ * 	ixNPEmh - NPE Message handling service.
+ * 	ixQmgr	- Queue Manager component.
+ *
+ * @param portId  @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS: if the ethernet port is not present, a warning is issued.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : The NPE processor has failed to initialize.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortInit(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+/*************************************************************************
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+ #    #  ######     #    ######          #####   ######     #    #    #
+ #    #  #    #     #    #    #          #       #    #     #    #    #
+ #####   #    #     #    #    #          #       #    #     #    #    #
+
+*************************************************************************/
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit( 
+    IxEthAccPortId portId,
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, 
+    IxEthAccTxPriority priority)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function shall be used to submit MBUFs buffers for transmission on a particular MAC device. 
+ *
+ * When the frame is transmitted, the buffer shall be returned thru the 
+ * callback @a IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback.
+ *
+ * In case of over-submitting, the order of the frames on the 
+ * network may be modified.
+ *
+ * Buffers shall be not queued for transmission if the port is disabled.
+ * The port can be enabled using @a ixEthAccPortEnable
+ *
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ *
+ * @pre 
+ *  @a ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister must be called to register a function to allow this service to
+ *   return the buffer to the calling service. 
+ * 
+ * @note 
+ *  If the buffer submit fails for any reason the user has retained ownership of the buffer.
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - MAC port ID to transmit Ethernet frame on.
+ * @param buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - pointer to an MBUF formatted buffer. Chained buffers are supported for transmission.
+ *             Chained packets are not supported and the field IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR is ignored. 
+ * @param priority @ref IxEthAccTxPriority [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL  : Failed to queue frame for transmission. 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit( 
+    IxEthAccPortId portId,
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, 
+    IxEthAccTxPriority priority);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief Function prototype for Ethernet Tx Buffer Done callback. Registered 
+ *  via @a ixEthAccTxBufferDoneCallbackRegister 
+ * 
+ * This function is called once the previously submitted buffer is no longer required by this service.
+ * It may be returned upon successful transmission of the frame or during the shutdown of 
+ * the port prior to the transmission of a queued frame.
+ * The calling of this registered function is not a guarantee of successful transmission of the buffer.
+ *
+ *  
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes , The user provided function should be reentrant.
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes , The user provided function must be callable from an ISR.
+ *
+ *
+ * <b>Calling Context </b>: 
+ * @par
+ *   This callback is called in the context of the queue manager dispatch loop @a ixQmgrgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *   within the @ref IxQMgrAPI component. The calling context may be from interrupt or high priority thread. 
+ *   The decision is system specific.
+ *
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] - This tag is that provided when the callback was registered for a particular MAC 
+ * via @a ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister. It allows the same callback to be used for multiple MACs.
+ * @param mbuf @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - Pointer to the Tx mbuf descriptor. 
+ * 
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note
+ * The field IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR is modified by the access layer and reset to NULL.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback) ( UINT32 callbackTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer );
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister( IxEthAccPortId portId, 
+					   IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback txCallbackFn, 
+ 					   UINT32 callbackTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a callback function to allow 
+ * the transmitted buffers to return to the user.
+ * 
+ * This function registers the transmit buffer done function callback for a particular port.
+ *
+ * The registered callback function is called once the previously submitted buffer is no longer required by this service.
+ * It may be returned upon successful transmission of the frame or  shutdown of port prior to submission.
+ * The calling of this registered function is not a guarantee of successful transmission of the buffer.
+ *
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *	The port must be initialized via @a ixEthAccPortInit
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Register callback for a particular MAC device.
+ * @param txCallbackFn @ref IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback [in] - Function to be called to return transmit buffers to the user.
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] -  This tag shall be provided to the callback function.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG : An argument other than portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								   IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback txCallbackFn,
+								   UINT32 callbackTag);
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief Function prototype for Ethernet Frame Rx callback. Registered via @a ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister 
+ * 
+ * It is the responsibility of the user function to free any MBUF's which it receives.
+ *  
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes , The user provided function should be reentrant.
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes , The user provided function must be callable from an ISR.
+ * @par
+ *
+ * This function dispatches frames to the user level
+ * via the provided function. The invocation shall be made for each
+ * frame dequeued from the Ethernet QM queue. The user is required to free any MBUF's 
+ * supplied via this callback. In addition the registered callback must free up MBUF's
+ * from the receive free queue when the port is disabled 
+ * 
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * <b>Calling Context </b>: 
+ * @par
+ *   This callback is called in the context of the queue manager dispatch loop @a ixQmgrgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *   within the @ref IxQMgrAPI component. The calling context may be from interrupt or high priority thread. 
+ *   The decision is system specific.
+ *
+ *
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] - This tag is that provided when the callback was registered for a particular MAC 
+ * via @a ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister. It allows the same callback to be used for multiple MACs.
+ * @param mbuf @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - Pointer to the Rx mbuf header. Mbufs may be chained if 
+ *               the frame length is greater than the supplied mbuf length.
+ * @param reserved [in] - deprecated parameter The information is passed 
+ *      thru the IxEthAccNe header destination port ID field 
+ *      (@sa IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID). For backward 
+ *      compatibility,the value is equal to IX_ETH_DB_UNKNOWN_PORT (0xff). 
+ * 
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note
+ * Buffers may not be filled up to the length supplied in 
+ * @a ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(). The firmware fills
+ * them to the previous 64 bytes boundary. The user has to be aware 
+ * that the length of the received mbufs may be smaller than the length
+ * of the supplied mbufs. 
+ * The mbuf header contains the following modified field
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN is set in the header of the first mbuf and indicates
+ *  the total frame size
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN is set each mbuf header and indicates the payload length
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR contains a pointer to the next 
+ *     mbuf, or NULL at the end of a chain.
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR is modified. Its value is reset to NULL
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS contains the bit 4 set for a broadcast packet and the bit 5
+ *     set for a multicast packet. Other bits are unmodified.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortRxCallback) (UINT32 callbackTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, UINT32 reserved);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief Function prototype for Ethernet Frame Rx callback. Registered via @a ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister 
+ * 
+ * It is the responsibility of the user function to free any MBUF's which it receives.
+ *  
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes , The user provided function should be reentrant.
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes , The user provided function must be callable from an ISR.
+ * @par
+ *
+ * This function dispatches many frames to the user level
+ * via the provided function. The invocation shall be made for multiple frames
+ * dequeued from the Ethernet QM queue. The user is required to free any MBUF's 
+ * supplied via this callback. In addition the registered callback must free up MBUF's
+ * from the receive free queue when the port is disabled 
+ * 
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * <b>Calling Context </b>: 
+ * @par
+ *   This callback is called in the context of the queue manager dispatch loop @a ixQmgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *   within the @ref IxQMgrAPI component. The calling context may be from interrupt or high priority thread. 
+ *   The decision is system specific.
+ *
+ *
+ * @param callbackTag - This tag is that provided when the callback was registered for a particular MAC 
+ * via @a ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister. It allows the same callback to be used for multiple MACs.
+ * @param mbuf - Pointer to an array of Rx mbuf headers. Mbufs 
+ *               may be chained if 
+ *               the frame length is greater than the supplied mbuf length.
+ *               The end of the array contains a zeroed entry (NULL pointer).
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note The mbufs passed to this callback have the same structure than the
+ *  buffers passed to @a IxEthAccPortRxCallback interfac. 
+ *
+ * @note The usage of this callback is exclusive with the usage of
+ *  @a ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister and @a IxEthAccPortRxCallback 
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortRxCallback
+ * <hr>
+ */
+
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback) (UINT32 callbackTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF **buffer);
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccPortRxCallback rxCallbackFn, UINT32 callbackTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a callback function to allow 
+ * the reception of frames.
+ *
+ * The registered callback function is called once a frame is received  by this service.
+ *
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Register callback for a particular MAC device.
+ * @param rxCallbackFn @ref IxEthAccPortRxCallback [in] - Function to be called when Ethernet frames are availble.
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] -  This tag shall be provided to the callback function.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG : An argument other than portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+							   IxEthAccPortRxCallback rxCallbackFn,
+							   UINT32 callbackTag);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback rxCallbackFn, UINT32 callbackTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a callback function to allow 
+ * the reception of frames.
+ * 
+ * The registered callback function is called once a frame is 
+ * received  by this service. If many frames are already received, 
+ * the function is called once.
+ *
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId - Register callback for a particular MAC device.
+ * @param rxCallbackFn - @a IxEthAccMultiBufferRxCallbackFn - Function to be called when Ethernet frames are availble.
+ * @param callbackTag -  This tag shall be provided to the callback function.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG : An argument other than portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortRxCallback
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+										  IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback rxCallbackFn,
+										  UINT32 callbackTag);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish( IxEthAccPortId portId, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer)
+ *
+ * @brief This function provides buffers for the Ethernet receive path. 
+ *
+ * This component does not have a buffer management mechanisms built in. All Rx buffers must be supplied to it
+ * via this interface. 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Provide buffers only to specific Rx MAC. 
+ * @param buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - Provide an MBUF to the Ethernet receive mechanism. 
+ *                 Buffers size smaller than IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE may result in poor
+ *                 performances and excessive buffer chaining. Buffers
+ *                 larger than this size may be suitable for jumbo frames.
+ *                 Chained packets are not supported and the field IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR must be NULL. 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Buffer has was not able to queue the 
+ *                     buffer in the receive service.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Buffer size is less than IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * @note
+ * If the buffer replenish operation fails it is the responsibility 
+ * of the user to free the buffer.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * Sufficient buffers must be supplied to the component to maintain
+ * receive throughput and avoid rx buffer underflow conditions.
+ * To meet this goal, It is expected that the user preload the 
+ * component with a sufficent number of buffers prior to enabling the
+ * NPE Ethernet receive path. The recommended minimum number of 
+ * buffers is 8.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * For maximum performances, the mbuf size should be greater 
+ * than the maximum frame size (Ethernet header, payload and FCS) + 64. 
+ * Supplying smaller mbufs to the service results in mbuf
+ * chaining and degraded performances. The recommended size
+ * is @a IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE, which is
+ * enough to take care of 802.3 frames and "baby jumbo" frames without
+ * chaining, and "jumbo" frame within chaining.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * Buffers may not be filled up to their length. The firware fills
+ * them up to the previous 64 bytes boundary. The user has to be aware 
+ * that the length of the received mbufs may be smaller than the length
+ * of the supplied mbufs.
+ *
+ * @warning This function checks the parameters if the NDEBUG 
+ * flag is not defined. Turning on the argument checking (disabled by 
+ * default) results in a lower EthAcc performance as this function
+ * is part of the data path.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish( IxEthAccPortId portId, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer);
+
+
+
+/***************************************************************
+
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+         #####   #         ##    #    #  ######
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+         #####   #       ######  #  # #  #
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+
+***************************************************************/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief This enables an Ethernet port for both Tx and Rx. 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The port must first be initialized via @a ixEthAccPortInit and the MAC address 
+ * must be set using @a ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet before enabling it
+ * The rx and Tx Done callbacks registration via @a
+ * ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister amd @a  ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister
+ * has to be done before enabling the traffic.
+ * 
+ * @param  portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Port id to act upon.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is not initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED : port MAC address is not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief This disables an Ethernet port for both Tx and Rx. 
+ *
+ * Free MBufs are returned to the user via the registered callback when the port is disabled 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The port must be enabled with @a ixEthAccPortEnable, otherwise this
+ * function has no effect
+ *
+ * @param  portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Port id to act upon.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is not initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED : port MAC address is not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortEnabledQuery(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the enabled state of a port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @pre The port must first be initialized via @a ixEthAccPortInit
+ *
+ * @param  portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Port id to act upon.
+ * @param  enabled BOOL [out] - location to store the state of the port
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortEnabledQuery(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Put the Ethernet MAC device in non-promiscuous mode.
+ * 
+ * In non-promiscuous mode the MAC filters all frames other than 
+ * destination MAC address which matches the following criteria:
+ * @li Unicast address provisioned via @a ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet
+ * @li All broadcast frames.
+ * @li Multicast addresses provisioned via @a ixEthAccMulticastAddressJoin
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet
+ * 
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn  ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Put the MAC device in promiscuous mode.
+ * 
+ * If the device is in promiscuous mode then all all received frames shall be forwared
+ * to the NPE for processing.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet(      IxEthAccPortId portId,
+                                                  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Configure unicast MAC address for a particular port
+ *
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [in] - Ethernet Mac address.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+													   IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGet(	IxEthAccPortId portId, 
+					IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get unicast MAC address for a particular MAC port 
+ *
+ * @pre
+ * The MAC address must first be set via @a ixEthAccMacPromiscuousModeSet
+ * If the MAC address has not been set, the function returns a 
+ * IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED status
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [out] - Ethernet MAC address.
+ *
+ * @return  IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED : port MAC address is not initialized.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : macAddr is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGet(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								 IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin(      IxEthAccPortId portId,
+                                             IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Add a multicast address to the MAC address table.
+ *
+ *  @note
+ *  Due to the operation of the Ethernet MAC multicast filtering mechanism, frames which do not 
+ *  have a multicast destination address which were provisioned via this API may be forwarded 
+ *  to the NPE's. This is a result of the hardware comparison  algorithm used in the destination mac address logic
+ *  within the Ethernet MAC. 
+ *
+ *  See Also: IXP425 hardware development manual.
+ * 
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [in] - Ethernet Mac address.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Error writing to the MAC registers
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								 IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll(  IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Filter all frames with multicast dest.
+ *
+ * This function clears the MAC address table, and then sets
+ * the MAC to forward ALL multicast frames to the NPE.
+ * Specifically, it forwards all frames whose destination address
+ * has the LSB of the highest byte set  (01:00:00:00:00:00).  This
+ * bit is commonly referred to as the "multicast bit".
+ * Broadcast frames will still be forwarded. 
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave( IxEthAccPortId portId,
+                                         IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Remove a multicast address from the MAC address table.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [in] - Ethernet Mac address.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_NO_SUCH_ADDR :  Failed if MAC address was not in the table.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function unconfigures the multicast filtering settings
+ *
+ * This function first clears the MAC address table, and then sets
+ * the MAC as configured by the promiscuous mode current settings.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays unicast MAC address
+ *
+ * Displays unicast address which is configured using 
+ * @a ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet. This function also displays the MAC filter used
+ * to filter multicast frames.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShow(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShow( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays multicast MAC address
+ *
+ * Displays multicast address which have been configured using @a ixEthAccMulticastAddressJoin
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShow( IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSet( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode mode )
+ *
+ * @brief  Set the duplex mode for the MAC.
+ *
+ * Configure the IXP400 MAC to either full or half duplex. 
+ *
+ * @note 
+ * The configuration should match that provisioned on the PHY.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ * @param mode @ref IxEthAccDuplexMode [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId,IxEthAccDuplexMode mode);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGet( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode )
+ *
+ * @brief  Get the duplex mode for the MAC.
+ *
+ * return the duplex configuration of the IXP400 MAC.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * The configuration should match that provisioned on the PHY.
+ * See @a ixEthAccDuplexModeSet
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ * @param *mode @ref IxEthAccDuplexMode [out]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGet(IxEthAccPortId portId,IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode );
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Enable padding bytes to be appended to runt frames submitted to
+ * this port
+ * 
+ * Enable up to 60 null-bytes padding bytes to be appended to runt frames 
+ * submitted to this port. This is the default behavior of the access 
+ * component.
+ *
+ * @warning Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @note When Tx padding is enabled, Tx FCS generation is turned on
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDusable
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Disable padding bytes to be appended to runt frames submitted to
+ * this port
+ * 
+ * Disable padding bytes to be appended to runt frames 
+ * submitted to this port. This is not the default behavior of the access 
+ * component.
+ *
+ * @warning Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Enable the appending of Ethernet FCS to all frames submitted to this port
+ * 
+ * When enabled, the FCS is added to the submitted frames. This is the default 
+ * behavior of the access component.
+ * Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Disable the appending of Ethernet FCS to all frames submitted to this port.
+ * 
+ * When disabled, the Ethernet FCS is not added to the submitted frames. 
+ * This is not the default
+ * behavior of the access component.
+ *
+ * @note Since the FCS is not appended to the frame it is expected that the frame submitted to the 
+ * component includes a valid FCS at the end of the data, although this will not be validated.
+ *
+ * The component shall forward the frame to the Ethernet MAC WITHOUT modification.
+ *
+ * Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @note Tx FCS append is not disabled while Tx padding is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Forward frames with FCS included in the receive buffer.
+ *
+ * The FCS is not striped from the receive buffer. 
+ * The received frame length includes the FCS size (4 bytes). ie. 
+ * A minimum sized ethernet frame shall have a length of 64bytes.
+ *
+ * Frame FCS validity checks are still carried out on all received frames.
+ *
+ * This is not the default
+ * behavior of the access component.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Do not forward the FCS portion of the received Ethernet frame to the user. 
+ * The FCS is striped from the receive buffer. 
+ * The received frame length does not include the FCS size (4 bytes).
+ * Frame FCS validity checks are still carried out on all received frames.
+ *
+ * This is the default behavior of the component.
+ * Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition for the port scheduling discipline
+ *
+ * Select the port scheduling discipline on receive and transmit path
+ * @li FIFO : No Priority : In this configuration all frames are processed
+ *                       in the access component in the strict order in which 
+ *                        the component received them.
+ * @li FIFO : Priority : This shall be a very simple priority mechanism. 
+ *                     Higher prior-ity frames shall be forwarded 
+ *                     before lower priority frames. There shall be no 
+ *                     fairness mechanisms applied across different 
+ *                     priorities. Higher priority frames could starve 
+ *                     lower priority frames indefinitely.
+ */
+typedef  enum 
+{
+    FIFO_NO_PRIORITY, /**<frames submitted with no priority*/
+    FIFO_PRIORITY /**<higher prority frames submitted before lower priority*/
+}IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IxEthAccTxSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * @brief  Deprecated definition for the port transmit scheduling discipline
+ */ 
+#define IxEthAccTxSchedulerDiscipline IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the port scheduling to one of @a IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * The default behavior of the component is @a FIFO_NO_PRIORITY.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ * @param sched @ref IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Set appropriate discipline.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL :  Invalid/unsupported discipline.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccPortId portId, 
+								  IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the Rx scheduling to one of @a IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * The default behavior of the component is @a FIFO_NO_PRIORITY.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param sched : @a IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Set appropriate discipline.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL :  Invalid/unsupported discipline.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable NPE loopback
+ *
+ * When this loopback mode is enabled all the transmitted frames are
+ * received on the same port, without payload.
+ *
+ * This function is recommended for power-up diagnostic checks and
+ * should never be used under normal Ethernet traffic operations.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : NPE loopback mode enabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable NPE loopback
+ *
+ * This function is used to disable the NPE loopback if previously
+ * enabled using ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnable.
+ *
+ * This function is recommended for power-up diagnostic checks and
+ * should never be used under normal Ethernet traffic operations.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : NPE loopback successfully disabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable Tx on the port
+ *
+ * This function is the complement of ixEthAccPortTxDisable and should
+ * be used only after Tx was disabled. A MAC core reset is required before
+ * this function is called (see @a ixEthAccPortMacReset).
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Tx successfully enabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortTxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable Tx on the port
+ *
+ * This function can be used to disable Tx in the MAC core.
+ * Tx can be re-enabled, although this is not guaranteed, by performing
+ * a MAC core reset (@a ixEthAccPortMacReset) and calling ixEthAccPortTxEnable.
+ * Note that using this function is not recommended, except for shutting
+ * down Tx for emergency reasons. For proper port shutdown and re-enabling
+ * see ixEthAccPortEnable and ixEthAccPortDisable.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Tx successfully disabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortTxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable Rx on the port
+ *
+ * This function is the complement of ixEthAccPortRxDisable and should
+ * be used only after Rx was disabled.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Rx successfully enabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortRxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable Rx on the port
+ *
+ * This function can be used to disable Rx in the MAC core.
+ * Rx can be re-enabled, although this is not guaranteed, by performing
+ * a MAC core reset (@a ixEthAccPortMacReset) and calling ixEthAccPortRxEnable.
+ * Note that using this function is not recommended, except for shutting
+ * down Rx for emergency reasons. For proper port shutdown and re-enabling
+ * see ixEthAccPortEnable and ixEthAccPortDisable.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Rx successfully disabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortRxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMacReset(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Reset MAC core on the port
+ *
+ * This function will perform a MAC core reset (NPE Ethernet coprocessor).
+ * This function is inherently unsafe and the NPE recovery is not guaranteed
+ * after this function is called. The proper manner of performing port disable
+ * and enable (which will reset the MAC as well) is ixEthAccPortEnable/ixEthAccPortDisable.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for hardware failure recovery
+ * and should never be used for throttling traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : MAC core reset
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortMacReset(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/*********************************************************************************
+  ####    #####    ##     #####     #     ####    #####     #     ####    ####
+ #          #     #  #      #       #    #          #       #    #    #  #
+  ####      #    #    #     #       #     ####      #       #    #        ####
+      #     #    ######     #       #         #     #       #    #            #
+ #    #     #    #    #     #       #    #    #     #       #    #    #  #    #
+  ####      #    #    #     #       #     ####      #       #     ####    ####
+**********************************************************************************/
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief This struct defines the statistics returned by this component.
+ *
+ * The component returns MIB2 EthObj variables which are obtained from the 
+ * hardware or maintained by this component. 
+ *
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct   
+{
+    UINT32 dot3StatsAlignmentErrors;            /**< link error count (rx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsFCSErrors;                  /**< link error count (rx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsInternalMacReceiveErrors;   /**< link error count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxOverrunDiscards;                   /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxLearnedEntryDiscards;                /**< NPE: discarded frames count(rx)  */
+    UINT32 RxLargeFramesDiscards;                 /**< NPE: discarded frames count(rx)  */
+    UINT32 RxSTPBlockedDiscards;                  /**< NPE: discarded frames count(rx)  */
+    UINT32 RxVLANTypeFilterDiscards;              /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxVLANIdFilterDiscards;                /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxInvalidSourceDiscards;               /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxBlackListDiscards;                   /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxWhiteListDiscards;                   /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxUnderflowEntryDiscards;              /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames;      /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames;    /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions;      /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsLateCollisions;             /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsExcessiveCollsions;         /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsInternalMacTransmitErrors;  /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsCarrierSenseErrors;         /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 TxLargeFrameDiscards;                /**< NPE: discarded frames count (tx) */
+    UINT32 TxVLANIdFilterDiscards;              /**< NPE: discarded frames count (tx) */
+
+}IxEthEthObjStats;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet(IxEthAccPortId portId ,IxEthEthObjStats *retStats )
+ *
+ * @brief  Returns the statistics maintained for a port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ * @param retStats @ref IxEthEthObjStats [out]
+ * @note Please note the user is responsible for cache coheriency of the retStat
+ * buffer. The data is actually populated via the NPE's. As such cache safe
+ * memory should be used in the retStats argument.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid arguments.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthEthObjStats *retStats );
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthEthObjStats *retStats)
+ * 
+ * @brief  Returns and clears the statistics maintained for a port. 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ * @param retStats @ref IxEthEthObjStats [out]
+ * @note Please note the user is responsible for cache coheriency of the retStats
+ * buffer. The data is actually populated via the NPE's. As such cache safe
+ * memory should be used in the retStats argument.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthEthObjStats *retStats);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMibIIStatsClear(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief   Clears the statistics maintained for a port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid arguments.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMibIIStatsClear(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMacInit(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ * 
+ * @brief Initializes the ethernet MAC settings 
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT	:  portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMacInit(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccStatsShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Displays a ports statistics on the standard io console using printf.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccStatsShow(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/*************************************************************************
+
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #####      #     ####
+ ##  ##     #       #            ##  ##  #    #     #    #    #
+ # ## #     #       #            # ## #  #    #     #    #    #
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #    #     #    #    #
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #    #     #    #    #
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #####      #     ####
+
+*************************************************************************/
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, 
+                           UINT8 phyReg, 
+	                   UINT16 *value)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Reads a 16 bit value from a PHY
+ *
+ * Reads a 16-bit word from a register of a MII-compliant PHY. Reading
+ * is performed through the MII management interface.  This function returns
+ * when the read operation has successfully completed, or when a timeout has elapsed.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT8 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ * @param phyReg UINT8 [in] -  the number of the MII register to read (0-31)
+ * @param value UINT16 [in] -  the value read from the register
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : failed to read the register.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, UINT8 phyReg, UINT16 *value);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, 
+                            UINT8 phyReg, 
+	                    UINT16 value)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Writes a 16 bit value to a PHY
+ *
+ * Writes a 16-bit word from a register of a MII-compliant PHY. Writing
+ * is performed through the MII management interface.  This function returns
+ * when the write operation has successfully completed, or when a timeout has elapsed.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT8 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ * @param phyReg UINT8 [in] -  the number of the MII register to write (0-31)
+ * @param value UINT16 [out] -  the value to write to the register
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : failed to write register.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, UINT8 phyReg, UINT16 value);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeoutSet(UINT32 timeout)
+ *
+ * @brief Overrides the default timeout value and retry count when reading or 
+ * writing MII registers using ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn or ixEthAccMiiReadRtn
+ *
+ * The default behavior of the component is to use a IX_ETH_ACC_MII_10TH_SEC_IN_MILLIS ms
+ * timeout (declared as 100 in IxEthAccMii_p.h) and a retry count of IX_ETH_ACC_MII_TIMEOUT_10TH_SECS
+ * (declared as 5 in IxEthAccMii_p.h).
+ *
+ * The MII read and write functions will attempt to read the status of the register up
+ * to the retry count times, delaying between each attempt with the timeout value.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param timeout UINT32 [in] - new timeout value, in milliseconds
+ * @param timeout UINT32 [in] - new retry count (a minimum value of 1 must be used)
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid parameter(s)
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeoutSet(UINT32 timeout, UINT32 retryCount);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiStatsShow (UINT32 phyAddr)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Displays detailed information on a specified PHY
+ *
+ * Displays the current values of the first eigth MII registers for a PHY, 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and 
+ *      generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMiiStatsShow (UINT32 phyAddr);
+
+
+
+/******* BOARD SPECIFIC DEPRECATED API *********/
+
+/* The following functions are high level functions which rely
+ * on the properties and interface of some Ethernet PHYs. The
+ * implementation is hardware specific and has been moved to 
+ * the hardware-specific component IxEthMii.
+ */
+
+ #include "IxEthMii.h"
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def  ixEthAccMiiPhyScan
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyScan
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ *
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiPhyScan(phyPresent) ixEthMiiPhyScan(phyPresent,IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiPhyConfig
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyConfig
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiPhyConfig(phyAddr,speed100,fullDuplex,autonegotiate) \
+           ixEthMiiPhyConfig(phyAddr,speed100,fullDuplex,autonegotiate)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiPhyReset
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyReset
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiPhyReset(phyAddr) \
+           ixEthMiiPhyReset(phyAddr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiLinkStatus
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiLinkStatus
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiLinkStatus(phyAddr,linkUp,speed100,fullDuplex,autoneg) \
+           ixEthMiiLinkStatus(phyAddr,linkUp,speed100,fullDuplex,autoneg)
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiShow  
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyShow
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiShow(phyAddr) \
+        ixEthMiiPhyShow(phyAddr)
+
+#endif /* ndef IxEthAcc_H */
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAssert.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAssert.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..eae8b3f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAssert.h
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxAssert.h
+ *
+ * @date 21-MAR-2002 (replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains assert and ensure macros used by the IXP400 software
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxAssert IXP400 Assertion Macros (IxAssert) API
+ *
+ * @brief Assertion support
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXASSERT_H
+
+#ifndef __doxygen_HIDE
+#define IXASSERT_H
+#endif /* __doxygen_HIDE */
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IXASSERT_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} addtogroup IxAssert
+ */
+
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmSch.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmSch.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..73c3be2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmSch.h
@@ -0,0 +1,504 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxAtmSch.h
+ *
+ * @date    23-NOV-2001
+ *
+ * @brief   Header file for the IXP400 ATM Traffic Shaper
+ *
+ * This component demonstrates an ATM Traffic Shaper implementation. It
+ * will perform shaping on upto 12 ports and total of 44 VCs accross all ports,
+ * 32 are intended for AAL0/5 and 12 for OAM (1 per port).
+ * The supported traffic types are;1 rt-VBR VC where PCR = SCR.
+ * (Effectively CBR) and Up-to 44 VBR VCs.
+ *
+ * This component models the ATM ports and VCs and is capable of producing
+ * a schedule of ATM cells per port which can be supplied to IxAtmdAcc
+ * for execution on the data path.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @sa IxAtmm.h
+ *
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxAtmSch IXP400 ATM Transmit Scheduler (IxAtmSch) API
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 ATM scheduler component Public API
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXATMSCH_H
+#define IXATMSCH_H
+
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+#include "IxAtmTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/* Return codes */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMSCH_RET_NOT_ADMITTED
+ * @brief Indicates that CAC function has rejected VC registration due
+ *         to insufficient line capacity.
+*/
+#define IX_ATMSCH_RET_NOT_ADMITTED 2
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_FULL
+ *  @brief Indicates that the VC queue is full, no more demand can be
+ *         queued at this time.
+ */
+#define IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_FULL 3
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ *  @def IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_EMPTY
+ *  @brief Indicates that all VC queues on this port are empty and
+ *         therefore there are no cells to be scheduled at this time.
+ */
+#define IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_EMPTY 4
+
+/*
+ * Function declarations
+ */
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchInit(void)
+ *
+ *  @brief This function is used to initialize the ixAtmSch component. It
+ *         should be called before any other IxAtmSch API function.
+ *
+ * @param None
+ *
+ * @return
+ * - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> indicates that
+ *          -# The ATM scheduler component has been successfully initialized.
+ *          -# The scheduler is ready to accept Port modelling requests.
+ * - <b>IX_FAIL :</b> Some internal error has prevented the scheduler component
+ *          from initialising.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchInit(void);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchPortModelInitialize( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                                       unsigned int portRate,
+                                       unsigned int minCellsToSchedule)
+ *
+ * @brief This function shall be called first to initialize an ATM port before
+ *         any other ixAtmSch API calls may be made for that port.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - The specific port to initialize.  Valid
+ *          values range from 0 to IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1, representing a 
+ *          maximum of IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS possible ports.
+ *
+ * @param portRate unsigned int [in] - Value indicating the upstream capacity
+ *          of the indicated port.  The value should be supplied in
+ *          units of ATM (53 bytes) cells per second.
+ *          A port rate of 800Kbits/s is the equivalent 
+ *          of 1886 cells per second
+ *
+ * @param minCellsToSchedule unsigned int [in] - This parameter specifies the minimum
+ *          number of cells which the scheduler will put in a schedule
+ *          table for this port. This value sets the worst case CDVT for VCs
+ *          on this port i.e. CDVT = 1*minCellsToSchedule/portRate.
+ * @return
+ *    - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> indicates that
+ *          -# The ATM scheduler has been successfully initialized.
+ *          -# The requested port model has been established.
+ *          -# The scheduler is ready to accept VC modelling requests
+ *            on the ATM port.
+ *    - <b>IX_FAIL :</b> indicates the requested port could not be
+ * initialized.  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchPortModelInitialize( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                                       unsigned int portRate,
+                                       unsigned int minCellsToSchedule);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchPortRateModify( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                        unsigned int portRate)
+ *
+ *  @brief This function is called to modify the portRate on a
+ *         previously initialized port, typically in the event that
+ *         the line condition of the port changes.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port which is to be
+ *          modified.
+ *
+ * @param portRate unsigned int [in] - Value indicating the new upstream
+ *          capacity for this port in cells/second.
+ *          A port rate of 800Kbits/s is the equivalent 
+ *          of 1886 cells per second
+ *
+ * @return
+ * - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The port rate has been successfully modified.<br>
+ * - <b>IX_FAIL :</b> The port rate could not be modified, either
+ *      because the input data was invalid, or the new port rate is
+ *      insufficient to support established ATM VC contracts on this
+ *      port.
+ *
+ * @warning The IxAtmSch component will validate the supplied port
+ *          rate is sufficient to support all established VC
+ *          contracts on the port.  If the new port rate is
+ *          insufficient to support all established contracts then
+ *          the request to modify the port rate will be rejected.
+ *          In this event, the user is expected to remove
+ *          established contracts using the ixAtmSchVcModelRemove
+ *          interface and then retry this interface.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmSchVcModelRemove() */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchPortRateModify( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                        unsigned int portRate);
+
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchVcModelSetup( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      IxAtmTrafficDescriptor *trafficDesc,
+                      IxAtmSchedulerVcId *vcId)
+ *
+ *  @brief A client calls this interface to set up an upstream
+ *         (transmitting) virtual connection model (VC) on the
+ *         specified ATM port.  This function also provides the
+ *         virtual * connection admission control (CAC) service to the
+ *         client.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the upstream
+ *          VC is to be established.
+ *
+ * @param *trafficDesc @ref IxAtmTrafficDescriptor [in] - Pointer to a structure
+ *          describing the requested traffic contract of the VC to be
+ *          established.  This structure contains the typical ATM
+ *          traffic descriptor values (e.g. PCR, SCR, MBS, CDVT, etc.)
+ *          defined by the ATM standard.
+ *
+ * @param *vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [out] - This value will be filled with the
+ *              port-unique identifier for this virtual connection.  A
+ *              valid identification is a non-negative number.
+ *
+ * @return
+ * - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The VC has been successfully established on
+ *      this port.  The client may begin to submit demand on this VC.
+ * - <b>IX_ATMSCH_RET_NOT_ADMITTED :</b> The VC cannot be established
+ *      on this port because there is insufficient upstream capacity
+ *      available to support the requested traffic contract descriptor
+ * - <b>IX_FAIL :</b>Input data are invalid.  VC has not been
+ *      established.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchVcModelSetup( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      IxAtmTrafficDescriptor *trafficDesc,
+                      IxAtmSchedulerVcId *vcId);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchVcConnIdSet( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                     IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId,
+                     IxAtmConnId vcUserConnId)
+ *
+ *  @brief A client calls this interface to set the vcUserConnId for a VC on
+ *         the specified ATM port. This vcUserConnId will default to
+ *         IX_ATM_IDLE_CELLS_CONNID if this function is not called for a VC.
+ *         Hence if the client does not call this function for a VC then only idle
+ *         cells will be scheduled for this VC.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the upstream
+ *        VC is has been established.
+ *
+ * @param vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [in] - This is the unique identifier for this virtual
+ *        connection. A valid identification is a non-negative number and is
+ *        all ports.
+ *
+ * @param vcUserConnId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - The connId is used to refer to a VC in schedule
+ *        table entries. It is treated as the Id by which the scheduler client
+ *        knows the VC. It is used in any communicatations from the Scheduler
+ *        to the scheduler user e.g. schedule table entries.
+ *
+ * @return
+ * - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The id has successfully been set.
+ * - <b>IX_FAIL :</b>Input data are invalid. connId id is not established.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchVcConnIdSet( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                     IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId,
+                     IxAtmConnId vcUserConnId);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchVcModelRemove( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId)
+ *
+ *  @brief Interface called by the client to remove a previously
+ *         established VC on a particular port.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the VC to be
+ *          removed is established.
+ *
+ * @param vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [in] - Identifies the VC to be removed.  This is the
+ *          value returned by the @ref ixAtmSchVcModelSetup call which
+ *          established the relevant VC.
+ *
+ * @return
+ * - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The VC has been successfully removed from
+ *      this port. It is no longer modelled on this port.
+ * - <b>IX_FAIL :</b>Input data are invalid. The VC is still being modeled
+ *      by the traffic shaper.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmSchVcModelSetup() 
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchVcModelRemove( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId,
+                       unsigned int numberOfCells)
+ *
+ *  @brief The client calls this function to notify IxAtmSch that the
+ *         user of a VC has submitted cells for transmission.
+ *
+ *  This information is stored, aggregated from a number of calls to
+ *  ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate and eventually used in the call to
+ *  ixAtmSchTableUpdate.
+ *
+ *  Normally IxAtmSch will update the VC queue by adding the number of
+ *  cells to the current queue length.  However, if IxAtmSch
+ *  determines that the user has over-submitted for the VC and
+ *  exceeded its transmission quota the queue request can be rejected.
+ *  The user should resubmit the request later when the queue has been
+ *  depleted.
+ *
+ *  This implementation of ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate uses no operating
+ *  system or external facilities, either directly or indirectly.
+ *  This allows clients to call this function form within an interrupt handler.
+ *
+ *  This interface is structurally compatible with the
+ *  IxAtmdAccSchQueueUpdate callback type definition required for
+ *  IXP400 ATM scheduler interoperability.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the VC to be
+ *          updated is established.
+ *
+ * @param vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [in] - Identifies the VC to be updated.  This is the
+ *          value returned by the @ref ixAtmSchVcModelSetup call which
+ *          established the relevant VC.
+ *
+ * @param numberOfCells unsigned int [in] - Indicates how many ATM cells should
+ *          be added to the queue for this VC.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *  - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The VC queue has been successfully updated.
+ *  - <b>IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_FULL :</b> The VC queue has reached a
+ *       preset limit.  This indicates the client has over-submitted
+ *       and exceeded its transmission quota.  The request is
+ *       rejected.  The VC queue is not updated.  The VC user is
+ *       advised to resubmit the request later.
+ *  - <b>IX_FAIL :</b> The input are invalid.  No VC queue is updated.
+ *
+ * @warning IxAtmSch assumes that the calling software ensures that
+ *          calls to ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate, ixAtmSchVcQueueClear and
+ *          ixAtmSchTableUpdate are both self and mutually exclusive
+ *          for the same port.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate(), ixAtmSchVcQueueClear(), ixAtmSchTableUpdate().  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId,
+                       unsigned int numberOfCells);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchVcQueueClear( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId)
+ *
+ *  @brief The client calls this function to remove all currently
+ *         queued cells from a registered VC.  The pending cell count
+ *         for the specified VC is reset to zero.
+ *
+ *  This interface is structurally compatible with the
+ *  IxAtmdAccSchQueueClear callback type definition required for
+ *  IXP400 ATM scheduler interoperability.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the VC to be
+ *          cleared is established.
+ *
+ * @param vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [in] - Identifies the VC to be cleared.  This is the
+ *          value returned by the @ref ixAtmSchVcModelSetup call which
+ *          established the relevant VC.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *  - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The VC queue has been successfully cleared.
+ *  - <b>IX_FAIL :</b> The input are invalid.  No VC queue is modified.
+ *
+ * @warning IxAtmSch assumes that the calling software ensures that
+ *          calls to ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate, ixAtmSchVcQueueClear and
+ *          ixAtmSchTableUpdate are both self and mutually exclusive
+ *          for the same port.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate(), ixAtmSchVcQueueClear(), ixAtmSchTableUpdate().  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchVcQueueClear( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchTableUpdate( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                     unsigned int maxCells,
+                     IxAtmScheduleTable **rettable)
+ *
+ *  @brief The client calls this function to request an update of the
+ *         schedule table for a particular ATM port.
+ *
+ *  This is called when the client decides it needs a new sequence of
+ *  cells to send (probably because the transmit queue is near to
+ *  empty for this ATM port).  The scheduler will use its stored
+ *  information on the cells submitted for transmit (i.e. data
+ *  supplied via @ref ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate function) with the traffic
+ *  descriptor information of all established VCs on the ATM port to
+ *  decide the sequence of cells to be sent and fill the schedule
+ *  table for a period of time into the future.
+ *
+ *  IxAtmSch will guarantee a minimum of minCellsToSchedule if there
+ *  is at least one cell ready to send. If there are no cells then
+ *  IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_EMPTY is returned.
+ *
+ *  This implementation of ixAtmSchTableUpdate uses no operating
+ *  system or external facilities, either directly or indirectly.
+ *  This allows clients to call this function form within an FIQ
+ *  interrupt handler.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port for which requested
+ *          schedule table is to be generated.
+ *
+ * @param maxCells unsigned [in] - Specifies the maximum number of cells
+ *          that must be scheduled in the supplied table during any
+ *          call to the interface.
+ *
+ * @param **table @ref IxAtmScheduleTable [out] - A pointer to an area of
+ *              storage is returned which contains the generated
+ *              schedule table.  The client should not modify the
+ *              contents of this table.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *  - <b>IX_SUCCESS :</b> The schedule table has been published.
+ *       Currently there is at least one VC queue that is nonempty.
+ *  - <b>IX_ATMSCH_RET_QUEUE_EMPTY :</b> Currently all VC queues on
+ *       this port are empty.  The schedule table returned is set to
+ *       NULL.  The client is not expected to invoke this function
+ *       again until more cells have been submitted on this port
+ *       through the @ref ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate function.
+ *  - <b>IX_FAIL :</b> The input are invalid.  No action is taken.
+ *
+ * @warning IxAtmSch assumes that the calling software ensures that
+ *          calls to ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate, ixAtmSchVcQueueClear and
+ *          ixAtmSchTableUpdate are both self and mutually exclusive
+ *          for the same port.
+ *
+ * @warning Subsequent calls to this function for the same port will
+ *          overwrite the contents of previously supplied schedule
+ *          tables.  The client must be completely finished with the
+ *          previously supplied schedule table before calling this
+ *          function again for the same port.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmSchVcQueueUpdate(), ixAtmSchVcQueueClear(), ixAtmSchTableUpdate().  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmSchTableUpdate( IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                     unsigned int maxCells,
+                     IxAtmScheduleTable **rettable);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchShow(void)
+ *
+ *  @brief Utility function which will print statistics on the current
+ *         and accumulated state of VCs and traffic in the ATM
+ *         scheduler component.  Output is sent to the default output
+ *         device.
+ *
+ * @param none
+ * @return none
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixAtmSchShow(void);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmSch
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmSchStatsClear(void)
+ *
+ *  @brief Utility function which will reset all counter statistics in
+ *         the ATM scheduler to zero.
+ *
+ * @param none
+ * @return none
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixAtmSchStatsClear(void);
+
+#endif
+/* IXATMSCH_H */
+
+/** @} */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmTypes.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmTypes.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8624c33
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmTypes.h
@@ -0,0 +1,409 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxAtmTypes.h
+ *
+ * @date 24-MAR-2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains Atm types common to a number of Atm components.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxAtmTypes IXP400 ATM Types (IxAtmTypes)
+ *
+ * @brief The common set of types used in many Atm components
+ *
+ * @{ */
+
+#ifndef IXATMTYPES_H
+#define IXATMTYPES_H
+
+#include "IxNpeA.h"
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxAtmLogicalPort
+ *
+ * @brief Logical Port Definitions  :
+ *
+ * Only 1 port is available in SPHY configuration
+ * 12 ports are enabled in MPHY configuration
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 = 0,  /**< Port 0 */
+#ifdef IX_NPE_MPHYMULTIPORT
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_1,      /**< Port 1 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_2,      /**< Port 2 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_3,      /**< Port 3 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_4,      /**< Port 4 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_5,      /**< Port 5 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_6,      /**< Port 6 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_7,      /**< Port 7 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_8,      /**< Port 8 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_9,      /**< Port 9 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_10,     /**< Port 10 */
+    IX_UTOPIA_PORT_11,     /**< Port 11 */
+#endif /* IX_NPE_MPHY */
+    IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS    /**< Not a port - just a definition for the
+                           * maximum possible ports
+                           */
+} IxAtmLogicalPort;
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE
+ * @brief Size of a ATM cell payload
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE             (48)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE
+ * @brief Size of a ATM cell, including header
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE                     (53)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC
+ * @brief Size of a ATM cell, excluding HEC byte
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC              (IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE - 1)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_OAM_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC
+ * @brief Size of a OAM cell, excluding HEC byte
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_OAM_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC          IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_AAL0_48_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE
+ * @brief Size of a AAL0 48 Cell payload
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_AAL0_48_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE     IX_ATM_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_AAL5_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE
+ * @brief Size of a AAL5 Cell payload
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_AAL5_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE        IX_ATM_CELL_PAYLOAD_SIZE
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_AAL0_52_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC
+ * @brief Size of a AAL0 52 Cell, excluding HEC byte
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_AAL0_52_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC      IX_ATM_CELL_SIZE_NO_HEC
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_VPI
+ * @brief Maximum value of an ATM VPI
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_VPI 255
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_VCI
+ * @brief Maximum value of an ATM VCI
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_VCI 65535
+
+ /**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_VCS
+ * @brief Maximum number of active AAL5/AAL0 VCs in the system
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_VCS 32
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_VC
+ * @brief Maximum number of active AAL5/AAL0 VCs in the system
+ * The use of this macro is depreciated, it is retained for
+ * backward compatiblity. For current software release
+ * and beyond the define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_VC should be used.
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_VC IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_VCS
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_OAM_TX_VCS
+ * @brief Maximum number of active OAM Tx VCs in the system, 
+ *        1 OAM VC per port
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_OAM_TX_VCS IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_OAM_RX_VCS
+ * @brief Maximum number of active OAM Rx VCs in the system, 
+ *        1 OAM VC shared accross all ports
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_OAM_RX_VCS 1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_OAM_TX_VCS
+ * @brief Maximum number of active AAL5/AAL0/OAM Tx VCs in the system
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_OAM_TX_VCS (IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_VCS + IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_OAM_TX_VCS)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_OAM_RX_VCS
+ * @brief Maximum number of active AAL5/AAL0/OAM Rx VCs in the system
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_OAM_RX_VCS (IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_AAL_VCS + IX_ATM_MAX_NUM_OAM_RX_VCS)
+
+/**
+ *  @def IX_ATM_IDLE_CELLS_CONNID
+ *  @brief VC Id used to indicate idle cells in the returned schedule table.
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_IDLE_CELLS_CONNID 0
+
+
+/**
+ *  @def IX_ATM_CELL_HEADER_VCI_GET
+ *  @brief get the VCI field from a cell header
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_CELL_HEADER_VCI_GET(cellHeader) \
+    (((cellHeader) >> 4) & IX_OAM_VCI_BITS_MASK);
+
+/**
+ *  @def IX_ATM_CELL_HEADER_VPI_GET
+ *  @brief get the VPI field from a cell header
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_CELL_HEADER_VPI_GET(cellHeader) \
+    (((cellHeader) >> 20) & IX_OAM_VPI_BITS_MASK);
+
+/**
+ *  @def IX_ATM_CELL_HEADER_PTI_GET
+ *  @brief get the PTI field from a cell header
+ */
+#define IX_ATM_CELL_HEADER_PTI_GET(cellHeader) \
+    ((cellHeader) >> 1) & IX_OAM_PTI_BITS_MASK;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxAtmCellHeader
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Cell Header, does not contain 4 byte HEC, added by NPE-A 
+ */
+typedef unsigned int IxAtmCellHeader;
+
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxAtmServiceCategory
+ *
+ * @brief Enumerated type representing available ATM service categories.
+ *   For more informatoin on these categories, see "Traffic Management
+ *   Specification" v4.1, published by the ATM Forum -
+ *   http://www.atmforum.com
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATM_CBR,    /**< Constant Bit Rate */
+    IX_ATM_RTVBR,  /**< Real Time Variable Bit Rate */
+    IX_ATM_VBR,    /**< Variable Bit Rate */
+    IX_ATM_UBR,    /**< Unspecified Bit Rate */
+    IX_ATM_ABR     /**< Available Bit Rate (not supported) */
+
+} IxAtmServiceCategory;
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @enum IxAtmRxQueueId
+ *
+ * @brief Rx Queue Type for RX traffic
+ *
+ * IxAtmRxQueueId defines the queues involved for receiving data.
+ *
+ * There are two queues to facilitate prioritisation handling
+ * and processing the 2 queues with different algorithms and
+ * constraints
+ *
+ * e.g. : one queue can carry voice (or time-critical traffic), the
+ * other queue can carry non-voice traffic
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATM_RX_A = 0,      /**< RX queue A */
+    IX_ATM_RX_B,          /**< RX queue B */
+    IX_ATM_MAX_RX_STREAMS /**< Maximum number of RX streams */
+} IxAtmRxQueueId;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Structure describing an ATM traffic contract for a Virtual
+ *         Connection (VC).
+ *
+ * Structure is used to specify the requested traffic contract for a
+ * VC to the IxAtmSch component using the @ref ixAtmSchVcModelSetup
+ * interface.
+ *
+ * These parameters are defined by the ATM forum working group
+ * (http://www.atmforum.com).
+ *
+ * @note Typical values for a voice channel 64 Kbit/s
+ * - atmService @a IX_ATM_RTVBR
+ * - pcr   400  (include IP overhead, and AAL5 trailer)
+ * - cdvt  5000000 (5 ms)
+ * - scr = pcr
+ *
+ * @note Typical values for a data channel 800 Kbit/s
+ * - atmService @a IX_ATM_UBR
+ * - pcr   1962  (include IP overhead, and AAL5 trailer)
+ * - cdvt  5000000 (5 ms)
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxAtmServiceCategory atmService; /**< ATM service category */
+    unsigned pcr;   /**< Peak Cell Rate - cells per second */
+    unsigned cdvt;  /**< Cell Delay Variation Tolerance - in nanoseconds */
+    unsigned scr;   /**< Sustained Cell Rate - cells per second */
+    unsigned mbs;   /**< Max Burst Size - cells */
+    unsigned mcr;   /**< Minimum Cell Rate - cells per second */
+    unsigned mfs;   /**< Max Frame Size - cells */
+} IxAtmTrafficDescriptor;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxAtmConnId
+ *
+ * @brief ATM VC data connection identifier.
+ *
+ * This is is generated by IxAtmdAcc when a successful connection is
+ * made on a VC. The is the ID by which IxAtmdAcc knows an active
+ * VC and should be used in IxAtmdAcc API calls to reference a
+ * specific VC.
+ */
+typedef unsigned int IxAtmConnId;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxAtmSchedulerVcId
+ *
+ * @brief ATM VC scheduling connection identifier.
+ *
+ * This id is generated and used by ATM Tx controller, generally
+ * the traffic shaper (e.g. IxAtmSch). The IxAtmdAcc component
+ * will request one of these Ids whenever a data connection on
+ * a Tx VC is requested. This ID will be used in callbacks to
+ * the ATM Transmission Ctrl s/w (e.g. IxAtmm) to reference a
+ * particular VC.
+ */
+typedef int IxAtmSchedulerVcId;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxAtmNpeRxVcId
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Rx VC identifier used by the ATM Npe.
+ *
+ * This Id is generated by IxAtmdAcc when a successful data connection
+ * is made on a rx VC.
+ */
+typedef unsigned int IxAtmNpeRxVcId;
+
+/**
+ * @brief ATM Schedule Table entry
+ *
+ * This IxAtmScheduleTableEntry is used by an ATM scheduler to inform
+ * IxAtmdAcc about the data to transmit (in term of cells per VC)
+ *
+ * This structure defines
+ * @li the number of cells to be transmitted (numberOfCells)
+ * @li the VC connection to be used for transmission (connId).
+ *
+ * @note - When the connection Id value is IX_ATM_IDLE_CELLS_CONNID, the
+ * corresponding number of idle cells will be transmitted to the hardware.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxAtmConnId connId; /**< connection Id
+                 *
+                 * Identifier of VC from which cells are to be transmitted.
+                 * When this valus is IX_ATM_IDLE_CELLS_CONNID, this indicates
+                 * that the system should transmit the specified number
+                 * of idle cells. Unknown connIds result in the transmission
+                 * idle cells.
+                 */
+    unsigned int numberOfCells; /**< number of cells to transmit
+                 *
+                 * The number of contiguous cells to schedule from this VC
+                 * at this point. The valid range is from 1 to
+                 * @a IX_ATM_SCHEDULETABLE_MAXCELLS_PER_ENTRY. This
+                 * number can swap over mbufs and pdus. OverSchduling results
+                 * in the transmission of idle cells.
+                 */
+} IxAtmScheduleTableEntry;
+
+/**
+ * @brief This structure defines a schedule table which gives details
+ *         on which data (from which VCs) should be transmitted for a
+ *         forthcoming period of time for a particular port and the
+ *         order in which that data should be transmitted.
+ *
+ *  The schedule table consists of a series of entries each of which
+ *  will schedule one or more cells from a particular registered VC.
+ *  The total number of cells scheduled and the total number of
+ *  entries in the table are also indicated.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    unsigned tableSize;      /**< Number of entries
+                              *
+                              * Indicates the total number of
+                              *   entries in the table.
+                              */
+    unsigned totalCellSlots; /**< Number of cells
+                              *
+                              * Indicates the total number of ATM
+                              *   cells which are scheduled by all the
+                              *   entries in the table.
+                              */
+    IxAtmScheduleTableEntry *table; /**< Pointer to schedule entries
+                                     *
+                                     * Pointer to an array
+                                     *   containing tableSize entries
+                                     */
+} IxAtmScheduleTable;
+
+#endif /* IXATMTYPES_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxAtmTypes
+ */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmdAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmdAcc.h
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+
+/**
+ * @file    IxAtmdAcc.h
+ *
+ * @date    07-Nov-2001
+ *
+ * @brief IxAtmdAcc Public API
+ *
+ * This file contains the public API of IxAtmdAcc, related to the
+ * data functions of the component
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @defgroup IxAtmdAccAPI IXP400 ATM Driver Access (IxAtmdAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 Atm Driver Data component
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAcc is the low level interface by which AAL0/AAL5 and
+ * OAM data gets transmitted to,and received from the Utopia bus.
+ *
+ * For AAL0/AAL5 services transmit and receive connections may
+ * be established independantly for unique combinations of
+ * port,VPI,and VCI.
+ *
+ * Two AAL0 services supporting 48 or 52 byte cell data are provided.
+ * Submitted AAL0 PDUs must be a multiple of the cell data size (48/52).
+ * AAL0_52 is a raw cell service the client must format
+ * the PDU with an ATM cell header (excluding HEC) at the start of
+ * each cell, note that AtmdAcc does not validate the cell headers in
+ * a submitted PDU.
+ *
+ * OAM cells cannot be received over the AAL0 service but instead
+ * are received over a dedicated OAM service.
+ *
+ * For the OAM service an "OAM Tx channel" may be enabled for a port
+ * by establishing a single dedicated OAM Tx connection on that port.
+ * A single "OAM Rx channel" for all ports may be  enabled by
+ * establishing a dedicated OAM Rx connection.
+ *
+ * The OAM service allows buffers containing 52 byte OAM F4/F5 cells
+ * to be transmitted and received over the dedicated OAM channels.
+ * HEC is appended/removed, and CRC-10 performed by the NPE. The OAM
+ * service offered by AtmdAcc is a raw cell transport service.
+ * It is assumed that ITU I.610 procedures that make use of this
+ * service are implemented above AtmdAcc.
+ *
+ * Note that the dedicated OAM connections are established on
+ * reserved VPI,VCI, and (in the case of Rx) port values defined below.
+ * These values are used purely to descriminate the dedicated OAM channels
+ * and do not identify a particular OAM F4/F5 flow. F4/F5 flows may be
+ * realised for particluar VPI/VCIs by manipulating the VPI,VCI
+ * fields of the ATM cell headers of cells in the buffers passed
+ * to AtmdAcc. Note that AtmdAcc does not validate the cell headers
+ * in a submitted OAM PDU.
+ *
+ *
+ *
+ * This part is related to the User datapath processing
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXATMDACC_H
+#define IXATMDACC_H
+
+#include "IxAtmTypes.h"
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   AtmdAcc Data Types definition
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_WARNING
+ *
+ * @brief Warning return code
+ *
+ * This constant is used to tell IxAtmDAcc user about a special case.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_WARNING 2
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_BUSY
+ *
+ * @brief Busy return code
+ *
+ * This constant is used to tell IxAtmDAcc user that the request
+ * is correct, but cannot be processed because the IxAtmAcc resources
+ * are already used. The user has to retry its request later
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_BUSY 3
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_RESOURCES_STILL_ALLOCATED
+ *
+ * @brief Disconnect return code
+ *
+ * This constant is used to tell IxAtmDAcc user that the disconnect
+ * functions are not complete because the resources used by the driver
+ * are not yet released. The user has to retry the disconnect call
+ * later.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_RESOURCES_STILL_ALLOCATED 4
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_DEFAULT_REPLENISH_COUNT
+ *
+ * @brief Default resources usage for RxVcFree replenish mechanism
+ *
+ * This constant is used to tell IxAtmDAcc to allocate and use
+ * the minimum of resources for rx free replenish.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_DEFAULT_REPLENISH_COUNT 0
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_OAM_TX_VPI
+ *
+ * @brief The reserved value used for the dedicated OAM
+ * Tx connection. This "well known" value is used by atmdAcc and
+ * its clients to dsicriminate the OAM channel, and should be chosen so
+ * that it does not coencide with the VPI value used in an AAL0/AAL5 connection.
+ * Any attempt to connect a service type other than OAM on this VPI will fail.
+ *
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_OAM_TX_VPI 0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_OAM_TX_VCI
+ *
+ * @brief The reserved value used for the dedicated OAM
+ * Tx connection. This "well known" value is used by atmdAcc and
+ * its clients to dsicriminate the OAM channel, and should be chosen so
+ * that it does not coencide with the VCI value used in an AAL0/AAL5 connection.
+ * Any attempt to connect a service type other than OAM on this VCI will fail.
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_OAM_TX_VCI 0
+
+
+ /**
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_OAM_RX_PORT
+ *
+ * @brief The reserved dummy PORT used for all dedicated OAM
+ * Rx connections. Note that this is not a real port but must
+ * have a value that lies within the valid range of port values.
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_OAM_RX_PORT IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0
+
+ /**
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_OAM_RX_VPI
+ *
+ * @brief The reserved value value used for the dedicated OAM
+ * Rx connection. This value should be chosen so that it does not
+ * coencide with the VPI value used in an AAL0/AAL5 connection.
+ * Any attempt to connect a service type other than OAM on this VPI will fail.
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_OAM_RX_VPI 0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_ATMDACC_OAM_RX_VCI
+ *
+ * @brief The reserved value value used for the dedicated OAM
+ * Rx connection. This value should be chosen so that it does not
+ * coencide with the VCI value used in an AAL0/AAL5 connection.
+ * Any attempt to connect a service type other than OAM on this VCI will fail.
+ */
+#define IX_ATMDACC_OAM_RX_VCI 0
+
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxAtmdAccPduStatus
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief IxAtmdAcc Pdu status :
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccPduStatus is used during a RX operation to indicate
+ * the status of the received PDU
+ *
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL0_VALID = 0,    /**< aal0 pdu */
+    IX_ATMDACC_OAM_VALID,         /**< OAM pdu */
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL2_VALID,        /**< aal2 pdu @b reserved for future use */
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL5_VALID,        /**< aal5 pdu complete and trailer is valid */
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL5_PARTIAL,      /**< aal5 pdu not complete, trailer is missing */
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL5_CRC_ERROR,    /**< aal5 pdu not complete, crc error/length error */
+    IX_ATMDACC_MBUF_RETURN        /**< empty buffer returned to the user */
+} IxAtmdAccPduStatus;
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @enum IxAtmdAccAalType
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief IxAtmdAcc AAL Service Type :
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccAalType defines the type of traffic to run on this VC
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL5,                /**< ITU-T AAL5 */
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL2,                /**< ITU-T AAL2 @b reserved for future use */
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL0_48,             /**< AAL0 48 byte payloads (cell header is added by NPE)*/
+    IX_ATMDACC_AAL0_52,             /**< AAL0 52 byte cell data (HEC is added by NPE) */
+    IX_ATMDACC_OAM,                 /**< OAM cell transport service (HEC is added by NPE)*/
+    IX_ATMDACC_MAX_SERVICE_TYPE     /**< not a service, used for parameter validation */
+} IxAtmdAccAalType;
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @enum IxAtmdAccClpStatus
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief IxAtmdAcc CLP indication
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccClpStatus defines the CLP status of the current PDU
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMDACC_CLP_NOT_SET = 0,     /**< CLP indication is not set */
+    IX_ATMDACC_CLP_SET = 1     /**< CLP indication is set */
+} IxAtmdAccClpStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxAtmdAccUserId
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief User-supplied Id
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccUserId is passed through callbacks and allows the
+ * IxAtmdAcc user to identify the source of a call back. The range of
+ * this user-owned Id is [0...2^32-1)].
+ *
+ * The user provides this own Ids on a per-channel basis as a parameter
+ * in a call to @a ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect() or @a ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect
+ *
+ */
+typedef unsigned int IxAtmdAccUserId;
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to RX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief  Rx callback prototype
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback is the prototype of the Rx callback user
+ * function called once per PDU to pass a receive Pdu to a user on a
+ * partilcular connection. The callback is likely to push the mbufs
+ * to a protocol layer, and recycle the mbufs for a further use.
+ *
+ * @note -This function is called ONLY in the context of
+ *        the @a ixAtmdAccRxDispatch() function
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxDispatch
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - the port on which this PDU was received
+ *        a logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param userId @ref IxAtmdAccUserId [in] - user Id provided in the call
+ *        to @a ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ * @param status @ref IxAtmdAccPduStatus [in] - an indication about the PDU validity.
+ *        In the case of AAL0 the only possibile value is
+ *        AAL0_VALID, in this case the client may optionally determine
+ *        that an rx timeout occured by checking if the mbuf is
+ *        compleletly or only partially filled, the later case
+ *        indicating a timeout.
+ *        In the case of OAM the only possible value is OAM valid.
+ *        The status is set to @a IX_ATMDACC_MBUF_RETURN when
+ *        the mbuf is released during a disconnect process.
+ * @param clp @ref IxAtmdAccClpStatus [in] - clp indication for this PDU.
+ *        For AAL5/AAL0_48 this information
+ *        is set if the clp bit of any rx cell is set
+ *        For AAL0-52/OAM the client may inspect the CLP in individual
+ *        cell headers in the PDU, and this parameter is set to 0.
+ * @param *mbufPtr @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - depending on the servive type a pointer to
+ *        an mbuf (AAL5/AAL0/OAM) or mbuf chain (AAL5 only),
+ *        that comprises the complete PDU data.
+ *
+ *        This parameter is guaranteed not to be a null pointer.
+ *
+ */
+typedef void (*IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback) (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       IxAtmdAccUserId userId,
+                       IxAtmdAccPduStatus status,
+                       IxAtmdAccClpStatus clp,
+                       IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbufPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Callback prototype for free buffer level is low.
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback is the prototype of the user function
+ * which get called on a per-VC basis, when more  mbufs are needed to
+ * continue the ATM data reception. This function is likely to supply
+ * more available mbufs by one or many calls to the replenish function
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish()
+ *
+ * This function is called when the number of available buffers for
+ * reception is going under the threshold level as defined
+ * in @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister()
+ *
+ * This function is called inside an Qmgr dispatch context. No system
+ * resource or interrupt-unsafe feature should be used inside this
+ * callback.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ *
+ * @param userId @ref IxAtmdAccUserId [in] - user Id provided in the call
+ * to @a ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ *
+ * @return None
+ *
+ */
+typedef void (*IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback) (IxAtmdAccUserId userId);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to TX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @brief  Buffer callback prototype.
+ *
+ * This function is called to relinguish ownership of a transmitted
+ * buffer chain to the user.
+ *
+ * @note -In the case of a chained mbuf the AmtdAcc component can
+ * chain many user buffers together and pass ownership to the user in
+ * one function call.
+ *
+ * @param userId @ref IxAtmdAccUserId [in] - user If provided at registration of this
+ *        callback.
+ * @param mbufPtr @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - a pointer to mbufs or chain of mbufs and is
+ *        guaranteed not to be a null pointer.
+ *
+ */
+typedef void (*IxAtmdAccTxVcBufferReturnCallback) (IxAtmdAccUserId userId,
+                        IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbufPtr);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to Initialisation
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccInit (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Initialise the IxAtmdAcc Component
+ *
+ * This function initialise the IxAtmdAcc component. This function shall
+ * be called before any other function of the API. Its role is to
+ * initialise all internal resources of the IxAtmdAcc component.
+ *
+ * The ixQmgr component needs to be initialized prior the use of
+ * @a ixAtmdAccInit()
+ *
+ * @param none
+ *
+ * Failing to initilialize the IxAtmdAcc API before any use of it will
+ * result in a failed status.
+ * If the specified component is not present, a success status will still be 
+ * returned, however, a warning indicating the NPE to download to is not
+ * present will be issued.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS initialisation is complete (in case of component not
+ *             being present, a warning is clearly indicated)
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL unable to process this request either
+ *             because this IxAtmdAcc is already initialised
+ *             or some unspecified error has occrred.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccInit (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Show IxAtmdAcc configuration on a per port basis
+ *
+ * @param none
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @note - Display use printf() and are redirected to stdout
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixAtmdAccShow (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccStatsShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Show all IxAtmdAcc stats
+ *
+ * @param none
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ * @note - Stats display use printf() and are redirected to stdout
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixAtmdAccStatsShow (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccStatsReset (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Reset all IxAtmdAcc stats
+ *
+ * @param none
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixAtmdAccStatsReset (void);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to RX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      unsigned int vpi,
+                      unsigned int vci,
+                      IxAtmdAccAalType aalServiceType,
+                      IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                      IxAtmdAccUserId userCallbackId,
+                      IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback rxCallback,
+                      unsigned int minimumReplenishCount,
+                      IxAtmConnId * connIdPtr,
+                      IxAtmNpeRxVcId * npeVcIdPtr )
+ *
+ * @brief Connect to a Aal Pdu receive service for a particular
+ *        port/vpi/vci, and service type.
+ *
+ * This function allows a user to connect to an Aal5/Aal0/OAM Pdu receive service
+ * for a particular port/vpi/vci. It registers the callback and allocates
+ * internal resources and a Connection Id to be used in further API calls
+ * related to this VCC.
+ *
+ * The function will setup VC receive service on the specified rx queue.
+ *
+ * This function is blocking and makes use internal locks, and hence
+ * should not be called from an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * On return from @a ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect() with a failure status, the
+ * connection Id parameter is unspecified. Its value cannot be used.
+ * A connId is the reference by which IxAtmdAcc refers to a
+ * connected VC. This identifier is the result of a succesful call
+ * to a connect function. This identifier is invalid after a
+ * sucessful call to a disconnect function.
+ *
+ * Calling this function for the same combination of Vpi, Vci and more
+ * than once without calling @a ixAtmdAccRxVcTryDisconnect() will result in a
+ * failure status.
+ *
+ * If this function returns success the user should supply receive
+ * buffers by calling @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish() and then call
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable() to begin receiving pdus.
+ *
+ * There is a choice of two receive Qs on which the VC pdus could be
+ * receive. The user must associate the VC with one of these. Essentially
+ * having two qs allows more flexible system configuration such as have
+ * high prioriy traffic on one q (e.g. voice) and low priority traffic on
+ * the other (e.g. data). The high priority Q could be serviced in
+ * preference to the low priority Q. One queue may be configured to be
+ * serviced as soon as there is traffic, the other queue may be configured
+ * to be serviced by a polling mechanism running at idle time.
+ *
+ * Two AAL0 services supporting 48 or 52 byte cell data are provided.
+ * Received AAL0 PDUs will be be a multiple of the cell data size (48/52).
+ * AAL0_52 is a raw cell service and includes an ATM cell header
+ * (excluding HEC) at the start of each cell.
+ *
+ * A single "OAM Rx channel" for all ports may be  enabled by
+ * establishing a dedicated OAM Rx connection.
+ *
+ * The OAM service allows buffers containing 52 byte OAM F4/F5 cells
+ * to be transmitted and received over the dedicated OAM channels.
+ * HEC is appended/removed, and CRC-10 performed by the NPE. The OAM
+ * service offered by AtmdAcc is a raw cell transport service.
+ * It is assumed that ITU I.610 procedures that make use of this
+ * service are implemented above AtmdAcc.
+ *
+ * Note that the dedicated OAM connections are established on
+ * reserved VPI,VCI, and (in the case of Rx) port values.
+ * These values are used purely to descriminate the dedicated OAM channels
+ * and do not identify a particular OAM F4/F5 flow. F4/F5 flows may be
+ * realised for particluar VPI/VCIs by manipulating the VPI,VCI
+ * fields of the ATM cell headers of cells in the buffers passed
+ * to AtmdAcc.
+ *
+ * Calling this function prior to enable the port will fail.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxDispatch
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcTryDisconnect
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortEnable
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - VC identification : logical PHY port
+ *                  [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param vpi unsigned int [in] - VC identification : ATM Vpi [0..255] or IX_ATMDACC_OAM_VPI
+ * @param vci unsigned int [in] - VC identification : ATM Vci [0..65535] or IX_ATMDACC_OAM_VCI
+ * @param aalServiceType @ref IxAtmdAccAalType [in] - type of service: AAL5, AAL0_48, AAL0_52, or OAM
+ * @param rxQueueId @ref IxAtmRxQueueId [in] - this identifieds which of two Qs the VC
+ *     should use.when icoming traffic is processed
+ * @param userCallbackId @ref IxAtmdAccUserId [in] - user Id used later as a parameter to
+ *     the supplied rxCallback.
+ * @param rxCallback [in] @ref IxAtmdAccRxVxRxCallback - function called when mbufs are received.
+ *     This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ * @param bufferFreeCallback [in] - function to be called to return
+ *     ownership of buffers to IxAtmdAcc user.
+ * @param minimumReplenishCount unsigned int [in] -  For AAL5/AAL0 the number of free mbufs
+ *     to be used with this channel. Use a high number when the expected traffic
+ *     rate on this channel is high, or when the user's mbufs are small, or when
+ *     the RxVcFreeLow Notification has to be invoked less often. When this
+ *     value is IX_ATMDACC_DEFAULT_REPLENISH_COUNT, the minimum of
+ *     resources  will be used. Depending on traffic rate, pdu
+ *     size and mbuf size, rxfree queue size, polling/interrupt rate, this value may
+ *     require to be replaced by a different value in the range 1-128
+ *     For OAM the rxFree queue size is fixed by atmdAcc and this parameter is ignored.
+ * @param connIdPtr @ref IxAtmConnId [out] - pointer to a connection Id
+ *     This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ * @param npeVcIdPtr @ref IxAtmNpeRxVcId [out] - pointer to an npe Vc Id
+ *     This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_BUSY cannot process this request :
+ *         no VC is available
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL
+ *             parameter error,
+ *             VC already in use,
+ *             attempt to connect AAL service on reserved OAM VPI/VCI,
+ *             attempt to connect OAM service on VPI/VCI other than the reserved OAM VPI/VCI,
+ *             port is not initialised,
+ *             or some other error occurs during processing.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      unsigned int vpi,
+                      unsigned int vci,
+                      IxAtmdAccAalType aalServiceType,
+                      IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                      IxAtmdAccUserId userCallbackId,
+                      IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback rxCallback,
+                      unsigned int minimumReplenishCount,
+                      IxAtmConnId * connIdPtr,
+                      IxAtmNpeRxVcId * npeVcIdPtr );
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                        IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbufPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Provide free mbufs for data reception on a connection.
+ *
+ * This function provides mbufs for data reception by the hardware. This
+ * function needs to be called by the user on a regular basis to ensure
+ * no packet loss. Providing free buffers is a connection-based feature;
+ * each connection can have different requirements in terms of buffer size
+ * number of buffers, recycling rate. This function could be invoked from
+ * within the context of a @a IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback() callback
+ * for a particular VC
+ *
+ * Mbufs provided through this function call can be chained. They will be
+ * unchained internally. A call to this function with chained mbufs or
+ * multiple calls with unchained mbufs are equivalent, but calls with
+ * unchained mbufs are more efficients.
+ *
+ * Mbufs provided to this interface need to be able to hold at least one
+ * full cell payload (48/52 bytes, depending on service type).
+ * Chained buffers with a size less than the size supported by the hardware
+ * will be returned through the rx callback provided during the connect step.
+ *
+ * Failing to invoke this function prior to enabling the RX traffic
+ * can result in packet loss.
+ *
+ * This function is not reentrant for the same connId.
+ *
+ * This function does not use system resources and can be
+ * invoked from an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * @note - Over replenish is detected, and extra mbufs are returned through
+ *         the rx callback provided during the connect step.
+ *
+ * @note - Mbuf provided to the replenish function should have a length greater or
+ *         equal to 48/52 bytes according to service type.
+ *
+ * @note - The memory cache of mMbuf payload should be invalidated prior to Mbuf
+ *         submission. Flushing the Mbuf headers is handled by IxAtmdAcc.
+ *
+ * @note - When a chained mbuf is provided, this function process the mbufs
+ *         up to the hardware limit and invokes the user-supplied callback
+ *         to release extra buffers.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as returned from a succesfull call to
+ *        @a IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ * @param mbufPtr @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - pointer to a mbuf structure to be used for data
+ *        reception. The mbuf pointed to by this parameter can be chained
+ *        to an other mbuf.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish()
+ *          and the mbuf is now ready to use for incoming traffic.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_BUSY cannot process this request because
+ *         the max number of outstanding free buffers has been reached
+ *         or the internal resources have exhausted for this VC.
+ *         The user is responsible for retrying this request later.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL cannot process this request because of parameter
+ *         errors or some unspecified internal error has occurred.
+ *
+ * @note - It is not always guaranteed the replenish step to be as fast as the
+ *   hardware is consuming Rx Free mbufs. There is nothing in IxAtmdAcc to
+ *   guarantee that replenish reaches the rxFree threshold level. If the
+ *   threshold level is not reached, the next rxFree low notification for
+ *   this channel will not be triggered.
+ *   The preferred ways to replenish can be as follows (depending on
+ *   applications and implementations) :
+ *   @li Replenish in a rxFree low notification until the function
+ *       ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish() returns IX_ATMDACC_BUSY
+ *   @li Query the queue level using @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery, then
+ *     , replenish using @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish(), then query the queue
+ *       level again, and replenish if the threshold is still not reached.
+ *   @li Trigger replenish from an other event source and use rxFree starvation
+ *       to throttle the Rx traffic.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                        IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbufPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                                    unsigned int numberOfMbufs,
+                                    IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback callback)
+ *
+ * @brief Configure the RX Free threshold value and register a callback
+ * to handle threshold notifications.
+ *
+ * The function ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister sets the threshold value for
+ * a particular RX VC. When the number of buffers reaches this threshold
+ * the callback is invoked.
+ *
+ * This function should be called once per VC before RX traffic is
+ * enabled.This function will fail if the curent level of the free buffers
+ * is equal or less than the threshold value.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call
+ *        to @a IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ * @param numberOfMbufs unsigned int [in] - threshold number of buffers. This number
+ *        has to be a power of 2, one of the values 0,1,2,4,8,16,32....
+ *        The maximum value cannot be more than half of the rxFree queue
+ *        size (which can be retrieved using @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery()
+ *        before any use of the @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish() function)
+ * @param callback @ref IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback [in] - function telling the user that the number of
+ *        free buffers has reduced to the threshold value.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS Threshold set successfully.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL parameter error or the current number of free buffers
+ *              is less than or equal to the threshold supplied or some
+ *              unspecified error has occrred.
+ *
+ * @note - the callback will be called when the threshold level will drop from
+ *        exactly (numberOfMbufs + 1) to (numberOfMbufs).
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallbackRegister (IxAtmConnId connId,
+    unsigned int numberOfMbufs,
+    IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback callback);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                         unsigned int *numberOfMbufsPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the number of rx mbufs the system can accept to replenish the
+ *       the rx reception mechanism on a particular channel
+ *
+ * The ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery function is used to retrieve the current
+ * number of available mbuf entries for reception, on a per-VC basis. This
+ * function can be used to know the number of mbufs which can be provided
+ * using @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish().
+ *
+ * This function can be used from a timer context, or can be associated
+ * with a threshold event, or can be used inside an active polling
+ * mechanism which is under user control.
+ *
+ * This function is reentrant and does not use system resources and can
+ * be invoked from an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call
+ *        to @a IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ * @param numberOfMbufsPtr unsigned int [out] - Pointer to the number of available entries.
+ *      . This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS the current number of mbufs not yet used for incoming traffic
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL invalid parameter
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                         unsigned int *numberOfMbufsPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable (IxAtmConnId connId)
+ *
+ * @brief Start the RX service on a VC.
+ *
+ * This functions kicks-off the traffic reception for a particular VC.
+ * Once invoked, incoming PDUs will be made available by the hardware
+ * and are eventually directed to the @a IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback() callback
+ * registered for the connection.
+ *
+ * If the traffic is already running, this function returns IX_SUCCESS.
+ * This function can be invoked many times.
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback event will occur only after
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable() function is invoked.
+ *
+ * Before using this function, the @a ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish() function
+ * has to be used to replenish the RX Free queue. If not, incoming traffic
+ * may be discarded.and in the case of interrupt driven reception the
+ * @a IxAtmdAccRxVcFreeLowCallback() callback may be invoked as a side effect
+ * during a replenish action.
+ *
+ * This function is not reentrant and should not be used inside an
+ * interrupt context.
+ *
+ * For an VC connection this function can be called after a call to
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable() and should not be called after
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcTryDisconnect()
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeReplenish
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call
+ * to @a IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_WARNING the channel is already enabled
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL invalid parameters or some unspecified internal
+ *         error occured.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable (IxAtmConnId connId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable (IxAtmConnId connId)
+ *
+ * @brief Stop the RX service on a VC.
+ *
+ * This functions stops the traffic reception for a particular VC connection.
+ *
+ * Once invoked, incoming Pdus are discarded by the hardware. Any Pdus
+ * pending will be freed to the user
+ *
+ * Hence once this function returns no more receive callbacks will be
+ * called for that VC. However, buffer free callbacks will be invoked
+ * until such time as all buffers supplied by the user have been freed
+ * back to the user
+ *
+ * Calling this function doe not invalidate the connId.
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable() can be invoked to enable Pdu reception again.
+ *
+ * If the traffic is already stopped, this function returns IX_SUCCESS.
+ *
+ * This function is not reentrant and should not be used inside an
+ * interrupt context.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcEnable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call to @a
+ *     IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to @a ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable().
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_WARNING the channel is already disabled
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL invalid parameters or some unspecified internal error occured
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable (IxAtmConnId connId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxVcTryDisconnect (IxAtmConnId connId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disconnect a VC from the RX service.
+ *
+ * This function deregisters the VC and guarantees that all resources
+ * associated with this VC are free. After its execution, the connection
+ * Id is not available.
+ *
+ * This function will fail until such time as all resources allocated to
+ * the VC connection have been freed. The user is responsible to delay and
+ * call again this function many times until a success status is returned.
+ *
+ * This function needs internal locks and should not be called from an
+ * interrupt context
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call to
+ * @a IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect()
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to ixAtmdAccRxVcDisable
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_RESOURCES_STILL_ALLOCATED not all resources
+ *         associated with the connection have been freed.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL cannot process this request because of a parameter
+ *         error
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxVcTryDisconnect (IxAtmConnId connId);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to TX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      unsigned int vpi,
+                      unsigned int vci,
+                      IxAtmdAccAalType aalServiceType,
+                      IxAtmdAccUserId userId,
+                      IxAtmdAccTxVcBufferReturnCallback bufferFreeCallback,
+                      IxAtmConnId * connIdPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Connect to a Aal Pdu transmit service for a particular
+ *        port/vpi/vci and service type.
+ *
+ * This function allows a user to connect to an Aal5/Aal0/OAM Pdu transmit service
+ * for a particular port/vpi/vci. It registers the callback and allocates
+ * internal resources and a Connection Id to be used in further API calls
+ * related to this VC.
+ *
+ * The function will setup VC transmit service on the specified on the
+ * specified port. A connId is the reference by which IxAtmdAcc refers to a
+ * connected VC. This identifier is the result of a succesful call
+ * to a connect function. This identifier is invalid after a
+ * sucessful call to a disconnect function.
+ *
+ * This function needs internal locks, and hence  should not be called
+ * from an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * On return from @a ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect() with a failure status, the
+ * connection Id parameter is unspecified. Its value cannot be used.
+ *
+ * Calling this function for the same combination of port, Vpi, Vci and
+ * more than once without calling @a ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect() will result
+ * in a failure status.
+ *
+ * Two AAL0 services supporting 48 or 52 byte cell data are provided.
+ * Submitted AAL0 PDUs must be a multiple of the cell data size (48/52).
+ * AAL0_52 is a raw cell service the client must format
+ * the PDU with an ATM cell header (excluding HEC) at the start of
+ * each cell, note that AtmdAcc does not validate the cell headers in
+ * a submitted PDU.
+ *
+ * For the OAM service an "OAM Tx channel" may be enabled for a port
+ * by establishing a single dedicated OAM Tx connection on that port.
+ *
+ * The OAM service allows buffers containing 52 byte OAM F4/F5 cells
+ * to be transmitted and received over the dedicated OAM channels.
+ * HEC is appended/removed, and CRC-10 performed by the NPE. The OAM
+ * service offered by AtmdAcc is a raw cell transport service.
+ * It is assumed that ITU I.610 procedures that make use of this
+ * service are implemented above AtmdAcc.
+ *
+ * Note that the dedicated OAM connections are established on
+ * reserved VPI,VCI, and (in the case of Rx) port values.
+ * These values are used purely to descriminate the dedicated OAM channels
+ * and do not identify a particular OAM F4/F5 flow. F4/F5 flows may be
+ * realised for particluar VPI/VCIs by manipulating the VPI,VCI
+ * fields of the ATM cell headers of cells in the buffers passed
+ * to AtmdAcc.
+ *
+ * Calling this function before enabling the port will fail.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortEnable
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - VC identification : logical PHY port
+ *                  [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param vpi unsigned int  [in] - VC identification : ATM Vpi [0..255] or IX_ATMDACC_OAM_VPI
+ * @param vci unsigned int [in] - VC identification : ATM Vci [0..65535] or IX_ATMDACC_OAM_VCI
+ * @param aalServiceType @ref IxAtmdAccAalType [in] - type of service AAL5, AAL0_48, AAL0_52, or OAM
+ * @param userId @ref IxAtmdAccUserId [in] - user id to be used later during callbacks related
+ *        to this channel
+ * @param bufferFreeCallback @ref IxAtmdAccTxVcBufferReturnCallback [in] - function called when mbufs
+ *        transmission is complete. This parameter cannot be a null
+ *        pointer.
+ * @param connIdPtr @ref IxAtmConnId [out] - Pointer to a connection Id.
+ *        This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to @a IxAtmdAccRxVcConnect().
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_BUSY cannot process this request
+ *         because no VC is available
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL
+ *             parameter error,
+ *             VC already in use,
+ *             attempt to connect AAL service on reserved OAM VPI/VCI,
+ *             attempt to connect OAM service on VPI/VCI other than the reserved OAM VPI/VCI,
+ *             port is not initialised,
+ *             or some other error occurs during processing.
+ *
+ * @note - Unscheduled mode is not supported in ixp425 1.0. Therefore, the
+ *       function @a ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable() need to be called
+ *       for this port before any establishing a Tx Connection
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                      unsigned int vpi,
+                      unsigned int vci,
+                      IxAtmdAccAalType aalServiceType,
+                      IxAtmdAccUserId userId,
+                      IxAtmdAccTxVcBufferReturnCallback bufferFreeCallback,
+                      IxAtmConnId * connIdPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxVcPduSubmit (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                    IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbufPtr,
+                    IxAtmdAccClpStatus clp,
+                    unsigned int numberOfCells)
+ *
+ * @brief Submit a Pdu for transmission on connection.
+ *
+ * A data user calls this function to submit an mbufs containing a Pdu
+ * to be transmitted. The buffer supplied can be chained and the Pdu it
+ * contains must be complete.
+ *
+ * The transmission behavior of this call depends on the operational mode
+ * of the port on which the connection is made.
+ *
+ * In unscheduled mode the mbuf will be submitted to the hardware
+ * immediately if sufficent resource is available. Otherwise the function
+ * will return failure.
+ *
+ * In scheduled mode the buffer is queued internally in IxAtmdAcc. The cell
+ * demand is made known to the traffic shaping entity. Cells from the
+ * buffers are MUXed onto the port some time later as dictated by the
+ * traffic shaping entity. The traffic shaping entity does this by sending
+ * transmit schedules to IxAtmdAcc via @a ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess() function call.
+ *
+ * Note that the dedicated OAM channel is scheduled just like any
+ * other channel. This means that any OAM traffic relating to an
+ * active AAL0/AAL5 connection will be scheduled independantly of the
+ * AAL0/AAL5 traffic for that connection.
+ *
+ * When transmission is complete, the TX Done mechanism will give the
+ * owmnership of these buffers back to the customer. The tx done mechanism
+ * must be in operation before transmission is attempted.
+ *
+ * For AAL0/OAM submitted AAL0 PDUs must be a multiple of the cell data
+ * size (48/52). AAL0_52 and OAM are raw cell services, and the client
+ * must format the PDU with an ATM cell header (excluding HEC) at the
+ * start of each cell, note that AtmdAcc does not validate the cell headers in
+ * a submitted PDU.
+ *
+ *
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcBufferReturnCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call to
+ *        @a ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect()
+ * @param mbufPtr @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - pointer to a chained structure of mbufs to transmit.
+ *       This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ * @param clp @ref IxAtmdAccClpStatus [in] - clp indication for this PDU. All cells of this pdu
+ *       will be sent with the clp bit set
+ * @param numberOfCells unsigned int [in] - number of cells in the PDU.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to @a ixAtmdAccTxVcPduSubmit()
+ *             The pdu pointed by the mbufPtr parameter will be
+ *             transmitted
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_BUSY unable to process this request because
+ *             internal resources are all used. The caller is responsible
+ *             for retrying this request later.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL unable to process this request because of error
+ *             in the parameters (wrong connId supplied,
+ *             or wrong mbuf pointer supplied), the total length of all buffers
+ *             in the chain should be a multiple of the cell size
+ *             ( 48/52 depending on the service type ),
+ *             or unspecified error during processing
+ *
+ * @note - This function in not re-entrant for the same VC (e.g. : two
+ *         thread cannot send PDUs for the same VC). But two threads can
+ *         safely call this function with a different connection Id
+ *
+ * @note - In unscheduled mode, this function is not re-entrant on a per
+ *         port basis. The size of pdus is limited to 8Kb.
+ *
+ * @note - 0-length mbufs should be removed from the chain before submission.
+ *         The total length of the pdu (sdu + padding +trailer) has to be
+ *         updated in the header of the first mbuf of a chain of mbufs.
+ *
+ * @note - Aal5 trailer information (UUI, CPI, SDU length) has to be supplied
+ *         before submission.
+ *
+ * @note - The payload memory cache should be flushed, if needed, prior to
+ *         transmission. Mbuf headers are flushed by IxAtmdAcc
+ *
+ * @note - This function does not use system resources and can be used
+ *         inside an interrupt context
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccTxVcPduSubmit (IxAtmConnId connId,
+                    IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbufPtr,
+                    IxAtmdAccClpStatus clp,
+                    unsigned int numberOfCells);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect (IxAtmConnId connId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disconnect from a Aal Pdu transmit service for a particular
+ *        port/vpi/vci.
+ *
+ * This function deregisters the VC and guarantees that all resources
+ * associated with this VC are free. After its execution, the connection
+ * Id is not available.
+ *
+ * This function will fail until such time as all resources allocated to
+ * the VC connection have been freed. The user is responsible to delay
+ * and call again this function many times until a success status is
+ * returned.
+ *
+ * After its execution, the connection Id is not available.
+ *
+ * @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - connection Id as resulted from a succesfull call to
+ *        @a ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect()
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful call to @a ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect()
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_RESOURCES_STILL_ALLOCATED not all resources
+ *     associated with the connection have been freed. This condition will
+ *     disappear after Tx and TxDone is complete for this channel.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL unable to process this request because of errors
+ *                     in the parameters (wrong connId supplied)
+ *
+ * @note - This function needs internal locks and should not be called
+ *         from an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @note - If the @a IX_ATMDACC_RESOURCES_STILL_ALLOCATED error does not
+ *     clear after a while, this may be linked to a previous problem
+ *     of cell overscheduling. Diabling the port and retry a disconnect
+ *     will free the resources associated with this channel.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect (IxAtmConnId connId);
+
+#endif /* IXATMDACC_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxAtmdAccAPI
+ */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmdAccCtrl.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmdAccCtrl.h
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+
+/**
+ * @file    IxAtmdAccCtrl.h
+ *
+ * @date    20-Mar-2002
+ *
+ * @brief IxAtmdAcc Public API
+ *
+ * This file contains the public API of IxAtmdAcc, related to the
+ * control functions of the component.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @defgroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI IXP400 ATM Driver Access (IxAtmdAcc) Control API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 Atm Driver Control component
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAcc is the low level interface by which AAL PDU get transmitted
+ * to,and received from the Utopia bus
+ *
+ * This part is related to the Control configuration
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXATMDACCCTRL_H
+#define IXATMDACCCTRL_H
+
+#include "IxAtmdAcc.h"
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   AtmdAccCtrl Data Types definition
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @def IX_ATMDACC_PORT_DISABLE_IN_PROGRESS
+*
+* @brief Port enable return code
+*
+* This constant is used to tell IxAtmDAcc user that the port disable
+* functions are not complete. The user can call ixAtmdAccPortDisableComplete()
+* to find out when the disable has finished. The port enable can then proceed.
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ATMDACC_PORT_DISABLE_IN_PROGRESS 5
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @def IX_ATMDACC_ALLPDUS
+*
+* @brief All PDUs
+*
+* This constant is used to tell IxAtmDAcc to process all PDUs from
+* the RX queue or the TX Done
+*
+* @sa IxAtmdAccRxDispatcher
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcher
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ATMDACC_ALLPDUS 0xffffffff
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to RX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Callback prototype for notification of available PDUs for
+ * an Rx Q.
+ *
+ * This a protoype for a function which is called when there is at
+ * least one Pdu available for processing on a particular Rx Q.
+ *
+ * This function should call @a ixAtmdAccRxDispatch() with
+ * the aprropriate number of parameters to read and process the Rx Q.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxDispatch
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxDispatcherRegister
+ *
+ * @param rxQueueId @ref IxAtmRxQueueId [in] indicates which RX queue to has Pdus to process.
+ * @param numberOfPdusToProcess unsigned int [in] indicates the minimum number of
+ *        PDUs available to process all PDUs from the queue.
+ * @param reservedPtr unsigned int* [out] pointer to a int location which can
+ *        be written to, but does not retain written values. This is
+ *        provided to make this prototype compatible
+ *        with @a ixAtmdAccRxDispatch()
+ *
+ * @return @li int - ignored.
+ *
+ */
+typedef IX_STATUS (*IxAtmdAccRxDispatcher) (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                         unsigned int numberOfPdusToProcess,
+                         unsigned int *reservedPtr);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to TX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Callback prototype for transmitted mbuf when threshold level is
+ *        crossed.
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcher is the prototype of the user function
+ * which get called when pdus are completely transmitted. This function
+ * is likely to call the @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch() function.
+ *
+ * This function is called when the number of available pdus for
+ * reception is crossing the threshold level as defined
+ * in @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister()
+ *
+ * This function is called inside an Qmgr dispatch context. No system
+ * resource or interrupt-unsafe feature should be used inside this
+ * callback.
+ *
+ * Transmitted buffers recycling implementation is a sytem-wide mechanism
+ * and needs to be set before any traffic is started. If this threshold
+ * mechanism is not used, the user is responsible for polling the
+ * transmitted buffers with @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch()
+ * and @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery() functions.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery
+ *
+ * @param numberOfPdusToProcess unsigned int [in] - The current number of pdus currently
+ *        available for recycling
+ * @param *reservedPtr unsigned int [out] - pointer to a int location which can be
+ *        written to but does not retain written values. This is provided
+ *        to make this prototype compatible
+ *        with @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch()
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS This is provided to make
+ *    this prototype compatible with @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch()
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL invalid parameters or some unspecified internal
+ *    error occured. This is provided to make
+ *    this prototype compatible with @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch()
+ *
+ */
+typedef IX_STATUS (*IxAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcher) (unsigned int numberOfPdusToProcess,
+                                                unsigned int *reservedPtr);
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @brief Notification that the threshold number of scheduled cells
+* remains in a port's transmit Q.
+*
+* The is the prototype for of the user notification function which
+* gets called on a per-port basis, when the number of remaining
+* scheduled cells to be transmitted decreases to the threshold level.
+* The number of cells passed as a parameter can be used for scheduling
+* purposes as the maximum number of cells that can be passed in a
+* schedule table to the @a ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess() function.
+*
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxCallbackRegister
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery
+*
+* @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+* @param numberOfAvailableCells unsigned int [in] - number of available
+*        cell entries.for the port
+*
+* @note - This functions shall not use system resources when used
+*         inside an interrupt context.
+*
+*/
+typedef void (*IxAtmdAccPortTxLowCallback) (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                           unsigned int numberOfAvailableCells);
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @brief  Prototype to submit cells for transmission
+*
+* IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback is the prototype of the callback
+* function used by AtmD to notify an ATM Scheduler that the user of
+* a VC has submitted cells for transmission.
+*
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable
+*
+* @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the VC to be updated
+*        is established
+* @param vcId int [in] - Identifies the VC to be updated. This is the value
+*        returned by the @a IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback() call .
+* @param numberOfCells unsigned int [in] - Indicates how many ATM cells should be added
+*        to the queue for this VC.
+*
+* @return @li IX_SUCCESS the function is registering the cell demand for
+*        this VC.
+* @return @li IX_FAIL the function cannot register cell for this VC : the
+*         scheduler maybe overloaded or misconfigured
+*
+*/
+typedef IX_STATUS (*IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback) (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                        int vcId,
+                        unsigned int numberOfCells);
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @brief  prototype to  remove all currently queued cells from a
+* registered VC
+*
+* IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback is the prototype of the function
+* to remove all currently queued cells from a registered VC. The
+* pending cell count for the specified VC is reset to zero. After the
+* use of this callback, the scheduler shall not schedule more cells
+* for this VC.
+*
+* This callback function is called during a VC disconnection
+* @a ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect()
+*
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable
+* @sa ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect
+*
+* @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM port on which the VC to be cleared
+*        is established
+* @param vcId int [in] - Identifies the VC to be cleared. This is the value
+*        returned by the @a IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback() call .
+*
+* @return none
+*
+*/
+typedef void (*IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback) (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                             int vcId);
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @brief  prototype to get a scheduler vc id
+*
+* IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback is the prototype of the function to get
+* a scheduler vcId
+*
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback
+* @sa IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable
+*
+* @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the ATM logical port on which the VC is
+*        established
+* @param vpi unsigned int [in] - For AAL0/AAL5 specifies the ATM vpi on which the 
+*                 VC is established.
+*                 For OAM specifies the dedicated "OAM Tx channel" VPI.
+* @param vci unsigned int [in] - For AAL0/AAL5 specifies the ATM vci on which the 
+*                 VC is established.
+*                 For OAM specifies the dedicated "OAM Tx channel" VCI.
+* @param connId @ref IxAtmConnId [in] - specifies the IxAtmdAcc connection Id already
+*        associated with this VC
+* @param vcId int* [out] - pointer to a vcId
+*
+* @return @li IX_SUCCESS the function is returning a Scheduler vcId for this
+*         VC
+* @return @li IX_FAIL the function cannot process scheduling for this VC.
+*                 the contents of vcId is unspecified
+*
+*/
+typedef IX_STATUS (*IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback) (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                               unsigned int vpi,
+                               unsigned int vci,
+                               IxAtmConnId connId,
+                               int *vcId);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to RX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxDispatcherRegister (
+                          IxAtmRxQueueId queueId,
+                          IxAtmdAccRxDispatcher callback)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a notification callback to be invoked when there is
+ * at least one entry on a particular Rx queue.
+ *
+ * This function registers a callback to be invoked when there is at
+ * least one entry in a particular queue. The registered callback is
+ * called every time when the hardware adds one or more pdus to the
+ * specified Rx queue.
+ *
+ * This function cannot be used when a Rx Vc using this queue is
+ * already existing.
+ *
+ * @note -The callback function can be the API function
+ *       @a ixAtmdAccRxDispatch() : every time the threhold level
+ *       of the queue is reached, the ixAtmdAccRxDispatch() is
+ *       invoked to remove all entries from the queue.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxDispatch
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccRxDispatcher
+ *
+ * @param queueId @ref IxAtmRxQueueId [in] RX queue identification
+ * @param callback @ref IxAtmdAccRxDispatcher [in] function triggering the delivery of incoming
+ *        traffic. This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS Successful call to @a ixAtmdAccRxDispatcherRegister()
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL error in the parameters, or there is an
+ *             already active RX VC for this queue or some unspecified
+ *             internal error occurred.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxDispatcherRegister (
+                          IxAtmRxQueueId queueId,
+                          IxAtmdAccRxDispatcher callback);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxDispatch (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+    unsigned int numberOfPdusToProcess,
+    unsigned int *numberOfPdusProcessedPtr)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Control function which executes Rx processing for a particular
+ * Rx stream.
+ *
+ * The @a IxAtmdAccRxDispatch() function is used to process received Pdus
+ * available from one of the two incoming RX streams. When this function
+ * is invoked, the incoming traffic (up to the number of PDUs passed as
+ * a parameter) will be transferred to the IxAtmdAcc users through the
+ * callback @a IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback(), as registered during the
+ * @a ixAtmdAccRxVcConnect() call.
+ *
+ * The user receive callbacks will be executed in the context of this
+ * function.
+ *
+ * Failing to use this function on a regular basis when there is traffic
+ * will block incoming traffic and can result in Pdus being dropped by
+ * the hardware.
+ *
+ * This should be used to control when received pdus are handed off from
+ * the hardware to Aal users from a particluar stream. The function can
+ * be used from a timer context, or can be registered as a callback in
+ * response to an rx stream threshold event, or can be used inside an
+ * active polling mechanism which is under user control.
+ *
+ * @note - The signature of this function is directly compatible with the
+ * callback prototype which can be register with @a ixAtmdAccRxDispatcherRegister().
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxDispatcherRegister
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccRxVcRxCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccRxVcFreeEntriesQuery
+ *
+ * @param rxQueueId @ref IxAtmRxQueueId [in] - indicates which RX queue to process.
+ * @param numberOfPdusToProcess unsigned int [in] - indicates the maxiumum number of PDU to
+ *     remove from the RX queue. A value of IX_ATMDACC_ALLPDUS indicates
+ *     to process all PDUs from the queue. This includes at least the PDUs
+ *     in the queue when the fuction is invoked. Because of real-time
+ *     constraints, there is no guarantee thatthe queue will be empty
+ *     when the function exits. If this parameter is greater than the
+ *     number of entries of the queues, the function will succeed
+ *     and the parameter numberOfPdusProcessedPtr will reflect the exact
+ *     number of PDUs processed.
+ * @param *numberOfPdusProcessedPtr unsigned int [out] - indicates the actual number of PDU
+ *     processed during this call. This parameter cannot be a null
+ *     pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS the number of PDUs as indicated in
+ *     numberOfPdusProcessedPtr are removed from the RX queue and the VC callback
+ *     are called.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL invalid parameters or some unspecified internal
+ *     error occured.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxDispatch (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+    unsigned int numberOfPdusToProcess,
+    unsigned int *numberOfPdusProcessedPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxLevelQuery (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                     unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Query the number of entries in a particular RX queue.
+ *
+ * This function is used to retrieve the number of pdus received by
+ * the hardware and ready for distribution to users.
+ *
+ * @param rxQueueId @ref IxAtmRxQueueId [in] - indicates which of two RX queues to query.
+ * @param numberOfPdusPtr unsigned int* [out] - Pointer to store the number of available
+ *        PDUs in the RX queue. This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS the value in numberOfPdusPtr specifies the
+ *         number of incoming pdus waiting in this queue
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL an error occurs during processing.
+ *         The value in numberOfPdusPtr is unspecified.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is reentrant, doesn't use system resources
+ *         and can be used from an interrupt context.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxLevelQuery (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                     unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccRxQueueSizeQuery (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                     unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Query the size of a particular RX queue.
+ *
+ * This function is used to retrieve the number of pdus the system is
+ * able to queue when reception is complete.
+ *
+ * @param rxQueueId @ref IxAtmRxQueueId [in] - indicates which of two RX queues to query.
+ * @param numberOfPdusPtr unsigned int* [out] - Pointer to store the number of pdus
+ *         the system is able to queue in the RX queue. This parameter
+ *         cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS the value in numberOfPdusPtr specifies the
+ *         number of pdus the system is able to queue.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL an error occurs during processing.
+ *         The value in numberOfPdusPtr is unspecified.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is reentrant, doesn't use system resources
+ *         and can be used from an interrupt context.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccRxQueueSizeQuery (IxAtmRxQueueId rxQueueId,
+                     unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to TX traffic
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                         unsigned int *numberOfCellsPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the number of available cells the system can accept for
+ *       transmission.
+ *
+ * The function is used to retrieve the number of cells that can be
+ * queued for transmission to the hardware.
+ *
+ * This number is based on the worst schedule table where one cell
+ * is stored in one schedule table entry, depending on the pdus size
+ * and mbuf size and fragmentation.
+ *
+ * This function doesn't use system resources and can be used from a
+ * timer context, or can be associated with a threshold event, or can
+ * be used inside an active polling mechanism
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param numberOfCellsPtr unsigned int* [out] - number of available cells.
+ *                   This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS numberOfCellsPtr contains the number of cells that can be scheduled
+ *         for this port.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL error in the parameters, or some processing error
+ *         occured.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                         unsigned int *numberOfCellsPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccPortTxCallbackRegister (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       unsigned int numberOfCells,
+                       IxAtmdAccPortTxLowCallback callback)
+ *
+ * @brief Configure the Tx port threshold value and register a callback to handle
+ * threshold notifications.
+ *
+ * This function sets the threshold in cells
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param numberOfCells unsigned int [in] - threshold value which triggers the callback
+ *        invocation, This number has to be one of the
+ *        values 0,1,2,4,8,16,32 ....
+ *        The maximum value cannot be more than half of the txVc queue
+ *        size (which can be retrieved using @a ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery()
+ *        before any Tx traffic is sent for this port)
+ * @param callback @ref IxAtmdAccPortTxLowCallback [in] - callback function to invoke when the threshold
+ *                 level is reached.
+ *                 This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS Successful call to @a ixAtmdAccPortTxCallbackRegister()
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL error in the parameters, Tx channel already set for this port
+ *             threshold level is not correct or within the range regarding the
+ *             queue size:or unspecified error during processing:
+ *
+ * @note - This callback function get called when the threshold level drops from
+ *         (numberOfCells+1) cells to (numberOfCells) cells
+ *
+ * @note - This function should be called during system initialisation,
+ *         outside an interrupt context
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccPortTxCallbackRegister (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+                       unsigned int numberOfCells,
+                       IxAtmdAccPortTxLowCallback callback);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+    IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback vcDemandUpdateCallback,
+    IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback vcDemandClearCallback,
+    IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback vcIdGetCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief Put the port into Scheduled Mode
+ *
+ * This function puts the specified port into scheduled mode of
+ * transmission which means an external s/w entity controls the
+ * transmission of cells on this port. This faciltates traffic shaping on
+ * the port.
+ *
+ * Any buffers submitted on a VC for this port will be queued in IxAtmdAcc.
+ * The transmission of these buffers to and by the hardware will be driven
+ * by a transmit schedule submitted regulary in calls to
+ * @a ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess() by traffic shaping entity.
+ *
+ * The transmit schedule is expected to be dynamic in nature based on
+ * the demand in cells for each VC on the port. Hence the callback
+ * parameters provided to this function allow IxAtmdAcc to inform the
+ * shaping entity of demand changes for each VC on the port.
+ *
+ * By default a port is in Unscheduled Mode so if this function is not
+ * called, transmission of data is done without sheduling rules, on a
+ * first-come, first-out basis.
+ *
+ * Once a port is put in scheduled mode it cannot be reverted to
+ * un-scheduled mode. Note that unscheduled mode is not supported
+ * in ixp425 1.0
+ *
+ * @note - This function should be called before any VCs have be
+ * connected on a port. Otherwise this function call will return failure.
+ *
+ * @note - This function uses internal locks and should not be called from
+ * an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param vcDemandUpdateCallback @ref IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback [in] - callback function used to update
+ *     the number of outstanding cells for transmission. This parameter
+ *     cannot be a null pointer.
+ * @param vcDemandClearCallback @ref IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback [in] - callback function used to remove all
+ *     clear the number of outstanding cells for a VC. This parameter
+ *     cannot be a null pointer.
+ * @param vcIdGetCallback @ref IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback [in] - callback function used to exchange vc
+ *     Identifiers between IxAtmdAcc and the entity supplying the
+ *     transmit schedule. This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS scheduler registration is complete and the port
+ *         is now in scheduled mode.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL failed (wrong parameters, or traffic is already
+ *         enabled on this port, possibly without ATM shaping)
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+    IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandUpdateCallback vcDemandUpdateCallback,
+    IxAtmdAccTxVcDemandClearCallback vcDemandClearCallback,
+    IxAtmdAccTxSchVcIdGetCallback vcIdGetCallback);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+    IxAtmScheduleTable* scheduleTablePtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Transmit queue cells to the H/W based on the supplied schedule
+ *        table.
+ *
+ * This function @a ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess() process the schedule
+ * table provided as a parameter to the function. As a result cells are
+ * sent to the underlaying hardware for transmission.
+ *
+ * The schedule table is executed in its entirety or not at all. So the
+ * onus is on the caller not to submit a table containing more cells than
+ * can be transmitted at that point. The maximum numbers that can be
+ * transmitted is guaranteed to be the number of cells as returned by the
+ * function @a ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery().
+ *
+ * When the scheduler is invoked on a threshold level, IxAtmdAcc gives the
+ * minimum number of cells (to ensure the callback will fire again later)
+ * and the maximum number of cells that @a ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess()
+ * will be able to process (assuming the ATM scheduler is able
+ * to produce the worst-case schedule table, i.e. one entry per cell).
+ *
+ * When invoked ouside a threshold level, the overall number of cells of
+ * the schedule table should be less than the number of cells returned
+ * by the @a ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery() function.
+ *
+ * After invoking the @a ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess() function, it is the
+ * user choice to query again the queue level with the function
+ * @a ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery() and, depending on a new cell
+ * number, submit an other schedule table.
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAcc will check that the number of cells in the schedule table
+ * is compatible with the current transmit level. If the
+ *
+ * Obsolete or invalid connection Id will be silently discarded.
+ *
+ * This function is not reentrant for the same port.
+ *
+ * This functions doesn't use system resources and can be used inside an
+ * interrupt context.
+ *
+ * This function is used as a response to the hardware requesting more
+ * cells to transmit.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxScheduledModeEnable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortTxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortEnable
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ * @param scheduleTablePtr @ref IxAtmScheduleTable* [in] - pointer to a scheduler update table. The
+ *     content of this table is not modified by this function. This
+ *     parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS the schedule table process is complete
+ *             and cells are transmitted to the hardware
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_WARNING : Traffic will be dropped: the schedule table exceed
+ *     the hardware capacity  If this error is ignored, further traffic
+ *     and schedule will work correctly.
+ *     Overscheduling does not occur when the schedule table does
+ *     not contain more entries that the number of free entries returned
+ *     by @a ixAtmdAccPortTxFreeEntriesQuery().
+ *     However, Disconnect attempts just after this error will fail permanently
+ *     with the error code @a IX_ATMDACC_RESOURCES_STILL_ALLOCATED, and it is
+ *     necessary to disable the port to make @a ixAtmdAccTxVcTryDisconnect()
+ *     successful.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL a wrong parameter is supplied, or the format of
+ *     the schedule table is invalid, or the port is not Enabled, or
+ *     an internal severe error occured. No cells is transmitted to the hardware
+ *
+ * @note - If the failure is linked to an overschedule of data cells
+ *     the result is an inconsistency in the output traffic (one or many
+ *     cells may be missing and the traffic contract is not respected).
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccPortTxProcess (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+    IxAtmScheduleTable* scheduleTablePtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch (unsigned int numberOfPdusToProcess,
+                unsigned int *numberOfPdusProcessedPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Process a number of pending transmit done pdus from the hardware.
+ *
+ * As a by-product of Atm transmit operation buffers which transmission
+ * is complete need to be recycled to users. This function is invoked
+ * to service the oustanding list of transmitted buffers and pass them
+ * to VC users.
+ *
+ * Users are handed back pdus by invoking the free callback registered
+ * during the @a ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect() call.
+ *
+ * There is a single Tx done stream servicing all active Atm Tx ports
+ * which can contain a maximum of 64 entries. If this stream fills port
+ * transmission will stop so this function must be call sufficently
+ * frequently to ensure no disruption to the transmit operation.
+ *
+ * This function can be used from a timer context, or can be associated
+ * with a TxDone level threshold event (see @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister() ),
+ * or can be used inside an active polling mechanism under user control.
+ *
+ * For ease of use the signature of this function is compatible with the
+ * TxDone threshold event callback prototype.
+ *
+ * This functions can be used inside an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister
+ * @sa IxAtmdAccTxVcBufferReturnCallback
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery
+ *
+ * @param numberOfPdusToProcess unsigned int [in] - maxiumum number of pdus to remove
+ *     from the TX Done queue
+ * @param *numberOfPdusProcessedPtr unsigned int [out] - number of pdus removed from
+ *     the TX Done queue. This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS the number of pdus as indicated in
+ *     numberOfPdusToProcess are removed from the TX Done hardware
+ *     and passed to the user through the Tx Done callback registered
+ *     during a call to @a ixAtmdAccTxVcConnect()
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL invalid parameters or numberOfPdusProcessedPtr is
+ *     a null pointer or some unspecified internal error occured.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch (unsigned int numberOfPdusToProcess,
+                unsigned int *numberOfPdusProcessedPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery (unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Query the current number of transmit pdus ready for
+ *        recycling.
+ *
+ * This function is used to get the number of transmitted pdus which
+ * the hardware is ready to hand back to user.
+ *
+ * This function can be used from a timer context, or can be associated
+ * with a threshold event, on can be used inside an active polling
+ * mechanism
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch
+ *
+ * @param *numberOfPdusPtr unsigned int [out] - Pointer to the number of pdus transmitted
+ *        at the time of this function call, and ready for recycling
+ *        This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS numberOfPdusPtr contains the number of pdus
+ *        ready for recycling at the time of this function call
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL wrong parameter (null pointer as parameter).or
+ *         unspecified rocessing error occurs..The value in numberOfPdusPtr
+ *         is unspecified.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery (unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxDoneQueueSizeQuery (unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Query the TxDone queue size.
+ *
+ * This function is used to get the number of pdus which
+ * the hardware is able to store after transmission is complete
+ *
+ * The returned value can be used to set a threshold and enable
+ * a callback to be notified when the number of pdus is going over
+ * the threshold.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister
+ *
+ * @param *numberOfPdusPtr unsigned int [out] - Pointer to the number of pdus the system
+ *        is able to queue after transmission
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS numberOfPdusPtr contains the the number of
+ *        pdus the system is able to queue after transmission
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL wrong parameter (null pointer as parameter).or
+ *         unspecified rocessing error occurs..The value in numberOfPdusPtr
+ *         is unspecified.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is reentrant, doesn't use system resources
+ *         and can be used from an interrupt context.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmdAccTxDoneQueueSizeQuery (unsigned int *numberOfPdusPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister (unsigned int numberOfPdus,
+   IxAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcher notificationCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief Configure the Tx Done stream threshold value and register a
+ * callback to handle threshold notifications.
+ *
+ * This function sets the threshold level in term of number of pdus at
+ * which the supplied notification function should be called.
+ *
+ * The higher the threshold value is, the less events will be necessary
+ * to process transmitted buffers.
+ *
+ * Transmitted buffers recycling implementation is a sytem-wide mechanism
+ * and needs to be set prior any traffic is started. If this threshold
+ * mechanism is not used, the user is responsible for polling the
+ * transmitted buffers thanks to @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch() and
+ * @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery() functions.
+ *
+ * This function should be called during system initialisation outside
+ * an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneLevelQuery
+ *
+ * @param numberOfPdus unsigned int [in] - The number of TxDone pdus which triggers the
+ *        callback invocation This number has to be a power of 2, one of the
+ *        values 0,1,2,4,8,16,32 ...
+ *        The maximum value cannot be more than half of the txDone queue
+ *        size (which can be retrieved using @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneQueueSizeQuery())
+ * @param notificationCallback @ref IxAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcher [in] - The function to invoke. (This
+ *        parameter can be @a ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch()).This
+ *        parameter ust not be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS Successful call to ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL error in the parameters:
+ *
+ * @note - The notificationCallback will be called exactly when the threshold level
+ *         will increase from (numberOfPdus) to (numberOfPdus+1)
+ *
+ * @note - If there is no Tx traffic, there is no guarantee that TxDone Pdus will
+ *       be released to the user (when txDone level is permanently under the threshold
+ *       level. One of the preffered way to return resources to the user is to use
+ *       a mix of txDone notifications, used together with a slow
+ *       rate timer and an exclusion mechanism protecting from re-entrancy
+ *
+ * @note - The TxDone threshold will only hand back buffers when the threshold level is
+ *      crossed. Setting this threshold to a great number reduce the interrupt rate
+ *      and the cpu load, but also increase the number of outstanding mbufs and has
+ *      a system wide impact when these mbufs are needed by other components.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcherRegister (unsigned int numberOfPdus,
+   IxAtmdAccTxDoneDispatcher notificationCallback);
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Part of the IxAtmdAcc interface related to Utopia config
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @defgroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI IXP400 ATM Driver Access (IxAtmdAcc) Utopia Control API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 Atm Driver Control component
+ *
+ * IxAtmdAcc is the low level interface by which AAL PDU get
+ * transmitted to,and received from the Utopia bus
+ *
+ * This part is related to the UTOPIA configuration.
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Utopia configuration
+ *
+ * This structure is used to set the Utopia parameters
+ * @li contains the values of Utopia registers, to be set during initialisation
+ * @li contains debug commands for NPE, to be used during development steps
+ *
+ * @note - the exact description of all parameters is done in the Utopia reference
+ *   documents.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxConfig_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx Config Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxConfig_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1;  /**< [31] These bits are always 0.*/
+    unsigned int txInterface:1;     /**< [30] Utopia Transmit Interface. The following encoding
+                                   * is used to set the Utopia Transmit interface as ATM master
+                                   * or PHY slave:
+                                   * @li 1 - PHY
+                                   * @li 0 - ATM
+                                   */
+    unsigned int txMode:1;      /**< [29] Utopia Transmit Mode. The following encoding is used
+    *  to set the Utopia Transmit mode to SPHY or MPHY:
+    *  @li 1 - SPHY
+    *  @li 0 - MPHY
+    */
+    unsigned int txOctet:1;  /**< [28] Utopia Transmit cell transfer protocol. Used to set
+    * the Utopia cell transfer protocol to Octet-level handshaking.
+    * Note this is only applicable in SPHY mode.
+    * @li 1 - Octet-handshaking enabled
+    * @li 0 - Cell-handshaking enabled
+    */
+    unsigned int txParity:1;    /**< [27] Utopia Transmit parity enabled when set. TxEvenParity
+    * defines the parity format odd/even.
+    * @li 1 - Enable Parity generation.
+    * @li 0 - ut_op_prty held low.
+    */
+    unsigned int txEvenParity:1; /**< [26] Utopia Transmit Parity Mode
+    * @li 1 - Even Parity Generated.
+    * @li 0 - Odd Parity Generated.
+    */
+    unsigned int txHEC:1; /**< [25] Header Error Check Insertion Mode. Specifies if the transmit
+    * cell header check byte is calculated and inserted when set.
+    * @li 1 - Generate HEC.
+    * @li 0 - Disable HEC generation.
+    */
+    unsigned int txCOSET:1;    /**< [24] If enabled the HEC is Exclusive-ORÆed with the value 0x55 before
+  * being presented on the Utopia bus.
+  * @li 1 - Enable HEC ExOR with value 0x55
+  * @li 0 - Use generated HEC value.
+  */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;    /**< [23] These bits are always 0
+    */
+    unsigned int txCellSize:7;    /**< [22:16] Transmit expected cell size. Configures the cell size
+    * for the transmit module: Values between 52-64 are valid.
+    */
+    unsigned int reserved_3:3;  /**< [15:13] These bits are always 0 */
+    unsigned int txAddrRange:5;       /**< [12:8] When configured as an ATM master in MPHY mode this
+    * register specifies the upper limit of the PHY polling logical
+    * range. The number of active PHYs are TxAddrRange + 1.
+    */
+    unsigned int reserved_4:3;      /**< [7:5] These bits are always 0 */
+    unsigned int txPHYAddr:5;     /**< [4:0] When configured as a slave in an MPHY system this register
+    * specifies the physical address of the PHY.
+    */
+    }
+
+    utTxConfig;       /**< Tx config Utopia register */
+
+   /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+   * @struct UtTxStatsConfig_
+   * @brief Utopia Tx stats Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxStatsConfig_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int vpi:12;  /**< [31:20] ATM VPI [11:0] OR GFC [3:0] and VPI [7:0]
+    @li Note: if VCStatsTxGFC is set to 0 the GFC field is ignored in test. */
+
+    unsigned int vci:16;  /**< [19:4] ATM VCI [15:0] or PHY Address[4] */
+
+    unsigned int pti:3;  /**< [3:1] ATM PTI [2:0] or PHY Address[3:1]
+  @li Note: if VCStatsTxPTI is set to 0 the PTI field is ignored in test.
+  @li Note: if VCStatsTxEnb is set to 0 only the transmit PHY port
+  address as defined by this register is used for ATM statistics [4:0]. */
+
+    unsigned int clp:1;  /**< [0] ATM CLP or PHY Address [0]
+  @li Note: if VCStatsTxCLP is set to 0 the CLP field is ignored in test.
+  @li Note: if VCStatsTxEnb is set to 0 only the transmit PHY port
+  address as defined by this register is used for ATM statistics [4:0]. */
+    }
+
+    utTxStatsConfig;       /**< Tx stats config Utopia register */
+
+       /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+       * @struct UtTxDefineIdle_
+       * @brief Utopia Tx idle cells Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxDefineIdle_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int vpi:12;  /**< [31:20] ATM VPI [11:0] OR GFC [3:0] and VPI [7:0]
+    @li Note: if VCIdleTxGFC is set to 0 the GFC field is ignored in test. */
+
+    unsigned int vci:16;  /**< [19:4] ATM VCI [15:0] */
+
+    unsigned int pti:3;  /**< [3:1] ATM PTI PTI [2:0]
+  @li Note: if VCIdleTxPTI is set to 0 the PTI field is ignored in test.*/
+
+    unsigned int clp:1;  /**< [0] ATM CLP [0]
+  @li Note: if VCIdleTxCLP is set to 0 the CLP field is ignored in test.*/
+    }
+
+    utTxDefineIdle;      /**< Tx idle cell config Utopia register */
+
+      /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+      * @struct UtTxEnableFields_
+      * @brief Utopia Tx ienable fields Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxEnableFields_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int defineTxIdleGFC:1;    /**< [31] This register is used to include or exclude the GFC
+    field of the ATM header when testing for Idle cells.
+    @li 1 - GFC field is valid.
+    @li 0 - GFC field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int defineTxIdlePTI:1;    /**< [30] This register is used to include or exclude the PTI
+    field of the ATM header when testing for Idle cells.
+    @li 1 - PTI field is valid
+    @li    0 - PTI field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int defineTxIdleCLP:1;    /**< [29] This register is used to include or
+    exclude the CLP field of the ATM header when testing for Idle cells.
+    @li 1 - CLP field is valid.
+    @li 0 - CLP field ignored. */
+
+    unsigned int phyStatsTxEnb:1;    /**< [28] This register is used to enable or disable ATM
+  statistics gathering based on the specified PHY address as defined
+  in TxStatsConfig register.
+  @li 1 - Enable statistics for specified transmit PHY address.
+    @li 0 - Disable statistics for specified transmit PHY address. */
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsTxEnb:1;  /**< [27] This register is used to change the ATM
+      statistics-gathering mode from the specified logical PHY address
+      to a specific VPI/VCI address.
+      @li 1 - Enable statistics for specified VPI/VCI address.
+      @li 0 - Disable statistics for specified VPI/VCI address */
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsTxGFC:1;  /**< [26] This register is used to include or exclude the GFC
+      field of the ATM header when ATM VPI/VCI statistics are enabled.
+      GFC is only available at the UNI and uses the first 4-bits of
+      the VPI field.
+      @li 1 - GFC field is valid
+      @li 0 - GFC field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsTxPTI:1;  /**< [25] This register is used to include or exclude the PTI
+      field of the ATM header when ATM VPI/VCI statistics are enabled.
+      @li 1 - PTI field is valid
+      @li 0 - PTI field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsTxCLP:1;  /**< [24] This register is used to include or exclude the CLP
+      field of the ATM header when ATM VPI/VCI statistics are enabled.
+      @li 1 - CLP field is valid
+      @li 0 - CLP field ignored. */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:3;  /**< [23-21] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int txPollStsInt:1;    /**< [20] Enable the assertion of the ucp_tx_poll_sts condition
+  where there is a change in polling status.
+  @li 1 - ucp_tx_poll_sts asserted whenever there is a change in status
+  @li    0 - ucp_tx_poll_sts asserted if ANY transmit PHY is available
+  */
+    unsigned int txCellOvrInt:1;    /**< [19] Enable TxCellCount overflow CBI Transmit Status condition
+      assertion.
+      @li 1 - If TxCellCountOvr is set assert the Transmit Status Condition.
+      @li 0 - No CBI Transmit Status condition assertion */
+
+    unsigned int txIdleCellOvrInt:1;  /**< [18] Enable TxIdleCellCount overflow Transmit Status Condition
+    @li 1 - If TxIdleCellCountOvr is set assert the Transmit Status Condition
+      @li 0 - No CBI Transmit Status condition assertion..*/
+
+    unsigned int enbIdleCellCnt:1;    /**< [17] Enable Transmit Idle Cell Count.
+    @li 1 - Enable count of Idle cells transmitted.
+      @li 0 - No count is maintained. */
+
+    unsigned int enbTxCellCnt:1;    /**< [16] Enable Transmit Valid Cell Count of non-idle/non-error cells
+      @li 1 - Enable count of valid cells transmitted- non-idle/non-error
+      @li 0 - No count is maintained.*/
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:16;   /**< [15:0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxEnableFields;  /**< Tx enable Utopia register */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxTransTable0_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxTransTable0_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy0:5;  /**< [31-27] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy1:5;  /**< [26-22] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 1 */
+
+    unsigned int phy2:5;  /**< [21-17] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 2 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1;  /**< [16] These bits are always 0.*/
+
+    unsigned int phy3:5;  /**< [15-11] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy4:5;  /**< [10-6] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy5:5;  /**< [5-1] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxTransTable0;  /**< Tx translation table */
+
+  /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+  * @struct UtTxTransTable1_
+  * @brief Utopia Tx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxTransTable1_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy6:5;  /**< [31-27] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy7:5;  /**< [26-22] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy8:5;  /**< [21-17] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy9:5;  /**< [15-11] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy10:5;   /**< [10-6] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy11:5;   /**< [5-1] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxTransTable1;  /**< Tx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxTransTable2_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxTransTable2_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy12:5;   /**< [31-27] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy13:5;   /**< [26-22] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy14:5;   /**< [21-17] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy15:5;   /**< [15-11] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy16:5;   /**< [10-6] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy17:5;   /**< [5-1] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxTransTable2;    /**< Tx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxTransTable3_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxTransTable3_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy18:5;   /**< [31-27] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy19:5;   /**< [26-22] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy20:5;   /**< [21-17] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy21:5;   /**< [15-11] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy22:5;   /**< [10-6] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy23:5;   /**< [5-1] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxTransTable3;  /**< Tx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxTransTable4_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxTransTable4_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy24:5;   /**< [31-27] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy25:5;   /**< [26-22] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy26:5;   /**< [21-17] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy27:5;   /**< [15-11] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy28:5;   /**< [10-6] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy29:5;   /**< [5-1] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxTransTable4;  /**< Tx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxTransTable5_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxTransTable5_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy30:5;   /**< [31-27] Tx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:27;     /**< [26-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    } utTxTransTable5;  /**< Tx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtRxConfig_
+    * @brief Utopia Rx config Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxConfig_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int rxInterface:1;    /**< [31] Utopia Receive Interface. The following encoding is used
+ to set the Utopia Receive interface as ATM master or PHY slave:
+ @li 1 - PHY
+    @li 0 - ATM */
+
+    unsigned int rxMode:1;      /**< [30] Utopia Receive Mode. The following encoding is used to set
+      the Utopia Receive mode to SPHY or MPHY:
+      @li 1 - SPHY
+    @li 0 - MPHY */
+
+    unsigned int rxOctet:1;  /**< [29] Utopia Receive cell transfer protocol. Used to set the Utopia
+  cell transfer protocol to Octet-level handshaking. Note this is only
+  applicable in SPHY mode.
+  @li 1 - Octet-handshaking enabled
+    @li 0 - Cell-handshaking enabled */
+
+    unsigned int rxParity:1;    /**< [28] Utopia Receive Parity Checking enable.
+    @li 1 - Parity checking enabled
+    @li 0 - Parity checking disabled */
+
+    unsigned int rxEvenParity:1;/**< [27] Utopia Receive Parity Mode
+    @li 1 - Check for Even Parity
+    @li 0 - Check for Odd Parity.*/
+
+    unsigned int rxHEC:1;    /**< [26] RxHEC    Header Error Check Mode. Enables/disables cell header
+    error checking on the received cell header.
+    @li 1 - HEC checking enabled
+    @li 0 - HEC checking disabled */
+
+    unsigned int rxCOSET:1;  /**< [25] If enabled the HEC is Exclusive-ORÆed with the value 0x55
+  before being tested with the received HEC.
+  @li 1 - Enable HEC ExOR with value 0x55.
+    @li 0 - Use generated HEC value.*/
+
+    unsigned int rxHECpass:1;    /**< [24] Specifies if the incoming cell HEC byte should be transferred
+     after optional processing to the NPE2 Coprocessor Bus Interface or
+     if it should be discarded.
+     @li 1 - HEC maintained 53-byte/UDC cell sent to NPE2.
+    @li 0 - HEC discarded 52-byte/UDC cell sent to NPE2 coprocessor.*/
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1;    /**< [23] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int rxCellSize:7;    /**< [22:16] Receive cell size. Configures the receive cell size.
+      Values between 52-64 are valid */
+
+    unsigned int rxHashEnbGFC:1;      /**< [15] Specifies if the VPI field [11:8]/GFC field should be
+      included in the Hash data input or if the bits should be padded
+      with 1Æb0.
+      @li 1 - VPI [11:8]/GFC field valid and used in Hash residue calculation.
+      @li 0 - VPI [11:8]/GFC field padded with 1Æb0 */
+
+    unsigned int rxPreHash:1; /**< [14] Enable Pre-hash value generation. Specifies if the
+ incoming cell data should be pre-hashed to allow VPI/VCI header look-up
+ in a hash table.
+ @li 1 - Pre-hashing enabled
+      @li 0 - Pre-hashing disabled */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;    /**< [13] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int rxAddrRange:5;     /**< [12:8] In ATM master, MPHY mode,
+     * this register specifies the upper
+     * limit of the PHY polling logical range. The number of active PHYs are
+     * RxAddrRange + 1.
+     */
+    unsigned int reserved_3:3;    /**< [7-5] These bits are always 0 .*/
+    unsigned int rxPHYAddr:5;     /**< [4:0] When configured as a slave in an MPHY system this register
+      * specifies the physical address of the PHY.
+      */
+    } utRxConfig;  /**< Rx config Utopia register */
+
+      /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+      * @struct UtRxStatsConfig_
+      * @brief Utopia Rx stats config Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxStatsConfig_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int vpi:12;  /**< [31:20] ATM VPI    VPI [11:0] OR GFC [3:0] and VPI [7:0]
+    @li Note: if VCStatsRxGFC is set to 0 the GFC field is ignored in test. */
+
+    unsigned int vci:16;  /**< [19:4] VCI [15:0] or PHY Address [4] */
+
+    unsigned int pti:3;  /**< [3:1] PTI [2:0] or or PHY Address [3:1]
+  @li Note: if VCStatsRxPTI is set to 0 the PTI field is ignored in test.
+  @li Note: if VCStatsRxEnb is set to 0 only the PHY port address is used
+  for statistics gathering.. */
+
+    unsigned int clp:1;  /**< [0] CLP [0] or PHY Address [0]
+  @li Note: if VCStatsRxCLP is set to 0 the CLP field is ignored in test.
+  @li Note: if VCStatsRxEnb is set to 0 only the PHY port address is used
+  for statistics gathering.. */
+    } utRxStatsConfig;  /**< Rx stats config Utopia register */
+
+  /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+  * @struct UtRxDefineIdle_
+  * @brief Utopia Rx idle cells config Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxDefineIdle_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int vpi:12;  /**< [31:20] ATM VPI [11:0] OR GFC [3:0] and VPI [7:0]
+    @li Note: if VCIdleRxGFC is set to 0 the GFC field is ignored in test. */
+
+    unsigned int vci:16;  /**< [19:4] ATM VCI [15:0] */
+
+    unsigned int pti:3;  /**< [3:1] ATM PTI PTI [2:0]
+  @li Note: if VCIdleRxPTI is set to 0 the PTI field is ignored in test.*/
+
+    unsigned int clp:1;  /**< [0] ATM CLP [0]
+  @li Note: if VCIdleRxCLP is set to 0 the CLP field is ignored in test.*/
+    } utRxDefineIdle;      /**< Rx idle cell config Utopia register */
+
+      /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+      * @struct UtRxEnableFields_
+      * @brief Utopia Rx enable Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxEnableFields_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int defineRxIdleGFC:1;/**< [31] This register is used to include or exclude the GFC
+ field of the ATM header when testing for Idle cells.
+ @li 1 - GFC field is valid.
+    @li 0 - GFC field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int defineRxIdlePTI:1;/**< [30] This register is used to include or exclude the PTI
+ field of the ATM header when testing for Idle cells.
+ @li 1 - PTI field is valid.
+    @li 0 - PTI field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int defineRxIdleCLP:1;/**< [29] This register is used to include or exclude the CLP
+ field of the ATM header when testing for Idle cells.
+ @li 1 - CLP field is valid.
+    @li    0 - CLP field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int phyStatsRxEnb:1;/**< [28] This register is used to enable or disable ATM statistics
+     gathering based on the specified PHY address as defined in RxStatsConfig
+     register.
+     @li 1 - Enable statistics for specified receive PHY address.
+    @li 0 - Disable statistics for specified receive PHY address.*/
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsRxEnb:1;/**< [27] This register is used to enable or disable ATM statistics
+    gathering based on a specific VPI/VCI address.
+    @li 1 - Enable statistics for specified VPI/VCI address.
+    @li 0 - Disable statistics for specified VPI/VCI address.*/
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsRxGFC:1;/**< [26] This register is used to include or exclude the GFC field
+    of the ATM header when ATM VPI/VCI statistics are enabled. GFC is only
+    available at the UNI and uses the first 4-bits of the VPI field.
+    @li 1 - GFC field is valid.
+    @li 0 - GFC field ignored. */
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsRxPTI:1;/**< [25] This register is used to include or exclude the PTI field
+    of the ATM header when ATM VPI/VCI statistics are enabled.
+    @li 1 - PTI field is valid.
+    @li 0 - PTI field ignored.*/
+
+    unsigned int vcStatsRxCLP:1;/**< [24] This register is used to include or exclude the CLP field
+    of the ATM header when ATM VPI/VCI statistics are enabled.
+    @li 1 - CLP field is valid.
+    @li 0 - CLP field ignored. */
+
+    unsigned int discardHecErr:1;/**< [23] Discard cells with an invalid HEC.
+     @li 1 - Discard cells with HEC errors
+    @li 0 - Cells with HEC errors are passed */
+
+    unsigned int discardParErr:1;/**< [22] Discard cells containing parity errors.
+     @li 1 - Discard cells with parity errors
+    @li 0 - Cells with parity errors are passed */
+
+    unsigned int discardIdle:1;    /**< [21] Discard Idle Cells based on DefineIdle register values
+ @li    1 - Discard IDLE cells
+    @li 0 - IDLE cells passed */
+
+    unsigned int enbHecErrCnt:1;/**< [20] Enable Receive HEC Error Count.
+    @li 1 - Enable count of received cells containing HEC errors
+    @li 0 - No count is maintained. */
+
+    unsigned int enbParErrCnt:1;/**< [19] Enable Parity Error Count
+    @li    1 - Enable count of received cells containing Parity errors
+    @li 0 - No count is maintained. */
+
+    unsigned int enbIdleCellCnt:1;/**< [18] Enable Receive Idle Cell Count.
+      @li 1 - Enable count of Idle cells received.
+    @li 0 - No count is maintained.*/
+
+    unsigned int enbSizeErrCnt:1;/**< [17] Enable Receive Size Error Count.
+     @li 1 - Enable count of received cells of incorrect size
+    @li    0 - No count is maintained. */
+
+    unsigned int enbRxCellCnt:1;/**< [16] Enable Receive Valid Cell Count of non-idle/non-error cells.
+    @li    1 - Enable count of valid cells received - non-idle/non-error
+    @li 0 - No count is maintained. */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:3;    /**< [15:13] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int rxCellOvrInt:1;      /**< [12] Enable CBI Utopia Receive Status Condition if the RxCellCount
+      register overflows.
+      @li 1 - CBI Receive Status asserted.
+      @li    0 - No CBI Receive Status asserted.*/
+
+    unsigned int invalidHecOvrInt:1;  /**< [11] Enable CBI Receive Status Condition if the InvalidHecCount
+    register overflows.
+    @li    1 - CBI Receive Condition asserted.
+      @li 0 - No CBI Receive Condition asserted */
+
+    unsigned int invalidParOvrInt:1;  /**< [10] Enable CBI Receive Status Condition if the InvalidParCount
+    register overflows
+    @li    1 - CBI Receive Condition asserted.
+      @li 0 - No CBI Receive Condition asserted */
+
+    unsigned int invalidSizeOvrInt:1;   /**< [9] Enable CBI Receive Status Condition if the InvalidSizeCount
+     register overflows.
+     @li 1 - CBI Receive Status Condition asserted.
+      @li¸0 - No CBI Receive Status asserted */
+
+    unsigned int rxIdleOvrInt:1;      /**< [8] Enable CBI Receive Status Condition if the RxIdleCount overflows.
+      @li    1 - CBI Receive Condition asserted.
+      @li 0 - No CBI Receive Condition asserted */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:3;    /**< [7:5] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int rxAddrMask:5;    /**< [4:0] This register is used as a mask to allow the user to increase
+    the PHY receive address range. The register should be programmed with
+    the address-range limit, i.e. if set to 0x3 the address range increases
+  to a maximum of 4 addresses. */
+    } utRxEnableFields;      /**< Rx enable Utopia register */
+
+      /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+      * @struct UtRxTransTable0_
+      * @brief Utopia Rx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxTransTable0_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy0:5;  /**< [31-27] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy1:5;  /**< [26-22] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 1 */
+
+    unsigned int phy2:5;  /**< [21-17] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 2 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1;  /**< [16] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy3:5;  /**< [15-11] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy4:5;  /**< [10-6] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy5:5;  /**< [5-1] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    }
+
+    utRxTransTable0;  /**< Rx translation table */
+
+  /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+  * @struct UtRxTransTable1_
+  * @brief Utopia Rx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxTransTable1_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy6:5;  /**< [31-27] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy7:5;  /**< [26-22] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy8:5;  /**< [21-17] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy9:5;  /**< [15-11] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy10:5;   /**< [10-6] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy11:5;   /**< [5-1] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    }
+
+    utRxTransTable1;  /**< Rx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtRxTransTable2_
+    * @brief Utopia Rx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxTransTable2_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy12:5;   /**< [31-27] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy13:5;   /**< [26-22] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy14:5;   /**< [21-17] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy15:5;   /**< [15-11] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy16:5;   /**< [10-6] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy17:5;   /**< [5-1] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utRxTransTable2;    /**< Rx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtRxTransTable3_
+    * @brief Utopia Rx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxTransTable3_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy18:5;   /**< [31-27] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy19:5;   /**< [26-22] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy20:5;   /**< [21-17] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy21:5;   /**< [15-11] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy22:5;   /**< [10-6] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy23:5;   /**< [5-1] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utRxTransTable3;  /**< Rx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtRxTransTable4_
+    * @brief Utopia Rx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxTransTable4_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy24:5;   /**< [31-27] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int phy25:5;   /**< [26-22] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 7 */
+
+    unsigned int phy26:5;   /**< [21-17] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 8 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:1; /**< [16-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    unsigned int phy27:5;   /**< [15-11] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 3 */
+
+    unsigned int phy28:5;   /**< [10-6] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 4 */
+
+    unsigned int phy29:5;   /**< [5-1] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 5 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:1;  /**< [0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utRxTransTable4;  /**< Rx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtRxTransTable5_
+    * @brief Utopia Rx translation table Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxTransTable5_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int phy30:5;   /**< [31-27] Rx Mapping value of logical phy 6 */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:27;     /**< [26-0] These bits are always 0 */
+
+    } utRxTransTable5;  /**< Rx translation table */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtSysConfig_
+    * @brief NPE setup Register
+    */
+    struct UtSysConfig_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:2;     /**< [31-30] These bits are always 0 */
+    unsigned int txEnbFSM:1;    /**< [29] Enables the operation ofthe Utopia Transmit FSM
+   * @li 1 - FSM enabled
+   * @li 0 - FSM inactive
+   */
+    unsigned int rxEnbFSM:1;    /**< [28] Enables the operation ofthe Utopia Revieve FSM
+   * @li 1 - FSM enabled
+   * @li 0 - FSM inactive
+   */
+    unsigned int disablePins:1;    /**< [27] Disable Utopia interface I/O pins forcing the signals to an
+   * inactive state.  Note that this bit is set on reset and must be
+   * de-asserted
+   * @li 0 - Normal data transfer
+   * @li    1 - Utopia interface pins are forced inactive
+    */
+    unsigned int tstLoop:1;    /**< [26] Test Loop Back Enable.
+    * @li Note: For loop back to function RxMode and Tx Mode must both be set
+    * to single PHY mode.
+    * @li 0 - Loop back
+    * @li 1 - Normal operating mode
+    */
+
+    unsigned int txReset:1;   /**< [25] Resets the Utopia Coprocessor transmit module to a known state.
+    * @li Note: All transmit configuration and status registers will be reset
+    * to their reset values.
+    * @li 0 - Normal operating mode¸
+    * @li 1 - Reset transmit modules
+    */
+
+    unsigned int rxReset:1;   /**< [24] Resets the Utopia Coprocessor receive module to a known state.
+    * @li Note: All receive configuration and status registers will be reset
+    * to their reset values.
+    * @li    0 - Normal operating mode
+    * @li 1 - Reset receive modules
+    */
+
+    unsigned int reserved_2:24;     /**< [23-0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utSysConfig;  /**< NPE debug config */
+
+}
+IxAtmdAccUtopiaConfig;
+
+/**
+*
+* @brief Utopia status
+*
+* This structure is used to set/get the Utopia status parameters
+* @li contains debug cell counters, to be accessed during a read operation
+*
+* @note - the exact description of all parameters is done in the Utopia reference
+*   documents.
+*
+*/
+typedef struct
+{
+
+    unsigned int utTxCellCount;  /**< count of cells transmitted */
+
+    unsigned int utTxIdleCellCount;    /**< count of idle cells transmitted */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtTxCellConditionStatus_
+    * @brief Utopia Tx Status Register
+    */
+    struct UtTxCellConditionStatus_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:2;   /**< [31:30] These bits are always 0 */
+    unsigned int txFIFO2Underflow:1; /**< [29] This bit is set if 64-byte
+                                     * Transmit FIFO2 indicates a FIFO underflow
+                                     * error condition.
+                                     */
+    unsigned int txFIFO1Underflow:1; /**< [28] This bit is set if
+                                     * 64-byte Transmit FIFO1 indicates a FIFO
+                                     * underflow error condition.
+                                     */
+    unsigned int txFIFO2Overflow:1;  /**< [27] This bit is set if 64-byte
+                                     * Transmit FIFO2 indicates a FIFO overflow
+                                     * error condition.
+                                     */
+    unsigned int txFIFO1Overflow:1; /**< [26] This bit is set if 64-byte
+                                    * Transmit FIFO1 indicates a FIFO overflow
+                                    * error condition.
+                                    */
+    unsigned int txIdleCellCountOvr:1; /**< [25] This bit is set if the
+                                       * TxIdleCellCount register overflows.
+                                       */
+    unsigned int txCellCountOvr:1; /**< [24] This bit is set if the
+                                   * TxCellCount register overflows
+                                   */
+    unsigned int reserved_2:24;    /**< [23:0] These bits are always 0 */
+    } utTxCellConditionStatus;    /**< Tx cells condition status */
+
+    unsigned int utRxCellCount; /**< count of cell received */
+    unsigned int utRxIdleCellCount;    /**< count of idle cell received */
+    unsigned int utRxInvalidHECount;     /**< count of invalid cell
+                                        * received because of HEC errors
+                                        */
+    unsigned int utRxInvalidParCount;  /**< count of invalid cell received
+                                        * because of parity errors
+                                        */
+    unsigned int utRxInvalidSizeCount;  /**< count of invalid cell
+                                        * received because of cell
+                                        * size errors
+                                        */
+
+    /**
+    * @ingroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+    * @struct UtRxCellConditionStatus_
+    * @brief Utopia Rx Status Register
+    */
+    struct UtRxCellConditionStatus_
+    {
+
+    unsigned int reserved_1:3;  /**< [31:29] These bits are always 0.*/
+    unsigned int rxCellCountOvr:1;      /**< [28] This bit is set if the RxCellCount register overflows. */
+    unsigned int invalidHecCountOvr:1;    /**< [27] This bit is set if the InvalidHecCount register overflows.*/
+    unsigned int invalidParCountOvr:1;    /**< [26] This bit is set if the InvalidParCount register overflows.*/
+    unsigned int invalidSizeCountOvr:1;    /**< [25] This bit is set if the InvalidSizeCount register overflows.*/
+    unsigned int rxIdleCountOvr:1;      /**< [24] This bit is set if the RxIdleCount register overflows.*/
+    unsigned int reserved_2:4;  /**< [23:20] These bits are always 0 */
+    unsigned int rxFIFO2Underflow:1;  /**< [19] This bit is set if 64-byte Receive FIFO2
+                                      * indicates a FIFO underflow error condition.
+                                      */
+    unsigned int rxFIFO1Underflow:1;  /**< [18] This bit is set if 64-byte Receive
+                                      * FIFO1 indicates a FIFO underflow error condition
+                                    . */
+    unsigned int rxFIFO2Overflow:1;    /**< [17] This bit is set if 64-byte Receive FIFO2
+                                       * indicates a FIFO overflow error condition.
+                                        */
+    unsigned int rxFIFO1Overflow:1;    /**< [16] This bit is set if 64-byte Receive FIFO1
+                                    * indicates a FIFO overflow error condition.
+                                    */
+    unsigned int reserved_3:16;      /**< [15:0] These bits are always 0. */
+    } utRxCellConditionStatus;    /**< Rx cells condition status */
+
+} IxAtmdAccUtopiaStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxAtmdAccUtopiaCtrlAPI
+ */
+
+ /**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigSet (const IxAtmdAccUtopiaConfig *
+                        ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Send the configuration structure to the Utopia interface
+ *
+ * This function downloads the @a IxAtmdAccUtopiaConfig structure to
+ * the Utopia and has the following effects
+ *  @li setup the Utopia interface
+ *  @li initialise the NPE
+ *  @li reset the Utopia cell counters and status registers to known values
+ *
+ * This action has to be done once at initialisation. A lock is preventing
+ * the concurrent use of @a ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatusGet() and
+ * @A ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigSet()
+ *
+ * @param *ixAtmdAccNPEConfigPtr @ref IxAtmdAccUtopiaConfig [in] - pointer to a structure to download to
+ *  Utopia. This parameter cannot be a null pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful download
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL error in the parameters, or configuration is not
+ *         complete or failed
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatusGet
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigSet (const IxAtmdAccUtopiaConfig *
+                        ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatusGet (IxAtmdAccUtopiaStatus *
+                        ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatus)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the Utopia interface configuration.
+ *
+ * This function reads the Utopia registers and the Cell counts
+ * and fills the @a IxAtmdAccUtopiaStatus structure
+ *
+ * A lock is preventing the concurrent
+ * use of @a ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatusGet() and @A ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigSet()
+ *
+ * @param ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatus @ref IxAtmdAccUtopiaStatus [out] - pointer to structure to be updated from internal
+ *        hardware counters. This parameter cannot be a NULL pointer.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS successful read
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL error in the parameters null pointer, or
+ *          configuration read is not complete or failed
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccUtopiaConfigSet
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatusGet (IxAtmdAccUtopiaStatus *
+                        ixAtmdAccUtopiaStatus);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccPortEnable (IxAtmLogicalPort port)
+ *
+ * @brief enable a PHY logical port
+ *
+ * This function enables the transmission over one port. It should be
+ * called before accessing any resource from this port and before the
+ * establishment of a VC.
+ *
+ * When a port is enabled, the cell transmission to the Utopia interface
+ * is started. If there is no traffic already running, idle cells are
+ * sent over the interface.
+ *
+ * This function can be called multiple times.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS enable is complete
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_WARNING port already enabled
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL enable failed, wrong parameter, or cannot
+ *         initialise this port (the port is maybe already in use,
+ *         or there is a hardware issue)
+ *
+ * @note - This function needs internal locks and should not be
+ *         called from an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortDisable
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccPortEnable (IxAtmLogicalPort port);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmdAccPortDisable (IxAtmLogicalPort port)
+ *
+ * @brief disable a PHY logical port
+ *
+ * This function disable the transmission over one port.
+ *
+ * When a port is disabled, the cell transmission to the Utopia interface
+ * is stopped.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS disable is complete
+ * @return @li IX_ATMDACC_WARNING port already disabled
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL disable failed, wrong parameter .
+ *
+ * @note - This function needs internal locks and should not be called
+ *         from an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @note - The response from hardware is done through the txDone mechanism
+ *         to ensure the synchrnisation with tx resources. Therefore, the
+ *         txDone mechanism needs to be serviced to make a PortDisable complete.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortEnable
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccPortDisableComplete
+ * @sa ixAtmdAccTxDoneDispatch
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmdAccPortDisable (IxAtmLogicalPort port);
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+*
+* @fn ixAtmdAccPortDisableComplete (IxAtmLogicalPort port)
+*
+* @brief disable a PHY logical port
+*
+* This function indicates if the port disable for a port has completed. This
+* function will return TRUE if the port has never been enabled.
+*
+* @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - logical PHY port [@a IX_UTOPIA_PORT_0 .. @a IX_UTOPIA_MAX_PORTS - 1]
+*
+* @return @li TRUE disable is complete
+* @return @li FALSE disable failed, wrong parameter .
+*
+* @note - This function needs internal locks and should not be called
+*         from an interrupt context
+*
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortEnable
+* @sa ixAtmdAccPortDisable
+*
+*/
+PUBLIC BOOL ixAtmdAccPortDisableComplete (IxAtmLogicalPort port);
+
+#endif /* IXATMDACCCTRL_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxAtmdAccCtrlAPI
+ */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmm.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmm.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fcf523f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxAtmm.h
@@ -0,0 +1,795 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxAtmm.h
+ *
+ * @date    3-DEC-2001
+ *
+ * @brief   Header file for the IXP400 ATM Manager component (IxAtmm)
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxAtmm IXP400 ATM Manager (IxAtmm) API
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 ATM Manager component Public API
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXATMM_H
+#define IXATMM_H
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required
+ */
+#include "IxAtmSch.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_ALREADY_INITIALIZED
+ * 
+ * @brief Component has already been initialized 
+ */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_ALREADY_INITIALIZED 2
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT
+ * 
+ * @brief Specified port does not exist or is out of range */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT 3
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_VC_DESCRIPTOR
+ * 
+ * @brief The VC description does not adhere to ATM standards */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_VC_DESCRIPTOR 4
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_VC_CONFLICT
+ * 
+ * @brief The VPI/VCI values supplied are either reserved, or they
+ *         conflict with a previously registered VC on this port */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_VC_CONFLICT 5
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_PORT_CAPACITY_IS_FULL
+ * 
+ * @brief The virtual connection cannot be established on the port
+ *         because the remaining port capacity is not sufficient to
+ *         support it */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_PORT_CAPACITY_IS_FULL 6
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_NO_SUCH_VC
+ * 
+ * @brief No registered VC, as described by the supplied VCI/VPI or
+ *         VC identifier values, exists on this port */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_NO_SUCH_VC 7
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_VC_ID
+ * 
+ * @brief The specified VC identifier is out of range. */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_VC_ID 8
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PARAM_PTR
+ * 
+ * @brief A pointer parameter was NULL. */
+#define IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PARAM_PTR 9
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_SPHY_ADDR  
+ * 
+ * @brief The phy address when in SPHY mode */
+#define IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_SPHY_ADDR 31
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ATMM_THREAD_PRI_HIGH
+ *
+ * @brief The value of high priority thread */
+#define IX_ATMM_THREAD_PRI_HIGH 90
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/** @brief Definition for use in the @ref IxAtmmVc structure.
+ *         Indicates the direction of a VC */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMM_VC_DIRECTION_TX=0, /**< Atmm Vc direction transmit*/
+    IX_ATMM_VC_DIRECTION_RX, /**< Atmm Vc direction receive*/
+    IX_ATMM_VC_DIRECTION_INVALID /**< Atmm Vc direction invalid*/
+} IxAtmmVcDirection;
+
+/** @brief Definition for use with @ref IxAtmmVcChangeCallback
+ *         callback.  Indicates that the event type represented by the
+ *         callback for this VC. */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMM_VC_CHANGE_EVENT_REGISTER=0, /**< Atmm Vc event register*/
+    IX_ATMM_VC_CHANGE_EVENT_DEREGISTER, /**< Atmm Vc event de-register*/
+    IX_ATMM_VC_CHANGE_EVENT_INVALID /**< Atmm Vc event invalid*/
+} IxAtmmVcChangeEvent;
+
+/** @brief Definitions for use with @ref ixAtmmUTOPIAInit interface to
+ *         indicate that UTOPIA loopback should be enabled or disabled
+ *         on initialisation. */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_LOOPBACK_DISABLED=0, /**< Atmm Utopia loopback mode disabled*/
+    IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_LOOPBACK_ENABLED, /**< Atmm Utopia loopback mode enabled*/
+    IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_LOOPBACK_INVALID /**< Atmm Utopia loopback mode invalid*/
+} IxAtmmUtopiaLoopbackMode;
+
+/** @brief This structure describes the required attributes of a
+ *         virtual connection.
+*/
+typedef struct {
+    unsigned vpi;  /**< VPI value of this virtual connection */
+    unsigned vci;  /**< VCI value of this virtual connection. */
+    IxAtmmVcDirection direction; /**< VC direction */
+
+    /** Traffic descriptor of this virtual connection.  This structure
+     *  is defined by the @ref IxAtmSch component.  */
+    IxAtmTrafficDescriptor trafficDesc;
+} IxAtmmVc;
+
+
+/** @brief Definitions for use with @ref ixAtmmUtopiaInit interface to
+ *         indicate that UTOPIA multi-phy/single-phy mode is used.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ATMM_MPHY_MODE = 0, /**< Atmm phy mode mphy*/
+    IX_ATMM_SPHY_MODE, /**< Atmm phy mode sphy*/
+    IX_ATMM_PHY_MODE_INVALID /**< Atmm phy mode invalid*/
+} IxAtmmPhyMode;
+
+
+/** @brief Structure contains port-specific information required to
+ *         initialize IxAtmm, and specifically, the IXP400 UTOPIA
+ *         Level-2 device. */
+typedef struct {
+    unsigned reserved_1:11;     /**< [31:21] Should be zero */
+    unsigned UtopiaTxPhyAddr:5; /**< [20:16] Address of the
+     *   transmit (Tx) PHY for this
+     *   port on the 5-bit UTOPIA
+     *   Level-2 address bus */
+    unsigned reserved_2:11;     /**< [15:5] Should be zero */
+    unsigned UtopiaRxPhyAddr:5; /**< [4:0] Address of the receive
+     *   (Rx) PHY for this port on the
+     *   5-bit UTOPIA  Level-2
+     *   address bus */
+} IxAtmmPortCfg;
+
+/** @brief Callback type used with @ref ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackRegister interface
+ *         Defines a callback type  which will be used to notify registered
+ *         users of registration/deregistration events on a particular port
+ *
+ * @param eventType @ref IxAtmmVcChangeEvent [in] - Event indicating
+ *                        whether the VC supplied has been added or
+ *                        removed
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Specifies the port on which the event has
+ *                        occurred
+ *
+ * @param vcChanged @ref IxAtmmVc* [in] - Pointer to a structure which gives
+ *                              details of the VC which has been added
+ *                              or removed on the port
+ */
+typedef void (*IxAtmmVcChangeCallback) (IxAtmmVcChangeEvent eventType,
+					IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+					const IxAtmmVc* vcChanged);
+
+/*
+ * Variable declarations global to this file only. Externs are followed by
+ * static variables.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Extern function prototypes
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Function declarations
+ */
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ *
+ * @fn ixAtmmInit (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Interface to initialize the IxAtmm software component.  Can
+ *         be called once only.
+ *
+ *  Must be called before any other IxAtmm API is called.
+ *
+ * @param "none"
+ *
+ *  @return @li  IX_SUCCESS : IxAtmm has been successfully initialized.
+ *      Calls to other IxAtmm interfaces may now be performed.
+ *  @return @li  IX_FAIL : IxAtmm has already been initialized.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmInit (void);
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmUtopiaInit (unsigned numPorts,
+		  IxAtmmPhyMode phyMode,
+		  IxAtmmPortCfg portCfgs[],
+		  IxAtmmUtopiaLoopbackMode loopbackMode)
+ *
+ * @brief Interface to initialize the UTOPIA Level-2 ATM coprocessor
+ *         for the specified number of physical ports.  The function
+ *         must be called before the ixAtmmPortInitialize interface
+ *         can operate successfully.
+ *
+ * @param numPorts unsigned [in] - Indicates the total number of logical
+ *          ports that are active on the device.  Up to 12 ports are
+ *          supported.
+ *
+ * @param phyMode @ref IxAtmmPhyMode [in] - Put the Utopia coprocessor in SPHY
+ *        or MPHY mode.
+ *
+ * @param portCfgs[] @ref IxAtmmPortCfg [in] - Pointer to an array of elements
+ *          detailing the UTOPIA specific port characteristics.  The
+ *          length of the array must be equal to the number of ports
+ *          activated.  ATM ports are referred to by the relevant
+ *          offset in this array in all subsequent IxAtmm interface
+ *          calls.
+ *
+ * @param loopbackMode @ref IxAtmmUtopiaLoopbackMode [in] - Value must be one of
+ *          @ref IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_LOOPBACK_ENABLED or @ref
+ *          IX_ATMM_UTOPIA_LOOPBACK_DISABLED indicating whether
+ *          loopback should be enabled on the device.  Loopback can
+ *          only be supported on a single PHY, therefore the numPorts
+ *          parameter must be 1 if loopback is enabled.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : Indicates that the  UTOPIA device has been
+ *      successfully initialized for the supplied ports.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_ALREADY_INITIALIZED : The UTOPIA device has
+ *      already been initialized.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : The supplied parameters are invalid or have been
+ *     rejected by the UTOPIA-NPE device.
+ *
+ * @warning
+ * This interface may only be called once.
+ * Port identifiers are assumed to range from 0 to (numPorts - 1) in all 
+ * instances.
+ * In all subsequent calls to interfaces supplied by IxAtmm, the specified
+ * port value is expected to represent the offset in the portCfgs array
+ * specified in this interface.  i.e. The first port in this array will
+ * subsequently be represented as port 0, the second port as port 1,
+ * and so on.*/
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmUtopiaInit (unsigned numPorts,
+		  IxAtmmPhyMode phyMode,
+		  IxAtmmPortCfg portCfgs[],
+		  IxAtmmUtopiaLoopbackMode loopbackMode);
+
+
+/**   
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmPortInitialize (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		      unsigned txPortRate,
+		      unsigned rxPortRate)
+ *
+ * @brief The interface is called following @ref ixAtmmUtopiaInit ()
+ *         and before calls to any other IxAtmm interface.  It serves
+ *         to activate the registered ATM port with IxAtmm.
+ *
+ *  The transmit and receive port rates are specified in bits per
+ *  second.  This translates to ATM cells per second according to the
+ *  following formula: CellsPerSecond = portRate / (53*8)  The
+ *  IXP400 device supports only 53 byte cells. The client shall make
+ *  sure that the off-chip physical layer device has already been
+ *  initialized.
+ *
+ *  IxAtmm will configure IxAtmdAcc and IxAtmSch to enable scheduling
+ *  on the port.
+ *
+ *  This interface must be called once for each active port in the
+ *  system.  The first time the interface is invoked, it will configure
+ *  the mechanism by which the handling of transmit, transmit-done and
+ *  receive are driven with the IxAtmdAcc component.
+ *
+ *  This function is reentrant.
+ *
+ *  @note The minimum tx rate that will be accepted is 424 bit/s which equates
+ *        to 1 cell (53 bytes) per second.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Identifies the port which is to be
+ *          initialized.
+ *
+ * @param txPortRate unsigned [in] - Value specifies the
+ *          transmit port rate for this port in
+ *          bits/second.  This value is used by the ATM Scheduler
+ *          component is evaluating VC access requests for the port.
+ *
+ * @param rxPortRate unsigned [in] - Value specifies the
+ *          receive port rate for this port in bits/second.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The specificed ATM port has been successfully
+ *       initialized. IxAtmm is ready to accept VC registrations on
+ *       this port.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_ALREADY_INITIALIZED : ixAtmmPortInitialize has
+ *       already been called successfully on this port.  The current
+ *       call is rejected.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid.  The request is rejected.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : IxAtmm could not initialize the port because the
+ * inputs are not understood.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmmPortEnable, ixAtmmPortDisable
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmPortInitialize (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		      unsigned txPortRate,
+		      unsigned rxPortRate);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmPortModify (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		  unsigned txPortRate,
+		  unsigned rxPortRate)
+ *
+ * @brief A client may call this interface to change the existing
+ *         port rate (expressed in bits/second) on an established ATM
+ *         port.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Identifies the port which is to be
+ *          initialized.
+ *
+ * @param txPortRate unsigned [in] -  Value specifies the``
+ *          transmit port rate for this port in
+ *          bits/second.  This value is used by the ATM Scheduler
+ *          component is evaluating VC access requests for the port.
+ *
+ * @param rxPortRate unsigned [in] - Value specifies the
+ *          receive port rate for this port in
+ *          bits/second.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The indicated ATM port rates have been
+ *      successfully modified.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid.  The request is rejected.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : IxAtmm could not update the port because the
+ *       inputs are not understood, or the interface was called before
+ * the port was initialized.  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmPortModify (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		  unsigned txPortRate,
+		  unsigned rxPortRate);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmPortQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		 unsigned *txPortRate,
+		 unsigned *rxPortRate);
+
+ *
+ * @brief The client may call this interface to request details on
+ *          currently registered transmit and receive rates for an ATM
+ *          port.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Value identifies the port from which the
+ *          rate details are requested.
+ *
+ * @param *txPortRate unsigned [out] - Pointer to a value
+ *          which will be filled with the value of the transmit port
+ *          rate specified in bits/second.
+ *
+ * @param *rxPortRate unsigned [out] - Pointer to a value
+ *          which will be filled with the value of the receive port
+ *          rate specified in bits/second.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The information requested on the specified
+ *       port has been successfully supplied in the output.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid.  The request is rejected.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PARAM_PTR : A pointer parameter was
+ *       NULL.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : IxAtmm could not update the port because the
+ *       inputs are not understood, or the interface was called before
+ *       the port was initialized.  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmPortQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		 unsigned *txPortRate,
+		 unsigned *rxPortRate);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmPortEnable(IxAtmLogicalPort port)
+ *
+ * @brief The client call this interface to enable transmit for an ATM
+ *          port. At initialisation, all the ports are disabled.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Value identifies the port
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : Transmission over this port is started.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : The port parameter is not valid, or the
+ *       port is already enabled
+ *
+ * @note - When a port is disabled, Rx and Tx VC Connect requests will fail
+ *
+ * @note - This function uses system resources and should not be used
+ *        inside an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmmPortDisable  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmPortEnable(IxAtmLogicalPort port);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmPortDisable(IxAtmLogicalPort port)
+ *
+ * @brief The client call this interface to disable transmit for an ATM
+ *          port. At initialisation, all the ports are disabled.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Value identifies the port
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : Transmission over this port is stopped.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : The port parameter is not valid, or the
+ *       port is already disabled
+ *
+ * @note - When a port is disabled, Rx and Tx VC Connect requests will fail
+ *
+ * @note - This function call does not stop RX traffic. It is supposed
+ *        that this function is invoked when a serious problem
+ *        is detected (e.g. physical layer broken). Then, the RX traffic
+ *        is not passing.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is blocking until the hw acknowledge that the
+ *        transmission is stopped.
+ *
+ * @note - This function uses system resources and should not be used
+ *        inside an interrupt context.
+ *
+ * @sa ixAtmmPortEnable  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmPortDisable(IxAtmLogicalPort port);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmVcRegister (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		  IxAtmmVc *vcToAdd,
+		  IxAtmSchedulerVcId *vcId)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface is used to register an ATM Virtual
+ *         Connection on the specified ATM port.
+ *
+ *  Each call to this interface registers a unidirectional virtual
+ *  connection with the parameters specified.  If a bi-directional VC
+ *  is needed, the function should be called twice (once for each
+ *  direction, Tx & Rx) where the VPI and VCI and port parameters in
+ *  each call are identical.
+ *
+ *  With the addition of each new VC to a port, a series of
+ *  callback functions are invoked by the IxAtmm component to notify
+ *  possible external components of the change.  The callback functions
+ *  are registered using the @ref ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackRegister interface.
+ *
+ *  The IxAtmSch component is notified of the registration of transmit
+ *  VCs.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Identifies port on which the specified VC is
+ *          to be registered.
+ *
+ * @param *vcToAdd @ref IxAtmmVc [in] -  Pointer to an @ref IxAtmmVc structure
+ *          containing a description of the VC to be registered. The
+ *          client shall fill the vpi, vci and direction and relevant
+ *          trafficDesc members of this structure before calling this
+ *          function.
+ *
+ * @param *vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [out] - Pointer to an integer value which is filled
+ *              with the per-port unique identifier value for this VC.
+ *              This identifier will be required when a request is
+ *              made to deregister or change this VC.  VC identifiers
+ *              for transmit VCs will have a value between 0-43,
+ *              i.e. 32 data Tx VCs + 12 OAM Tx Port VCs.
+ *              Receive VCs will have a value between 44-66,
+ *              i.e. 32 data Rx VCs + 1 OAM Rx VC.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The VC has been successfully registered on
+ *       this port. The VC is ready for a client to configure IxAtmdAcc
+ *       for receive and transmit operations on the VC.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid or has not been initialized.  The request
+ *       is rejected.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_VC_DESCRIPTOR : The descriptor
+ *       pointed to by vcToAdd is invalid.  The registration request
+ *       is rejected.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_VC_CONFLICT : The VC requested conflicts with
+ *      reserved VPI and/or VCI values or with another VC already activated
+ *      on this port.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_PORT_CAPACITY_IS_FULL : The VC cannot be
+ *       registered in the port becuase the port capacity is
+ *       insufficient to support the requested ATM traffic contract.
+ *       The registration request is rejected.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PARAM_PTR : A pointer parameter was
+ *       NULL.
+ *
+ * @warning IxAtmm has no capability of signaling or negotiating a virtual
+ *          connection. Negotiation of the admission of the VC to the network
+ *          is beyond the scope of this function.  This is assumed to be
+ *          performed by the calling client, if appropriate,
+ *          before or after this function is called.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmVcRegister (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+		  IxAtmmVc *vcToAdd,
+		  IxAtmSchedulerVcId *vcId);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmVcDeregister (IxAtmLogicalPort port, IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId)
+ *
+ * @brief Function called by a client to deregister a VC from the
+ *         system.
+ *
+ *  With the removal of each new VC from a port, a series of
+ *  registered callback functions are invoked by the IxAtmm component
+ *  to notify possible external components of the change.  The callback
+ *  functions are registered using the @ref ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackRegister.
+ *
+ *  The IxAtmSch component is notified of the removal of transmit VCs.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Identifies port on which the VC to be
+ *          removed is currently registered.
+ *
+ * @param vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [in] - VC identifier value of the VC to
+ *          be deregistered.  This value was supplied to the client when
+            the VC was originally registered.  This value can also be
+	    queried from the IxAtmm component through the @ref ixAtmmVcQuery
+ *          interface.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The specified VC has been successfully
+ *       removed from this port.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid or has not been initialized.  The request
+ *       is rejected.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : There is no registered VC associated with the
+ *       supplied identifier registered on this port. */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmVcDeregister (IxAtmLogicalPort port, IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmVcQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+	       unsigned vpi,
+	       unsigned vci,
+	       IxAtmmVcDirection direction,
+	       IxAtmSchedulerVcId *vcId,
+	       IxAtmmVc *vcDesc)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface supplies information about an active VC on a
+ *         particular port when supplied with the VPI, VCI and
+ *         direction of that VC.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Identifies port on which the VC to be
+ *          queried is currently registered.
+ *
+ * @param vpi unsigned [in] - ATM VPI value of the requested VC.
+ *
+ * @param vci unsigned [in] - ATM VCI value of the requested VC.
+ *
+ * @param direction @ref IxAtmmVcDirection [in] - One of @ref
+ *          IX_ATMM_VC_DIRECTION_TX or @ref IX_ATMM_VC_DIRECTION_RX
+ *          indicating the direction (Tx or Rx) of the requested VC.
+ *
+ * @param *vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [out] - Pointer to an integer value which will be
+ *              filled with the VC identifier value for the requested
+ *              VC (as returned by @ref ixAtmmVcRegister), if it
+ *              exists on this port.
+ *
+ * @param *vcDesc @ref IxAtmmVc [out] - Pointer to an @ref IxAtmmVc structure
+ *              which will be filled with the specific details of the
+ *              requested VC, if it exists on this port.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The specified VC has been found on this port
+ *       and the requested details have been returned.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid or has not been initialized.  The request
+ *       is rejected.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_NO_SUCH_VC : No VC exists on the specified
+ *       port which matches the search criteria (VPI, VCI, direction)
+ *       given.  No data is returned.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PARAM_PTR : A pointer parameter was
+ *       NULL.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmVcQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port,
+	       unsigned vpi,
+	       unsigned vci,
+	       IxAtmmVcDirection direction,
+	       IxAtmSchedulerVcId *vcId,
+	       IxAtmmVc *vcDesc);
+
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmVcIdQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port, IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId, IxAtmmVc *vcDesc)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface supplies information about an active VC on a
+ *         particular port when supplied with a vcId for that VC.
+ *
+ * @param port @ref IxAtmLogicalPort [in] - Identifies port on which the VC to be
+ *          queried is currently registered.
+ *
+ * @param vcId @ref IxAtmSchedulerVcId [in] - Value returned by @ref ixAtmmVcRegister which
+ *          uniquely identifies the requested VC on this port.
+ *
+ * @param *vcDesc @ref IxAtmmVc [out] - Pointer to an @ref IxAtmmVc structure
+ *              which will be filled with the specific details of the
+ *              requested VC, if it exists on this port.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The specified VC has been found on this port
+ *       and the requested details have been returned.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PORT : The port value indicated in the
+ *       input is not valid or has not been initialized.  The request
+ *       is rejected.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_NO_SUCH_VC : No VC exists on the specified
+ *       port which matches the supplied identifier.  No data is
+ *       returned.
+ * @return @li IX_ATMM_RET_INVALID_PARAM_PTR : A pointer parameter was
+ *       NULL.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmVcIdQuery (IxAtmLogicalPort port, IxAtmSchedulerVcId vcId, IxAtmmVc *vcDesc);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackRegister (IxAtmmVcChangeCallback callback)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface is invoked to supply a function to IxAtmm
+ *         which will be called to notify the client if a new VC is
+ *         registered with IxAtmm or an existing VC is removed.
+ *
+ * The callback, when invoked, will run within the context of the call
+ * to @ref ixAtmmVcRegister or @ref ixAtmmVcDeregister which caused
+ * the change of state.
+ *
+ * A maximum of 32 calbacks may be registered in with IxAtmm.
+ *
+ * @param callback @ref IxAtmmVcChangeCallback [in] - Callback which complies
+ *          with the @ref IxAtmmVcChangeCallback definition.  This
+ *          function will be invoked by IxAtmm with the appropiate
+ *          parameters for the relevant VC when any VC has been
+ *          registered or deregistered with IxAtmm.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The specified callback has been registered
+ *      successfully with IxAtmm and will be invoked when appropriate.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : Either the supplied callback is invalid, or
+ *      IxAtmm has already registered 32 and connot accommodate
+ *      any further registrations of this type.  The request is
+ *      rejected.
+ *
+ * @warning The client must not call either the @ref
+ *          ixAtmmVcRegister or @ref ixAtmmVcDeregister interfaces
+ *          from within the supplied callback function.  */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackRegister (IxAtmmVcChangeCallback callback);
+
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackDeregister (IxAtmmVcChangeCallback callback)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface is invoked to deregister a previously supplied
+ *         callback function.
+ *
+ * @param callback @ref IxAtmmVcChangeCallback [in] - Callback which complies
+ *          with the @ref IxAtmmVcChangeCallback definition.  This
+ *          function will removed from the table of callbacks.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : The specified callback has been deregistered
+ *      successfully from IxAtmm.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : Either the supplied callback is invalid, or
+ *      is not currently registered with IxAtmm.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmVcChangeCallbackDeregister (IxAtmmVcChangeCallback callback);
+
+/**    
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmUtopiaStatusShow (void)
+ * 
+ *  @brief Display utopia status counters
+ *
+ * @param "none"
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : Show function was successful
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : Internal failure
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmUtopiaStatusShow (void);
+
+/**     
+ * @ingroup IxAtmm
+ * 
+ * @fn ixAtmmUtopiaCfgShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Display utopia information(config registers and status registers)
+ *
+ * @param "none"
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS : Show function was successful
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL : Internal failure
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixAtmmUtopiaCfgShow (void);
+
+#endif
+/* IXATMM_H */
+
+/** @} */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxDmaAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxDmaAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..53d2625
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxDmaAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,260 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxDmaAcc.h
+ *
+ * @date	15 October 2002 
+ *
+ * @brief   API of the IXP400 DMA Access Driver Component (IxDma)
+ *
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/*---------------------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+  ---------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+#ifndef IXDMAACC_H
+#define IXDMAACC_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxDmaTypes IXP400 DMA Types (IxDmaTypes)
+ * @brief The common set of types used in the DMA component
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxDmaTypes
+ * @enum IxDmaReturnStatus
+ * @brief Dma return status definitions
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_DMA_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS,  /**< DMA Transfer Success */
+    IX_DMA_FAIL = IX_FAIL,        /**< DMA Transfer Fail */
+    IX_DMA_INVALID_TRANSFER_WIDTH, /**< Invalid transfer width */
+    IX_DMA_INVALID_TRANSFER_LENGTH, /**< Invalid transfer length */
+    IX_DMA_INVALID_TRANSFER_MODE, /**< Invalid transfer mode */
+    IX_DMA_INVALID_ADDRESS_MODE, /**< Invalid address mode */
+    IX_DMA_REQUEST_FIFO_FULL  /**< DMA request queue is full */
+} IxDmaReturnStatus;
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxDmaTypes
+ * @enum IxDmaTransferMode
+ * @brief Dma transfer mode definitions
+ * @note Copy and byte swap, and copy and reverse modes only support multiples of word data length.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_DMA_COPY_CLEAR = 0,      /**< copy and clear source*/
+    IX_DMA_COPY,                /**< copy */
+    IX_DMA_COPY_BYTE_SWAP,      /**< copy and byte swap (endian) */
+    IX_DMA_COPY_REVERSE,        /**< copy and reverse */
+    IX_DMA_TRANSFER_MODE_INVALID /**< Invalid transfer mode */
+} IxDmaTransferMode;
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxDmaTypes
+ * @enum IxDmaAddressingMode
+ * @brief Dma addressing mode definitions
+ * @note Fixed source address to fixed destination address addressing mode is not supported.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_DMA_INC_SRC_INC_DST = 0, /**< Incremental source address to incremental destination address */
+    IX_DMA_INC_SRC_FIX_DST,     /**< Incremental source address to incremental destination address */
+    IX_DMA_FIX_SRC_INC_DST,     /**< Incremental source address to incremental destination address */
+    IX_DMA_FIX_SRC_FIX_DST,     /**< Incremental source address to incremental destination address */
+    IX_DMA_ADDRESSING_MODE_INVALID /**< Invalid Addressing Mode */
+} IxDmaAddressingMode;
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxDmaTypes
+ * @enum IxDmaTransferWidth
+ * @brief Dma transfer width definitions
+ * @Note Fixed addresses (either source or destination) do not support burst transfer width.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_DMA_32_SRC_32_DST = 0,  /**< 32-bit src to 32-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_32_SRC_16_DST,      /**< 32-bit src to 16-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_32_SRC_8_DST,       /**< 32-bit src to 8-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_16_SRC_32_DST,      /**< 16-bit src to 32-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_16_SRC_16_DST,      /**< 16-bit src to 16-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_16_SRC_8_DST,       /**< 16-bit src to 8-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_8_SRC_32_DST,       /**< 8-bit src to 32-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_8_SRC_16_DST,       /**< 8-bit src to 16-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_8_SRC_8_DST,        /**< 8-bit src to 8-bit dst */
+    IX_DMA_8_SRC_BURST_DST,    /**< 8-bit src to burst dst - Not supported for fixed destination address */
+    IX_DMA_16_SRC_BURST_DST,   /**< 16-bit src to burst dst - Not supported for fixed destination address */
+    IX_DMA_32_SRC_BURST_DST,   /**< 32-bit src to burst dst - Not supported for fixed destination address */
+    IX_DMA_BURST_SRC_8_DST,    /**< burst src to 8-bit dst  - Not supported for fixed source address */
+    IX_DMA_BURST_SRC_16_DST,   /**< burst src to 16-bit dst - Not supported for fixed source address */
+    IX_DMA_BURST_SRC_32_DST,   /**< burst src to 32-bit dst - Not supported for fixed source address*/
+    IX_DMA_BURST_SRC_BURST_DST, /**< burst src to burst dst  - Not supported for fixed source and destination address
+*/
+    IX_DMA_TRANSFER_WIDTH_INVALID /**< Invalid transfer width */
+} IxDmaTransferWidth;
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxDmaTypes
+ * @enum IxDmaNpeId
+ * @brief NpeId numbers to identify NPE A, B or C
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_DMA_NPEID_NPEA = 0, /**< Identifies NPE A */
+    IX_DMA_NPEID_NPEB,     /**< Identifies NPE B */
+    IX_DMA_NPEID_NPEC,     /**< Identifies NPE C */
+    IX_DMA_NPEID_MAX       /**< Total Number of NPEs */
+} IxDmaNpeId;
+/* @} */
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxDmaAcc IXP400 DMA Access Driver (IxDmaAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 IxDmaAcc component
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxDmaAcc
+ * @brief DMA Request Id type
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxDmaAccRequestId;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxDmaAcc
+ * @def IX_DMA_REQUEST_FULL
+ * @brief DMA request queue is full
+ * This constant is a return value used to tell the user that the IxDmaAcc
+ * queue is full.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_DMA_REQUEST_FULL 16
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup 	IxDmaAcc
+ * @brief       DMA completion notification
+ * This function is called to notify a client that the DMA has been completed
+ * @param status @ref IxDmaReturnStatus [out] - reporting to client
+ *
+ */
+typedef void (*IxDmaAccDmaCompleteCallback) (IxDmaReturnStatus status);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup 	IxDmaAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixDmaAccInit(IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ * 
+ * @brief 	Initialise the DMA Access component
+ * This function will initialise the DMA Access component internals
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in] - NPE to use for Dma Transfer
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS succesfully initialised the component
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL Initialisation failed for some unspecified
+ * internal reason.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixDmaAccInit(IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup 	IxDmaAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixDmaAccDmaTransfer(
+    IxDmaAccDmaCompleteCallback callback,
+    UINT32 SourceAddr,
+    UINT32 DestinationAddr,
+    UINT16 TransferLength,
+    IxDmaTransferMode TransferMode,
+    IxDmaAddressingMode AddressingMode,
+    IxDmaTransferWidth TransferWidth)
+ *
+ * @brief       Perform DMA transfer
+ * This function will perform DMA transfer between devices within the
+ * IXP400 memory map.
+ * @note The following are restrictions for IxDmaAccDmaTransfer:
+ *      @li The function is non re-entrant.
+ *      @li The function assumes host devices are operating in big-endian mode.
+ *      @li Fixed address does not suport burst transfer width
+ *      @li Fixed source address to fixed destinatiom address mode is not suported
+ *      @li The incrementing source address for expansion bus will not support a burst transfer width and copy and clear mode
+ *
+ * @param callback @ref IxDmaAccDmaCompleteCallback [in] - function pointer to be stored and called when the DMA transfer is completed. This cannot be NULL.
+ * @param SourceAddr UINT32 [in] -	Starting address of DMA source. Must be a valid IXP400 memory map address.
+ * @param DestinationAddr UINT32 [in] - Starting address of DMA destination. Must be a valid IXP400 memory map address.
+ * @param TransferLength UINT16 [in] - The size of DMA data transfer. The range must be from 1-64Kbyte
+ * @param TransferMode @ref IxDmaTransferMode [in] - The DMA transfer mode
+ * @param AddressingMode @ref IxDmaAddressingMode [in] - The DMA addressing mode
+ * @param TransferWidth	@ref IxDmaTransferWidth [in] - The DMA transfer width
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_DMA_SUCCESS 	Notification that the DMA request is succesful
+ * @return @li IX_DMA_FAIL 	IxDmaAcc not yet initialised or some internal error has occured
+ * @return @li IX_DMA_INVALID_TRANSFER_WIDTH Transfer width is nit valid
+ * @return @li IX_DMA_INVALID_TRANSFER_LENGTH Transfer length outside of valid range
+ * @return @li IX_DMA_INVALID_TRANSFER_MODE Transfer Mode not valid
+ * @return @li IX_DMA_REQUEST_FIFO_FULL IxDmaAcc request queue is full
+ */
+PUBLIC IxDmaReturnStatus
+ixDmaAccDmaTransfer(
+    IxDmaAccDmaCompleteCallback callback,
+    UINT32 SourceAddr,
+    UINT32 DestinationAddr,
+    UINT16 TransferLength,
+    IxDmaTransferMode TransferMode,
+    IxDmaAddressingMode AddressingMode,
+    IxDmaTransferWidth TransferWidth);
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxDmaAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixDmaAccShow(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Display some component information for debug purposes
+ * Show some internal operation information relating to the DMA service.
+ * At a minimum the following will show.
+ * - the number of the DMA pend (in queue)
+ * @param None
+ * @return @li None
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixDmaAccShow(void);
+
+#endif /* IXDMAACC_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b424648
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,2512 @@
+/** @file    IxEthAcc.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the public API of @ref IxEthAcc component
+ *
+ * Design notes:
+ * The IX_OSAL_MBUF address is to be specified on bits [31-5] and must 
+ * be cache aligned (bits[4-0] cleared)
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthAcc_H
+#define IxEthAcc_H
+
+#include <IxOsBuffMgt.h>
+#include <IxTypes.h>
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthAcc IXP400 Ethernet Access (IxEthAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief ethAcc is a library that does provides access to the internal IXP400 10/100Bt Ethernet MACs.
+ *
+ *@{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @brief Definition of the Ethernet Access status
+ */
+typedef enum /* IxEthAccStatus */
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS, /**< return success*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL = IX_FAIL, /**< return fail*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT, /**< return invalid port*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED, /**< return uninitialized*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED, /**< return MAC uninitialized*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG, /**< return invalid arg*/
+    IX_ETH_TX_Q_FULL, /**< return tx queue is full*/
+    IX_ETH_ACC_NO_SUCH_ADDR /**< return no such address*/
+} IxEthAccStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccPortId
+ * @brief Definition of the IXP400 Mac Ethernet device.
+ */
+typedef enum  
+{
+	IX_ETH_PORT_1 = 0, /**< Ethernet Port 1 */
+	IX_ETH_PORT_2 = 1  /**< Ethernet port 2 */
+	,IX_ETH_PORT_3 = 2 /**< Ethernet port 3 */
+} IxEthAccPortId;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition of the number of ports
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS (3)
+#else
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS (2)
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition of the size of the MAC address
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE (6)
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Definition of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet MAC address structure.
+ *
+ * The data should be packed with bytes xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx 
+ * @note
+ * The data must be packed in network byte order.
+ */
+typedef struct  
+{
+    UINT8 macAddress[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE]; /**< MAC address */
+} IxEthAccMacAddr;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @def IX_ETH_ACC_NUM_TX_PRIORITIES
+ * @brief Definition of the number of transmit priorities
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUM_TX_PRIORITIES (8)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccTxPriority
+ * @brief Definition of the relative priority used to transmit a frame
+ * 
+ */
+typedef enum  
+{
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0 = 0, /**<Lowest Priority submission */
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_1 = 1, /**<submission prority of 1 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_2 = 2, /**<submission prority of 2 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_3 = 3, /**<submission prority of 3 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_4 = 4, /**<submission prority of 4 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_5 = 5, /**<submission prority of 5 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_6 = 6, /**<submission prority of 6 (0 is lowest)*/
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7 = 7, /**<Highest priority submission */
+
+	IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY = IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_0 /**< By default send all 
+								 packets with lowest priority */
+} IxEthAccTxPriority;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccRxFrameType
+ * @brief Identify the type of a frame.
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK
+ */
+typedef enum  
+{
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_LLCTYPE = 0x00, /**< 802.3 - 8802, with LLC/SNAP */
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_ETHTYPE = 0x10, /**< 802.3 (Ethernet) without LLC/SNAP */
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_STATYPE = 0x20, /**< 802.11, AP <=> STA */
+	IX_ETHACC_RX_APTYPE  = 0x30  /**< 802.11, AP <=> AP */
+} IxEthAccRxFrameType;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @enum IxEthAccDuplexMode
+ * @brief Definition to provision the duplex mode of the MAC. 
+ * 
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_ACC_FULL_DUPLEX, /**< Full duplex operation of the MAC */
+    IX_ETH_ACC_HALF_DUPLEX  /**< Half duplex operation of the MAC */
+} IxEthAccDuplexMode;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ * @struct IxEthAccNe
+ * @brief Definition of service-specific informations.
+ * 
+ * This structure defines the Ethernet service-specific informations
+ * and enable QoS and VLAN features.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 ixReserved_next;    /**< reserved for chaining */
+    UINT32 ixReserved_lengths; /**< reserved for buffer lengths */
+    UINT32 ixReserved_data;    /**< reserved for buffer pointer */
+    UINT8  ixDestinationPortId; /**< Destination portId for this packet, if known by NPE */
+    UINT8  ixSourcePortId; /**< Source portId for this packet */
+    UINT16 ixFlags;        /**< BitField of option for this frame */
+    UINT8  ixQoS;          /**< QoS class of the frame */
+    UINT8  ixReserved;     /**< reserved */
+    UINT16 ixVlanTCI;      /**< Vlan TCI */
+    UINT8  ixDestMac[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE]; /**< Destination MAC address */
+    UINT8  ixSourceMac[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE]; /**< Source MAC address */
+} IxEthAccNe;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_PORT_UNKNOWN
+ *
+ * @brief  Contents of the field @a IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID when no
+ * destination port can be found by the NPE for this frame.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_PORT_UNKNOWN   (0xff)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTMAC
+ *
+ * @brief The location of the destination MAC address in the Mbuf header.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTMAC(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixDestMac
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEMAC
+ *
+ * @brief The location of the source MAC address in the Mbuf header.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEMAC(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixSourceMac
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI
+ *
+ * @brief The VLAN Tag Control Information associated with this frame
+ * 
+ * The VLAN Tag Control Information associated with this frame. On Rx
+ * path, this field is extracted from the packet header.
+ * On Tx path, the value of this field is inserted in the frame when
+ * the port is configured to insert or replace vlan tags in the 
+ * egress frames.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANTCI(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixVlanTCI
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEPORTID
+ *
+ * @brief The port where this frame came from.
+ *
+ * The port where this frame came from. This field is set on receive
+ * with the port information. This field is ignored on Transmit path.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_SOURCEPORTID(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixSourcePortId
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID
+ *
+ * @brief The destination port where this frame should be sent.
+ *
+ * The destination port where this frame should be sent.
+ *
+ * @li In the transmit direction, this field contains the destination port
+ * and is ignored unless @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAG_DST is set.
+ * 
+ * @li In the receive direction, this field contains the port where the
+ * destination MAC addresses has been learned. If the destination
+ * MAC address is unknown, then this value is set to the reserved value
+ * @a IX_ETHACC_NE_PORT_UNKNOWN
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixDestinationPortId
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_QOS
+ *
+ * @brief QualityOfService class (QoS) for this received frame.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_QOS(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixQoS
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ * @brief Bit Mask of the different flags associated with a frame
+ * 
+ * The flags are the bit-oring combination 
+ * of the following different fields :
+ *
+ *      @li IP flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_IPMASK)
+ *      @li Spanning Tree flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK)
+ *      @li Link layer type (Rx and Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK)
+ *      @li VLAN Tagged Frame (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANMASK)
+ *      @li New source MAC address (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK)
+ *      @li Multicast flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_MCASTMASK)
+ *      @li Broadcast flag (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_BCASTMASK)
+ *      @li Destination port flag (Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTMASK)
+ *      @li Tag/Untag Tx frame (Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK)
+ *      @li Overwrite destination port (Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTOVERMASK)
+ *      @li Filtered frame (Rx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK)
+ *      @li VLAN Enabled (Rx and Tx @a IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANENABLEMASK)
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS(mBufPtr) ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))->ixFlags
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_BCASTMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a broadcast frame.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if a received frame is a broadcast frame.
+ * The BCAST flag is set when the destination MAC address of 
+ * a frame is broadcast.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_BCASTMASK      (0x1)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_MCASTMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a multicast frame.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if a received frame is a multicast frame.
+ * The MCAST flag is set when the destination MAC address of 
+ * a frame is multicast.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_MCASTMASK      (0x1 << 1)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_IPMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a IP frame.
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS and defines if a received 
+ * frame is a IP frame. The IP flag is set on Rx direction, depending on 
+ * the frame contents. The flag is set when the length/type field of a 
+ * received frame is 0x8000.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_IPMASK         (0x1 << 2)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is VLAN tagged.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if a received frame is VLAN tagged.
+ * When set, the Rx frame is VLAN-tagged and the tag value 
+ * is available thru @a IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANID.
+ * Note that when sending frames which are already tagged
+ * this flag should be set, to avoid inserting another VLAN tag.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANID
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANMASK       (0x1 << 3)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask is the link layer protocol indicator
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS.
+ * It reflects the state of a frame as it exits an NPE on the Rx path
+ * or enters an NPE on the Tx path. Its values are as follows:
+ *      @li 0x00 - IEEE802.3 - 8802 (Rx) / IEEE802.3 - 8802 (Tx)
+ *      @li 0x01 - IEEE802.3 - Ethernet (Rx) / IEEE802.3 - Ethernet (Tx)
+ *      @li 0x02 - IEEE802.11 AP -> STA (Rx) / IEEE802.11 STA -> AP (Tx)
+ *      @li 0x03 - IEEE802.11 AP -> AP (Rx) / IEEE802.11 AP->AP (Tx)
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_LINKMASK       (0x3 << 4)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame is a Spanning Tree frame.
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS.
+ * On rx direction, it defines if a received if frame is a Spanning Tree frame.
+ * Setting this fkag on transmit direction overrides the port settings 
+ * regarding the VLAN options and 
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_STMASK         (0x1 << 6)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_FILTERMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This bit indicates whether a frame has been filtered by the Rx service.
+ *
+ * This mask applies to @a IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS.
+ * Certain frames, which should normally be fully filtered by the NPE to due
+ * the destination MAC address being on the same segment as the Rx port are
+ * still forwarded to the XScale (although the payload is invalid) in order
+ * to learn the MAC address of the transmitting station, if this is unknown.
+ * Normally EthAcc will filter and recycle these framess internally and no
+ * frames with the FILTER bit set will be received by the client.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_FILTERMASK     (0x1 << 7)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame
+ *
+ * This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame. When set, a frame
+ * is transmitted to the destination port as set by the macro
+ * @a IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID. If not set, the destination port 
+ * is searched using the destination MAC address.
+ *
+ * @note This flag is meaningful only for multiport Network Engines.
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_PORTOVERMASK   (0x1 << 8)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines the tagging rules to apply to a transmit frame.
+ *
+ * This mask defines the tagging rules to apply to a transmit frame
+ * regardless of the default setting for a port. When used together 
+ * with @a IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK and when set, the 
+ * frame will be tagged prior to transmission. When not set,
+ * the frame will be untagged prior to transmission. This is accomplished
+ * irrespective of the Egress tagging rules, constituting a per-frame override.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK    (0x1 << 9)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame
+ *
+ * This mask defines the rule to transmit a frame. When set, the
+ * default transmit rules of a port are overriden.
+ * When not set, the default rules as set by @ref IxEthDB should apply.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGMODEMASK
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_TAGOVERMASK    (0x1 << 10)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANENABLEMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a frame is a VLAN frame or not
+ *
+ * When set, frames undergo normal VLAN processing on the Tx path
+ * (membership filtering, tagging, tag removal etc). If this flag is
+ * not set, the frame is considered to be a regular non-VLAN frame
+ * and no VLAN processing will be performed.
+ *
+ * Note that VLAN-enabled NPE images will always set this flag in all
+ * Rx frames, and images which are not VLAN enabled will clear this
+ * flag for all received frames.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_VLANENABLEMASK (0x1 << 14)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK
+ *
+ * @brief This mask defines if a received frame has been learned.
+ *
+ * This mask defines if the source MAC address of a frame is 
+ * already known. If the bit is set, the source MAC address was
+ * unknown to the NPE at the time the frame was received.
+ *
+ * @sa IX_ETHACC_NE_FLAGS 
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_NEWSRCMASK     (0x1 << 15)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief This defines the recommanded minimum size of MBUF's submitted
+ * to the frame receive service.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE (2048)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief This defines the highest MII address of any attached PHYs 
+ * 
+ * The maximum number for PHY address is 31, add on for range checking.
+ *
+ */
+#define IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR   32
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccInit(void)
+ * 
+ * @brief Initializes the IXP400 Ethernet Access Service.
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * This should be called once per module initialization.
+ * @pre
+ *   The NPE must first be downloaded with the required microcode which supports all
+ *   required features.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL	:  Service has failed to initialize.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccInit(void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccUnload(void)
+ * 
+ * @brief Unload the Ethernet Access Service.
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @return void 
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccUnload(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortInit( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes an NPE/Ethernet MAC Port.
+ *
+ * The NPE/Ethernet port initialisation includes the following steps
+ * @li Initialize the NPE/Ethernet MAC hardware.
+ * @li Verify NPE downloaded and operational.
+ * @li The NPE shall be available for usage once this API returns.
+ * @li Verify that the Ethernet port is present before initializing
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * This should be called once per mac device.
+ * The NPE/MAC shall be in disabled state after init.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *   The component must be initialized via @a ixEthAccInit
+ *   The NPE must first be downloaded with the required microcode which supports all
+ *   required features.
+ *
+ * Dependant on Services: (Must be initialized before using this service may be initialized)
+ * 	ixNPEmh - NPE Message handling service.
+ * 	ixQmgr	- Queue Manager component.
+ *
+ * @param portId  @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS: if the ethernet port is not present, a warning is issued.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : The NPE processor has failed to initialize.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortInit(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+/*************************************************************************
+
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+*************************************************************************/
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit( 
+    IxEthAccPortId portId,
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, 
+    IxEthAccTxPriority priority)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function shall be used to submit MBUFs buffers for transmission on a particular MAC device. 
+ *
+ * When the frame is transmitted, the buffer shall be returned thru the 
+ * callback @a IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback.
+ *
+ * In case of over-submitting, the order of the frames on the 
+ * network may be modified.
+ *
+ * Buffers shall be not queued for transmission if the port is disabled.
+ * The port can be enabled using @a ixEthAccPortEnable
+ *
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ *
+ * @pre 
+ *  @a ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister must be called to register a function to allow this service to
+ *   return the buffer to the calling service. 
+ * 
+ * @note 
+ *  If the buffer submit fails for any reason the user has retained ownership of the buffer.
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - MAC port ID to transmit Ethernet frame on.
+ * @param buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - pointer to an MBUF formatted buffer. Chained buffers are supported for transmission.
+ *             Chained packets are not supported and the field IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR is ignored. 
+ * @param priority @ref IxEthAccTxPriority [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL  : Failed to queue frame for transmission. 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit( 
+    IxEthAccPortId portId,
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, 
+    IxEthAccTxPriority priority);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief Function prototype for Ethernet Tx Buffer Done callback. Registered 
+ *  via @a ixEthAccTxBufferDoneCallbackRegister 
+ * 
+ * This function is called once the previously submitted buffer is no longer required by this service.
+ * It may be returned upon successful transmission of the frame or during the shutdown of 
+ * the port prior to the transmission of a queued frame.
+ * The calling of this registered function is not a guarantee of successful transmission of the buffer.
+ *
+ *  
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes , The user provided function should be reentrant.
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes , The user provided function must be callable from an ISR.
+ *
+ *
+ * <b>Calling Context </b>: 
+ * @par
+ *   This callback is called in the context of the queue manager dispatch loop @a ixQmgrgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *   within the @ref IxQMgrAPI component. The calling context may be from interrupt or high priority thread. 
+ *   The decision is system specific.
+ *
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] - This tag is that provided when the callback was registered for a particular MAC 
+ * via @a ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister. It allows the same callback to be used for multiple MACs.
+ * @param mbuf @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - Pointer to the Tx mbuf descriptor. 
+ * 
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note
+ * The field IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR is modified by the access layer and reset to NULL.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback) ( UINT32 callbackTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer );
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister( IxEthAccPortId portId, 
+					   IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback txCallbackFn, 
+ 					   UINT32 callbackTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a callback function to allow 
+ * the transmitted buffers to return to the user.
+ * 
+ * This function registers the transmit buffer done function callback for a particular port.
+ *
+ * The registered callback function is called once the previously submitted buffer is no longer required by this service.
+ * It may be returned upon successful transmission of the frame or  shutdown of port prior to submission.
+ * The calling of this registered function is not a guarantee of successful transmission of the buffer.
+ *
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *	The port must be initialized via @a ixEthAccPortInit
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Register callback for a particular MAC device.
+ * @param txCallbackFn @ref IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback [in] - Function to be called to return transmit buffers to the user.
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] -  This tag shall be provided to the callback function.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG : An argument other than portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								   IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback txCallbackFn,
+								   UINT32 callbackTag);
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief Function prototype for Ethernet Frame Rx callback. Registered via @a ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister 
+ * 
+ * It is the responsibility of the user function to free any MBUF's which it receives.
+ *  
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes , The user provided function should be reentrant.
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes , The user provided function must be callable from an ISR.
+ * @par
+ *
+ * This function dispatches frames to the user level
+ * via the provided function. The invocation shall be made for each
+ * frame dequeued from the Ethernet QM queue. The user is required to free any MBUF's 
+ * supplied via this callback. In addition the registered callback must free up MBUF's
+ * from the receive free queue when the port is disabled 
+ * 
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * <b>Calling Context </b>: 
+ * @par
+ *   This callback is called in the context of the queue manager dispatch loop @a ixQmgrgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *   within the @ref IxQMgrAPI component. The calling context may be from interrupt or high priority thread. 
+ *   The decision is system specific.
+ *
+ *
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] - This tag is that provided when the callback was registered for a particular MAC 
+ * via @a ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister. It allows the same callback to be used for multiple MACs.
+ * @param mbuf @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - Pointer to the Rx mbuf header. Mbufs may be chained if 
+ *               the frame length is greater than the supplied mbuf length.
+ * @param reserved [in] - deprecated parameter The information is passed 
+ *      thru the IxEthAccNe header destination port ID field 
+ *      (@sa IX_ETHACC_NE_DESTPORTID). For backward 
+ *      compatibility,the value is equal to IX_ETH_DB_UNKNOWN_PORT (0xff). 
+ * 
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note
+ * Buffers may not be filled up to the length supplied in 
+ * @a ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(). The firmware fills
+ * them to the previous 64 bytes boundary. The user has to be aware 
+ * that the length of the received mbufs may be smaller than the length
+ * of the supplied mbufs. 
+ * The mbuf header contains the following modified field
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN is set in the header of the first mbuf and indicates
+ *  the total frame size
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN is set each mbuf header and indicates the payload length
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR contains a pointer to the next 
+ *     mbuf, or NULL at the end of a chain.
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR is modified. Its value is reset to NULL
+ * @li @a IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS contains the bit 4 set for a broadcast packet and the bit 5
+ *     set for a multicast packet. Other bits are unmodified.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortRxCallback) (UINT32 callbackTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, UINT32 reserved);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @brief Function prototype for Ethernet Frame Rx callback. Registered via @a ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister 
+ * 
+ * It is the responsibility of the user function to free any MBUF's which it receives.
+ *  
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes , The user provided function should be reentrant.
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes , The user provided function must be callable from an ISR.
+ * @par
+ *
+ * This function dispatches many frames to the user level
+ * via the provided function. The invocation shall be made for multiple frames
+ * dequeued from the Ethernet QM queue. The user is required to free any MBUF's 
+ * supplied via this callback. In addition the registered callback must free up MBUF's
+ * from the receive free queue when the port is disabled 
+ * 
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * <b>Calling Context </b>: 
+ * @par
+ *   This callback is called in the context of the queue manager dispatch loop @a ixQmgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *   within the @ref IxQMgrAPI component. The calling context may be from interrupt or high priority thread. 
+ *   The decision is system specific.
+ *
+ *
+ * @param callbackTag - This tag is that provided when the callback was registered for a particular MAC 
+ * via @a ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister. It allows the same callback to be used for multiple MACs.
+ * @param mbuf - Pointer to an array of Rx mbuf headers. Mbufs 
+ *               may be chained if 
+ *               the frame length is greater than the supplied mbuf length.
+ *               The end of the array contains a zeroed entry (NULL pointer).
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * @note The mbufs passed to this callback have the same structure than the
+ *  buffers passed to @a IxEthAccPortRxCallback interfac. 
+ *
+ * @note The usage of this callback is exclusive with the usage of
+ *  @a ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister and @a IxEthAccPortRxCallback 
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortRxCallback
+ * <hr>
+ */
+
+typedef void (*IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback) (UINT32 callbackTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF **buffer);
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccPortRxCallback rxCallbackFn, UINT32 callbackTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a callback function to allow 
+ * the reception of frames.
+ *
+ * The registered callback function is called once a frame is received  by this service.
+ *
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Register callback for a particular MAC device.
+ * @param rxCallbackFn @ref IxEthAccPortRxCallback [in] - Function to be called when Ethernet frames are availble.
+ * @param callbackTag UINT32 [in] -  This tag shall be provided to the callback function.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG : An argument other than portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+							   IxEthAccPortRxCallback rxCallbackFn,
+							   UINT32 callbackTag);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback rxCallbackFn, UINT32 callbackTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Register a callback function to allow 
+ * the reception of frames.
+ * 
+ * The registered callback function is called once a frame is 
+ * received  by this service. If many frames are already received, 
+ * the function is called once.
+ *
+ * If called several times the latest callback shall be registered for a particular port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId - Register callback for a particular MAC device.
+ * @param rxCallbackFn - @a IxEthAccMultiBufferRxCallbackFn - Function to be called when Ethernet frames are availble.
+ * @param callbackTag -  This tag shall be provided to the callback function.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_ARG : An argument other than portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister
+ * @sa IxEthAccPortRxCallback
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallbackRegister(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+										  IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback rxCallbackFn,
+										  UINT32 callbackTag);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish( IxEthAccPortId portId, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer)
+ *
+ * @brief This function provides buffers for the Ethernet receive path. 
+ *
+ * This component does not have a buffer management mechanisms built in. All Rx buffers must be supplied to it
+ * via this interface. 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Provide buffers only to specific Rx MAC. 
+ * @param buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - Provide an MBUF to the Ethernet receive mechanism. 
+ *                 Buffers size smaller than IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE may result in poor
+ *                 performances and excessive buffer chaining. Buffers
+ *                 larger than this size may be suitable for jumbo frames.
+ *                 Chained packets are not supported and the field IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR must be NULL. 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Buffer has was not able to queue the 
+ *                     buffer in the receive service.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Buffer size is less than IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * @note
+ * If the buffer replenish operation fails it is the responsibility 
+ * of the user to free the buffer.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * Sufficient buffers must be supplied to the component to maintain
+ * receive throughput and avoid rx buffer underflow conditions.
+ * To meet this goal, It is expected that the user preload the 
+ * component with a sufficent number of buffers prior to enabling the
+ * NPE Ethernet receive path. The recommended minimum number of 
+ * buffers is 8.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * For maximum performances, the mbuf size should be greater 
+ * than the maximum frame size (Ethernet header, payload and FCS) + 64. 
+ * Supplying smaller mbufs to the service results in mbuf
+ * chaining and degraded performances. The recommended size
+ * is @a IX_ETHACC_RX_MBUF_MIN_SIZE, which is
+ * enough to take care of 802.3 frames and "baby jumbo" frames without
+ * chaining, and "jumbo" frame within chaining.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * Buffers may not be filled up to their length. The firware fills
+ * them up to the previous 64 bytes boundary. The user has to be aware 
+ * that the length of the received mbufs may be smaller than the length
+ * of the supplied mbufs.
+ *
+ * @warning This function checks the parameters if the NDEBUG 
+ * flag is not defined. Turning on the argument checking (disabled by 
+ * default) results in a lower EthAcc performance as this function
+ * is part of the data path.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish( IxEthAccPortId portId, IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer);
+
+
+
+/***************************************************************
+
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+
+***************************************************************/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief This enables an Ethernet port for both Tx and Rx. 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The port must first be initialized via @a ixEthAccPortInit and the MAC address 
+ * must be set using @a ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet before enabling it
+ * The rx and Tx Done callbacks registration via @a
+ * ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister amd @a  ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister
+ * has to be done before enabling the traffic.
+ * 
+ * @param  portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Port id to act upon.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is not initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED : port MAC address is not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief This disables an Ethernet port for both Tx and Rx. 
+ *
+ * Free MBufs are returned to the user via the registered callback when the port is disabled 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The port must be enabled with @a ixEthAccPortEnable, otherwise this
+ * function has no effect
+ *
+ * @param  portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Port id to act upon.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is not initialized
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED : port MAC address is not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortEnabledQuery(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the enabled state of a port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @pre The port must first be initialized via @a ixEthAccPortInit
+ *
+ * @param  portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Port id to act upon.
+ * @param  enabled BOOL [out] - location to store the state of the port
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortEnabledQuery(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Put the Ethernet MAC device in non-promiscuous mode.
+ * 
+ * In non-promiscuous mode the MAC filters all frames other than 
+ * destination MAC address which matches the following criteria:
+ * @li Unicast address provisioned via @a ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet
+ * @li All broadcast frames.
+ * @li Multicast addresses provisioned via @a ixEthAccMulticastAddressJoin
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet
+ * 
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn  ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Put the MAC device in promiscuous mode.
+ * 
+ * If the device is in promiscuous mode then all all received frames shall be forwared
+ * to the NPE for processing.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * 
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet(      IxEthAccPortId portId,
+                                                  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Configure unicast MAC address for a particular port
+ *
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [in] - Ethernet Mac address.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+													   IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGet(	IxEthAccPortId portId, 
+					IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get unicast MAC address for a particular MAC port 
+ *
+ * @pre
+ * The MAC address must first be set via @a ixEthAccMacPromiscuousModeSet
+ * If the MAC address has not been set, the function returns a 
+ * IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED status
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [out] - Ethernet MAC address.
+ *
+ * @return  IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNINITIALIZED : port MAC address is not initialized.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : macAddr is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGet(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								 IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin(      IxEthAccPortId portId,
+                                             IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Add a multicast address to the MAC address table.
+ *
+ *  @note
+ *  Due to the operation of the Ethernet MAC multicast filtering mechanism, frames which do not 
+ *  have a multicast destination address which were provisioned via this API may be forwarded 
+ *  to the NPE's. This is a result of the hardware comparison  algorithm used in the destination mac address logic
+ *  within the Ethernet MAC. 
+ *
+ *  See Also: IXP425 hardware development manual.
+ * 
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [in] - Ethernet Mac address.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Error writing to the MAC registers
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								 IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll(  IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Filter all frames with multicast dest.
+ *
+ * This function clears the MAC address table, and then sets
+ * the MAC to forward ALL multicast frames to the NPE.
+ * Specifically, it forwards all frames whose destination address
+ * has the LSB of the highest byte set  (01:00:00:00:00:00).  This
+ * bit is commonly referred to as the "multicast bit".
+ * Broadcast frames will still be forwarded. 
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave( IxEthAccPortId portId,
+                                         IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Remove a multicast address from the MAC address table.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ * @param *macAddr @ref IxEthAccMacAddr [in] - Ethernet Mac address.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_NO_SUCH_ADDR :  Failed if MAC address was not in the table.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave(IxEthAccPortId portId,
+								  IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function unconfigures the multicast filtering settings
+ *
+ * This function first clears the MAC address table, and then sets
+ * the MAC as configured by the promiscuous mode current settings.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays unicast MAC address
+ *
+ * Displays unicast address which is configured using 
+ * @a ixEthAccUnicastMacAddressSet. This function also displays the MAC filter used
+ * to filter multicast frames.
+ *
+ * Other functions modify the MAC filtering
+ *
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll() - all multicast
+ *     frames are forwarded to the application
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAll() - rollback the
+ *     effects of @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAll()
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeave() - unprovision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoin() - provision a new 
+ *     filtering address
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSet() - all frames are 
+ *     forwarded to the application regardless of the multicast 
+ *     address provisioned
+ * @li @a ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClear() - frames are forwarded 
+ *     to the application following the multicast address provisioned
+ *
+ * In all cases, unicast and broadcast addresses are forwarded to 
+ * the application.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShow(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShow( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays multicast MAC address
+ *
+ * Displays multicast address which have been configured using @a ixEthAccMulticastAddressJoin
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] - Ethernet port id.
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShow( IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSet( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode mode )
+ *
+ * @brief  Set the duplex mode for the MAC.
+ *
+ * Configure the IXP400 MAC to either full or half duplex. 
+ *
+ * @note 
+ * The configuration should match that provisioned on the PHY.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ * @param mode @ref IxEthAccDuplexMode [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSet(IxEthAccPortId portId,IxEthAccDuplexMode mode);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGet( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode )
+ *
+ * @brief  Get the duplex mode for the MAC.
+ *
+ * return the duplex configuration of the IXP400 MAC.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * The configuration should match that provisioned on the PHY.
+ * See @a ixEthAccDuplexModeSet
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ * @param *mode @ref IxEthAccDuplexMode [out]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGet(IxEthAccPortId portId,IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode );
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Enable padding bytes to be appended to runt frames submitted to
+ * this port
+ * 
+ * Enable up to 60 null-bytes padding bytes to be appended to runt frames 
+ * submitted to this port. This is the default behavior of the access 
+ * component.
+ *
+ * @warning Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @note When Tx padding is enabled, Tx FCS generation is turned on
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDusable
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Disable padding bytes to be appended to runt frames submitted to
+ * this port
+ * 
+ * Disable padding bytes to be appended to runt frames 
+ * submitted to this port. This is not the default behavior of the access 
+ * component.
+ *
+ * @warning Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Enable the appending of Ethernet FCS to all frames submitted to this port
+ * 
+ * When enabled, the FCS is added to the submitted frames. This is the default 
+ * behavior of the access component.
+ * Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Disable the appending of Ethernet FCS to all frames submitted to this port.
+ * 
+ * When disabled, the Ethernet FCS is not added to the submitted frames. 
+ * This is not the default
+ * behavior of the access component.
+ *
+ * @note Since the FCS is not appended to the frame it is expected that the frame submitted to the 
+ * component includes a valid FCS at the end of the data, although this will not be validated.
+ *
+ * The component shall forward the frame to the Ethernet MAC WITHOUT modification.
+ *
+ * Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @note Tx FCS append is not disabled while Tx padding is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @sa ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnable
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Forward frames with FCS included in the receive buffer.
+ *
+ * The FCS is not striped from the receive buffer. 
+ * The received frame length includes the FCS size (4 bytes). ie. 
+ * A minimum sized ethernet frame shall have a length of 64bytes.
+ *
+ * Frame FCS validity checks are still carried out on all received frames.
+ *
+ * This is not the default
+ * behavior of the access component.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisable( IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief  Do not forward the FCS portion of the received Ethernet frame to the user. 
+ * The FCS is striped from the receive buffer. 
+ * The received frame length does not include the FCS size (4 bytes).
+ * Frame FCS validity checks are still carried out on all received frames.
+ *
+ * This is the default behavior of the component.
+ * Do not change this behaviour while the port is enabled.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS 
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition for the port scheduling discipline
+ *
+ * Select the port scheduling discipline on receive and transmit path
+ * @li FIFO : No Priority : In this configuration all frames are processed
+ *                       in the access component in the strict order in which 
+ *                        the component received them.
+ * @li FIFO : Priority : This shall be a very simple priority mechanism. 
+ *                     Higher prior-ity frames shall be forwarded 
+ *                     before lower priority frames. There shall be no 
+ *                     fairness mechanisms applied across different 
+ *                     priorities. Higher priority frames could starve 
+ *                     lower priority frames indefinitely.
+ */
+typedef  enum 
+{
+    FIFO_NO_PRIORITY, /**<frames submitted with no priority*/
+    FIFO_PRIORITY /**<higher prority frames submitted before lower priority*/
+}IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def IxEthAccTxSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * @brief  Deprecated definition for the port transmit scheduling discipline
+ */ 
+#define IxEthAccTxSchedulerDiscipline IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet( IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the port scheduling to one of @a IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * The default behavior of the component is @a FIFO_NO_PRIORITY.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ * @param sched @ref IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline [in] 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Set appropriate discipline.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL :  Invalid/unsupported discipline.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccPortId portId, 
+								  IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the Rx scheduling to one of @a IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline
+ *
+ * The default behavior of the component is @a FIFO_NO_PRIORITY.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param sched : @a IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Set appropriate discipline.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL :  Invalid/unsupported discipline.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSet(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable NPE loopback
+ *
+ * When this loopback mode is enabled all the transmitted frames are
+ * received on the same port, without payload.
+ *
+ * This function is recommended for power-up diagnostic checks and
+ * should never be used under normal Ethernet traffic operations.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : NPE loopback mode enabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable NPE loopback
+ *
+ * This function is used to disable the NPE loopback if previously
+ * enabled using ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnable.
+ *
+ * This function is recommended for power-up diagnostic checks and
+ * should never be used under normal Ethernet traffic operations.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : NPE loopback successfully disabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortNpeLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable Tx on the port
+ *
+ * This function is the complement of ixEthAccPortTxDisable and should
+ * be used only after Tx was disabled. A MAC core reset is required before
+ * this function is called (see @a ixEthAccPortMacReset).
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Tx successfully enabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortTxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable Tx on the port
+ *
+ * This function can be used to disable Tx in the MAC core.
+ * Tx can be re-enabled, although this is not guaranteed, by performing
+ * a MAC core reset (@a ixEthAccPortMacReset) and calling ixEthAccPortTxEnable.
+ * Note that using this function is not recommended, except for shutting
+ * down Tx for emergency reasons. For proper port shutdown and re-enabling
+ * see ixEthAccPortEnable and ixEthAccPortDisable.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Tx successfully disabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortTxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable Rx on the port
+ *
+ * This function is the complement of ixEthAccPortRxDisable and should
+ * be used only after Rx was disabled.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Rx successfully enabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortRxEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable Rx on the port
+ *
+ * This function can be used to disable Rx in the MAC core.
+ * Rx can be re-enabled, although this is not guaranteed, by performing
+ * a MAC core reset (@a ixEthAccPortMacReset) and calling ixEthAccPortRxEnable.
+ * Note that using this function is not recommended, except for shutting
+ * down Rx for emergency reasons. For proper port shutdown and re-enabling
+ * see ixEthAccPortEnable and ixEthAccPortDisable.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for emergency security
+ * shutdown and hardware failure recovery and should never be used for throttling 
+ * traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : Rx successfully disabled
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortRxDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMacReset(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief Reset MAC core on the port
+ *
+ * This function will perform a MAC core reset (NPE Ethernet coprocessor).
+ * This function is inherently unsafe and the NPE recovery is not guaranteed
+ * after this function is called. The proper manner of performing port disable
+ * and enable (which will reset the MAC as well) is ixEthAccPortEnable/ixEthAccPortDisable.
+ *
+ * This function is the recommended usage scenario for hardware failure recovery
+ * and should never be used for throttling traffic.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable followed by ixEthAccPortEnable is
+ * guaranteed to restore correct Ethernet Tx/Rx operation.
+ *
+ * @param portId : ID of the port 
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS : MAC core reset
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid port or Ethernet service not initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus 
+ixEthAccPortMacReset(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/*********************************************************************************
+  ####    #####    ##     #####     #     ####    #####     #     ####    ####
+ #          #     #  #      #       #    #          #       #    #    #  #
+  ####      #    #    #     #       #     ####      #       #    #        ####
+      #     #    ######     #       #         #     #       #    #            #
+ #    #     #    #    #     #       #    #    #     #       #    #    #  #    #
+  ####      #    #    #     #       #     ####      #       #     ####    ####
+**********************************************************************************/
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief This struct defines the statistics returned by this component.
+ *
+ * The component returns MIB2 EthObj variables which are obtained from the 
+ * hardware or maintained by this component. 
+ *
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct   
+{
+    UINT32 dot3StatsAlignmentErrors;            /**< link error count (rx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsFCSErrors;                  /**< link error count (rx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsInternalMacReceiveErrors;   /**< link error count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxOverrunDiscards;                   /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxLearnedEntryDiscards;                /**< NPE: discarded frames count(rx)  */
+    UINT32 RxLargeFramesDiscards;                 /**< NPE: discarded frames count(rx)  */
+    UINT32 RxSTPBlockedDiscards;                  /**< NPE: discarded frames count(rx)  */
+    UINT32 RxVLANTypeFilterDiscards;              /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxVLANIdFilterDiscards;                /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxInvalidSourceDiscards;               /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxBlackListDiscards;                   /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxWhiteListDiscards;                   /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 RxUnderflowEntryDiscards;              /**< NPE: discarded frames count (rx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsSingleCollisionFrames;      /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsMultipleCollisionFrames;    /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsDeferredTransmissions;      /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsLateCollisions;             /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsExcessiveCollsions;         /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsInternalMacTransmitErrors;  /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 dot3StatsCarrierSenseErrors;         /**< link error count (tx) */
+    UINT32 TxLargeFrameDiscards;                /**< NPE: discarded frames count (tx) */
+    UINT32 TxVLANIdFilterDiscards;              /**< NPE: discarded frames count (tx) */
+
+}IxEthEthObjStats;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet(IxEthAccPortId portId ,IxEthEthObjStats *retStats )
+ *
+ * @brief  Returns the statistics maintained for a port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ * @param retStats @ref IxEthEthObjStats [out]
+ * @note Please note the user is responsible for cache coheriency of the retStat
+ * buffer. The data is actually populated via the NPE's. As such cache safe
+ * memory should be used in the retStats argument.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid arguments.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsGet(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthEthObjStats *retStats );
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthEthObjStats *retStats)
+ * 
+ * @brief  Returns and clears the statistics maintained for a port. 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in] 
+ * @param retStats @ref IxEthEthObjStats [out]
+ * @note Please note the user is responsible for cache coheriency of the retStats
+ * buffer. The data is actually populated via the NPE's. As such cache safe
+ * memory should be used in the retStats argument.
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMibIIStatsGetClear(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthEthObjStats *retStats);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMibIIStatsClear(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ * @brief   Clears the statistics maintained for a port.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - yes
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : Invalid arguments.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT : portId is invalid.
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_UNINITIALIZED : portId is un-initialized
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMibIIStatsClear(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMacInit(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ * 
+ * @brief Initializes the ethernet MAC settings 
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_INVALID_PORT	:  portId is invalid.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMacInit(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccStatsShow(IxEthAccPortId portId)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Displays a ports statistics on the standard io console using printf.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param portId @ref IxEthAccPortId [in]
+ *
+ * @return void
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixEthAccStatsShow(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/*************************************************************************
+
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #####      #     ####
+ ##  ##     #       #            ##  ##  #    #     #    #    #
+ # ## #     #       #            # ## #  #    #     #    #    #
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #    #     #    #    #
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #    #     #    #    #
+ #    #     #       #            #    #  #####      #     ####
+
+*************************************************************************/
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, 
+                           UINT8 phyReg, 
+	                   UINT16 *value)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Reads a 16 bit value from a PHY
+ *
+ * Reads a 16-bit word from a register of a MII-compliant PHY. Reading
+ * is performed through the MII management interface.  This function returns
+ * when the read operation has successfully completed, or when a timeout has elapsed.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT8 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ * @param phyReg UINT8 [in] -  the number of the MII register to read (0-31)
+ * @param value UINT16 [in] -  the value read from the register
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : failed to read the register.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiReadRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, UINT8 phyReg, UINT16 *value);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, 
+                            UINT8 phyReg, 
+	                    UINT16 value)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Writes a 16 bit value to a PHY
+ *
+ * Writes a 16-bit word from a register of a MII-compliant PHY. Writing
+ * is performed through the MII management interface.  This function returns
+ * when the write operation has successfully completed, or when a timeout has elapsed.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT8 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ * @param phyReg UINT8 [in] -  the number of the MII register to write (0-31)
+ * @param value UINT16 [out] -  the value to write to the register
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : failed to write register.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn (UINT8 phyAddr, UINT8 phyReg, UINT16 value);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeoutSet(UINT32 timeout)
+ *
+ * @brief Overrides the default timeout value and retry count when reading or 
+ * writing MII registers using ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn or ixEthAccMiiReadRtn
+ *
+ * The default behavior of the component is to use a IX_ETH_ACC_MII_10TH_SEC_IN_MILLIS ms
+ * timeout (declared as 100 in IxEthAccMii_p.h) and a retry count of IX_ETH_ACC_MII_TIMEOUT_10TH_SECS
+ * (declared as 5 in IxEthAccMii_p.h).
+ *
+ * The MII read and write functions will attempt to read the status of the register up
+ * to the retry count times, delaying between each attempt with the timeout value.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @param timeout UINT32 [in] - new timeout value, in milliseconds
+ * @param timeout UINT32 [in] - new retry count (a minimum value of 1 must be used)
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid parameter(s)
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus
+ixEthAccMiiAccessTimeoutSet(UINT32 timeout, UINT32 retryCount);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthAccMiiStatsShow (UINT32 phyAddr)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Displays detailed information on a specified PHY
+ *
+ * Displays the current values of the first eigth MII registers for a PHY, 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant    - no
+ * @li ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and 
+ *      generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ *
+ * @return IxEthAccStatus
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * @li @a IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMiiStatsShow (UINT32 phyAddr);
+
+
+
+/******* BOARD SPECIFIC DEPRECATED API *********/
+
+/* The following functions are high level functions which rely
+ * on the properties and interface of some Ethernet PHYs. The
+ * implementation is hardware specific and has been moved to 
+ * the hardware-specific component IxEthMii.
+ */
+
+ #include "IxEthMii.h"
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def  ixEthAccMiiPhyScan
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyScan
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ *
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiPhyScan(phyPresent) ixEthMiiPhyScan(phyPresent,IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiPhyConfig
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyConfig
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiPhyConfig(phyAddr,speed100,fullDuplex,autonegotiate) \
+           ixEthMiiPhyConfig(phyAddr,speed100,fullDuplex,autonegotiate)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiPhyReset
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyReset
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiPhyReset(phyAddr) \
+           ixEthMiiPhyReset(phyAddr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiLinkStatus
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiLinkStatus
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiLinkStatus(phyAddr,linkUp,speed100,fullDuplex,autoneg) \
+           ixEthMiiLinkStatus(phyAddr,linkUp,speed100,fullDuplex,autoneg)
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthAcc
+ *
+ * @def ixEthAccMiiShow  
+ *
+ * @brief : deprecated API entry point. This definition 
+ * ensures backward compatibility
+ *
+ * See @ref ixEthMiiPhyShow
+ *
+ * @note this feature is board specific
+ */
+#define ixEthAccMiiShow(phyAddr) \
+        ixEthMiiPhyShow(phyAddr)
+
+#endif /* ndef IxEthAcc_H */
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b8e6b2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,245 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 12-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief  Internal Header file for IXP425 Ethernet Access component.
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+
+#ifndef IxEthAccDataPlane_p_H
+#define IxEthAccDataPlane_p_H
+
+#include <IxOsal.h>
+#include <IxQMgr.h>
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup IxEthAccPri
+ *@{
+ */
+
+/* typedefs global to this file*/
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pHead;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pTail;
+}IxEthAccDataPlaneQList;
+
+
+/**
+ * @struct  IxEthAccDataPlaneStats
+ * @brief   Statistics data structure associated with the data plane
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 addToSwQ;
+    UINT32 removeFromSwQ;
+    UINT32 unchainedTxMBufs;
+    UINT32 chainedTxMBufs;
+    UINT32 unchainedTxDoneMBufs;
+    UINT32 chainedTxDoneMBufs;
+    UINT32 unchainedRxMBufs;
+    UINT32 chainedRxMBufs;
+    UINT32 unchainedRxFreeMBufs;
+    UINT32 chainedRxFreeMBufs;
+    UINT32 rxCallbackCounter;
+    UINT32 rxCallbackBurstRead;
+    UINT32 txDoneCallbackCounter;
+    UINT32 unexpectedError;
+} IxEthAccDataPlaneStats;
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccMbufFromSwQ
+ * @brief  used during disable steps to convert mbufs from 
+ *  swq format, ready to be pushed into hw queues for NPE, 
+ *  back into XScale format 
+ */
+IX_OSAL_MBUF *ixEthAccMbufFromSwQ(IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf);
+
+/**
+ * @fn ixEthAccDataPlaneShow
+ * @brief  Show function (for data plane statistics
+ */
+void ixEthAccDataPlaneShow(void);
+
+/*
+ * lock dataplane when atomic operation is required
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(arg) arg = ixOsalIrqLock();
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(arg) ixOsalIrqUnlock(arg);
+
+/*
+ * Use MBUF fields
+ */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mBufPtr) \
+ ((IxEthAccNe *)&((mBufPtr)->ix_ne))
+
+#if 1
+
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(mBufPtr) (mBufPtr)->ix_ne.reserved[0]
+
+/* tm - wrong!! len and pkt_len are in the second word - #define IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mBufPtr) (mBufPtr)->ix_ne.reserved[3] */
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mBufPtr) (mBufPtr)->ix_ne.reserved[1]
+
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_DATA(mBufPtr)(mBufPtr)->ix_ne.reserved[2]
+
+#else
+
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_NEXT(mBufPtr) \
+  IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mBufPtr)->ixReserved_next
+
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_LEN(mBufPtr) \
+  IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mBufPtr)->ixReserved_lengths
+
+#define IX_ETHACC_NE_DATA(mBufPtr) \
+  IX_ETHACC_NE_SHARED(mBufPtr)->ixReserved_data
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * Use MBUF  next pointer field to chain data.
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER(mbuf) (mbuf)->ix_ctrl.ix_chain
+
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_IS_Q_EMPTY(mbuf_list) ((mbuf_list.pHead) == NULL)
+    
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_HEAD(mbuf_list,mbuf_to_add) 		\
+  do {										\
+    int lockVal;								\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(lockVal);                                    	\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.addToSwQ);                           \
+    if ( (mbuf_list.pHead) != NULL ) 						\
+    {										\
+      (IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER((mbuf_to_add))) = (mbuf_list.pHead);\
+      (mbuf_list.pHead) = (mbuf_to_add);					\
+    } 										\
+    else {									\
+      (mbuf_list.pTail) = (mbuf_list.pHead) = (mbuf_to_add);			\
+      IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER((mbuf_to_add)) = NULL;		\
+    } 										\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);					\
+  } while(0)
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_ADD_MBUF_TO_Q_TAIL(mbuf_list,mbuf_to_add)   	\
+  do {										\
+    int lockVal;								\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(lockVal);                                    	\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.addToSwQ);                           \
+    if ( (mbuf_list.pHead) == NULL ) 						\
+    {										\
+      (mbuf_list.pHead) = mbuf_to_add;						\
+      IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER((mbuf_to_add)) = NULL;		\
+    } 										\
+    else {									\
+      IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER((mbuf_list.pTail)) = (mbuf_to_add);	\
+      IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER((mbuf_to_add)) = NULL;		\
+    } 										\
+    (mbuf_list.pTail) = mbuf_to_add;						\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);					\
+  } while (0)
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DATAPLANE_REMOVE_MBUF_FROM_Q_HEAD(mbuf_list,mbuf_to_rem)   	\
+  do {										\
+    int lockVal;								\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_LOCK(lockVal);                                    	\
+    if ( (mbuf_list.pHead) != NULL ) 						\
+    {										\
+      IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(ixEthAccDataStats.removeFromSwQ);                    \
+      (mbuf_to_rem) = (mbuf_list.pHead) ;					\
+      (mbuf_list.pHead) = (IX_ETH_ACC_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_CHAIN_MEMBER((mbuf_to_rem)));\
+    } 										\
+    else {									\
+      (mbuf_to_rem) = NULL;							\
+    } 										\
+    IX_ETH_ACC_DATA_PLANE_UNLOCK(lockVal);					\
+  } while (0)
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief message handler QManager entries for NPE id => port ID conversion (NPE_B => 0, NPE_C => 1)
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_NPE_ID(port) \
+   ixEthAccPortData[(port)].npeId
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npe) ((npe == 0 ? 2 : (npe == 1 ? 0 : ( npe == 2 ? 1 : -1 ))))
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_ID(port)  \
+   ixEthAccPortData[(port)].ixEthAccTxData.txQueue
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_ID(port) \
+   ixEthAccPortData[(port)].ixEthAccRxData.rxFreeQueue
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_TX_Q_SOURCE(port)    (port == IX_ETH_PORT_1 ? IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q_SOURCE : (port == IX_ETH_PORT_2 ? IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q_SOURCE : IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q_SOURCE))
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_TO_RX_FREE_Q_SOURCE(port) (port == IX_ETH_PORT_1 ? IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q_SOURCE : (port == IX_ETH_PORT_2 ? IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q_SOURCE : IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q_SOURCE ))
+
+/* Flush the mbufs chain and all data pointed to by the mbuf */
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(x) (x++)
+#else
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_STATS_INC(x)
+#endif
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_TX_FRAMES_TO_SUBMIT 128
+
+void ixEthRxFrameQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId);
+void ixEthRxMultiBufferQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId);
+void ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback(IxQMgrQId qId, IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId);
+
+#endif /* IxEthAccDataPlane_p_H */
+
+
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccMac_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccMac_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..93e9d98
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccMac_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,248 @@
+/*
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+#ifndef IxEthAccMac_p_H
+#define IxEthAccMac_p_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_MULTICAST_ADDRESSES 256
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_NUM_PORTS 3
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_FRAME_SIZE_DEFAULT 1536
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_FRAME_SIZE_UPPER_RANGE (65536-64)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_FRAME_SIZE_LOWER_RANGE 64
+
+/*
+ * 
+ * MAC register definitions
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_0_BASE IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_1_BASE IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHB_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_2_BASE IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETH_NPEA_PHYS_BASE
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL1       0x000
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_CNTRL2       0x004
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL1       0x010
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_CNTRL2       0x014
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RANDOM_SEED     0x020
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_EMPTY  0x030
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_FULL   0x038
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_BUF_SIZE_TX     0x040
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_DEFER        0x050
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_DEFER        0x054
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_1  0x060
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_2  0x064
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_SLOT_TIME       0x070
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_1      0x080
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_2      0x084
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_3      0x088
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_CMD_4      0x08c
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_1      0x090
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_2      0x094
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_3      0x098
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MDIO_STS_4      0x09c
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_1     0x0A0
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_2     0x0A4
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_3     0x0A8
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_4     0x0AC
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_5     0x0B0
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_6     0x0B4
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_1          0x0C0
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_2          0x0C4
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_3          0x0C8
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_4          0x0CC
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_5          0x0D0
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_6          0x0D4
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH  0x0E0
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_1      0x0F0
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_2      0x0F4
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_3      0x0F8
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_4      0x0FC
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_5      0x100
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_UNI_ADDR_6      0x104
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_CORE_CNTRL      0x1FC
+
+
+/*
+ *
+ *Bit definitions
+ *
+ */
+
+/* TX Control Register 1*/
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_TX_EN         BIT(0)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_DUPLEX        BIT(1)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_RETRY         BIT(2)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_PAD_EN        BIT(3)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_FCS_EN        BIT(4)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_2DEFER        BIT(5)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_RMII          BIT(6)
+
+/* TX Control Register 2 */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL2_RETRIES_MASK  0xf
+
+/* RX Control Register 1 */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_EN         BIT(0)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_PADSTRIP_EN   BIT(1)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_CRC_EN        BIT(2)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_PAUSE_EN      BIT(3)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_LOOP_EN       BIT(4)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_ADDR_FLTR_EN  BIT(5)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_RUNT_EN    BIT(6)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_BCAST_DIS     BIT(7)
+
+/* RX Control Register 2 */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL2_DEFER_EN      BIT(0)
+
+
+
+/* Core Control Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_RESET              BIT(0)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_RX_FIFO_FLUSH      BIT(1)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_TX_FIFO_FLUSH      BIT(2)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_SEND_JAM           BIT(3)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_MDC_EN             BIT(4)
+
+/* 1st bit of 1st MAC octet */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_ETH_MAC_BCAST_MCAST_BIT ( 1) 
+
+
+/*
+ *
+ * Default values
+ *
+ */
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_DEFAULT  (IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_TX_EN | \
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_RETRY  | \
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_FCS_EN | \
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_2DEFER | \
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_CNTRL1_PAD_EN)
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_MAX_RETRIES_DEFAULT      0x0f 
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_DEFAULT    (IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_CRC_EN    \
+					 | IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL1_RX_EN)
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_CNTRL2_DEFAULT           0x0
+
+/* Thresholds determined by NPE firmware FS */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_EMPTY_DEFAULT  0x12
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_THRESH_P_FULL_DEFAULT   0x30
+
+/* Number of bytes that must be in the tx fifo before
+   transmission commences*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_BUF_SIZE_TX_DEFAULT     0x8
+
+/* One-part deferral values */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_DEFER_DEFAULT        0x15
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RX_DEFER_DEFAULT        0x16
+
+/* Two-part deferral values... */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_1_DEFAULT  0x08
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_TX_TWO_DEFER_2_DEFAULT  0x07
+
+/* This value applies to MII */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_SLOT_TIME_DEFAULT       0x80
+
+/* This value applies to RMII */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_SLOT_TIME_RMII_DEFAULT  0xFF
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ADDR_MASK_DEFAULT       0xFF
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_INT_CLK_THRESH_DEFAULT  0x1
+/*The following is a value chosen at random*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RANDOM_SEED_DEFAULT         0x8
+
+/*By default we must configure the MAC to generate the 
+  MDC clock*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_DEFAULT                (IX_ETH_ACC_CORE_MDC_EN)
+
+#define IXP425_ETH_ACC_MAX_PHY 2
+#define IXP425_ETH_ACC_MAX_AN_ENTRIES 20
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_RESET_DELAY    1
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_ALL_BITS_SET   0xFF
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAC_MSGID_SHL      24
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_MSECS 20
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_DELAY_COUNT 200  /* 4 seconds timeout */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PORT_DISABLE_RETRY_COUNT 3
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MIB_STATS_DELAY_MSECS 2000 /* 2 seconds delay for ethernet stats */ 
+
+/*Register access macros*/
+#if  (CPU == SIMSPARCSOLARIS)
+extern void registerWriteStub (UINT32 base, UINT32 offset, UINT32 val);
+extern UINT32 registerReadStub (UINT32 base, UINT32 offset);
+
+#define REG_WRITE(b,o,v) registerWriteStub(b, o, v)
+#define REG_READ(b,o,v)  do { v = registerReadStub(b, o); } while (0)
+#else
+#define REG_WRITE(b,o,v) IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG((volatile UINT32 *)(b + o), v)
+#define REG_READ(b,o,v)  (v = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG((volatile UINT32 *)(b + o)))
+
+#endif
+
+void ixEthAccMacUnload(void);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMacMemInit(void);
+
+/* MAC core loopback */
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortLoopbackEnable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortLoopbackDisable(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/* MAC core traffic control */
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMacResetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+/* NPE software loopback */
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccNpeLoopbackDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccNpeLoopbackEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+
+#endif /*IxEthAccMac_p_H*/
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccMii_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccMii_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..aa42f9c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccMii_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccMii_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 
+ *
+ * @brief  MII Header file
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthAccMii_p_H
+#define IxEthAccMii_p_H
+
+/* MII definitions - these have been verified against the LXT971 and LXT972 PHYs*/
+
+#define IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_REG      32      /* max register per phy */
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_REG_SHL    16
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_ADDR_SHL   21
+
+/* Definitions for MII access routines*/
+ 
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_GO                  BIT(31)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_WRITE               BIT(26)
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_TIMEOUT_10TH_SECS        5    
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_10TH_SEC_IN_MILLIS     100
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_READ_FAIL           BIT(31)
+ 
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_DEF_DELAY   300  /* max delay before link up, etc. */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_NO_DELAY    0x0  /* do not delay */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_NULL        0xff /* PHY is not present */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_DEF_ADDR    0x0  /* default PHY's logical address */
+
+#ifndef IX_ETH_ACC_MII_MONITOR_DELAY
+#   define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_MONITOR_DELAY   0x5    /* in seconds */
+#endif
+
+/* Register definition */  
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_CTRL_REG	    0x0	/* Control Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_STAT_REG	    0x1	/* Status Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_ID1_REG  0x2	/* PHY identifier 1 Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_PHY_ID2_REG  0x3	/* PHY identifier 2 Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_ADS_REG   0x4	/* Auto-Negotiation 	  */
+					/* Advertisement Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_PRTN_REG  0x5	/* Auto-Negotiation 	    */
+					/* partner ability Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_EXP_REG   0x6	/* Auto-Negotiation   */
+					/* Expansion Register */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MII_AN_NEXT_REG  0x7	/* Auto-Negotiation 	       */
+					/* next-page transmit Register */
+
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMdioShow (void);
+IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccMiiInit(void);
+void ixEthAccMiiUnload(void);
+
+#endif  /*IxEthAccMii_p_H*/
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccQueueAssign_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccQueueAssign_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e5fd16e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAccQueueAssign_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccQueueAssign_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 06-Mar-2002
+ *
+ * @brief   Mapping from QMgr Q's to internal assignment
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup IxEthAccPri
+ *@{
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Os/System dependancies.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Intermodule dependancies
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQueueAssignments.h"
+
+/* Check range of Q's assigned to this component. */
+#if IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q >= (IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID ) |    	\
+ IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q  >=  (IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID) | 	\
+ IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q  >=  (IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID) | 	\
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q >=   (IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID) |  		\
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q >=   (IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID) | 		\
+ IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q  >=  (IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)  
+#error "Not all Ethernet Access Queues are betweem 1-31, requires full functionalty Q's unless otherwise validated "
+#endif
+
+/**
+*
+* @typedef  IxEthAccQregInfo
+*
+* @brief 
+*
+*/
+typedef struct 
+{
+   IxQMgrQId qId;
+   char *qName;
+   IxQMgrCallback qCallback;
+   IxQMgrCallbackId callbackTag;
+   IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSize;
+   IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords qWords; 
+   BOOL           qNotificationEnableAtStartup;
+   IxQMgrSourceId qConditionSource; 
+   IxQMgrWMLevel  AlmostEmptyThreshold;
+   IxQMgrWMLevel  AlmostFullThreshold;
+
+} IxEthAccQregInfo;
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for all QM callbacks.
+ */
+
+/* 
+ * Rx Callbacks 
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void  ixEthRxFrameQMCallback(IxQMgrQId, IxQMgrCallbackId);
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void  ixEthRxMultiBufferQMCallback(IxQMgrQId, IxQMgrCallbackId);
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void  ixEthRxFreeQMCallback(IxQMgrQId, IxQMgrCallbackId);
+
+/* 
+ * Tx Callback.
+ */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void  ixEthTxFrameQMCallback(IxQMgrQId, IxQMgrCallbackId);
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+void  ixEthTxFrameDoneQMCallback(IxQMgrQId, IxQMgrCallbackId );
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_QM_QUEUE_DISPATCH_PRIORITY (IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_0) /* Highest priority */
+
+/*
+ * Queue watermarks
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_E   )
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E   )   
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E   )
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E   )
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E   ) 
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E   )
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E   )
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q_SOURCE 		(IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_E   )
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAcc_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAcc_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..37c5560
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthAcc_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,325 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAcc_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 12-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief  Internal Header file for IXP425 Ethernet Access component.
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @addtogroup IxEthAccPri
+ *@{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthAcc_p_H
+#define IxEthAcc_p_H
+
+/*
+ * Os/System dependancies.
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Intermodule dependancies
+ */
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+
+#include "IxEthNpe.h"
+
+/* 
+ * Intra module dependancies
+ */
+
+#include "IxEthAccDataPlane_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMac_p.h"
+
+
+#define INLINE __inline__
+
+#ifdef NDEBUG
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE static
+
+#else
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PRIVATE
+
+#endif /* ndef NDEBUG */
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_IS_PORT_VALID(port) ((port) <  IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS  ? TRUE : FALSE )
+
+
+
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(a,b,c,d,e,f,g)   { ixOsalLog ( IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,a,b,c,d,e,f,g);}
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG(a,b,c,d,e,f,g) { ixOsalLog ( IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING,IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,a,b,c,d,e,f,g);}
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DEBUG_LOG(a,b,c,d,e,f,g)   { ixOsalLog ( IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,a,b,c,d,e,f,g);}
+#else
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_FATAL_LOG(a,b,c,d,e,f,g)   { ixOsalLog ( IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL,IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,a,b,c,d,e,f,g);}
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_WARNING_LOG(a,b,c,d,e,f,g) { ixOsalLog ( IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING,IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT,a,b,c,d,e,f,g);}
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_DEBUG_LOG(a,b,c,d,e,f,g)   {}
+#endif
+
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccInitDataPlane(void);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccQMgrQueuesConfig(void);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccQMgrRxCallbacksRegister(IxQMgrCallback ixQMgrCallback);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccSingleEthNpeCheck(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC void ixEthAccQMgrRxQEntryGet(UINT32 *numRxQueueEntries);
+
+/* prototypes for the private control plane functions (used by the control interface wrapper) */
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortEnabledQueryPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, BOOL *enabled);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeClearPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortPromiscuousModeSetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressGetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressJoinAllPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeavePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccMacAddr *macAddr);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressLeaveAllPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortUnicastAddressShowPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC void ixEthAccPortMulticastAddressShowPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortDuplexModeSetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode mode);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortDuplexModeGetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccDuplexMode *mode);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendPaddingDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSEnablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisablePriv(IxEthAccPortId portId);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSetPriv(IxEthAccPortId portId, IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched);
+IX_ETH_ACC_PUBLIC IxEthAccStatus ixEthAccRxSchedulingDisciplineSetPriv(IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline sched);
+
+/**
+ * @struct  ixEthAccRxDataStats
+ * @brief   Stats data structures for data path. - Not obtained from h/w
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{ 
+    UINT32 rxFrameClientCallback;
+    UINT32 rxFreeRepOK;
+    UINT32 rxFreeRepDelayed;
+    UINT32 rxFreeRepFromSwQOK;
+    UINT32 rxFreeRepFromSwQDelayed;
+    UINT32 rxFreeLateNotificationEnabled;
+    UINT32 rxFreeLowCallback;
+    UINT32 rxFreeOverflow;
+    UINT32 rxFreeLock;
+    UINT32 rxDuringDisable;
+    UINT32 rxSwQDuringDisable;
+    UINT32 rxUnlearnedMacAddress;
+    UINT32 rxPriority[IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7 + 1];
+    UINT32 rxUnexpectedError;
+    UINT32 rxFiltered;
+} IxEthAccRxDataStats;
+
+/**
+ * @struct  IxEthAccTxDataStats
+ * @brief   Stats data structures for data path. - Not obtained from h/w
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{   
+    UINT32 txQOK;
+    UINT32 txQDelayed;
+    UINT32 txFromSwQOK;
+    UINT32 txFromSwQDelayed;
+    UINT32 txLowThreshCallback;
+    UINT32 txDoneClientCallback;
+    UINT32 txDoneClientCallbackDisable;
+    UINT32 txOverflow;
+    UINT32 txLock;
+    UINT32 txPriority[IX_ETH_ACC_TX_PRIORITY_7 + 1];
+    UINT32 txLateNotificationEnabled;
+    UINT32 txDoneDuringDisable;
+    UINT32 txDoneSwQDuringDisable;
+    UINT32 txUnexpectedError;
+} IxEthAccTxDataStats;
+
+/* port Disable state machine : list of states */
+typedef enum
+{
+    /* general port states */
+    DISABLED = 0,
+    ACTIVE,
+
+    /* particular Tx/Rx states */
+    REPLENISH,
+    RECEIVE,
+    TRANSMIT,
+    TRANSMIT_DONE
+} IxEthAccPortDisableState;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    BOOL fullDuplex;
+    BOOL rxFCSAppend;
+    BOOL txFCSAppend;
+    BOOL txPADAppend;
+    BOOL enabled;
+    BOOL promiscuous;
+    BOOL joinAll;
+    IxOsalMutex ackMIBStatsLock;
+    IxOsalMutex ackMIBStatsResetLock;
+    IxOsalMutex MIBStatsGetAccessLock;
+    IxOsalMutex MIBStatsGetResetAccessLock;
+    IxOsalMutex npeLoopbackMessageLock;
+    IxEthAccMacAddr mcastAddrsTable[IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_MULTICAST_ADDRESSES];
+    UINT32 mcastAddrIndex;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *portDisableTxMbufPtr;
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *portDisableRxMbufPtr;
+
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState portDisableState;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState rxState;
+    volatile IxEthAccPortDisableState txState;
+
+    BOOL initDone;
+    BOOL macInitialised;
+} IxEthAccMacState;
+
+/**
+ * @struct  IxEthAccRxInfo
+ * @brief   System-wide data structures associated with the data plane.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+  IxQMgrQId higherPriorityQueue[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES]; /**< higher priority queue list */
+  IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline schDiscipline; /**< Receive Xscale QoS type */
+} IxEthAccInfo; 
+
+/**
+ * @struct  IxEthAccRxDataInfo
+ * @brief   Per Port data structures associated with the receive data plane.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+  IxQMgrQId rxFreeQueue; /**< rxFree Queue for this port */
+  IxEthAccPortRxCallback rxCallbackFn;
+  UINT32  rxCallbackTag;
+  IxEthAccDataPlaneQList freeBufferList;
+  IxEthAccPortMultiBufferRxCallback rxMultiBufferCallbackFn;
+  UINT32  rxMultiBufferCallbackTag;
+  BOOL rxMultiBufferCallbackInUse;
+  IxEthAccRxDataStats stats; /**< Receive s/w stats */
+} IxEthAccRxDataInfo; 
+
+/**
+ * @struct  IxEthAccTxDataInfo
+ * @brief   Per Port data structures associated with the transmit data plane.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+  IxEthAccPortTxDoneCallback  txBufferDoneCallbackFn;
+  UINT32  txCallbackTag;
+  IxEthAccDataPlaneQList 	txQ[IX_ETH_ACC_NUM_TX_PRIORITIES]; /**< Transmit Q */
+  IxEthAccSchedulerDiscipline schDiscipline; /**< Transmit Xscale QoS */
+  IxQMgrQId txQueue; /**< txQueue for this port */
+  IxEthAccTxDataStats stats; /**< Transmit s/w stats */
+} IxEthAccTxDataInfo; 
+
+
+/**
+ * @struct  IxEthAccPortDataInfo
+ * @brief   Per Port data structures associated with the port data plane.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    BOOL               portInitialized;
+    UINT32 npeId; /**< NpeId for this port */
+    IxEthAccTxDataInfo ixEthAccTxData; /**< Transmit data control structures */
+    IxEthAccRxDataInfo ixEthAccRxData; /**< Recieve data control structures */
+} IxEthAccPortDataInfo; 
+
+extern IxEthAccPortDataInfo  ixEthAccPortData[];
+#define IX_ETH_IS_PORT_INITIALIZED(port) (ixEthAccPortData[port].portInitialized)
+
+extern BOOL ixEthAccServiceInit;
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_IS_SERVICE_INITIALIZED() (ixEthAccServiceInit == TRUE )
+
+/* 
+ * Maximum number of frames to consume from the Rx Frame Q.
+ */
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FRAME_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK (128)
+
+/*
+ * Max number of times to load the Rx Free Q from callback.  
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_RX_FREE_BUFFERS_LOAD (256)  /* Set greater than depth of h/w Q + drain time at line rate */
+
+/*
+ *  Max number of times to read from the Tx Done Q in one sitting.
+ */
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_TX_FRAME_DONE_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK (256)
+
+/*
+ *  Max number of times to take buffers from S/w queues and write them to the H/w Tx
+ *  queues on receipt of a Tx low threshold callback 
+ */
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MAX_TX_FRAME_TX_CONSUME_PER_CALLBACK (16)
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_FLUSH_CACHE(addr,size)  IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH((addr),(size))
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_INVALIDATE_CACHE(addr,size)  IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE((addr),(size))
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_MEMSET(start,value,size) memset(start,value,size)
+
+#endif /* ndef IxEthAcc_p_H */
+
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDB.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDB.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1189c9a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDB.h
@@ -0,0 +1,2373 @@
+/** @file IxEthDB.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the public API of @ref IxEthDB component
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ */
+ 
+#ifndef IxEthDB_H
+#define IxEthDB_H
+
+#include <IxOsBuffMgt.h>
+#include <IxTypes.h>
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthDB IXP400 Ethernet Database (IxEthDB) API
+ *
+ * @brief ethDB is a library that does provides a MAC address database learning/filtering capability
+ *
+ *@{
+ */
+
+#define INLINE __inline__
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_PRIVATE PRIVATE /* imported from IxTypes.h */
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC PUBLIC
+
+/**
+ * @brief port ID => message handler NPE id conversion (0 => NPE_B, 1 => NPE_C)
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(id) (id == 0 ? 1 : (id == 1 ? 2 : (id == 2 ? 0 : -1)))
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npe)
+ * @brief message handler NPE id => port ID conversion (NPE_B => 0, NPE_C => 1)
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npe) (npe == 0 ? 2 : (npe == 1 ? 0 : (npe == 2 ? 1 : -1)))
+
+/* temporary define - won't work for Azusa */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE_LOGICAL_ID(id) (IX_ETH_DB_PORT_ID_TO_NPE(id) << 4)
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_LOGICAL_ID_TO_PORT_ID(id) (IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(id >> 4))
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE
+ * @brief The size of the MAC address
+ */
+#define IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE (6)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT
+ * @brief Number of QoS priorities defined by IEEE802.1Q
+ */
+#define IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT (8)
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxEthDBStatus
+ * @brief Ethernet Database API return values
+ */
+typedef enum /* IxEthDBStatus */
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS,   /**< Success */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FAIL = IX_FAIL,         /**< Failure */
+  IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT,           /**< Invalid port */
+  IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED,     /**< Port not initialized */
+  IX_ETH_DB_MAC_UNINITIALIZED,      /**< MAC not initialized */
+  IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG,            /**< Invalid argument */
+  IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR,           /**< Address not found for search or delete operations */
+  IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM,                  /**< Learning database memory full */
+  IX_ETH_DB_BUSY,                   /**< Learning database cannot complete operation, access temporarily blocked */
+  IX_ETH_DB_END,                    /**< Database browser passed the end of the record set */
+  IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN,           /**< Invalid VLAN ID (valid range is 0..4094, 0 signifies no VLAN membership, used for priority tagged frames) */
+  IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY,       /**< Invalid QoS priority/traffic class (valid range for QoS priority is 0..7, valid range for traffic class depends on run-time configuration) */
+  IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION,          /**< No permission for attempted operation */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE,    /**< Feature not available (or not enabled) */
+  IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_KEY,            /**< Invalid search key */
+  IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_RECORD_TYPE     /**< Invalid record type */
+} IxEthDBStatus;
+    
+/** @brief VLAN ID type, valid range is 0..4094, 0 signifying no VLAN membership */
+typedef UINT32 IxEthDBVlanId;
+
+/** @brief 802.1Q VLAN tag, contains 3 bits user priority, 1 bit CFI, 12 bits VLAN ID */
+typedef UINT32 IxEthDBVlanTag;
+
+/** @brief QoS priority/traffic class type, valid range is 0..7, 0 being the lowest */
+typedef UINT32 IxEthDBPriority;
+
+/** @brief Priority mapping table; 0..7 QoS priorities used to index, table contains traffic classes */
+typedef UINT8 IxEthDBPriorityTable[8];
+
+/** @brief A 4096 bit array used to map the complete VLAN ID range */
+typedef UINT8 IxEthDBVlanSet[512];
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK (0xFFF)
+#define IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_QOS_MASK  (0x7)
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_MAX_VLAN_ID (0xFFE)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_SET_VLAN_ID
+ * @brief returns the given 802.1Q tag with the VLAN ID field substituted with the given VLAN ID
+ *
+ * This macro is used to change the VLAN ID in a 802.1Q tag.
+ *
+ * Example: 
+ * 
+ *  tag = IX_ETH_DB_SET_VLAN_ID(tag, 32)
+ *
+ * inserts the VLAN ID "32" in the given tag.
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_SET_VLAN_ID(vlanTag, vlanID) (((vlanTag) & 0xF000) | ((vlanID) & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK))
+
+/**
+* @def IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID
+* @brief returns the VLAN ID from the given 802.1Q tag
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(vlanTag) ((vlanTag) & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_VLAN_MASK)
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_GET_QOS_PRIORITY(vlanTag) (((vlanTag) >> 13) & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_QOS_MASK)
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_SET_QOS_PRIORITY(vlanTag, priority) (((vlanTag) & 0x1FFF) | (((priority) & IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_QOS_MASK) << 13))
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_TAG(vlanTag) { if(((vlanTag & 0xFFFF0000) != 0) || (IX_ETH_DB_GET_VLAN_ID(vlanTag) > 4094)) return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN; }
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_VLAN_ID(vlanId) { if (vlanId > IX_ETH_DB_802_1Q_MAX_VLAN_ID) return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN; }
+
+#define IX_IEEE802_1Q_VLAN_TPID (0x8100)
+    
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES        = 0x1, /**< Accepts untagged frames */
+  IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES     = 0x2, /**< Accepts tagged frames */
+  IX_ETH_DB_PRIORITY_TAGGED_FRAMES = 0x4, /**< Accepts tagged frames with VLAN ID set to 0 (no VLAN membership) */
+  IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES      = 
+      IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES | IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES /**< Accepts all the frames */
+} IxEthDBFrameFilter;
+
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_PASS_THROUGH = 0x1, /**< Leave frame as-is */
+  IX_ETH_DB_ADD_TAG      = 0x2, /**< Add default port VLAN tag */
+  IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_TAG   = 0x3  /**< Remove VLAN tag from frame */
+} IxEthDBTaggingAction;
+
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST = 0x1,  /**< Firewall operates in white-list mode (MAC address based admission) */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST = 0x2   /**< Firewall operates in black-list mode (MAC address based blocking) */
+} IxEthDBFirewallMode;
+  
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD        = 0x01, /**< <table><caption> Filtering record </caption> 
+                                             *      <tr><td> MAC address <td> static/dynamic type <td> age 
+                                             *   </table> 
+                                             */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD   = 0x02, /**< <table><caption> VLAN-enabled filtering record </caption>
+                                             *      <tr><td> MAC address <td> static/dynamic type <td> age <td> 802.1Q tag 
+                                             *   </table> 
+                                             */
+  IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD             = 0x04, /**< <table><caption> WiFi header conversion record </caption>
+                                             *      <tr><td> MAC address <td> optional gateway MAC address <td> 
+                                             *   </table>
+                                             */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD         = 0x08, /**< <table><caption> Firewall record </caption>
+                                             *      <tr><td> MAC address 
+                                             *   </table>
+                                             */
+  IX_ETH_DB_GATEWAY_RECORD          = 0x10, /**< <i>For internal use only</i> */
+  IX_ETH_DB_MAX_RECORD_TYPE_INDEX   = 0x10, /**< <i>For internal use only</i> */
+  IX_ETH_DB_NO_RECORD_TYPE          = 0,    /**< None of the registered record types */
+  IX_ETH_DB_ALL_FILTERING_RECORDS   = IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD, /**< All the filtering records */
+  IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES        = IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD |
+      IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD /**< All the record types registered within EthDB */    
+} IxEthDBRecordType;
+  
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING                = 0x01, /**< Learning feature; enables EthDB to learn MAC address (filtering) records, including 802.1Q enabled records */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING               = 0x02, /**< Filtering feature; enables EthDB to communicate with the NPEs for downloading filtering information in the NPEs; depends on the learning feature */
+  IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS                = 0x04, /**< VLAN/QoS feature; enables EthDB to configure NPEs to operate in VLAN/QoS aware modes */
+  IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL                = 0x08, /**< Firewall feature; enables EthDB to configure NPEs to operate in firewall mode, using white/black address lists */
+  IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL  = 0x10, /**< Spanning tree protocol feature; enables EthDB to configure the NPEs as STP nodes */
+  IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION  = 0x20  /**< WiFi 802.3 to 802.11 header conversion feature; enables EthDB to handle WiFi conversion data */
+} IxEthDBFeature;
+  
+typedef UINT32 IxEthDBProperty;  /**< Property ID type */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY  = 0x1, /**< 4 byte unsigned integer type */
+  IX_ETH_DB_STRING_PROPERTY   = 0x2, /**< NULL-terminated string type of maximum 255 characters (including the terminator) */
+  IX_ETH_DB_MAC_ADDR_PROPERTY = 0x3, /**< 6 byte MAC address type */
+  IX_ETH_DB_BOOL_PROPERTY     = 0x4  /**< 4 byte boolean type; can contain only TRUE and FALSE values */
+} IxEthDBPropertyType;
+
+/* list of supported properties for the IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS feature */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_COUNT_PROPERTY   (0x01)     /**< Property identifying number the supported number of traffic classes */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x10)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 0 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_1_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x11)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 1 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_2_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x12)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 2 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_3_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x13)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 3 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_4_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x14)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 4 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_5_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x15)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 5 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_6_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x16)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 6 */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_7_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY (0x17)  /**< Rx queue assigned to traffic class 7 */
+
+/* private property used by EthAcc to indicate queue configuration complete */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QOS_QUEUE_CONFIGURATION_COMPLETE (0x18)
+      
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief The IEEE 802.3 Ethernet MAC address structure.
+ * 
+ * The data should be packed with bytes xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx 
+ *
+ * @note The data must be packed in network byte order.
+ */
+typedef struct  
+{
+   UINT8 macAddress[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE];
+} IxEthDBMacAddr;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @brief Definition of an IXP400 port.
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxEthDBPortId;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @brief Port dependency map definition
+ */
+typedef UINT8 IxEthDBPortMap[32];
+    
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBInit(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes the Ethernet learning/filtering database
+ *
+ * @note calling this function multiple times does not constitute an error;
+ * redundant calls will be ignored, returning IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS initialization was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL initialization failed (OS error)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBInit(void);
+ 
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUnload(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Stops and prepares the EthDB component for unloading.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS de-initialization was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY de-initialization failed, ports must be disabled first
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL de-initialization failed (OS error)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUnload(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn void ixEthDBPortInit(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes a port
+ *
+ * This function is called automatically by the Ethernet Access
+ * ixEthAccPortInit() routine for Ethernet NPE ports and should be manually
+ * called for any user-defined port (any port that is not one of
+ * the two Ethernet NPEs). 
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to be initialized
+ *
+ * @see IxEthDBPortDefs.h for port definitions
+ *
+ * @note calling this function multiple times does not constitute an error;
+ * redundant calls will be ignored
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+void ixEthDBPortInit(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables a port
+ *
+ * This function is called automatically from the Ethernet Access component
+ * ixEthAccPortEnable() routine for Ethernet NPE ports and should be manually
+ * called for any user-defined port (any port that is not one of
+ * the Ethernet NPEs). 
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to enable processing on
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if enabling is successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL if the enabling was not successful due to
+ * a message handler error
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_MAC_UNINITIALIZED the MAC address of this port was
+ * not initialized (only for Ethernet NPEs)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT if portID is invalid
+ *
+ * @pre ixEthDBPortAddressSet needs to be called prior to enabling the port events
+ * for Ethernet NPEs
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBPortAddressSet
+ *
+ * @see IxEthDBPortDefs.h for port definitions
+ *
+ * @note calling this function multiple times does not constitute an error;
+ * redundant calls will be ignored
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Disables processing on a port
+ *
+ * This function is called automatically from the Ethernet Access component
+ * ixEthAccPortDisable() routine for Ethernet NPE ports and should be manually
+ * called for any user-defined port (any port that is not one of
+ * the Ethernet NPEs).
+ *
+ * @note Calling ixEthAccPortDisable() will disable the respective Ethernet NPE.
+ * After Ethernet NPEs are disabled they are stopped therefore
+ * when re-enabled they need to be reset, downloaded with microcode and started.
+ * For learning to restart working the user needs to call again 
+ * ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet or ixEthDBUnicastAddressSet
+ * with the respective port MAC address.
+ * Residual MAC addresses learnt before the port was disabled are deleted as soon
+ * as the port is disabled. This only applies to dynamic (learnt) entries, static
+ * entries do not dissapear when the port is disabled.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to disable processing on
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS if disabling is successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL if the disabling was not successful due to
+ * a message handler error
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT if portID is invalid
+ *
+ * @note calling this function multiple times after the first time completed successfully
+ * does not constitute an error; redundant calls will be ignored and return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS
+*/
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAddressSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the port MAC address
+ *
+ * This function is to be called from the Ethernet Access component top-level
+ * ixEthDBUnicastAddressSet(). Event processing cannot be enabled for a port
+ * until its MAC address has been set.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port whose MAC address is set
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - port MAC address
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS MAC address was set successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL MAC address was not set due to a message handler failure
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT if the port is not an Ethernet NPE
+ *
+ * @see IxEthDBPortDefs.h for port definitions
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAddressSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumFrameSize)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the maximum frame size supported on the given port ID
+ *
+ * This functions set the maximum frame size supported on a specific port ID 
+ * 
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to configure
+ * @param maximumFrameSize UINT32 [in] - maximum frame size to configure
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the port is configured
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED the port has not been initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG size parameter is out of range
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION selected port is not an Ethernet NPE
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @note
+ * This maximum frame size is used to filter the frames based on their
+ * destination addresses and the capabilities of the destination port.
+ * The mximum value that can be set for a NPE port is 16320.
+ * (IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_MAX)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumFrameSize);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringStaticEntryProvision(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Populate the Ethernet learning/filtering database with a static MAC address
+ *
+ * Populates the Ethernet learning/filtering database with a static MAC address. The entry will not be subject to aging.
+ * If there is an entry (static or dynamic) with the corresponding MAC address on any port this entry will take precedence.
+ * Any other entry with the same MAC address will be removed.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - yes
+ * 
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to add the static address to
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - static MAC address to add
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the add was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL failed to populate the database entry
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY failed due to a temporary busy condition (i.e. lack of CPU cycles), try again later
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE learning feature is disabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringStaticEntryProvision(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDynamicEntryProvision(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Populate the Ethernet learning/filtering database with a dynamic MAC address
+ *
+ * Populates the Ethernet learning/filtering database with a dynamic MAC address. This entry will be subject to normal 
+ * aging function, if aging is enabled on its port.
+ * If there is an entry (static or dynamic) with the same MAC address on any port this entry will take precedence.
+ * Any other entry with the same MAC address will be removed.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - yes
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to add the dynamic address to
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - static MAC address to add
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the add was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL failed to populate the database entry
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY failed due to a temporary busy condition (i.e. lack of CPU cycles), try again later
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE learning feature is disabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDynamicEntryProvision(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringEntryDelete(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Removes a MAC address entry from the Ethernet learning/filtering database
+ *
+ * @param macAddr IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to remove
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the removal was successful
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR failed to remove the address (not in the database)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY failed due to a temporary busy condition (i.e. lack of CPU cycles), try again later
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringEntryDelete(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortSearch(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Search the Ethernet learning/filtering database for the given MAC address and port ID
+ *
+ * This functions searches the database for a specific port ID and MAC address. Both the port ID
+ * and the MAC address have to match in order for the record to be reported as found.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to search for
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to search for
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the record exists in the database
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid macAddr pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR the record was not found in the database
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port ID is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE learning feature is disabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortSearch(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseSearch(IxEthDBPortId *portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Search the Ethernet learning/filtering database for a MAC address and return the port ID
+ *
+ * Searches the database for a MAC address. The function returns the portID for the 
+ * MAC address record, if found. If no match is found the function returns IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR. 
+ * The portID is only valid if the function finds a match.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID the address belongs to (populated only on a successful search)
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to search for
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the record exists in the database
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR the record was not found in the database
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid macAddr or portID pointer argument(s)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseSearch(IxEthDBPortId *portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortUpdatingSearch(IxEthDBPortId *portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Search the filtering database for a MAC address, return the port ID and reset the record age
+ *
+ * Searches the database for a MAC address. The function returns the portID for the 
+ * MAC address record and resets the entry age to 0, if found. 
+ * If no match is found the function returns IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR. 
+ * The portID is only valid if the function finds a match.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant      - yes
+ * - ISR Callable   - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS the MAC address was found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR the MAC address was not found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid macAddr or portID pointer argument(s)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortUpdatingSearch(IxEthDBPortId *portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME
+ *
+ * @brief The @ref ixEthDBDatabaseMaintenance must be called by the user at a frequency of 
+ * IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME (1 * 60) /* 1 Minute */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING_ENTRY_AGE_TIME
+ *
+ * @brief The define specifies the filtering database age entry time. Static entries older than
+ * IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING_ENTRY_AGE_TIME +/- IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME shall be removed.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING_ENTRY_AGE_TIME (15 * 60 ) /* 15 Mins */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAgingDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable the aging function for a specific port
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to disable aging on
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS aging disabled successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port ID is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE learning feature is disabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAgingDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAgingEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable the aging function for a specific port
+ * 
+ * Enables the aging of dynamic MAC address entries stored in the learning/filtering database
+ * 
+ * @note The aging function relies on the @ref ixEthDBDatabaseMaintenance being called with a period of 
+ * @ref IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME seconds.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - yes
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to enable aging on
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS aging enabled successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port ID is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE learning feature is disabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAgingEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn void ixEthDBDatabaseMaintenance(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Performs a maintenance operation on the Ethernet learning/filtering database
+ * 
+ * In order to perform a database maintenance this function must be called every
+ * @ref IX_ETH_DB_MAINTENANCE_TIME seconds. It should be called regardless of whether learning is
+ * enabled or not.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ * 
+ * @note this function call will be ignored if the learning feature is disabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+void ixEthDBDatabaseMaintenance(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShow(IxEthDBPortId  portID)
+ *
+ * @brief This function displays the Mac Ethernet MAC address filtering tables.
+ *
+ * It displays the MAC address, port ID, entry type (dynamic/static),and age for 
+ * the given port ID.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to display the MAC address entries
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port ID is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL record browser failed due to an internal busy or lock condition
+ *
+ * @note this function is deprecated and kept for compatibility reasons; use @ref ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords instead
+ * 
+ * @see ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShow(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn void ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowAll(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays the MAC address recorded in the filtering database for all registered
+ * ports (see IxEthDBPortDefs.h), grouped by port ID.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval void
+ *
+ * @note this function is deprecated and kept for compatibility reasons; use @ref ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords instead
+ * 
+ * @see ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+void ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowAll(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter)
+ *
+ * @brief This function displays per port database records, given a record type filter
+ *
+ * The supported record type filters are:
+ * 
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD - displays the non-VLAN filtering records (MAC address, age, static/dynamic)
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD - displays the VLAN filtering records (MAC address, age, static/dynamic, VLAN ID, CFI, QoS class)
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD - displays the previous two types of records
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD - displays the WiFi header conversion records (MAC address, optional gateway MAC address) and WiFi header conversion parameters (BBSID, Duration/ID)
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD - displays the firewall MAC address table and firewall operating mode (white list/black list)
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES - displays all the record types
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_NO_RECORD_TYPE - displays only the port status (no records are displayed)
+ * 
+ * Additionally, the status of each port will be displayed, containg the following information: type, capabilities, enabled status, 
+ * aging enabled status, group membership and maximum frame size.
+ *
+ * The port ID can either be an actual port or IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS, in which case the requested information
+ * will be displayed for all the ports (grouped by port)
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to display information on (use IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS for all the ports)
+ * @param recordFilter record type filter
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is invalid
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port ID is not initialized
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringDatabaseShowRecords(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDependencyMapSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the dependency port map for a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to set the dependency map to
+ * @param dependencyPortMap new dependency map (as bitmap, each bit set indicates a port being included)
+ *
+ * This function is used to share filtering information between ports.
+ * By adding a port into another port's dependency map the target port
+ * filtering data will import the filtering data from the port it depends on.
+ * Any changes to filtering data for a port - such as adding, updating or removing records -
+ * will trigger updates in the filtering information for all the ports depending on
+ * on the updated port.
+ *
+ * For example, if ports 2 and 3 are set in the port 0 dependency map the filtering
+ * information for port 0 will also include the filtering information from ports 2 and 3.
+ * Adding a record to port 2 will also trigger an update not only on port 2 but also on
+ * port 0.
+ *
+ * The dependency map is a 256 bit array where each bit corresponds to a port corresponding to the
+ * bit offset (bit 0 - port 0, bit 1 - port 1 etc). Setting a bit to 1 indicates that the corresponding
+ * port is the port map. For example, a dependency port map of 0x14 consists in the ports with IDs 2 and 4.
+ * Note that the last bit (offset 255) is reserved and should never be set (it will be automatically
+ * cleared by the function).
+ *
+ * By default, each port has a dependency port map consisting only of itself, i.e. 
+ *
+ * @verbatim
+    IxEthDBPortMap portMap;
+    
+    // clear all ports from port map
+    memset(portMap, 0, sizeof (portMap)); 
+    
+    // include portID in port map 
+    portMap[portID / 8] = 1 << (portID % 8);
+   @endverbatim
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note Setting dependency maps is useful for NPE ports, which benefit from automatic updates
+ * of filtering information. Setting dependency maps for user-defined ports is not an error
+ * but will have no actual effect.
+ * 
+ * @note Including a port in its own dependency map is not compulsory, however note that
+ * in this case updating the port will not trigger an update on the port itself, which 
+ * might not be the intended behavior
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>dependencyPortMap</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Filtering is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDependencyMapSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDependencyMapGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the dependency port map for a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to set the dependency map to
+ * @param dependencyPortMap location where the port dependency map is to be copied
+ *
+ * This function will copy the port dependency map to a user specified location.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>dependencyPortMap</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Filtering is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDependencyMapGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the default 802.1Q VLAN tag for a given port
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to set the default VLAN tag to
+ * @param vlanTag @ref IxEthDBVlanTag [in] - default 802.1Q VLAN tag
+ *
+ * The tag format has 16 bits and it is defined in the IEEE802.1Q specification.
+ * This tag will be used for tagging untagged frames (if enabled) and classifying
+ * unexpedited traffic into an internal traffic class (using the user priority field).
+ *
+ * <table border="1"> <caption> 802.1Q tag format </caption>
+ *    <tr> <td>  <b> 3 bits   <td> <b> 1 bit <td> <b> 12 bits </b>
+ *    <tr> <td> user priority <td>  CFI  <td>   VID
+ * </table>
+ *
+ * User Priority : Defines user priority, giving eight (2^3) priority levels. IEEE 802.1P defines 
+ * the operation for these 3 user priority bits
+ * 
+ * CFI : Canonical Format Indicator is always set to zero for Ethernet switches. CFI is used for 
+ * compatibility reason between Ethernet type network and Token Ring type network. If a frame received 
+ * at an Ethernet port has a CFI set to 1, then that frame should not be forwarded as it is to an untagged port. 
+ *
+ * VID : VLAN ID is the identification of the VLAN, which is basically used by the standard 802.1Q. 
+ * It has 12 bits and allow the id entification of 4096 (2^12) VLANs. Of the 4096 possible VIDs, a VID of 0 
+ * is used to identify priority frames and value 4095 (FFF) is reserved, so the maximum possible VLAN 
+ * configurations are 4,094.
+ * 
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN <i>vlanTag</i> argument does not parse to a valid 802.1Q VLAN tag
+ *
+ * @note a VLAN ID value of 0 indicates that the port is not part of any VLAN
+ * @note the value of the cannonical frame indicator (CFI) field is ignored, the 
+ * field being used only in frame tagging operations
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTagGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanTag *vlanTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the default 802.1Q port VLAN tag for a given port (see also @ref ixEthDBPortVlanTagSet)
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to retrieve the default VLAN tag from
+ * @param vlanTag @ref IxEthDBVlanTag [out] - location to write the default port 802.1Q VLAN tag to
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid vlanTag pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTagGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanTag *vlanTag);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTagSet(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the 802.1Q VLAN tag for a database record
+ *
+ * @param macAddr MAC address
+ * @param vlanTag 802.1Q VLAN tag
+ *
+ * This function is used together with @ref ixEthDBVlanTagGet to provide MAC-based VLAN classification support.
+ * Please note that the bridging application must contain specific code to make use of this feature (see below).
+ * 
+ * VLAN tags can be set only in IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD or IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD type records.
+ * If to an IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD type record is added a VLAN tag the record type is automatically
+ * changed to IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD. Once this has occurred the record type will never
+ * revert to a non-VLAN type (unless deleted and re-added).
+ *
+ * Record types used for different purposes (such as IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD) will be ignored by
+ * this function.
+ *
+ * After using this function to associate a VLAN ID with a MAC address the VLAN ID can be extracted knowing the
+ * MAC address using @ref ixEthDBVlanTagGet. This mechanism can be used to implement MAC-based VLAN classification
+ * if a bridging application searches for the VLAN tag when receiving a frame based on the source MAC address 
+ * (contained in the <i>ixp_ne_src_mac</i> field of the buffer header).
+ * If found in the database, the application can instruct the NPE to tag the frame by writing the VLAN tag
+ * in the <i>ixp_ne_vlan_tci</i> field of the buffer header. This way the NPE will inspect the Egress tagging
+ * rule associated with the given VLAN ID on the Tx port and tag the frame if Egress tagging on the VLAN is
+ * allowed. Additionally, Egress tagging can be forced by setting the <i>ixp_ne_tx_flags.tag_over</i> and 
+ * <i>ixp_ne_tx_flags.tag_mode</i> flags in the buffer header.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note this function will <b>not</b> add a filtering record, it can only be used to update an existing one
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR a filtering record with the specified MAC address was not found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN <i>vlanTag</i> argument does not parse to a valid 802.1Q VLAN tag
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTagSet(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthDBVlanTagGet(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBVlanTag *vlanTag)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the 802.1Q VLAN tag from a database record given the record MAC address
+ *
+ * @param macAddr MAC address
+ * @param vlanTag location to write the record 802.1Q VLAN tag to
+ *
+ * @note VLAN tags can be retrieved only from IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD type records
+ * 
+ * This function is used together with ixEthDBVlanTagSet to provide MAC-based VLAN classification support.
+ * Please note that the bridging application must contain specific code to make use of this feature (see @ref ixEthDBVlanTagSet).
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> or <i>vlanTag</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR a filtering record with the specified MAC address was not found
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanTagGet(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBVlanTag *vlanTag);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID)
+ *
+ * @brief Adds a VLAN ID to a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * Adding a VLAN ID to a port's VLAN membership table will cause frames tagged with the specified 
+ * VLAN ID to be accepted by the frame filter, if Ingress VLAN membership filtering is enabled.
+ * 
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to add the VLAN ID membership to
+ * @param vlanID @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - VLAN ID to be added to the port membership table
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN vlanID is not a valid VLAN ID
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @note A port's default VLAN ID is always in its own membership table, hence there
+ * is no need to explicitly add it using this function (although it is not an error
+ * to do so)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax)
+ *
+ * @brief Adds a VLAN ID range to a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * All the VLAN IDs in the specified range will be added to the port VLAN
+ * membership table, including the range start and end VLAN IDs. Tagged frames with
+ * VLAN IDs in the specified range will be accepted by the frame filter, if Ingress VLAN
+ * membership filtering is enabled.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to add the VLAN membership range into
+ * @param vlanIDMin @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - start of the VLAN ID range
+ * @param vlanIDMax @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - end of the VLAN ID range
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN the specified VLAN IDs are invalid or do not constitute a range
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @note Is is valid to use the same VLAN ID for both vlanIDMin and vlanIDMax, in which case this
+ * function will behave as @ref ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipAdd
+ *
+ * @note A port's default VLAN ID is always in its own membership table, hence there is no need
+ * to explicitly add it using this function (although it is not an error to do so)
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID)
+ *
+ * @brief Removes a VLAN ID from a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * Frames tagged with a VLAN ID which is not in a port's VLAN membership table
+ * will be discarded by the frame filter, if Ingress membership filtering is enabled.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to remove the VLAN ID membership from
+ * @param vlanID @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - VLAN ID to be removed from the port membership table
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN vlanID is not a valid VLAN ID
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION attempted to remove the default VLAN ID
+ * from the port membership table (vlanID was set to the default port VLAN ID)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @note A port's default VLAN ID cannot be removed from the port's membership
+ * table; attempting it will return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax)
+ *
+ * @brief Removes a VLAN ID range from a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * All the VLAN IDs in the specified range will be removed from the port VLAN
+ * membership table, including the range start and end VLAN IDs. Tagged frames
+ * with VLAN IDs in the range will be discarded by the frame filter, if Ingress
+ * membership filtering is enabled.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to remove the VLAN membership range from
+ * @param vlanIDMin @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - start of the VLAN ID range
+ * @param vlanIDMax @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - end of the VLAN ID range
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN the specified VLAN IDs are invalid or do not constitute a range
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION attempted to remove the default VLAN ID
+ * from the port membership table (both vlanIDMin and vlanIDMax were set to the default port VLAN ID)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @note Is is valid to use the same VLAN ID for both vlanIDMin and vlanIDMax, in which case
+ * function will behave as @ref ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRemove
+ *
+ * @note If the given range overlaps the default port VLAN ID this function
+ * will remove all the VLAN IDs in the range except for the port VLAN ID from its 
+ * own membership table. This situation will be silently dealt with (no error message
+ * will be returned) as long as the range contains more than one value (i.e. at least 
+ * one other value, apart from the default port VLAN ID). If the function is called 
+ * with the vlanIDMin and vlanIDMax parameters both set to the port default VLAN ID, the 
+ * function will infer that an attempt was specifically made to remove the default port 
+ * VLAN ID from the port membership table, in which case the return value will be 
+ * IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION.
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipRangeRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * Sets a port's VLAN membership table from a complete VLAN table containing all the possible
+ * 4096 VLAN IDs. The table format is an array containing 4096 bits (512 bytes), where each bit
+ * indicates whether the VLAN at that bit index is in the port's membership list (if set) or
+ * not (unset).
+ *
+ * The bit at index 0, indicating VLAN ID 0, indicates no VLAN membership and therefore no
+ * other bit must be set if bit 0 is set.
+ *
+ * The bit at index 4095 is reserved and should never be set (it will be ignored if set).
+ *
+ * The bit referencing the same VLAN ID as the default port VLAN ID should always be set, as 
+ * the membership list must contain at least the default port VLAN ID.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to set the VLAN membership table to
+ * @param vlanSet @ref IxEthDBVlanSet [in] - pointer to the VLAN membership table
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>vlanSet</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves a port's VLAN membership table
+ *
+ * Retrieves the complete VLAN membership table from a port, containing all the possible
+ * 4096 VLAN IDs. The table format is an array containing 4096 bits (512 bytes), where each bit
+ * indicates whether the VLAN at that bit index is in the port's membership list (if set) or
+ * not (unset).
+ *
+ * The bit at index 0, indicating VLAN ID 0, indicates no VLAN membership and therefore no
+ * other bit will be set if bit 0 is set.
+ *
+ * The bit at index 4095 is reserved and will not be set (it will be ignored if set).
+ *
+ * The bit referencing the same VLAN ID as the default port VLAN ID will always be set, as 
+ * the membership list must contain at least the default port VLAN ID.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to retrieve the VLAN membership table from
+ * @param vlanSet @ref IxEthDBVlanSet [out] - pointer a location where the VLAN membership table will be
+ *                written to 
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>vlanSet</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanMembershipGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFrameFilter frameFilter)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets a port's acceptable frame type filter
+ *
+ * The acceptable frame type is one (or a combination) of the following values:
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES       - accepts all the frames
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES         - accepts untagged frames
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES      - accepts tagged frames
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_PRIORITY_TAGGED_FRAMES  - accepts tagged frames with VLAN ID set to 0 (no VLAN membership)
+ *
+ * Except for using the exact values given above only the following combinations are valid:
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES | IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES | IX_ETH_DB_PRIORITY_TAGGED_FRAMES
+ *
+ * Please note that IX_ETH_DB_UNTAGGED_FRAMES | IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES is equivalent
+ * to IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @note by default the acceptable frame type filter is set to IX_ETH_DB_ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES
+ *
+ * @note setting the acceptable frame type to PRIORITY_TAGGED_FRAMES is internally
+ * accomplished by changing the frame filter to VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES and setting the
+ * VLAN membership list to include only VLAN ID 0; the membership list will need
+ * to be restored manually to an appropriate value if the acceptable frame type
+ * filter is changed back to ACCEPT_ALL_FRAMES or VLAN_TAGGED_FRAMES; failure to do so
+ * will filter all VLAN traffic bar frames tagged with VLAN ID 0
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to set the acceptable frame type filter to
+ * @param frameFilter @ref IxEthDBFrameFilter [in] - acceptable frame type filter
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid frame type filter
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFrameFilter frameFilter);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFrameFilter *frameFilter)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves a port's acceptable frame type filter 
+ *
+ * For a description of the acceptable frame types see @ref ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeSet
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID to retrieve the acceptable frame type filter from
+ * @param frameFilter @ref IxEthDBFrameFilter [out] - location to store the acceptable frame type filter
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>frameFilter</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAcceptableFrameTypeGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFrameFilter *frameFilter);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets a port's priority mapping table
+ *
+ * The priority mapping table is an 8x2 table mapping a QoS (user) priority into an internal
+ * traffic class. There are 8 valid QoS priorities (0..7, 0 being the lowest) which can be
+ * mapped into one of the 4 available traffic classes (0..3, 0 being the lowest).
+ * If a custom priority mapping table is not specified using this function the following
+ * default priority table will be used (as per IEEE 802.1Q and IEEE 802.1D):
+ * 
+ * <table border="1"> <caption> QoS traffic classes  </caption>
+ *    <tr> <td> <b> QoS priority <td> <b> Default traffic class <td> <b> Traffic type </b>
+ *    <tr> <td>      0       <td>           1           <td> Best effort, default class for unexpedited traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      1       <td>           0           <td> Background traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      2       <td>           0           <td> Spare bandwidth
+ *    <tr> <td>      3       <td>           1           <td> Excellent effort
+ *    <tr> <td>      4       <td>           2           <td> Controlled load
+ *    <tr> <td>      5       <td>           2           <td> Video traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      6       <td>           3           <td> Voice traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      7       <td>           3           <td> Network control
+ * </table>
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - port ID of the port to set the priority mapping table to
+ * @param priorityTable @ref IxEthDBPriorityTable [in] - location of the user priority table
+ *
+ * @note The provided table will be copied into internal data structures in EthDB and 
+ * can be deallocated by the called after this function has completed its execution, if
+ * so desired
+ *
+ * @warning The number of available traffic classes differs depending on the NPE images
+ * and queue configuration. Check IxEthDBQoS.h for up-to-date information on the availability of
+ * traffic classes. Note that specifiying a traffic class in the priority map which exceeds
+ * the system availability will produce an IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY return error code and no
+ * priority will be remapped.
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>priorityTable</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY at least one priority value exceeds
+ * the current number of available traffic classes
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves a port's priority mapping table
+ *
+ * The priority mapping table for the given port will be copied in the location
+ * specified by the caller using "priorityTable"
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID ID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - of the port to retrieve the priority mapping table from
+ * @param priorityTable @ref IxEthDBPriorityTable [out] - pointer to a user specified location where the table will be copied to
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid priorityTable pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingClassSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriority userPriority, IxEthDBPriority trafficClass)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets one QoS/user priority => traffic class mapping in a port's priority mapping table
+ *
+ * This function establishes a mapping between a user (QoS) priority and an internal traffic class.
+ * The mapping will be saved in the port's priority mapping table. Use this function when not all
+ * the QoS priorities need remapping (see also @ref ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableSet)
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to set the mapping to
+ * @param userPriority @ref IxEthDBPriority [in] - user (QoS) priority, between 0 and 7 (0 being the lowest)
+ * @param trafficClass @ref IxEthDBPriority [in] - internal traffic class, between 0 and 3 (0 being the lowest)
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY <i>userPriority</i> out of range or
+ * <i>trafficClass</i> is beyond the number of currently available traffic classes
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingClassSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriority userPriority, IxEthDBPriority trafficClass);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingClassGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriority userPriority, IxEthDBPriority *trafficClass)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves one QoS/user priority => traffic class mapping in a port's priority mapping table
+ *
+ * This function retrieves the internal traffic class associated with a QoS (user) priority from a given
+ * port's priority mapping table. Use this function when not all the QoS priority mappings are 
+ * required (see also @ref ixEthDBPriorityMappingTableGet)
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to set the mapping to
+ * @param userPriority @ref IxEthDBPriority [in] - user (QoS) priority, between 0 and 7 (0 being the lowest)
+ * @param trafficClass @ref IxEthDBPriority [out] - location to write the corresponding internal traffic class to
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PRIORITY invalid userPriority value (out of range)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>trafficClass</i> pointer argument
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPriorityMappingClassGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBPriority userPriority, IxEthDBPriority *trafficClass);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, BOOL enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables or disables Egress VLAN tagging for a port and a given VLAN
+ *
+ * This function enables or disables Egress VLAN tagging for the given port and VLAN ID.
+ * If the VLAN tagging for a certain VLAN ID is enabled then all the frames to be
+ * transmitted on the given port tagged with the same VLAN ID will be transmitted in a tagged format.
+ * If tagging is not enabled for the given VLAN ID, the VLAN tag from the frames matching
+ * this VLAN ID will be removed (the frames will be untagged).
+ *
+ * VLAN ID 4095 is reserved and should never be used with this function.
+ * VLAN ID 0 has the special meaning of "No VLAN membership" and it is used in this
+ * context to allow the port to send priority-tagged frames or not.
+ *
+ * By default, no Egress VLAN tagging is enabled on any port.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to enable or disable the VLAN ID Egress tagging on
+ * @param vlanID @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - VLAN ID to be matched against outgoing frames
+ * @param enabled BOOL [in] - TRUE to enable Egress VLAN tagging on the port and given VLAN, and
+ *                FALSE to disable Egress VLAN tagging
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN invalid VLAN ID (out of range)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, BOOL enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, BOOL *enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the Egress VLAN tagging enabling status for a port and VLAN ID
+ *
+ * @param portID [in] - ID of the port to extract the Egress VLAN ID tagging status from
+ * @param vlanID VLAN [in] - ID whose tagging status is to be extracted
+ * @param enabled [in] - user-specifed location where the status is copied to; following
+ * the successfull execution of this function the value will be TRUE if Egress VLAN 
+ * tagging is enabled for the given port and VLAN ID, and FALSE otherwise                                                 
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledGet
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN invalid VLAN ID (out of range)
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>enabled</i> argument pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, BOOL *enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanRangeTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax, BOOL enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables or disables Egress VLAN tagging for a port and given VLAN range
+ *
+ * This function is very similar to @ref ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledSet with the
+ * difference that it can manipulate the Egress tagging status on multiple VLAN IDs,
+ * defined by a contiguous range. Note that both limits in the range are explicitly 
+ * included in the execution of this function.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to enable or disable the VLAN ID Egress tagging on
+ * @param vlanIDMin @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - start of the VLAN range to be matched against outgoing frames
+ * @param vlanIDMax @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - end of the VLAN range to be matched against outgoing frames
+ * @param enabled BOOL [in] - TRUE to enable Egress VLAN tagging on the port and given VLAN range,
+ *                and FALSE to disable Egress VLAN tagging
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_VLAN invalid VLAN ID (out of range), or do not constitute a range
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION attempted to explicitly remove the default port VLAN ID from the tagging table
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @note Specifically removing the default port VLAN ID from the Egress tagging table by setting both vlanIDMin and vlanIDMax
+ * to the VLAN ID portion of the PVID is not allowed by this function and will return IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION.
+ * However, this can be circumvented, should the user specifically desire this, by either using a 
+ * larger range (vlanIDMin < vlanIDMax) or by using ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledSet.
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanRangeTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMin, IxEthDBVlanId vlanIDMax, BOOL enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the complete Egress VLAN tagging table for a port
+ *
+ * This function is used to set the VLAN tagging/untagging per VLAN ID for a given port
+ * covering the entire VLAN ID range (0..4094). The <i>vlanSet</i> parameter is a 4096
+ * bit array, each bit indicating the Egress behavior for the corresponding VLAN ID.
+ * If a bit is set then outgoing frames with the corresponding VLAN ID will be transmitted
+ * with the VLAN tag, otherwise the frame will be transmitted without the VLAN tag.
+ *
+ * Bit 0 has a special significance, indicating tagging or tag removal for priority-tagged
+ * frames.
+ *
+ * Bit 4095 is reserved and should never be set (it will be ignored if set).
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port whose Egress VLAN tagging behavior is set
+ * @param vlanSet @ref IxEthDBVlanSet [in] - 4096 bit array controlling per-VLAN tagging and untagging 
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>vlanSet</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ *
+ * @warning This function will automatically add the default port VLAN ID to the Egress tagging table
+ * every time it is called. The user should manually call ixEthDBEgressVlanEntryTaggingEnabledSet to
+ * prevent tagging on the default port VLAN ID if the default behavior is not intended.
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the complete Egress VLAN tagging table from a port
+ *
+ * This function copies the 4096 bit table controlling the Egress VLAN tagging into a user specified
+ * area. Each bit in the array indicates whether tagging for the corresponding VLAN (the bit position
+ * in the array) is enabled (the bit is set) or not (the bit is unset). 
+ *
+ * Bit 4095 is reserved and should not be set (it will be ignored if set).
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledSet
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port whose Egress VLAN tagging behavior is retrieved
+ * @param vlanSet @ref IxEthDBVlanSet [out] - user location to copy the Egress tagging table into; should have
+ * room to store 4096 bits (512 bytes)
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>vlanSet</i> pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEgressVlanTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBTaggingAction taggingAction)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the Ingress VLAN tagging behavior for a port
+ *
+ * A port's Ingress tagging behavior is controlled by the taggingAction parameter,
+ * which can take one of the following values:
+ * 
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_PASS_THROUGH - leaves the frame unchanged (does not add or remove the VLAN tag)
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_ADD_TAG - adds the VLAN tag if not present, using the default port VID
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_TAG - removes the VLAN tag if present
+ * 
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port whose Ingress VLAN tagging behavior is set
+ * @param taggingAction @ref IxEthDBTaggingAction [in] - tagging behavior for the port
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>taggingAction</i> argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBTaggingAction taggingAction);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBTaggingAction *taggingAction)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the Ingress VLAN tagging behavior from a port (see @ref ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledSet)
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port whose Ingress VLAN tagging behavior is set
+ * @param taggingAction @ref IxEthDBTaggingAction [out] - location where the tagging behavior for the port is written to
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>taggingAction</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIngressVlanTaggingEnabledGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBTaggingAction *taggingAction);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanPortExtractionEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables or disables port ID extraction
+ *
+ * This feature can be used in the situation when a multi-port device (e.g. a switch) 
+ * is connected to an IXP4xx port and the device can provide incoming frame port 
+ * identification by tagging the TPID field in the Ethernet frame. Enabling
+ * port extraction will instruct the NPE to copy the TPID field from the frame and 
+ * place it in the <i>ixp_ne_src_port</i> of the <i>ixp_buf</i> header. In addition,
+ * the NPE restores the TPID field to 0.
+ *
+ * If the frame is not tagged the NPE will fill the <i>ixp_ne_src_port</i> with the 
+ * port ID of the MII interface the frame was received from.
+ *
+ * The TPID field is the least significant byte of the type/length field, which is 
+ * normally set to 0x8100 for 802.1Q-tagged frames.
+ *
+ * This feature is disabled by default.
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port to configure port ID extraction on
+ * @param enable TRUE to enable port ID extraction and FALSE to disable it
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE VLAN/QoS feature is not available or not enabled for the port
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBVlanPortExtractionEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature *featureSet)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the feature capability set for a port
+ *
+ * This function retrieves the feature capability set for a port or the common capabilities shared between all 
+ * the ports, writing the feature capability set in a user specified location.
+ *
+ * The feature capability set will consist of a set formed by OR-ing one or more of the following values:
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING - Learning feature; enables EthDB to learn MAC address (filtering) records, including 802.1Q enabled records
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING - Filtering feature; enables EthDB to communicate with the NPEs for downloading filtering information in the NPEs; depends on the learning feature
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS - VLAN/QoS feature; enables EthDB to configure NPEs to operate in VLAN/QoS aware modes
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL - Firewall feature; enables EthDB to configure NPEs to operate in firewall mode, using white/black address lists
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_SPANNING_TREE_PROTOCOL - Spanning tree protocol feature; enables EthDB to configure the NPEs as STP nodes
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION - WiFi 802.3 to 802.11 header conversion feature; enables EthDB to handle WiFi conversion data
+ *
+ * Note that EthDB provides only the LEARNING feature for non-NPE ports.
+ * 
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to retrieve the capability set for 
+ * (use IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS to retrieve the common capabilities shared between all the ports)
+ * @param featureSet @ref IxEthDBFeature [out] - location where the capability set will be written to
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>featureSet</i> pointer
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature *featureSet);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, BOOL enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables or disables one or more EthDB features
+ *
+ * Selects one or more features (see @ref ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityGet for a description of the supported
+ * features) to be enabled or disabled on the selected port (or all the ports).
+ *
+ * Note that some features are mutually incompatible:
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING is incompatible with IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_HEADER_CONVERSION
+ *
+ * Also note that some features require other features to be enabled: 
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING requires IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING
+ *
+ * This function will either enable the entire selected feature set for the selected port (or all the ports),
+ * in which case it will return IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS, or in case of error it will not enable any feature at all
+ * and return an appropriate error message.
+ *
+ * The following features are enabled by default (for ports with the respective capability), 
+ * for compatibility reasons with previous versions of CSR:
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING
+ *
+ * All other features are disabled by default and require manual enabling using ixEthDBFeatureEnable.
+ *
+ * <b>Default settings for VLAN, QoS, Firewall and WiFi header conversion features:</b>
+ *
+ * <i>VLAN</i>
+ *
+ * When the VLAN/QoS feature is enabled for a port for the first time the default VLAN behavior 
+ * of the port is set to be as <b>permissive</b> (it will accept all the frames) and 
+ * <b>non-interferential</b> (it will not change any frames) as possible:
+ * - the port VLAN ID (VID) is set to 0
+ * - the Ingress acceptable frame filter is set to accept all frames
+ * - the VLAN port membership is set to the complete VLAN range (0 - 4094)
+ * - the Ingress tagging mode is set to pass-through (will not change frames)
+ * - the Egress tagging mode is to send tagged frames in the entire VLAN range (0 - 4094)
+ *
+ * Note that further disabling and re-enabling the VLAN feature for a given port will not reset the port VLAN behavior
+ * to the settings listed above. Any VLAN settings made by the user are kept.
+ *
+ * <i>QoS</i>
+ *
+ * The following default priority mapping table will be used (as per IEEE 802.1Q and IEEE 802.1D):
+ * 
+ * <table border="1"> <caption> QoS traffic classes  </caption>
+ *    <tr> <td> <b> QoS priority <td> <b> Default traffic class <td> <b> Traffic type </b>
+ *    <tr> <td>      0       <td>           1           <td> Best effort, default class for unexpedited traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      1       <td>           0           <td> Background traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      2       <td>           0           <td> Spare bandwidth
+ *    <tr> <td>      3       <td>           1           <td> Excellent effort
+ *    <tr> <td>      4       <td>           2           <td> Controlled load
+ *    <tr> <td>      5       <td>           2           <td> Video traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      6       <td>           3           <td> Voice traffic
+ *    <tr> <td>      7       <td>           3           <td> Network control
+ * </table>
+ *
+ * <i> Firewall </i>
+ *  
+ * The port firewall is configured by default in <b>black-list mode</b>, and the firewall address table is empty.
+ * This means the firewall will not filter any frames until the feature is configured and the firewall table is
+ * downloaded to the NPE.
+ *
+ * <i> Spanning Tree </i>
+ *
+ * The port is set to <b>STP unblocked mode</b>, therefore it will accept all frames until re-configured.
+ *
+ * <i> WiFi header conversion </i>
+ *
+ * The WiFi header conversion database is empty, therefore no actual header conversion will take place until this
+ * feature is configured and the conversion table downloaded to the NPE.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port to enable or disable the features on (use IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS for all the ports)
+ * @param feature @ref IxEthDBFeature [in] - feature or feature set to enable or disable
+ * @param enabled BOOL [in] - TRUE to enable the feature and FALSE to disable it
+ * 
+ * @note Certain features, from a functional point of view, cannot be disabled as such at NPE level;
+ * when such features are set to <i>disabled</i> using the EthDB API they will be configured in such
+ * a way to determine a behavior equivalent to the feature being disabled. As well as this, disabled
+ * features cannot be configured or accessed via the EthDB API (except for getting their status).
+ *
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_PERMISSION attempted to enable mutually exclusive features, 
+ * or a feature that depends on another feature which is not present or enabled
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE at least one of the features selected is unavailable
+ * @retval IX_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, BOOL enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureStatusGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, BOOL *present, BOOL *enabled)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the availability and status of a feature set
+ *
+ * This function returns the availability and status for a feature set.
+ * Note that if more than one feature is selected (e.g. IX_ETH_DB_LEARNING | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING)
+ * the "present" and "enabled" return values will be set to TRUE only if all the features in the 
+ * feature set are present and enabled (not only some). 
+ * 
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param feature @ref IxEthDBFeature [in] - identifier of the feature to retrieve the status for
+ * @param present BOOL [out] - location where a boolean flag indicating whether this feature is present will be written to
+ * @param enabled BOOL [out] - location where a boolean flag indicating whether this feature is enabled will be written to
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG either <i>present</i> or <i>enabled</i> pointer argument is invalid
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeatureStatusGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, BOOL *present, BOOL *enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeaturePropertyGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, IxEthDBProperty property, IxEthDBPropertyType *type, void *value)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the value of a feature property
+ *
+ * The EthDB features usually contain feature-specific properties describing or
+ * controlling how the feature operates. While essential properties (e.g. the
+ * firewall operating mode) have their own API, secondary properties can be 
+ * retrieved using this function.
+ *
+ * Properties can be read-only or read-write. ixEthDBFeaturePropertyGet operates with
+ * both types of features.
+ *
+ * Properties have types associated with them. A descriptor indicating the property
+ * type is returned in the <i>type</i> argument for convenience.
+ *
+ * The currently supported properties and their corresponding features are as follows:
+ *
+ * <table border="1"> <caption> Properties for IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS </caption>
+ *    <tr> <td> <b>        Property identifier                  <td> <b> Property type          <td> <b> Property value                   <td> <b> Read-Only </b>
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_COUNT_PROPERTY      <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> number of internal traffic classes   <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_0_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 0 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_1_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 1 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_2_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 2 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_3_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 3 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_4_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 4 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_5_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 5 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_6_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 6 <td> Yes
+ *    <tr> <td> IX_ETH_DB_QOS_TRAFFIC_CLASS_7_RX_QUEUE_PROPERTY <td> IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY <td> queue assignment for traffic class 7 <td> Yes
+ * </table>
+ * 
+ * @see ixEthDBFeaturePropertySet
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param feature @ref IxEthDBFeature [in] - EthDB feature for which the property is retrieved
+ * @param property @ref IxEthDBProperty [in] - property identifier
+ * @param type @ref IxEthDBPropertyType [out] - location where the property type will be stored
+ * @param value void [out] - location where the property value will be stored
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid property identifier, <i>type</i> or <i>value</i> pointer arguments
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL incorrect property value or unknown error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeaturePropertyGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, IxEthDBProperty property, IxEthDBPropertyType *type, void *value);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeaturePropertySet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, IxEthDBProperty property, void *value)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the value of a feature property
+ *
+ * Unlike @ref ixEthDBFeaturePropertyGet, this function operates only with read-write properties
+ *
+ * The currently supported properties and their corresponding features are as follows:
+ *
+ *   - IX_ETH_DB_QOS_QUEUE_CONFIGURATION_COMPLETE (for IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_QOS): freezes the availability of traffic classes
+ *     to the number of traffic classes currently in use
+ *
+ * Note that this function creates deep copies of the property values; once the function is invoked the client 
+ * can free or reuse the memory area containing the original property value.
+ *
+ * Copy behavior for different property types is defined as follows:
+ *
+ *   - IX_ETH_DB_INTEGER_PROPERTY   - 4 bytes are copied from the source location
+ *   - IX_ETH_DB_STRING_PROPERTY    - the source string will be copied up to the NULL '\0' string terminator, maximum of 255 characters
+ *   - IX_ETH_DB_MAC_ADDR_PROPERTY  - 6 bytes are copied from the source location
+ *   - IX_ETH_DB_BOOL_PROPERTY      - 4 bytes are copied from the source location; the only allowed values are TRUE (1L) and false (0L)
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBFeaturePropertySet
+ *
+ * @warning IX_ETH_DB_QOS_QUEUE_CONFIGURATION_COMPLETE is provided for EthAcc internal use; 
+ * do not attempt to set this property directly
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param feature @ref IxEthDBFeature [in] - EthDB feature for which the property is set
+ * @param property @ref IxEthDBProperty [in] - property identifier
+ * @param value void [in] - location where the property value is to be copied from
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid property identifier, <i>value</i> pointer, or invalid property value
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFeaturePropertySet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFeature feature, IxEthDBProperty property, void *value);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBDatabaseClear(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordType)
+ *
+ * @brief Deletes a set of record types from the Ethernet Database
+ *
+ * This function deletes all the records of certain types (specified in the recordType filter)
+ * associated with a port. Additionally, the IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS value can be used as port ID
+ * to indicate that the specified record types should be deleted for all the ports.
+ *
+ * The record type filter can be an ORed combination of the following types:
+ *
+ * <caption> Record types </caption>
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD      <table><caption> Filtering record </caption>
+ *                                               <tr><td> MAC address <td> static/dynamic type <td> age </tr>
+ *                                             </table> 
+ *
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD <table><caption> VLAN-enabled filtering record </caption>
+ *                                               <tr><td> MAC address <td> static/dynamic type <td> age <td> 802.1Q tag </tr>
+ *                                             </table> 
+ *
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD           <table><caption> WiFi header conversion record </caption>
+ *                                                <tr><td> MAC address <td> optional gateway MAC address <td> </tr>
+ *                                             </table>
+ *
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD       <table><caption> Firewall record </caption>
+ *                                                <tr><td> MAC address </tr>
+ *                                             </table>
+ *    - IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES
+ * 
+ * Any combination of the above types is valid e.g. 
+ *
+ *    (IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD), 
+ *
+ * although some might be redundant (it is not an error to do so) e.g.
+ *
+ *    (IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD | IX_ETH_DB_ALL_RECORD_TYPES)
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port
+ * @param recordType @ref IxEthDBRecordType [in] - record type filter
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>recordType</i> filter
+ *
+ * @note If the record type filter contains any unrecognized value (hence the 
+ * IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG error value is returned) no actual records will be deleted.
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBDatabaseClear(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType recordType);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiStationEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Adds an "Access Point to Station" record to the database, for 802.3 => 802.11 frame 
+ * header conversion
+ *
+ * Frame header conversion is controlled by the set of MAC addresses
+ * added using @ref ixEthDBWiFiStationEntryAdd and @ref ixEthDBWiFiAccessPointEntryAdd.
+ * Conversion arguments are added using @ref ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlSet, 
+ * @ref ixEthDBWiFiDurationIDSet and @ref ixEthDBWiFiBBSIDSet.
+ *
+ * Note that adding the same MAC address twice will not return an error
+ * (but will not accomplish anything either), while re-adding a record previously added
+ * as an "Access Point to Access Point" will migrate the record to the "Access Point
+ * to Station" type.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to add
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG macAddr is an invalid pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM maximum number of records reached
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY lock condition or transaction in progress, try again later
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiStationEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiAccessPointEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBMacAddr *gatewayMacAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Adds an "Access Point to Access Point" record to the database
+ *
+ * @see ixEthDBWiFiStationEntryAdd
+ *
+ * Note that adding the same MAC address twice will simply overwrite the previously
+ * defined gateway MAC address value in the same record, if the record was previously of the
+ * "Access Point to Access Point" type.
+ *
+ * Re-adding a MAC address as "Access Point to Access Point", which was previously added as 
+ * "Access Point to Station" will migrate the record type to "Access Point to Access Point" and
+ * record the gateway MAC address.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to add
+ * @param gatewayMacAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address of the gateway Access Point
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG macAddr is an invalid pointer
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> or <i>gatewayMacAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM maximum number of records reached
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY lock condition or transaction in progress, try again later
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiAccessPointEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBMacAddr *gatewayMacAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiEntryRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Removes a WiFi station record
+ *
+ * This function removes both types of WiFi records ("Access Point to Station" and
+ * "Access Point to Access Point").
+ * 
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to remove
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port is not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR specified address was not found in the database
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY lock condition or transaction in progress, try again later
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiEntryRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiConversionTableDownload(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Downloads the MAC address table for 802.3 => 802.11 frame header
+ * conversion to the NPE
+ *
+ * Note that the frame conversion MAC address table must be individually downloaded
+ * to each NPE for which the frame header conversion feature is enabled (i.e. it
+ * is not possible to specify IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS).
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiConversionTableDownload(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT16 frameControl)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the GlobalFrameControl field
+ *
+ * The GlobalFrameControl field is a 2-byte value inserted in the <i>Frame Control</i>
+ * field for all 802.3 to 802.11 frame header conversions
+ * 
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port
+ * @param frameControl UINT16 [in] - GlobalFrameControl value
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiFrameControlSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT16 frameControl);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiDurationIDSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT16 durationID)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the GlobalDurationID field
+ *
+ * The GlobalDurationID field is a 2-byte value inserted in the <i>Duration/ID</i>
+ * field for all 802.3 to 802.11 frame header conversions
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param durationID UINT16 [in] - GlobalDurationID field
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiDurationIDSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT16 durationID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiBBSIDSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *bbsid)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the BBSID field
+ *
+ * The BBSID field is a 6-byte value which
+ * identifies the infrastructure of the service set managed 
+ * by the Access Point having the IXP400 as its processor. The value
+ * is written in the <i>BBSID</i> field of the 802.11 frame header.
+ * The BBSID value is the MAC address of the Access Point.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param bbsid @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - pointer to 6 bytes containing the BSSID
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>bbsid</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE WiFi feature not enabled
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBWiFiBBSIDSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *bbsid);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL blocked)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the STP blocked/unblocked state for a port
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param blocked BOOL [in] - TRUE to set the port as STP blocked, FALSE to set it as unblocked
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Spanning Tree Protocol feature not enabled
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL blocked);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL *blocked)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves the STP blocked/unblocked state for a port
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param blocked BOOL * [in] - set to TRUE if the port is STP blocked, FALSE otherwise
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>blocked</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Spanning Tree Protocol feature not enabled
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSpanningTreeBlockingStateGet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL *blocked);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallModeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFirewallMode mode)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the firewall mode to use white or black listing
+ *
+ * When enabled, the NPE MAC address based firewall support operates in two modes:
+ *
+ * - white-list mode (MAC address based admission) 
+ *    - <i>mode</i> set to IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST
+ *    - only packets originating from MAC addresses contained in the firewall address list
+ *      are allowed on the Rx path
+ * - black-list mode (MAC address based blocking)  
+ *    - <i>mode</i> set to IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST
+ *    - packets originating from MAC addresses contained in the firewall address list
+ *      are discarded
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param mode @ref IxEthDBFirewallMode [in] - firewall mode (IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_WHITE_LIST or IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_BLACK_LIST)
+ *
+ * @note by default the firewall operates in black-list mode with an empty address
+ * list, hence it doesn't filter any packets
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Firewall feature not enabled 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARGUMENT <i>mode</i> argument is not a valid firewall configuration mode
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+*/
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallModeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBFirewallMode mode);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables or disables invalid MAC address filtering
+ *
+ * According to IEEE802 it is illegal for a source address to be a multicast
+ * or broadcast address. If this feature is enabled the NPE inspects the source
+ * MAC addresses of incoming frames and discards them if invalid addresses are
+ * detected.
+ *
+ * By default this service is enabled, if the firewall feature is supported by the
+ * NPE image.
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port 
+ * @param enable TRUE to enable invalid MAC address filtering and FALSE to disable it
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Firewall feature not enabled 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallInvalidAddressFilterEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Adds a MAC address to the firewall address list
+ *
+ * Note that adding the same MAC address twice will not return an error
+ * but will not actually accomplish anything.
+ *
+ * The firewall MAC address list has a limited number of entries; once
+ * the maximum number of entries has been reached this function will failed
+ * to add more addresses, returning IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM.
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to be added
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM maximum number of records reached
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_BUSY lock condition or transaction in progress, try again later
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Firewall feature not enabled 
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallEntryAdd(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallEntryRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Removes a MAC address from the firewall address list
+ *
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port 
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr [in] - MAC address to be removed
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR address not found
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Firewall feature not enabled 
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallEntryRemove(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload(IxEthDBPortId portID)
+ *
+ * @brief Downloads the MAC firewall table to a port
+ *
+ * @param portID ID of the port 
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED port not initialized
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE Firewall feature not enabled 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_FAIL unknown OS or NPE communication error
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallTableDownload(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUserFieldSet(IxEthDBRecordType recordType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, void *field)
+ *
+ * @brief Adds a user-defined field to a database record
+ *
+ * This function associates a user-defined field to a database record.
+ * The user-defined field is passed as a <i>(void *)</i> parameter, hence it can be used
+ * for any purpose (such as identifying a structure). Retrieving the user-defined field from
+ * a record is done using @ref ixEthDBUserFieldGet. Note that EthDB never uses the user-defined
+ * field for any internal operation and it is not aware of the significance of its contents. The
+ * field is only stored as a pointer.
+ *
+ * The database record is identified using a combination of the given parameters, depending on the record type.
+ * All the record types require the record MAC address.
+ *
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD requires only the MAC address
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_FILTERING_RECORD requires the MAC address and the VLAN ID
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD requires the MAC address and the portID
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD requires the MAC address and the portID
+ *
+ * Please note that if a parameter is not required it is completely ignored (it does not undergo parameter checking).
+ * The user-defined field can be cleared using a <b>NULL</b> <i>field</i> parameter.
+ *
+ * @param recordType @ref IxEthDBRecordType [in] - type of record (can be IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD, 
+ * IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD or IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+ * @param portID @ref IxEthDBPortId [in] - ID of the port (required only for WIFI and FIREWALL records) 
+ * @param macAddr @ref IxEthDBMacAddr * [in] - MAC address of the record
+ * @param vlanID @ref IxEthDBVlanId [in] - VLAN ID of the record (required only for FILTERING_VLAN records)
+ * @param field void * [in] - user defined field
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID was required but it is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> pointer argument
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR record not found
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUserFieldSet(IxEthDBRecordType recordType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, void *field);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthDB
+ *
+ * @fn IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUserFieldGet(IxEthDBRecordType recordType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, void **field)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves a user-defined field from a database record
+ *
+ * The database record is identified using a combination of the given parameters, depending on the record type.
+ * All the record types require the record MAC address.
+ *
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD requires only the MAC address
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_VLAN_FILTERING_RECORD requires the MAC address and the VLAN ID
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD requires the MAC address and the portID
+ * - IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD requires the MAC address and the portID
+ *
+ * Please note that if a parameter is not required it is completely ignored (it does not undergo parameter checking).
+ *
+ * If no user-defined field was registered with the specified record then <b>NULL</b> will be written
+ * at the location specified by <i>field</i>.
+ *
+ * @param recordType type of record (can be IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_RECORD, IX_ETH_DB_FILTERING_VLAN_RECORD, IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_RECORD 
+ * or IX_ETH_DB_FIREWALL_RECORD)
+ * @param portID ID of the port (required only for WIFI and FIREWALL records) 
+ * @param macAddr MAC address of the record
+ * @param vlanID VLAN ID of the record (required only for FILTERING_VLAN records)
+ * @param field location to write the user defined field into
+ * 
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS operation completed successfully
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT portID was required but it is not a valid port identifier
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG invalid <i>macAddr</i> or <i>field</i> pointer arguments
+ * @retval IX_ETH_DB_NO_SUCH_ADDR record not found
+ */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC 
+IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBUserFieldGet(IxEthDBRecordType recordType, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portId, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, void **field);
+
+/**
+ * @}
+ */
+
+#endif /* IxEthDB_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBLocks_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBLocks_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1d8b24f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBLocks_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthAccDBLocks_p.h
+ *
+ * @brief Definition of transaction lock stacks and lock utility macros
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthAccDBLocks_p_H
+#define IxEthAccDBLocks_p_H
+
+#include "IxOsPrintf.h"
+
+/* Lock and lock stacks */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxOsalFastMutex* locks[MAX_LOCKS];
+    UINT32 stackPointer, basePointer;
+} LockStack;
+
+#define TRY_LOCK(mutex) \
+    { \
+        if (ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(mutex) != IX_SUCCESS) \
+        { \
+            return IX_ETH_DB_BUSY; \
+        } \
+    }
+
+
+#define UNLOCK(mutex) { ixOsalFastMutexUnlock(mutex); }
+
+#define INIT_STACK(stack) \
+    { \
+        (stack)->basePointer  = 0; \
+        (stack)->stackPointer = 0; \
+    }
+
+#define PUSH_LOCK(stack, lock) \
+    { \
+        if ((stack)->stackPointer == MAX_LOCKS) \
+        { \
+            ERROR_LOG("Ethernet DB: maximum number of elements in a lock stack has been exceeded on push, heavy chaining?\n"); \
+            UNROLL_STACK(stack); \
+            \
+            return IX_ETH_DB_NOMEM; \
+        } \
+        \
+        if (ixOsalFastMutexTryLock(lock) == IX_SUCCESS) \
+        { \
+            (stack)->locks[(stack)->stackPointer++] = (lock); \
+        } \
+        else \
+        { \
+            UNROLL_STACK(stack); \
+            \
+            return IX_ETH_DB_BUSY; \
+        } \
+    }
+
+#define POP_LOCK(stack) \
+    { \
+        ixOsalFastMutexUnlock((stack)->locks[--(stack)->stackPointer]); \
+    }
+
+#define UNROLL_STACK(stack) \
+    { \
+        while ((stack)->stackPointer > (stack)->basePointer) \
+        { \
+            POP_LOCK(stack); \
+        } \
+    }
+
+#define SHIFT_STACK(stack) \
+    { \
+        if ((stack)->basePointer == MAX_LOCKS - 1) \
+        { \
+            ERROR_LOG("Ethernet DB: maximum number of elements in a lock stack has been exceeded on shift, heavy chaining?\n"); \
+            UNROLL_STACK(stack); \
+            \
+            return IX_ETH_DB_BUSY; \
+        } \
+        \
+        ixOsalFastMutexUnlock((stack)->locks[(stack)->basePointer++]); \
+    }
+
+#endif /* IxEthAccDBLocks_p_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBLog_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBLog_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1d6b0bb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBLog_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBLog_p.h
+ *
+ * @brief definitions of log macros and log configuration
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include <IxOsal.h>
+
+#ifdef IX_UNIT_TEST
+#define NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE(format, arg...) /* nothing */
+#else
+#define NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE if(0) printf
+#endif
+
+/***************************************************
+ *                 Globals                         *
+ ***************************************************/
+/* safe to permanently leave these on */
+#define HAS_ERROR_LOG
+#define HAS_ERROR_IRQ_LOG
+#define HAS_WARNING_LOG
+
+/***************************************************
+ *              Log Configuration                  *
+ ***************************************************/
+
+/* debug output can be turned on unless specifically
+   declared as a non-debug build */
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+
+#undef HAS_EVENTS_TRACE
+#undef HAS_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+#undef HAS_SUPPORT_TRACE
+#undef HAS_SUPPORT_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+#undef HAS_NPE_TRACE
+#undef HAS_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE
+#undef HAS_DUMP_NPE_TREE
+
+#undef HAS_UPDATE_TRACE
+#undef HAS_UPDATE_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+#endif /* NDEBUG */
+
+
+/***************************************************
+ *              Log Macros                         *
+ ***************************************************/
+
+/************** Globals ******************/
+
+#ifdef HAS_ERROR_LOG
+
+    #define ERROR_LOG printf
+
+#else
+
+    #define ERROR_LOG NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+#endif
+
+#ifdef HAS_ERROR_IRQ_LOG
+
+    #define ERROR_IRQ_LOG(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6)
+
+#else
+
+    #define ERROR_IRQ_LOG(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) /* nothing */
+
+#endif
+
+#ifdef HAS_WARNING_LOG
+
+    #define WARNING_LOG printf
+
+#else
+
+    #define WARNING_LOG NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+#endif
+
+/************** Events *******************/
+
+#ifdef HAS_EVENTS_TRACE
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_TRACE     printf
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_IRQ_EVENTS_TRACE(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6)
+
+    #ifdef HAS_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE printf
+    
+    #else
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+    #endif /* HAS_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE */
+
+#else
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_TRACE         NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_EVENTS_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_IRQ_EVENTS_TRACE(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) /* nothing */
+
+#endif /* HAS_EVENTS_TRACE */
+
+/************** Support *******************/
+
+#ifdef HAS_SUPPORT_TRACE
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE     printf
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_IRQ_TRACE(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6)
+
+    #ifdef HAS_SUPPORT_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_VERBOSE_TRACE printf
+
+    #else
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+    #endif /* HAS_SUPPORT_VERBOSE_TRACE */
+
+#else
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_TRACE         NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_SUPPORT_IRQ_TRACE(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) /* nothing */
+
+#endif /* HAS_SUPPORT_TRACE */
+
+/************** NPE Adaptor *******************/
+
+#ifdef HAS_NPE_TRACE
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE     printf
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_IRQ_TRACE(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6)
+
+    #ifdef HAS_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE printf
+
+    #else
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+    #endif /* HAS_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE */
+
+#else
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TRACE         NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_IRQ_TRACE(format, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) /* nothing */
+
+#endif /* HAS_NPE_TRACE */
+
+#ifdef HAS_DUMP_NPE_TREE
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_DUMP_ELT(eltBaseAddress, eltSize) ixEthELTDumpTree(eltBaseAddress, eltSize)
+
+#else
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_DUMP_ELT(eltBaseAddress, eltSize) /* nothing */
+
+#endif /* HAS_DUMP_NPE_TREE */
+
+/************** Port Update *******************/
+
+#ifdef HAS_UPDATE_TRACE
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE printf
+
+    #ifdef HAS_UPDATE_VERBOSE_TRACE
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_VERBOSE_TRACE printf
+
+    #else
+
+        #define IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+    #endif
+
+#else /* HAS_UPDATE_VERBOSE_TRACE */
+
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_TRACE         NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+    #define IX_ETH_DB_UPDATE_VERBOSE_TRACE NULL_PRINT_ROUTINE
+
+#endif /* HAS_UPDATE_TRACE */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBMessages_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBMessages_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ff18160
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBMessages_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,258 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBMessages_p.h
+ *
+ * @brief Definitions of NPE messages
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthDBMessages_p_H
+#define IxEthDBMessages_p_H
+
+#include <IxEthNpe.h>
+#include <IxOsCacheMMU.h>
+#include "IxEthDB_p.h"
+
+/* events watched by the Eth event processor */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_MIN_EVENT_ID        (IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE)
+#define IX_ETH_DB_MAX_EVENT_ID        (IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE)
+
+/* macros to fill and extract data from NPE messages - place any endian conversions here */
+#define RESET_ELT_MESSAGE(message) { memset((void *) &(message), 0, sizeof((message))); }
+#define NPE_MSG_ID(msg) ((msg).data[0] >> 24)
+
+#define FILL_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY_MSG(message, portID, setOffset, vlanMembershipSet, ttiSet) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = (IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY << 24) | (portID << 16) | (setOffset * 2); \
+        message.data[1] = (vlanMembershipSet << 8) | ttiSet; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE_MSG(message, portID, offset, length, zone) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE << 24 | portID << 16 | offset << 9 | length << 1; \
+        message.data[1] = (UINT32) zone; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETDEFAULTRXVID_MSG(message, portID, tpid, vlanTag) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = (IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETDEFAULTRXVID << 24) \
+            | (portID << 16); \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = (tpid << 16) | vlanTag; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETRXTAGMODE_MSG(message, portID, filterMode, tagMode) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXTAGMODE << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | filterMode << 2 \
+            | tagMode; \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = 0; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETRXQOSENTRY(message, portID, classIndex, trafficClass, aqmQueue) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXQOSENTRY << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | classIndex; \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = trafficClass << 24 \
+            | 0x1 << 23 \
+            | aqmQueue << 16 \
+            | aqmQueue << 4; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE(message, portID, enable) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | (enable ? 0x1 : 0x0); \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = 0; \
+    } while (0);
+
+
+#define FILL_SETBLOCKINGSTATE_MSG(message, portID, blocked) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_STP_SETBLOCKINGSTATE << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | (blocked ? 0x1 : 0x0); \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = 0; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETBBSID_MSG(message, portID, bbsid) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETBBSID << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | bbsid->macAddress[0] << 8 \
+            | bbsid->macAddress[1]; \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = bbsid->macAddress[2] << 24 \
+            | bbsid->macAddress[3] << 16 \
+            | bbsid->macAddress[4] << 8 \
+            | bbsid->macAddress[5]; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID(message, portID, frameControlDurationID) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = (IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID << 24) | (portID << 16); \
+        message.data[1] = frameControlDurationID; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETAPMACTABLE_MSG(message, zone) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE << 24 \
+            | 0 << 8      /* always use index 0 */ \
+            | 64;         /* 32 entries, 8 bytes each, 4 bytes in a word */ \
+        message.data[1] = (UINT32) zone; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETFIREWALLMODE_MSG(message, portID, epDelta, mode, address) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_FW_SETFIREWALLMODE << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | (epDelta & 0xFF) << 8 \
+            | mode; \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = (UINT32) address; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETMACADDRESSDATABASE_MSG(message, portID, epDelta, blockCount, address) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETMACADDRESSSDATABASE << 24 \
+                | (epDelta & 0xFF) << 8 \
+                | (blockCount & 0xFF); \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = (UINT32) address; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE(message, npeId, zone) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE << 24; \
+        message.data[1] = (UINT32) zone; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS_MSG(message, portID, maxRxFrameSize, maxTxFrameSize) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | ((maxRxFrameSize + 63) / 64) << 8  /* max Rx 64-byte blocks */ \
+            | (maxTxFrameSize + 63) / 64; /* max Tx 64-byte blocks */ \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = maxRxFrameSize << 16 | maxTxFrameSize; \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define FILL_SETPORTADDRESS_MSG(message, portID, macAddress) \
+    do { \
+        message.data[0] = IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETPORTADDRESS << 24 \
+            | portID << 16 \
+            | macAddress[0] << 8 \
+            | macAddress[1]; \
+        \
+        message.data[1] = macAddress[2] << 24 \
+            | macAddress[3] << 16 \
+            | macAddress[4] << 8 \
+            | macAddress[5]; \
+    } while (0);
+
+/* access to a MAC node in the NPE tree */
+#define NPE_NODE_BYTE(eltNodeAddr, offset)      (((UINT8 *) (eltNodeAddr))[offset])
+
+/* browsing of the implicit linear binary tree structure of the NPE tree */
+#define LEFT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset)   ((offset) << 1)
+#define RIGHT_CHILD_OFFSET(offset)  (((offset) << 1) + 1)
+
+#define IX_EDB_FLAGS_ACTIVE         (0x2)
+#define IX_EDB_FLAGS_VALID          (0x1)
+#define IX_EDB_FLAGS_RESERVED       (0xfc)
+#define IX_EDB_FLAGS_INACTIVE_VALID (0x1)
+
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_PORT_ID_OFFSET (6)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_FLAGS_OFFSET   (7)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_WIFI_INDEX_OFFSET  (6)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_WIFI_FLAGS_OFFSET  (7)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_FLAGS_OFFSET    (1)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_RESERVED_OFFSET (6)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_FW_ADDR_OFFSET     (2)
+
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_VALID(address)     ((NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_FLAGS_OFFSET) & IX_EDB_FLAGS_VALID) != 0)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ACTIVE(address)    ((NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_FLAGS_OFFSET) & IX_EDB_FLAGS_ACTIVE) != 0)
+#define IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_PORT_ID(address)   (NPE_NODE_BYTE(address, IX_EDB_NPE_NODE_ELT_PORT_ID_OFFSET))
+
+/* macros to send messages to the NPEs */
+#define IX_ETHDB_ASYNC_SEND_NPE_MSG(npeId, msg, result) \
+    do { \
+        result = ixNpeMhMessageSend(npeId, msg, IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT); \
+        \
+        if (result != IX_SUCCESS) \
+        { \
+            ERROR_LOG("DB: Failed to send NPE message\n"); \
+        } \
+    } while (0);
+
+#define IX_ETHDB_SYNC_SEND_NPE_MSG(npeId, msg, result) \
+    do { \
+        result = ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend(npeId, msg, msg.data[0] >> 24, ixEthDBNpeMsgAck, IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT); \
+        \
+        if (result == IX_SUCCESS) \
+        { \
+            result = ixOsalMutexLock(&ixEthDBPortInfo[IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TO_PORT_ID(npeId)].npeAckLock, IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TIMEOUT); \
+            \
+            if (result != IX_SUCCESS) \
+            { \
+                ERROR_LOG("DB: NPE failed to respond within %dms\n", IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TIMEOUT); \
+            } \
+        } \
+        else \
+        { \
+            ERROR_LOG("DB: Failed to send NPE message\n"); \
+        } \
+    } while (0);
+
+#ifndef IX_NDEBUG
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH (100)
+extern IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 npeMsgHistory[IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH][2];
+extern IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 npeMsgHistoryLen;
+#endif
+
+#define IX_ETHDB_SEND_NPE_MSG(npeId, msg, result) { LOG_NPE_MSG(msg); IX_ETHDB_SYNC_SEND_NPE_MSG(npeId, msg, result); }
+
+#endif /* IxEthDBMessages_p_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBPortDefs.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBPortDefs.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c3acbdd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBPortDefs.h
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBPortDefs.h
+ *
+ * @brief Public definition of the ports and port capabilities
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthDBPortDefs IXP400 Ethernet Database Port Definitions (IxEthDBPortDefs)
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 Public definition of the ports and port capabilities
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthDBPortDefs_H
+#define IxEthDBPortDefs_H
+
+/** 
+ * @brief Port types - currently only Ethernet NPEs are recognized as specific types 
+ * All other (user-defined) ports must be specified as IX_ETH_GENERIC
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_GENERIC = 0, /**< generic ethernet port */
+    IX_ETH_NPE          /**< specific Ethernet NPE */
+} IxEthDBPortType;
+
+/** 
+ * @brief Port capabilities - used by ixEthAccDatabaseMaintenance to decide whether it
+ * should manually age entries or not depending on the port capabilities.
+ *
+ * Ethernet NPEs have aging capabilities, meaning that they will age the entries
+ * automatically (by themselves).*/
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_NO_CAPABILITIES = 0,   /**< no aging capabilities */
+    IX_ETH_ENTRY_AGING     = 0x1  /**< aging capabilities present */
+} IxEthDBPortCapability;
+
+/** 
+ * @brief Port Definition - a structure contains the Port type and capabilities 
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxEthDBPortType type;
+    IxEthDBPortCapability capabilities;
+} IxEthDBPortDefinition;
+
+/** 
+ * @brief Port definitions structure, indexed on the port ID
+ * @warning Ports 0 and 1 are used by the Ethernet access component therefore
+ * it is essential to be left untouched. Port 2 here (WAN) is given as 
+ * an example port. The NPE firmware also assumes the NPE B to be
+ * the port 0 and NPE C to be the port 1.
+ *
+ * @note that only 32 ports (0..31) are supported by EthDB
+ */
+static const IxEthDBPortDefinition ixEthDBPortDefinitions[] = 
+{
+    /*    id       type              capabilities */
+    {   /* 0 */    IX_ETH_NPE,       IX_ETH_NO_CAPABILITIES },    /* Ethernet NPE B */
+    {   /* 1 */    IX_ETH_NPE,       IX_ETH_NO_CAPABILITIES },    /* Ethernet NPE C */
+    {   /* 2 */    IX_ETH_NPE,       IX_ETH_NO_CAPABILITIES },    /* Ethernet NPE A */
+    {   /* 3 */    IX_ETH_GENERIC,   IX_ETH_NO_CAPABILITIES },    /* WAN port */
+};
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS
+ * @brief number of supported ports 
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS (sizeof (ixEthDBPortDefinitions) / sizeof (ixEthDBPortDefinitions[0]))
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_UNKNOWN_PORT
+ * @brief definition of an unknown port
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_UNKNOWN_PORT (0xff)
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS
+ * @brief Special port ID indicating all the ports
+ * @note This port ID can be used only by a subset of the EthDB API; each
+ * function specifically mentions whether this is a valid parameter as the port ID
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS (IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS + 1)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_PORTS_ASSERTION
+ * @brief catch invalid port definitions (<2) with a 
+ * compile-time assertion resulting in a duplicate case error. 
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_PORTS_ASSERTION { switch(0) { case 0 : ; case 1 : ; case IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS : ; }}
+
+/** 
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID)
+ * @brief safety checks to verify whether the port is invalid or uninitialized
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID) \
+{ \
+  if ((portID) >= IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS) \
+  { \
+      return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT; \
+  } \
+  \
+  if (!ixEthDBPortInfo[(portID)].enabled) \
+  { \
+      return IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED; \
+  } \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_ALL(portID)
+ * @brief safety checks to verify whether the port is invalid or uninitialized; 
+ * tolerates the use of IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_ALL(portID) \
+{ \
+  if ((portID) != IX_ETH_DB_ALL_PORTS) \
+    IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT(portID) \
+}
+
+#endif /* IxEthDBPortDefs_H */
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBQoS.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBQoS.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9fafa70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDBQoS.h
@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDBQoS.h
+ *
+ * @brief Public definitions for QoS traffic classes
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthDBPortDefs IXP400 Ethernet QoS definitions
+ *
+ * @brief IXP00 Public definitions for QoS traffic classes
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthDBQoS_H
+#define IxEthDBQoS_H
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE
+ * @brief alias to indicate a queue (traffic class) is not available
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE  (0)
+
+#ifndef IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT
+/**
+ * @def IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT
+ * @brief number of QoS priorities, according to IEEE 802.1Q
+ */
+#define IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT (8)
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief array containing all the supported traffic class configurations
+ */
+static const
+UINT8 ixEthDBQueueAssignments[][IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT] = 
+{
+    { 4, 5, 6, 7, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE },
+    { 15, 16, 17, 18, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE },
+    { 11, 23, 26, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE, IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE,  IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_UNAVAILABLE },
+    { 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 }
+    /* add here all other cases of queue configuration structures and update ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions to use them */
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief value used to index the NPE A functionality ID in the traffic class definition table
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_A_FUNCTIONALITY_ID_INDEX    (0)
+
+/**
+ * @brief value used to index the traffic class count in the traffic class definition table
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_TRAFFIC_CLASS_COUNT_INDEX       (1)
+
+/**
+ * @brief value used to index the queue assignment index in the traffic class definition table
+ */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_QUEUE_ASSIGNMENT_INDEX          (2)
+
+/**
+ * @brief traffic class definitions
+ *
+ * This array contains the default traffic class definition configuration,
+ * as well as any special cases dictated by the functionality ID of NPE A.
+ *
+ * The default case should not be removed (otherwise the Ethernet
+ * components will assert a fatal failure on initialization).
+ */
+static const
+UINT8 ixEthDBTrafficClassDefinitions[][3] = 
+{
+    /* NPE A functionality ID | traffic class count | queue assignment index (points to the queue enumeration in ixEthDBQueueAssignments) */
+    {            0x00,                      4,                    0 }, /* default case - DO NOT REMOVE */
+    {            0x04,                      4,                    1 }, /* NPE A image ID 0.4.0.0 */
+    {            0x09,                      3,                    2 }, /* NPE A image ID 0.9.0.0 */
+    {            0x80,                      8,                    3 }, /* NPE A image ID 10.80.02.0 */
+    {            0x81,                      8,                    3 }, /* NPE A image ID 10.81.02.0 */
+    {            0x82,                      8,                    3 }  /* NPE A image ID 10.82.02.0 */
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief IEEE 802.1Q recommended QoS Priority => traffic class maps
+ *
+ * @verbatim
+                    Number of available traffic classes

+                    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

+    QoS Priority

+        0           0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2

+        1           0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

+        2           0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

+        3           0 0 0 1 1 2 2 3

+        4           0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4

+        5           0 1 1 2 3 4 4 5

+        6           0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6

+        7           0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
+
+    @endverbatim
+ */
+static const
+UINT8 ixEthIEEE802_1QUserPriorityToTrafficClassMapping[IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT][IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT] = 
+ {
+     { 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 }, /* 1 traffic class available */
+     { 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1 }, /* 2 traffic classes available */
+     { 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2 }, /* 3 traffic classes available */
+     { 1, 0, 0, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 }, /* 4 traffic classes available */
+     { 1, 0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4 }, /* 5 traffic classes available */
+     { 1, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 }, /* 6 traffic classes available */
+     { 1, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 }, /* 7 traffic classes available */
+     { 2, 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 }  /* 8 traffic classes available */
+ };
+
+#endif /* IxEthDBQoS_H */
+
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDB_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDB_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e7c67ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthDB_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,712 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthDB_p.h
+ *
+ * @brief Private MAC learning API
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthDB_p_H
+#define IxEthDB_p_H
+
+#include <IxTypes.h>
+#include <IxOsal.h>
+#include <IxEthDB.h>
+#include <IxNpeMh.h>
+#include <IxEthDBPortDefs.h>
+
+#include "IxEthDBMessages_p.h"
+#include "IxEthDBLog_p.h"
+
+#if (CPU==SIMSPARCSOLARIS)
+
+/* when running unit tests intLock() won't protect the event queue so we lock it manually */
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_LOCK_EVENT_QUEUE   { ixOsalMutexLock(&eventQueueLock, IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER); }
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_UNLOCK_EVENT_QUEUE { ixOsalMutexUnlock(&eventQueueLock); }
+
+#else
+
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_LOCK_EVENT_QUEUE   /* nothing */
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_UNLOCK_EVENT_QUEUE /* nothing */
+
+#endif /* #if(CPU==SIMSPARCSOLARIS) */
+
+#ifndef IX_UNIT_TEST
+
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER /* nothing */
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_MARK_OVERFLOW_EVENT              /* nothing */
+
+#else
+
+extern int dbAccessCounter;
+extern int overflowEvent;
+
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_INCREMENT_DB_CORE_ACCESS_COUNTER { dbAccessCounter++; }
+#define TEST_FIXTURE_MARK_OVERFLOW_EVENT              { overflowEvent = 1; }
+
+#endif
+
+/* code readability markers */
+#define __mempool__      /* memory pool marker */
+#define __lock__         /* hash write locking marker */
+#define __smartpointer__ /* smart pointer marker - warning: use only clone() when duplicating! */
+#define __alignment__    /* marker for data used only as alignment zones */
+
+/* constants */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_TIMEOUT (100) /* NPE response timeout, in ms */
+
+/**
+ * number of hash table buckets
+ * it should be at least 8x the predicted number of entries for performance
+ * each bucket needs 8 bytes
+ */
+#define NUM_BUCKETS (8192)
+
+/**
+ * number of hash table buckets to preload when incrementing bucket iterator
+ * = two cache lines
+ */
+#define IX_ETHDB_CACHE_LINE_AHEAD (2)
+
+#define IX_ETHDB_BUCKETPTR_AHEAD  ((IX_ETHDB_CACHE_LINE_AHEAD * IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE)/sizeof(void *))
+
+#define IX_ETHDB_BUCKET_INDEX_MASK   (((IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE)/sizeof(void *)) - 1)
+
+/* locks */
+#define MAX_LOCKS (20) /**< maximum number of locks used simultaneously, do not tamper with */
+
+/* learning tree constants */
+#define INITIAL_ELT_SIZE    (8)                              /**< initial byte size of tree (empty unused root size) */
+#define MAX_ELT_SIZE        (512)                            /**< maximum number of entries (includes unused root) */
+#define MAX_GW_SIZE         (32)                             /**< maximum number of gateway entries (including unused root) */
+#define MAX_FW_SIZE         (32)                             /**< maximum number of firewall entries (including unused root) */
+#define ELT_ENTRY_SIZE      (8)                              /**< entry size, in bytes */
+#define ELT_ROOT_OFFSET     (ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)                 /**< tree root offset, in bytes - node preceeding root is unused */
+#define FULL_ELT_BYTE_SIZE  (MAX_ELT_SIZE * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)  /**< full size of tree, in bytes, including unused root */
+#define FULL_GW_BYTE_SIZE   (MAX_GW_SIZE * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)   /**< full size of gateway list, in bytes, including unused root */
+#define FULL_FW_BYTE_SIZE   (MAX_FW_SIZE * ELT_ENTRY_SIZE)   /**< full size of firewall table, in bytes, including unused root */
+
+/* maximum size of the VLAN table:
+ * 4096 bits (one per VLAN)
+ * 8 bits in one byte
+ * interleaved VLAN membership and VLAN TTI (*2) */
+#define FULL_VLAN_BYTE_SIZE (4096 / 8 * 2)
+
+/* upper 9 bits used as set index, lower 3 bits as byte index */
+#define VLAN_SET_OFFSET(vlanID) ((vlanID) >> 3)
+#define VLAN_SET_MASK(vlanID)   (0x7 - ((vlanID) & 0x7))
+
+/* Update zone definitions */
+#define NPE_TREE_MEM_SIZE (4096) /* ((511 entries + 1 unused root) * 8 bytes/entry) */
+
+/* check the above value, we rely on 4k */
+#if NPE_TREE_MEM_SIZE != 4096
+    #error NPE_TREE_MEM_SIZE is not defined to 4096 bytes!
+#endif
+
+/* Size Filtering limits (Jumbo frame filtering) */
+#define IX_ETHDB_MAX_FRAME_SIZE     65535 /* other ports than NPE ports */
+#define IX_ETHDB_MIN_FRAME_SIZE         1 /* other ports than NPE ports */
+#define IX_ETHDB_MAX_NPE_FRAME_SIZE 16320 /* NPE ports firmware limit */
+#define IX_ETHDB_MIN_NPE_FRAME_SIZE     1 /* NPE ports firmware limit */
+#define IX_ETHDB_DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE  1522
+
+/* memory management pool sizes  */
+
+/*
+ * Note:
+ *
+ * NODE_POOL_SIZE controls the maximum number of elements in the database at any one time.
+ * It should be large enough to cover all the search trees of all the ports simultaneously.
+ *
+ * MAC_POOL_SIZE should be higher than NODE_POOL_SIZE by at least the total number of MAC addresses
+ * possible to be held at any time in all the ports.
+ *
+ * TREE_POOL_SIZE should follow the same guideline as for MAC_POOL_SIZE.
+ *
+ * The database structure described here (2000/4000/4000) is enough for two NPEs holding at most 511
+ * entries each plus one PCI NIC holding at most 900 entries.
+ */
+
+#define NODE_POOL_SIZE (2000) /**< number of HashNode objects - also master number of elements in the database; each entry has 16 bytes */
+#define MAC_POOL_SIZE  (4000) /**< number of MacDescriptor objects; each entry has 28 bytes */
+#define TREE_POOL_SIZE (4000) /**< number of MacTreeNode objects; each entry has 16 bytes */
+
+/* retry policies */
+#define BUSY_RETRY_ENABLED (TRUE)  /**< if set to TRUE the API will retry automatically calls returning BUSY */
+#define FOREVER_RETRY      (TRUE)  /**< if set to TRUE the API will retry forever BUSY calls */
+#define MAX_RETRIES        (400)   /**< upper retry limit - used only when FOREVER_RETRY is FALSE */
+#define BUSY_RETRY_YIELD   (5)     /**< ticks to yield for every failed retry */
+
+/* event management */
+#define EVENT_QUEUE_SIZE       (500) /**< size of the sink collecting events from the Message Handler FIFO */
+#define EVENT_PROCESSING_LIMIT (100)  /**< batch processing control size (how many events are extracted from the queue at once) */
+
+/* MAC descriptors */
+#define STATIC_ENTRY  (TRUE)
+#define DYNAMIC_ENTRY (FALSE)
+
+/* age reset on next maintenance - incrementing by 1 will reset to 0 */
+#define AGE_RESET (0xFFFFFFFF)
+
+/* dependency maps */
+#define EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP (0)
+
+/* trees */
+#define RIGHT (1)
+#define LEFT  (-1)
+
+/* macros */
+#define MIN(a, b) ((a) < (b) ? (a) : (b))
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_EXISTS(portID) \
+{ \
+    if ((portID) >= IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS) \
+    { \
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT; \
+    } \
+}
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_PORT_INITIALIZED(portID) \
+{ \
+    if ((portID) >= IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS) \
+    { \
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT; \
+    } \
+    else \
+    { \
+        if (!ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].initialized) \
+        { \
+            return IX_ETH_DB_PORT_UNINITIALIZED; \
+        } \
+    } \
+}
+
+/* single NPE check */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_SINGLE_NPE(portID) \
+    if (ixEthDBSingleEthNpeCheck(portID) != IX_ETH_DB_SUCCESS) \
+    { \
+        WARNING_LOG("EthDB: port ID %d is unavailable\n",(UINT32) portID); \
+        \
+        return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_PORT; \
+    }
+
+/* feature check */
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_FEATURE(portID, feature) \
+    if ((ixEthDBPortInfo[portID].featureStatus & feature) == 0) \
+    { \
+        return IX_ETH_DB_FEATURE_UNAVAILABLE; \
+    }
+
+/* busy retrying */
+#define BUSY_RETRY(functionCall) \
+    { \
+        UINT32 retries = 0; \
+        IxEthDBStatus br_result; \
+        \
+        while ((br_result = functionCall) == IX_ETH_DB_BUSY \
+            && BUSY_RETRY_ENABLED && (FOREVER_RETRY || ++retries < MAX_RETRIES)) { ixOsalSleep(BUSY_RETRY_YIELD); }; \
+        \
+        if ((!FOREVER_RETRY && retries == MAX_RETRIES) || (br_result == IX_ETH_DB_FAIL)) \
+        {\
+            ERROR_LOG("Ethernet Learning Database Error: BUSY_RETRY failed at %s:%d\n", __FILE__, __LINE__); \
+        }\
+    }
+
+#define BUSY_RETRY_WITH_RESULT(functionCall, brwr_result) \
+    { \
+        UINT32 retries = 0; \
+        \
+        while ((brwr_result = functionCall) == IX_ETH_DB_BUSY \
+            && BUSY_RETRY_ENABLED && (FOREVER_RETRY || ++retries < MAX_RETRIES)) { ixOsalSleep(BUSY_RETRY_YIELD); }; \
+        \
+        if ((!FOREVER_RETRY && retries == MAX_RETRIES) || (brwr_result == IX_ETH_DB_FAIL)) \
+        {\
+            ERROR_LOG("Ethernet Learning Database Error: BUSY_RETRY_WITH_RESULT failed at %s:%d\n", __FILE__, __LINE__); \
+        }\
+    }
+
+/* iterators */
+#define IS_ITERATOR_VALID(iteratorPtr) ((iteratorPtr)->node != NULL)
+
+/* dependency port maps */
+
+/* Warning: if port indexing starts from 1 replace (portID) with (portID - 1) in DEPENDENCY_MAP (and make sure IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS is big enough) */
+
+/* gives an empty dependency map */
+#define SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(map)      { int i = 0; for (; i < 32 ; i++) map[i] = 0; }
+
+#define IS_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(result, map)       { int i = 0 ; result = TRUE; for (; i < 32 ; i++) if (map[i] != 0) { result = FALSE; break; }}
+
+/**
+ * gives a map consisting only of 'portID'
+ */
+#define SET_DEPENDENCY_MAP(map, portID)    {SET_EMPTY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(map); map[portID >> 3] = 1 << (portID & 0x7);}
+
+/**
+ * gives a map resulting from joining map1 and map2
+ */
+#define JOIN_MAPS(map, map1, map2)         { int i = 0; for (; i < 32 ; i++) map[i] = map1[i] | map2[i]; }
+
+/**
+ * gives the map resulting from joining portID and map
+ */
+#define JOIN_PORT_TO_MAP(map, portID)      { map[portID >> 3] |= 1 << (portID & 0x7); }
+
+/**
+ * gives the map resulting from excluding portID from map
+ */
+#define EXCLUDE_PORT_FROM_MAP(map, portID) { map[portID >> 3] &= ~(1 << (portID & 0x7); }
+
+/**
+ * returns TRUE if map1 is a subset of map2 and FALSE otherwise
+ */
+#define IS_MAP_SUBSET(result, map1, map2)  { int i = 0; result = TRUE; for (; i < 32 ; i++) if ((map1[i] | map2[i]) != map2[i]) result = FALSE; }
+
+/**
+ * returns TRUE is portID is part of map and FALSE otherwise
+ */
+#define IS_PORT_INCLUDED(portID, map)      ((map[portID >> 3] & (1 << (portID & 0x7))) != 0)
+
+/**
+ * returns the difference between map1 and map2 (ports included in map1 and not included in map2)
+ */
+#define DIFF_MAPS(map, map1, map2)         { int i = 0; for (; i < 32 ; i++) map[i] = map1[i] ^ (map1[i] & map2[i]); }
+
+/**
+ * returns TRUE if the maps collide (have at least one port in common) and FALSE otherwise
+ */
+#define MAPS_COLLIDE(result, map1, map2)   { int i = 0; result = FALSE; for (; i < 32 ; i++) if ((map1[i] & map2[i]) != 0) result = TRUE; }
+
+/* size (number of ports) of a dependency map */
+#define GET_MAP_SIZE(map, size)            { int i = 0, b = 0; size = 0; for (; i < 32 ; i++) { char y = map[i]; for (; b < 8 && (y >>= 1); b++) size += (y & 1); }}
+
+/* copy map2 into map1 */
+#define COPY_DEPENDENCY_MAP(map1, map2)    { memcpy (map1, map2, sizeof (map1)); }
+
+/* definition of a port map size/port number which cannot be reached (we support at most 32 ports) */
+#define MAX_PORT_SIZE   (0xFF)
+#define MAX_PORT_NUMBER (0xFF)
+
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_REFERENCE(ptr)   { if ((ptr) == NULL) { return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG; } }
+#define IX_ETH_DB_CHECK_MAP(portID, map) { if (!IS_PORT_INCLUDED(portID, map)) { return IX_ETH_DB_INVALID_ARG; } }
+
+/* event queue macros */
+#define EVENT_QUEUE_WRAP(offset)            ((offset) >= EVENT_QUEUE_SIZE ? (offset) - EVENT_QUEUE_SIZE : (offset))
+
+#define CAN_ENQUEUE(eventQueuePtr)          ((eventQueuePtr)->length < EVENT_QUEUE_SIZE)
+
+#define QUEUE_HEAD(eventQueuePtr)           (&(eventQueuePtr)->queue[EVENT_QUEUE_WRAP((eventQueuePtr)->base + (eventQueuePtr)->length)])
+
+#define QUEUE_TAIL(eventQueuePtr)           (&(eventQueuePtr)->queue[(eventQueuePtr)->base])
+
+#define PUSH_UPDATE_QUEUE(eventQueuePtr)    { (eventQueuePtr)->length++; }
+
+#define SHIFT_UPDATE_QUEUE(eventQueuePtr) \
+        { \
+            (eventQueuePtr)->base = EVENT_QUEUE_WRAP((eventQueuePtr)->base + 1); \
+            (eventQueuePtr)->length--; \
+        }
+
+#define RESET_QUEUE(eventQueuePtr) \
+    { \
+        (eventQueuePtr)->base   = 0; \
+        (eventQueuePtr)->length = 0; \
+    }
+
+/* node stack macros - used to browse a tree without using a recursive function */
+#define NODE_STACK_INIT(stack)               { (stack)->nodeCount = 0; }
+#define NODE_STACK_PUSH(stack, node, offset) { (stack)->nodes[(stack)->nodeCount] = (node); (stack)->offsets[(stack)->nodeCount++] = (offset); }
+#define NODE_STACK_POP(stack, node, offset)  { (node) = (stack)->nodes[--(stack)->nodeCount]; offset = (stack)->offsets[(stack)->nodeCount]; }
+#define NODE_STACK_NONEMPTY(stack)           ((stack)->nodeCount != 0)
+
+#ifndef IX_NDEBUG
+#define IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH (100)
+#define LOG_NPE_MSG(msg) \
+    do { \
+        UINT32 npeMsgHistoryIndex = (npeMsgHistoryLen++) % IX_ETH_DB_NPE_MSG_HISTORY_DEPTH; \
+        npeMsgHistory[npeMsgHistoryIndex][0] = msg.data[0]; \
+        npeMsgHistory[npeMsgHistoryIndex][1] = msg.data[1]; \
+    } while (0);
+#else
+#define LOG_NPE_MSG() /* nothing */
+#endif
+
+/* ----------- Data -------------- */
+
+/* typedefs */
+
+typedef UINT32 (*HashFunction)(void *entity);
+typedef BOOL (*MatchFunction)(void *reference, void *entry);
+typedef void (*FreeFunction)(void *entry);
+
+/**
+ * basic component of a hash table
+ */
+typedef struct HashNode_t
+{
+    void *data;                                 /**< specific data */
+    struct HashNode_t *next;                    /**< used for bucket chaining */
+
+    __mempool__ struct HashNode_t *nextFree;    /**< memory pool management */
+
+    __lock__ IxOsalFastMutex lock;              /**< node lock */
+} HashNode;
+
+/**
+ * @brief hash table iterator definition
+ *
+ * an iterator is an object which can be used
+ * to browse a hash table
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 bucketIndex;     /**< index of the currently iterated bucket */
+    HashNode *previousNode; /**< reference to the previously iterated node within the current bucket */
+    HashNode *node;         /**< reference to the currently iterated node */
+} HashIterator;
+
+/**
+ * definition of a MAC descriptor (a database record)
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_STA = 0x0,
+    IX_ETH_DB_WIFI_AP_TO_AP  = 0x1
+} IxEthDBWiFiRecordType;
+
+typedef union
+{
+    struct
+    {
+        UINT32 age;
+        BOOL staticEntry; /**< TRUE if this address is static (doesn't age) */
+    } filteringData;
+
+    struct
+    {
+        UINT32 age;
+        BOOL staticEntry;
+        UINT32 ieee802_1qTag;
+      } filteringVlanData;
+
+    struct
+    {
+        IxEthDBWiFiRecordType type;  /**< AP_TO_AP (0x1) or AP_TO_STA (0x0) */
+        UINT32 gwAddressIndex; /**< used only when linearizing the entries for NPE usage */
+        UINT8 gwMacAddress[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE];
+
+        __alignment__ UINT8 reserved2[2];
+    } wifiData;
+} IxEthDBRecordData;
+
+typedef struct MacDescriptor_t
+{
+    UINT8 macAddress[IX_IEEE803_MAC_ADDRESS_SIZE];
+
+    __alignment__ UINT8 reserved1[2];
+
+    UINT32 portID;
+    IxEthDBRecordType type;
+    IxEthDBRecordData recordData;
+
+    /* used for internal operations, such as NPE linearization */
+    void *internal;
+
+    /* custom user data */
+    void *user;
+
+    __mempool__ struct MacDescriptor_t *nextFree;   /**< memory pool management */
+    __smartpointer__ UINT32 refCount;               /**< smart pointer reference counter */
+} MacDescriptor;
+
+/**
+ * hash table definition
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    HashNode *hashBuckets[NUM_BUCKETS];
+    UINT32 numBuckets;
+
+    __lock__ IxOsalFastMutex bucketLocks[NUM_BUCKETS];
+
+    HashFunction entryHashFunction;
+    MatchFunction *matchFunctions;
+    FreeFunction freeFunction;
+} HashTable;
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_MAC_KEY       = 1,
+    IX_ETH_DB_MAC_PORT_KEY  = 2,
+    IX_ETH_DB_MAC_VLAN_KEY  = 3,
+    IX_ETH_DB_MAX_KEY_INDEX = 3
+} IxEthDBSearchKeyType;
+
+typedef struct MacTreeNode_t
+{
+    __smartpointer__  MacDescriptor *descriptor;
+    struct MacTreeNode_t *left, *right;
+
+    __mempool__ struct MacTreeNode_t *nextFree;
+} MacTreeNode;
+
+typedef IxEthDBStatus (*IxEthDBPortUpdateHandler)(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType type);
+
+typedef void (*IxEthDBNoteWriteFn)(void *address, MacTreeNode *node);
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    BOOL updateEnabled;                         /**< TRUE if updates are enabled for port */
+    BOOL userControlled;                        /**< TRUE if the user has manually used ixEthDBPortUpdateEnableSet */
+    BOOL treeInitialized;                       /**< TRUE if the NPE has received an initial tree */
+    IxEthDBPortUpdateHandler updateHandler;     /**< port update handler routine */
+    void *npeUpdateZone;                        /**< port update memory zone */
+    void *npeGwUpdateZone;                      /**< port update memory zone for gateways */
+    void *vlanUpdateZone;                       /**< port update memory zone for VLAN tables */
+    MacTreeNode *searchTree;                    /**< internal search tree, in MacTreeNode representation */
+    BOOL searchTreePendingWrite;                /**< TRUE if searchTree holds a tree pending write to the port */
+} PortUpdateMethod;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxEthDBPortId portID;                   /**< port ID */
+    BOOL enabled;                           /**< TRUE if the port is enabled */
+    BOOL agingEnabled;                      /**< TRUE if aging on this port is enabled */
+    BOOL initialized;
+    IxEthDBPortMap dependencyPortMap;       /**< dependency port map for this port */
+    PortUpdateMethod updateMethod;          /**< update method structure */
+    BOOL macAddressUploaded;                /**< TRUE if the MAC address was uploaded into the port */
+    UINT32 maxRxFrameSize;                  /**< maximum Rx frame size for this port */
+    UINT32 maxTxFrameSize;                  /**< maximum Rx frame size for this port */
+
+    UINT8 bbsid[6];
+    __alignment__ UINT8 reserved[2];
+    UINT32 frameControlDurationID;          /**< Frame Control - Duration/ID WiFi control */
+
+    IxEthDBVlanTag vlanTag;                  /**< default VLAN tag for port */
+    IxEthDBPriorityTable priorityTable;     /**< QoS <=> internal priority mapping */
+    IxEthDBVlanSet vlanMembership;
+    IxEthDBVlanSet transmitTaggingInfo;
+    IxEthDBFrameFilter frameFilter;
+    IxEthDBTaggingAction taggingAction;
+
+    UINT32 npeFrameFilter;
+    UINT32 npeTaggingAction;
+
+    IxEthDBFirewallMode firewallMode;
+    BOOL srcAddressFilterEnabled;
+
+    BOOL stpBlocked;
+
+    IxEthDBFeature featureCapability;
+    IxEthDBFeature featureStatus;
+
+    UINT32 ixEthDBTrafficClassAQMAssignments[IX_IEEE802_1Q_QOS_PRIORITY_COUNT];
+
+    UINT32 ixEthDBTrafficClassCount;
+
+    UINT32 ixEthDBTrafficClassAvailable;
+
+
+
+    __lock__ IxOsalMutex npeAckLock;
+} PortInfo;
+
+/* list of port information structures indexed on port Ids */
+extern IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC PortInfo ixEthDBPortInfo[IX_ETH_DB_NUMBER_OF_PORTS];
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_ETH_DB_ADD_FILTERING_RECORD    = 0xFF0001,
+    IX_ETH_DB_REMOVE_FILTERING_RECORD = 0xFF0002
+} PortEventType;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 eventType;
+    IxEthDBPortId portID;
+    IxEthDBMacAddr macAddr;
+    BOOL staticEntry;
+} PortEvent;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    PortEvent queue[EVENT_QUEUE_SIZE];
+    UINT32 base;
+    UINT32 length;
+} PortEventQueue;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxEthDBPortId portID; /**< originating port */
+    MacDescriptor *macDescriptors[MAX_ELT_SIZE]; /**< addresses to be synced into db */
+    UINT32 addressCount; /**< number of addresses */
+} TreeSyncInfo;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    MacTreeNode *nodes[MAX_ELT_SIZE];
+    UINT32 offsets[MAX_ELT_SIZE];
+    UINT32 nodeCount;
+} MacTreeNodeStack;
+
+/* Prototypes */
+
+/* ----------- Memory management -------------- */
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBInitMemoryPools(void);
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC HashNode* ixEthDBAllocHashNode(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBFreeHashNode(HashNode *);
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC __smartpointer__ MacDescriptor* ixEthDBAllocMacDescriptor(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC __smartpointer__ MacDescriptor* ixEthDBCloneMacDescriptor(MacDescriptor *macDescriptor);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC __smartpointer__ void ixEthDBFreeMacDescriptor(MacDescriptor *);
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC __smartpointer__ MacTreeNode* ixEthDBAllocMacTreeNode(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC __smartpointer__ MacTreeNode* ixEthDBCloneMacTreeNode(MacTreeNode *);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC __smartpointer__ void ixEthDBFreeMacTreeNode(MacTreeNode *);
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBPoolFreeMacTreeNode(MacTreeNode *);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBSearchTreeUsageGet(MacTreeNode *tree);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC int ixEthDBShowMemoryStatus(void);
+
+/* Hash Table */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBInitHash(HashTable *hashTable, UINT32 numBuckets, HashFunction entryHashFunction, MatchFunction *matchFunctions, FreeFunction freeFunction);
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAddHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, void *entry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBRemoveHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, int keyType, void *reference);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSearchHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, int keyType, void *reference, HashNode **searchResult);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPeekHashEntry(HashTable *hashTable, int keyType, void *reference);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBReleaseHashNode(HashNode *node);
+
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBInitHashIterator(HashTable *hashTable, HashIterator *iterator);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBIncrementHashIterator(HashTable *hashTable, HashIterator *iterator);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBRemoveEntryAtHashIterator(HashTable *hashTable, HashIterator *iterator);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBReleaseHashIterator(HashIterator *iterator);
+
+/* API Support */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortAddressSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBMaximumFrameSizeAckCallback(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+
+/* DB Core functions */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBInit(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBAdd(MacDescriptor *newRecordTemplate, IxEthDBPortMap updateTrigger);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBRemove(MacDescriptor *templateRecord, IxEthDBPortMap updateTrigger);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC HashNode* ixEthDBSearch(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPeek(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter);
+
+/* Learning support */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBAddressCompare(UINT8 *mac1, UINT8 *mac2);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBAddressMatch(void *reference, void *entry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBEntryXORHash(void *macDescriptor);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBKeyXORHash(void *macAddress);
+
+/* Port updates */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBNPEUpdateHandler(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType type);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBUpdatePortLearningTrees(IxEthDBPortMap triggerPorts);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPEAccessRequest(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBUpdateLock(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBUpdateUnlock(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC MacTreeNode* ixEthDBQuery(MacTreeNode *searchTree, IxEthDBPortMap query, IxEthDBRecordType recordFilter, UINT32 maximumEntries);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFirewallUpdate(IxEthDBPortId portID, void *address, UINT32 epDelta);
+
+/* Init/unload */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBPortSetAckCallback(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBEventProcessorInit(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBPortInit(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortDisable(IxEthDBPortId portID);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPEUpdateAreasInit(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBMatchMethodsRegister(MatchFunction *matchFunctions);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBRecordSerializeMethodsRegister(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBUpdateTypeRegister(BOOL *typeArray);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPEUpdateAreasUnload(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBFeatureCapabilityScan(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC UINT32 ixEthDBKeyTypeRegister(UINT32 *keyType);
+
+/* Event processing */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBDefaultEventCallbackEnable(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enable);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBTriggerAddPortUpdate(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL staticEntry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBTriggerRemovePortUpdate(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddr, IxEthDBPortId portID);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPEEventCallback(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+
+/* NPE adaptor */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBGetMacDatabaseCbk(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNpeMsgAck(IxNpeMhNpeId npeID, IxNpeMhMessage msg);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPESyncScan(IxEthDBPortId portID, void *eltBaseAddress, UINT32 eltSize);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPETreeWrite(IxEthDBRecordType type, UINT32 totalSize, void *baseAddress, MacTreeNode *tree, UINT32 *blocks, UINT32 *startIndex);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void ixEthDBNPEGatewayNodeWrite(void *address, MacTreeNode *node);
+
+/* Other public API functions */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStartLearningFunction(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBStopLearningFunction(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortUpdateEnableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, BOOL enableUpdate);
+
+/* Maximum Tx/Rx public functions */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumRxFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumRxFrameSize);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBFilteringPortMaximumTxFrameSizeSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, UINT32 maximumTxFrameSize);
+
+/* VLAN-related */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBPortVlanTableSet(IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBVlanSet portVlanTable, IxEthDBVlanSet vlanSet);
+
+/* Record search */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBAddressRecordMatch(void *untypedReference, void *untypedEntry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBVlanRecordMatch(void *untypedReference, void *untypedEntry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBPortRecordMatch(void *untypedReference, void *untypedEntry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBNullMatch(void *reference, void *entry);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC HashNode* ixEthDBPortSearch(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBPortId portID, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC HashNode* ixEthDBVlanSearch(IxEthDBMacAddr *macAddress, IxEthDBVlanId vlanID, IxEthDBRecordType typeFilter);
+
+/* Utilities */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC const char* mac2string(const unsigned char *mac);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void showHashInfo(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC int ixEthDBAnalyzeHash(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC const char* errorString(IxEthDBStatus error);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC int numHashElements(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC void zapHashtable(void);
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC BOOL ixEthDBCheckSingleBitValue(UINT32 value);
+
+/* Single Eth NPE Check */
+IX_ETH_DB_PUBLIC IxEthDBStatus ixEthDBSingleEthNpeCheck(IxEthDBPortId portId);
+
+#endif /* IxEthDB_p_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthMii.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthMii.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a1bfe06
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthMii.h
@@ -0,0 +1,270 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxEthMii.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the public API of @ref IxEthMii component
+ *
+ * Design notes :  
+ * The main intent of this API is to inplement MII high level fonctionalitoes
+ * to support the codelets provided with the IXP400 software releases. It 
+ * superceedes previous interfaces provided with @ref IxEThAcc component.
+ * 
+ * This API has been tested with the PHYs provided with the
+ * IXP400 development platforms. It may not work for specific Ethernet PHYs
+ * used on specific boards.
+ *
+ * This source code detects and interface the LXT972, LXT973 and KS6995
+ * Ethernet PHYs.
+ *
+ * This source code should be considered as an example which may need
+ * to be adapted for different hardware implementations.
+ *
+ * It is strongly recommended to use public domain and GPL utilities
+ * like libmii, mii-diag for MII interface support.
+ * 
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthMii_H
+#define IxEthMii_H
+
+#include <IxTypes.h>
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthMii IXP400 Ethernet Phy Access (IxEthMii) API
+ *
+ * @brief ethMii is a library that does provides access to the 
+ * Ethernet PHYs
+ *
+ *@{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn  ixEthMiiPhyScan(BOOL phyPresent[], UINT32 maxPhyCount)
+ *
+ * @brief Scan the MDIO bus for PHYs
+ *  This function scans PHY addresses 0 through 31, and sets phyPresent[n] to 
+ *  TRUE if a phy is discovered at address n. 
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *
+ * @param phyPresent BOOL [in] - boolean array of IXP425_ETH_ACC_MII_MAX_ADDR entries
+ * @param maxPhyCount UINT32 [in] - number of PHYs to search for (the scan will stop when
+ *         the indicated number of PHYs is found).
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_ETH_ACC_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixEthMiiPhyScan(BOOL phyPresent[], UINT32 maxPhyCount);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthMiiPhyConfig(UINT32 phyAddr,
+   		         BOOL speed100, 
+ 			 BOOL fullDuplex, 
+ 			 BOOL autonegotiate)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Configure a PHY
+ *   Configure a PHY's speed, duplex and autonegotiation status
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] 
+ * @param speed100 BOOL [in] - set to TRUE for 100Mbit/s operation, FALSE for 10Mbit/s
+ * @param fullDuplex BOOL [in] - set to TRUE for Full Duplex, FALSE for Half Duplex
+ * @param autonegotiate BOOL [in] - set to TRUE to enable autonegotiation
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixEthMiiPhyConfig(UINT32 phyAddr,
+				    BOOL speed100, 
+				    BOOL fullDuplex, 
+				    BOOL autonegotiate);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthMiiPhyLoopbackEnable(UINT32 phyAddr)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Enable PHY Loopback in a specific Eth MII port
+ *
+ * @note When PHY Loopback is enabled, frames sent out to the PHY from the
+ * IXP400 will be looped back to the IXP400. They will not be transmitted out
+ * on the wire.
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyLoopbackEnable (UINT32 phyAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthMiiPhyLoopbackDisable(UINT32 phyAddr)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Disable PHY Loopback in a specific Eth MII port
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixEthMiiPhyLoopbackDisable (UINT32 phyAddr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthMiiPhyReset(UINT32 phyAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Reset a PHY
+ *   Reset a PHY
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixEthMiiPhyReset(UINT32 phyAddr);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthMiiLinkStatus(UINT32 phyAddr, 
+ 			  BOOL *linkUp,
+ 			  BOOL *speed100, 
+ 			  BOOL *fullDuplex,
+ 		          BOOL *autoneg)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieve the current status of a PHY
+ *   Retrieve the link, speed, duplex and autonegotiation status of a PHY
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ * @param linkUp BOOL [out] - set to TRUE if the link is up
+ * @param speed100 BOOL [out] - set to TRUE indicates 100Mbit/s, FALSE indicates 10Mbit/s
+ * @param fullDuplex BOOL [out] - set to TRUE indicates Full Duplex, FALSE indicates Half Duplex
+ * @param autoneg BOOL [out] - set to TRUE indicates autonegotiation is enabled, FALSE indicates autonegotiation is disabled
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixEthMiiLinkStatus(UINT32 phyAddr, 
+				     BOOL *linkUp,
+				     BOOL *speed100, 
+				     BOOL *fullDuplex,
+				     BOOL *autoneg);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxEthMii
+ *
+ * @fn ixEthMiiPhyShow (UINT32 phyAddr)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Display information on a specified PHY
+ *   Display link status, speed, duplex and Auto Negotiation status
+ *
+ * - Reentrant    - no
+ * - ISR Callable - no
+ *
+ * @pre The MAC on Ethernet Port 2 (NPE C) must be initialised, and generating the MDIO clock.
+ *   
+ * @param phyAddr UINT32 [in] - the address of the Ethernet PHY (0-31)
+ *
+ * @return IX_STATUS
+ * - IX_SUCCESS
+ * - IX_FAIL : invalid arguments.
+ *
+ * <hr>
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixEthMiiPhyShow (UINT32 phyAddr);
+
+#endif /* ndef IxEthMii_H */
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthMii_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthMii_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..104b65c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthMii_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,185 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxEthMii_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 
+ *
+ * @brief  MII Header file
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxEthMii_p_H
+#define IxEthMii_p_H
+
+
+/* MII definitions - these have been verified against the LXT971 and
+ LXT972 PHYs*/
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_MAX_REG_NUM  0x20  /* max number of registers */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CTRL_REG     0x0	/* Control Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_STAT_REG	0x1	/* Status Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_PHY_ID1_REG  0x2	/* PHY identifier 1 Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_PHY_ID2_REG  0x3	/* PHY identifier 2 Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_AN_ADS_REG   0x4	/* Auto-Negotiation 	  */
+					/* Advertisement Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_AN_PRTN_REG  0x5	/* Auto-Negotiation 	    */
+					/* partner ability Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_AN_EXP_REG   0x6	/* Auto-Negotiation   */
+					/* Expansion Register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_AN_NEXT_REG  0x7	/* Auto-Negotiation 	       */
+					/* next-page transmit Register */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_STAT2_REG    0x11    /* Status Register 2*/
+
+
+/* MII control register bit  */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_COLL_TEST  0x0080  /* collision test */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_FDX	 0x0100  /* FDX =1, half duplex =0 */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_RESTART    0x0200  /* restart auto negotiation */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_ISOLATE    0x0400  /* isolate PHY from MII */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_POWER_DOWN 0x0800  /* power down */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_AUTO_EN    0x1000  /* auto-negotiation enable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_100	 0x2000  /* 0 = 10mb, 1 = 100mb */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_LOOPBACK   0x4000  /* 0 = normal, 1 = loopback */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_RESET	 0x8000  /* 0 = normal, 1 = PHY reset */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_NORM_EN    0x0000  /* just enable the PHY */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_DEF_0_MASK 0xca7f  /* they must return zero */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_CR_RES_MASK   0x007f  /* reserved bits, return zero */
+
+/* MII Status register bit definitions */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_LINK_STATUS   0x0004 /* link Status -- 1 = link */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_AUTO_SEL      0x0008 /* auto speed select capable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_REMOTE_FAULT  0x0010 /* Remote fault detect */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_AUTO_NEG      0x0020 /* auto negotiation complete */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_10T_HALF_DPX  0x0800 /* 10BaseT HD capable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_10T_FULL_DPX  0x1000 /* 10BaseT FD capable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_TX_HALF_DPX   0x2000 /* TX HD capable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_TX_FULL_DPX   0x4000 /* TX FD capable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_T4            0x8000 /* T4 capable */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_ABIL_MASK     0xff80 /* abilities mask */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR_EXT_CAP       0x0001 /* extended capabilities */
+
+
+/* LXT971/2 Status 2 register bit definitions */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_100          0x4000
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_TX           0x2000
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_RX           0x1000
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_COL          0x0800
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_LINK         0x0400
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_FD           0x0200
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_AUTO         0x0100
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_AUTO_CMPLT   0x0080
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_POLARITY     0x0020
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_PAUSE        0x0010
+#define IX_ETH_MII_SR2_ERROR        0x0008
+
+/* MII Link Code word  bit definitions */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_BP_FAULT	0x2000       	/* remote fault */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_BP_ACK	0x4000       	/* acknowledge */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_BP_NP	0x8000       	/* nexp page is supported */
+
+/* MII Next Page bit definitions */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_NP_TOGGLE 0x0800       	/* toggle bit */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_NP_ACK2	 0x1000       	/* acknowledge two */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_NP_MSG	 0x2000       	/* message page */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_NP_ACK1	 0x4000       	/* acknowledge one */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_NP_NP	 0x8000       	/* nexp page will follow */
+
+/* MII Expansion Register bit definitions */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_EXP_FAULT    0x0010  /* parallel detection fault */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_EXP_PRTN_NP  0x0008  /* link partner next-page able */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_EXP_LOC_NP   0x0004  /* local PHY next-page able */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_EXP_PR	    0x0002  /* full page received */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_EXP_PRT_AN   0x0001  /* link partner auto neg able */
+
+/* technology ability field bit definitions */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TECH_10BASE_T	  0x0020  /* 10Base-T */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TECH_10BASE_FD	  0x0040  /* 10Base-T Full Duplex */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TECH_100BASE_TX	  0x0080  /* 100Base-TX */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TECH_100BASE_TX_FD 0x0100  /* 100Base-TX Full Duplex */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TECH_100BASE_T4	0x0200	/* 100Base-T4 */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_ADS_TECH_MASK	0x1fe0	/* technology abilities mask */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TECH_MASK	IX_ETH_MII_ADS_TECH_MASK
+#define IX_ETH_MII_ADS_SEL_MASK	0x001f	/* selector field mask */
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_AN_FAIL     0x10    /* auto-negotiation fail */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_STAT_FAIL   0x20    /* errors in the status register */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_PHY_NO_ABLE 0x40    /* the PHY lacks some abilities */
+
+/* Definitions for MII access routines*/
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_GO                  BIT(31)
+#define IX_ETH_MII_WRITE               BIT(26)
+#define IX_ETH_MII_TIMEOUT_10TH_SECS       (5)    
+#define IX_ETH_MII_10TH_SEC_IN_MILLIS    (100)              
+#define IX_ETH_MII_READ_FAIL           BIT(31)
+
+/* When we reset the PHY we delay for 2 seconds to allow the reset to 
+   complete*/
+#define IX_ETH_MII_RESET_DELAY_MS  (2000)     
+#define IX_ETH_MII_RESET_POLL_MS     (50)
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_REG_SHL    16
+#define IX_ETH_MII_ADDR_SHL   21
+
+/* supported PHYs */
+#define IX_ETH_MII_LXT971_PHY_ID	0x001378E0
+#define IX_ETH_MII_LXT972_PHY_ID	0x001378E2
+#define IX_ETH_MII_LXT973_PHY_ID	0x00137A10
+#define IX_ETH_MII_LXT973A3_PHY_ID	0x00137A11
+#define IX_ETH_MII_KS8995_PHY_ID	0x00221450
+#define IX_ETH_MII_LXT9785_PHY_ID	0x001378FF	
+
+
+#define IX_ETH_MII_INVALID_PHY_ID 0x00000000
+#define IX_ETH_MII_UNKNOWN_PHY_ID 0xffffffff
+
+#endif  /*IxEthAccMii_p_H*/
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthNpe.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthNpe.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..21bdedc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxEthNpe.h
@@ -0,0 +1,695 @@
+#ifndef __doxygen_HIDE  /* This file is not part of the API */
+
+/**
+ * @file IxEthNpe.h
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxEthNpe IXP400 Ethernet NPE (IxEthNpe) API
+ *
+ * @brief Contains the API for Ethernet NPE.
+ * 
+ * All messages given to NPE, get back an acknowledgment. The acknowledgment 
+ * is identical to the message sent to the NPE (except for NPE_GETSTATUS message).
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * APB Message IDs - XScale->NPE
+ *------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_NPE_GETSTATUS
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client for the NPE to return the firmware
+ * version of the currently executing image.
+ *
+ * Acknowledgment message id is same as the request message id. 
+ * NPE returns the firmware version ID to XScale.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_NPE_GETSTATUS                 0x00
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETPORTADDRESS
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client for the NPE to set the Ethernet 
+ * port's port ID and MAC address. 
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETPORTADDRESS            0x01
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from XScale client to the NPE requesting upload of 
+ * Ethernet Filtering Database or Header Conversion Database from NPE's 
+ * data memory to XScale accessible SDRAM.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE     0x02
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETMACADDRESSSDATABASE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from XScale client to the NPE requesting download of 
+ * Ethernet Filtering Database or Header Conversion Database from SDRAM
+ * to the NPE's datamemory.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETMACADDRESSSDATABASE    0x03
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client for the current MAC port statistics 
+ * data to be written to the (empty) statistics structure and the specified
+ * location in externa memory.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS                      0x04
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to reset all of its internal 
+ * MAC port statistics state variables. 
+ *
+ * As a side effect, this message entails an implicit request that the NPE
+ *  write the current MAC port statistics into the MAC statistics structure 
+ * at the specified location in external memory.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS                    0x05
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to configure maximum framelengths
+ * and block sizes in receive and transmit direction.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS            0x06
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXTAGMODE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to configure VLAN frame type
+ * filtering and VLAN the tagging mode for the receiver.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXTAGMODE             0x07
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETDEFAULTRXVID
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to set receiver's default 
+ * VLAN tag (PVID)and internal traffic class.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETDEFAULTRXVID          0x08
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to configure VLAN Port 
+ * membership and Tx tagging for 8 consecutive VLANID's.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY    0x09
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to configure VLAN Port
+ * membership and Tx tagging for a range of VLANID's.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE    0x0A
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXQOSENTRY
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to map a user priority
+ * to QoS class and an AQM queue number.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXQOSENTRY            0x0B
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to enable or disable
+ * portID extraction from VLAN-tagged frames for the specified port.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE  0x0C
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_STP_SETBLOCKINGSTATE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to block or unblock
+ * forwarding for spanning tree BPDUs.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_STP_SETBLOCKINGSTATE          0x0D
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_FW_SETFIREWALLMODE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to configure firewall
+ * services modes of operation and/or download Ethernet Firewall Database from
+ * SDRAM to NPE.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_FW_SETFIREWALLMODE            0x0E
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID 
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to set global frame control
+ * and duration/ID field for the 802.3 to 802.11 protocol header conversion
+ * service.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID  0x0F
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETBBSID
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to set global BBSID field
+ * value for the 802.3 to 802.11 protocol header conversion service. 
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETBBSID                   0x10
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE
+ *
+ * @brief Request from the XScale client to the NPE to update a block/section/
+ * range of the AP MAC Address Table.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE              0x11
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE
+ *
+ * @brief Turn on or off the NPE frame loopback.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE              (0x12)
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * APB Message IDs - NPE->XScale
+ *------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_NPE_GETSTATUS_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_NPE_GETSTATUS message. NPE firmware version 
+ * id is returned in the message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_NPE_GETSTATUS_ACK                 0x00
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETPORTADDRESS_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETPORTADDRESS message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETPORTADDRESS_ACK            0x01
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE message
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_EDB_GETMACADDRESSDATABASE_ACK     0x02
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETMACADDRESSSDATABASE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETMACADDRESSSDATABASE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_EDB_SETMACADDRESSSDATABASE_ACK    0x03
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_GETSTATS_ACK                      0x04
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_RESETSTATS_ACK                    0x05
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_SETMAXFRAMELENGTHS_ACK            0x06
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXTAGMODE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXTAGMODE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXTAGMODE_ACK             0x07
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETDEFAULTRXVID_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETDEFAULTRXVID  message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETDEFAULTRXVID_ACK          0x08
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLEENTRY_ACK    0x09
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTVLANTABLERANGE_ACK    0x0A
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXQOSENTRY_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXQOSENTRY message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETRXQOSENTRY_ACK            0x0B
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_VLAN_SETPORTIDEXTRACTIONMODE_ACK  0x0C
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_STP_SETBLOCKINGSTATE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_STP_SETBLOCKINGSTATE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_STP_SETBLOCKINGSTATE_ACK          0x0D
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_FW_SETFIREWALLMODE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_FW_SETFIREWALLMODE message. 
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_FW_SETFIREWALLMODE_ACK            0x0E
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETFRAMECONTROLDURATIONID_ACK  0x0F
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETBBSID_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETBBSID message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETBBSID_ACK                   0x10
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_PC_SETAPMACTABLE_ACK              0x11
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE_ACK
+ *
+ * @brief Acknowledgment to IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE message.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_SETLOOPBACK_MODE_ACK              (0x12)
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * Queue Manager Queue entry bit field boundary definitions
+ *------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def MASK(hi,lo)
+ *
+ * @brief Macro for mask
+ */
+#define MASK(hi,lo)                    (((1 << (1 + ((hi) - (lo)))) - 1) << (lo))
+
+/**
+ * @def BITS(x,hi,lo)
+ *
+ * @brief Macro for bits
+ */
+#define BITS(x,hi,lo)                  (((x) & MASK(hi,lo)) >> (lo))
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_LENGTH_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue LENGTH field mask
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_LENGTH_MASK   0x3fff
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_FLAG_R
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue FLAG field right boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_FLAG_R             20
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_FLAG_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue FLAG field mask
+ *
+ * Multicast bit : BIT(4)
+ * Broadcast bit : BIT(5)
+ * IP bit        : BIT(6) (linux only)
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef __vxworks
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_FLAG_MASK           0x30
+#else
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_FLAG_MASK           0x70
+#endif
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_L
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue NPE ID field left boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_L            1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue NPE ID field right boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R            0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_L
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue Priority field left boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_L            2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_R
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue Priority field right boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_R            0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_L 
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue Address field left boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_L             31
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_R
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Queue Address field right boundary
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_R              5
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * Queue Manager Queue entry bit field masks
+ *------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FREEENET_ADDR_MASK 
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to mask the Address field of the FreeEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FREEENET_ADDR_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_NPEID_MASK  
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to mask the NPE ID field of the RxEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_NPEID_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK 
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to mask the Mbuf Address field of the RxEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_PRIOR_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to mask the Priority field of the TxEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_PRIOR_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_MASK 
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to mask the Mbuf Address field of the TxEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_NPEID_MASK 
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to mask the NPE ID field of the TxEnetDone Queue Manager Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_NPEID_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_ADDR_MASK 
+ * 
+ * @brief Macro to mask the Mbuf Address field of the TxEnetDone Queue Manager 
+ * Entry
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_ADDR_MASK \
+            MASK (IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_L, \
+                  IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_ADDR_R)
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * Queue Manager Queue entry bit field value extraction macros
+ *------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FREEENET_ADDR_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for Address field of FreeNet Queue Manager Entry 
+ *
+ * Pointer to an mbuf buffer descriptor
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FREEENET_ADDR_VAL(x) \
+            ((x) & IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FREEENET_ADDR_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_NPEID_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for NPE ID field of RxEnet Queue Manager Entry 
+ *
+ * Set to 0 for entries originating from the Eth0 NPE; 
+ * Set to 1 for entries originating from the Eth1 NPE.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_NPEID_VAL(x) \
+            BITS (x, IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_L, \
+                     IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_PORTID_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for Port ID field of RxEnet Queue Manager Entry 
+ *
+ * 0-5: Assignable (by the XScale client) to any of the physical ports.
+ * 6: It is reserved
+ * 7: Indication that the NPE did not find the associated frame's destination MAC address within 
+ * its internal filtering database.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_PORTID_VAL(x) \
+            BITS (x, IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PORTID_L, \
+                     IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_Field_PortID_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for Address field of RxEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ *
+ * Pointer to an mbuf buffer descriptor
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_VAL(x) \
+            ((x) & IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_RXENET_ADDR_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_PRIOR_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for Priority field of TxEnet Queue Manager Entry
+ *
+ * Priority of the packet (as described in IEEE 802.1D). This field is
+ * cleared upon return from the Ethernet NPE to the TxEnetDone queue.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_PRIOR_VAL(x) \
+            BITS (x, IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_L, \
+                     IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_PRIOR_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for Address field of Queue Manager TxEnet Queue 
+ * Manager Entry
+ *
+ * Pointer to an mbuf buffer descriptor
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_VAL(x) \
+            ((x) & IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENET_ADDR_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_NPEID_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for NPE ID field of TxEnetDone Queue Manager Entry
+ *
+ * Set to 0 for entries originating from the Eth0 NPE; set to 1 for en-tries 
+ * originating from the Eth1 NPE.
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_NPEID_VAL(x) \
+            BITS (x, IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_L, \
+                     IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_FIELD_NPEID_R)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_ADDR_VAL(x)
+ *
+ * @brief Extraction macro for Address field of TxEnetDone Queue Manager Entry
+ *
+ * Pointer to an mbuf buffer descriptor
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_ADDR_VAL(x) \
+            ((x) & IX_ETHNPE_QM_Q_TXENETDONE_ADDR_MASK)
+
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * NPE limits
+ *------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MIN
+ * 
+ * @brief Macro to check the minimum length of a rx free buffer
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MIN (64)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MASK
+ * 
+ * @brief Mask to apply to the mbuf length before submitting it to the NPE
+ * (the NPE handles only rx free mbufs which are multiple of 64)
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MASK
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_LENGTH_MASK (~63)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_ROUND_UP(size)
+ * 
+ * @brief  Round up to get the size necessary to receive without chaining
+ * the frames which are (size) bytes (the NPE operates by multiple of 64)
+ * e.g. To receive 1514 bytes frames, the size of the buffers in replenish
+ * has to be at least (1514+63)&(~63) = 1536 bytes.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_ROUND_UP(size) (((size) + 63) & ~63)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_ROUND_DOWN(size)
+ *
+ * @brief Round down to apply to the mbuf length before submitting
+ * it to the NPE. (the NPE operates by multiple of 64)
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_RXFREE_BUFFER_ROUND_DOWN(size) ((size) & ~63)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_MAX
+ * 
+ * @brief maximum mbuf length supported by the NPE
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_MAX
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_MAX (16320)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_DEFAULT
+ * 
+ * @brief default mbuf length supported by the NPE
+ * 
+ * @sa IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_DEFAULT
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_FRAME_LENGTH_DEFAULT (1522)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief Offset of the cluster length field in the word shared with the NPEs
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_LENGTH_OFFSET 16
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_ETHNPE_ACC_PKTLENGTH_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief Mask of the cluster length field in the word shared with the NPEs
+ */
+#define IX_ETHNPE_ACC_PKTLENGTH_MASK 0x3fff
+
+
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
+
+#endif /* __doxygen_HIDE */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxFeatureCtrl.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxFeatureCtrl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dabc38e
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+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxFeatureCtrl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,742 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxFeatureCtrl.h
+ *
+ * @date 30-Jan-2003
+
+ * @brief This file contains the public API of the IXP400 Feature Control
+ *        component.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI IXP400 Feature Control (IxFeatureCtrl) API
+ *
+ * @brief The Public API for the IXP400 Feature Control.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXFEATURECTRL_H
+#define IXFEATURECTRL_H
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros
+ */
+
+/*************************************************************
+ * The following are IxFeatureCtrlComponentCheck return values.
+ ************************************************************/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def  IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware Component is disabled/unavailable.
+ *        Return status by ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck()  
+ */
+#define  IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED 0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def  IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware Component is available. 
+ *        Return status by ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck()  
+ */
+#define  IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED  1
+
+/***********************************************************************************
+ * Product ID in XScale CP15 - Register 0
+ *  - It contains information on the maximum XScale Core Frequency and
+ *    Silicon Stepping.  
+ *  - XScale Core Frequency Id indicates only the maximum XScale frequency
+ *    achievable and not the running XScale frequency (maybe stepped down).    
+ *  - The register is read by using ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead.
+ *  - Usage example: 
+ *          productId = ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead();
+ *          if( (productId & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK) == 
+ *              IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0 )
+ *          if( (productId & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_MASK) == 
+ *              IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_533 )    
+ * 
+ *  31 28 27 24 23 20 19 16 15 12 11        9 8                   4 3              0  
+ *  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
+ * | 0x6 | 0x9 | 0x0 | 0x5 | 0x4 | Device ID | XScale Core Freq Id | Si Stepping Id |    
+ *  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ *
+ *   Maximum Achievable XScale Core Frequency Id :  533MHz  - 0x1C 
+ *                                                  400MHz  - 0x1D 
+ *                                                  266MHz  - 0x1F
+ *
+ *   <b>THE CORE FREQUENCY ID IS NOT APPLICABLE TO IXP46X <\b>
+ *  
+ *   The above is applicable to IXP42X only. CP15 in IXP46X does not contain any
+ *   Frequency ID. 
+ * 
+ *  Si Stepping Id            :  A       - 0x0    
+ *                               B       - 0x1 
+ *  
+ *  XScale Core freq Id - Device ID [11:9] : IXP42X - 0x0
+ *                                           IXP46X - 0x1
+ *************************************************************************************/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0
+ *
+ * @brief This is the value of A0 Silicon in product ID. 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0   0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_B0
+ *
+ * @brief This is the value of B0 Silicon in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_B0   1
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief This is the mask of silicon stepping in product ID. 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK  0xF 
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief This is the mask of silicon stepping in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MASK  (0x7) 
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief This is the mask of silicon stepping in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_OFFSET  9
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_533
+ *
+ * @brief This is the value of 533MHz XScale Core in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_533  ((0x1C)<<4)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_400
+ *
+ * @brief This is the value of 400MHz XScale Core in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_400  ((0x1D)<<4)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_266
+ *
+ * @brief This is the value of 266MHz XScale Core in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_266 ((0x1F)<<4)   
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief This is the mask of XScale Core in product ID.
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_XSCALE_FREQ_MASK ((0xFF)<<4)  
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_32PHY
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  UTOPIA PHY available is 32.  
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_32PHY  0x0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_16PHY
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  UTOPIA PHY available is 16.  
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_16PHY  0x1
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_8PHY
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  UTOPIA PHY available to is 8.  
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_8PHY   0x2
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_4PHY
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  UTOPIA PHY available to is 4.  
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_UTOPIA_4PHY   0x3
+
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_533FREQ
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  frequency available to IXP46x is 533 MHz.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_533FREQ   0x0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_667FREQ
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  frequency available to IXP46x is 667 MHz.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_667FREQ   0x1
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_400FREQ
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  frequency available to IXP46x is 400 MHz.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_400FREQ   0x2
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_266FREQ
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum  frequency available to IXP46x is 266 MHz.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_REG_XSCALE_266FREQ   0x3
+
+#endif /* __ixp46X */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE
+ *
+ * @brief Component selected is not available for device
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_NOT_AVAILABLE  0x0000
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_ALWAYS_AVAILABLE
+ *
+ * @brief Component selected is not available for device
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURECTRL_COMPONENT_ALWAYS_AVAILABLE  0xffff
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig Software Configuration for Access Component
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @brief This section describes software configuration in access component. The
+ *        configuration can be changed at run-time. ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck( )
+ *        will be used across applicable access component to check the configuration.
+ *        ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite( ) is used to write the software configuration.
+ *
+ * @note <b>All software configurations are default to be enabled.</b> 
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED
+ *
+ * @brief Software configuration is disabled. 
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED 0  
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig
+ *
+ * @def IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED
+ *
+ * @brief Software configuration is enabled. 
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED 1  
+
+/**
+ * Section for enums
+ **/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice
+ *
+ * @enum IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice
+ *
+ * @brief Indicates software build type.
+ *
+ * Default build type is IXP42X
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SW_BUILD_IXP42X = 0, /**<Build type is IXP42X */
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SW_BUILD_IXP46X      /**<Build type is IXP46X */
+} IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig
+ *
+ * @enum IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig
+ *
+ * @brief Enumeration for software configuration in access components.
+ *
+ * Entry for new run-time software configuration should be added here.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING = 0,       /**< EthDB Learning Feature */
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_ORIGB0_DISPATCHER,  /**< IXP42X B0 and IXP46X dispatcher without 
+                                            livelock prevention functionality Feature */
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_SWCONFIG_MAX        /**< Maximum boudary for IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig  */
+} IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig;
+
+
+/************************************************************************
+ * IXP400 Feature Control Register
+ * - It contains the information (available/unavailable) of IXP425&IXP46X
+ *   hardware components in their corresponding bit location.
+ * - Bit value of 0 means the hardware component is available
+ *   or not software disabled. Hardware component that is available
+ *   can be software disabled.
+ * - Bit value of 1 means the hardware is unavailable or software
+ *   disabled.Hardware component that is unavailable cannot be software
+ *   enabled.
+ * - Use ixFeatureCtrlHwCapabilityRead() to read the hardware component's
+ *   availability.
+ * - Use ixFeatureCtrlRead() to get the current IXP425/IXP46X feature control
+ *   register value.
+ *
+ *   Bit            Field Description (Hardware Component Availability)
+ *   ---            ---------------------------------------------------
+ *    0             RComp Circuitry
+ *    1             USB Controller
+ *    2             Hashing Coprocessor
+ *    3             AES Coprocessor
+ *    4             DES Coprocessor
+ *    5             HDLC Coprocessor
+ *    6             AAL Coprocessor         - Always available in IXP46X
+ *    7             HSS Coprocesspr
+ *    8             Utopia Coprocessor
+ *    9             Ethernet 0 Coprocessor
+ *   10             Ethernet 1 Coprocessor
+ *   11             NPE A
+ *   12             NPE B
+ *   13             NPE C
+ *   14             PCI Controller
+ *   15             ECC/TimeSync Coprocessor -  Only applicable to IXP46X
+ *  16-17           Utopia PHY Limit Status : 0x0 - 32 PHY
+ *                                            0x1 - 16 PHY
+ *                                            0x2 -  8 PHY
+ *                                            0x3 -  4 PHY
+ *
+ *  Portions below are only applicable to IXP46X
+ *   18             USB Host Coprocessor
+ *   19             NPE A Ethernet - 0 for Enable if Utopia = 1
+ *   20             NPE B Ethernet coprocessor 1-3.
+ *   21             RSA Crypto Block coprocessor.
+ *  22-23           Processor frequency : 0x0 - 533 MHz
+ *                                        0x1 - 667 MHz
+ *                                        0x2 - 400 MHz
+ *                                        0x3 - 266 MHz
+ *  24-31           Reserved
+ *
+ ************************************************************************/
+/*Section generic to both IXP42X and IXP46X*/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @enum IxFeatureCtrlComponentType
+ *
+ * @brief Enumeration for components availavble
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_RCOMP = 0, /**<bit location for RComp Circuitry*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_USB,       /**<bit location for USB Controller*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_HASH,      /**<bit location for Hashing Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_AES,       /**<bit location for AES Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_DES,       /**<bit location for DES Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_HDLC,      /**<bit location for HDLC Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_AAL,       /**<bit location for AAL Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_HSS,       /**<bit location for HSS Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA,    /**<bit location for UTOPIA Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0,      /**<bit location for Ethernet 0 Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1,      /**<bit location for Ethernet 1 Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA,      /**<bit location for NPE A*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB,      /**<bit location for NPE B*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEC,      /**<bit location for NPE C*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_PCI,       /**<bit location for PCI Controller*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_ECC_TIMESYNC,     /**<bit location for TimeSync Coprocessor*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA_PHY_LIMIT, /**<bit location for Utopia PHY Limit Status*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_UTOPIA_PHY_LIMIT_BIT2, /**<2nd bit of PHY limit status*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_USB_HOST_CONTROLLER, /**<bit location for USB host controller*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEA_ETH,  /**<bit location for NPE-A Ethernet Disable*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_NPEB_ETH,  /**<bit location for NPE-B Ethernet 1-3 Coprocessors Disable*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_RSA,       /**<bit location for RSA Crypto block Coprocessors Disable*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_XSCALE_MAX_FREQ, /**<bit location for XScale max frequency*/
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_XSCALE_MAX_FREQ_BIT2, /**<2nd xscale max freq bit NOT TO BE USED */
+    IX_FEATURECTRL_MAX_COMPONENTS
+} IxFeatureCtrlComponentType;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId
+ *
+ * @enum IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId
+ *
+ * @brief Enumeration for device type.
+ *
+ * @warning This enum is closely related to the npe image. Its format should comply
+ *          with formats used in the npe image ImageID. This is indicated by the  
+ *          first nibble of the image ID. This should also be in sync with the
+ *          with what is defined in CP15.  Current available formats are
+ *          - IXP42X - 0000
+ *          - IXP46X - 0001
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X = 0, /**<Device type is IXP42X */
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP46X, /**<Device type is IXP46X */
+    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_MAX /**<Max devices */
+} IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId;
+
+
+/**
+ * @} addtogroup IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ * 
+ * @typedef IxFeatureCtrlReg
+ *
+ * @brief Feature Control Register that contains hardware components'
+ *        availability information.
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxFeatureCtrlReg;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ * 
+ * @typedef IxFeatureCtrlProductId
+ *
+ * @brief Product ID of Silicon that contains Silicon Stepping and 
+ *        Maximum XScale Core Frequency information.  
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxFeatureCtrlProductId;
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn IxFeatureCtrlReg ixFeatureCtrlRead (void)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function reads out the CURRENT value of Feature Control Register.
+ *        The current value may not be the same as that of the hardware component 
+ *        availability.    
+ * 
+ * The bit location of each hardware component is defined above. 
+ * A value of '1' in bit means the hardware component is not available.  A value of '0'   
+ * means the hardware component is available.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IxFeatureCtrlReg - the current value of IXP400 Feature Control Register
+ */ 
+PUBLIC IxFeatureCtrlReg
+ixFeatureCtrlRead (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IxFeatureDeviceId ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function gets the type of device that the software is currently running
+ *        on
+ *
+ * This function reads the feature Ctrl register specifically to obtain the device id.
+ * The definitions of the avilable IDs are as above.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId - the type of device currently running
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlDeviceId
+ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice ixFeatureCtrlSoftwareBuildGet (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function refers to  the value set by the compiler flag to determine
+ *        the type of device the software is built for.
+ *
+ * The function reads the compiler flag to determine the device the software is
+ * built for. When the user executes build in the command line, 
+ * a compile time flag (__ixp42X/__ixp46X is set. This API reads this 
+ * flag and returns the software build type to the calling client.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice - the type of device software is built for.
+ */
+IxFeatureCtrlBuildDevice
+ixFeatureCtrlSoftwareBuildGet (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn IxFeatureCtrlReg ixFeatureCtrlHwCapabilityRead (void)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function reads out the hardware capability of a silicon type as defined in 
+ * feature control register.This value is different from that returned by 
+ * ixFeatureCtrlRead() because this function returns the actual hardware component
+ * availability.     
+ *
+ * The bit location of each hardware component is defined above. 
+ * A value of '1' in bit means the hardware component is not available.  A value of '0'   
+ * means the hardware component is available.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IxFeatureCtrlReg - the hardware capability of IXP400. 
+ *
+ * @warning
+ *      - This function must not be called when IXP400 is running as the result
+ *        is undefined.    
+ */ 
+PUBLIC IxFeatureCtrlReg
+ixFeatureCtrlHwCapabilityRead (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn void ixFeatureCtrlWrite (IxFeatureCtrlReg expUnitReg)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function write the value stored in IxFeatureCtrlReg expUnitReg  
+ *        to the Feature Control Register. 
+ * 
+ * The bit location of each hardware component is defined above.
+ * The write is only effective on available hardware components. Writing '1' in a  
+ * bit will software disable the respective hardware component. A '0' will mean that  
+ * the hardware component will remain to be operable. 
+ *
+ * @param expUnitReg @ref IxFeatureCtrlReg [in] - The value to be written to feature control 
+ *                                          register.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ */ 
+PUBLIC void
+ixFeatureCtrlWrite (IxFeatureCtrlReg expUnitReg);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck (IxFeatureCtrlComponentType componentType)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function will check the availability of hardware component specified
+ *        as componentType value. 
+ *
+ *        Usage Example:<br> 
+ *         -  if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED != 
+ *              ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0)) <br>
+ *         -  if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED == 
+ *              ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_PCI)) <br>
+ *
+ * This function is typically called during component initialization time. 
+ *
+ * @param componentType @ref IxFeatureCtrlComponentType [in] - the type of a component as
+ *        defined above as IX_FEATURECTRL_XXX (Exp: IX_FEATURECTRL_PCI, IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0)           
+
+ *        
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED if component is available 
+ *      - IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_DISABLED if component is unavailable            
+ */ 
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck (IxFeatureCtrlComponentType componentType);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ * 
+ * @fn IxFeatureCtrlProductId ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead (void)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function will return IXP400 product ID i.e. CP15,
+ *        Register 0.
+ *                                                
+ * @return 
+ *      - IxFeatureCtrlProductId - the value of product ID.
+ *
+ */ 
+PUBLIC IxFeatureCtrlProductId
+ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead (void) ;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck (IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig swConfigType)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function checks whether the specified software configuration is
+ *        enabled or disabled. 
+ *
+ *        Usage Example:<br> 
+ *        - if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED != 
+ *            ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING)) <br>
+ *        - if(IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED == 
+ *            ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING)) <br>
+ *
+ * This function is typically called during access component initialization time. 
+ *
+ * @param swConfigType @ref IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig [in] - the type of a software configuration
+ *        defined in IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig enumeration.          
+ *        
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_ENABLED if software configuration is enabled. 
+ *      - IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED if software configuration is disabled.            
+ */ 
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationCheck (IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig swConfigType);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn void ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite (IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig swConfigType, BOOL enabled)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function enable/disable the specified software configuration.  
+ *
+ *        Usage Example:<br> 
+ *        - ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING, TRUE) is used
+ *          to enable Ethernet Learning Feature <br>
+ *        - ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING, FALSE) is used
+ *          to disable Ethernet Learning Feature <br> 
+ *
+ * @param swConfigType IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig [in] - the type of a software configuration
+ *        defined in IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig enumeration. 
+ * @param enabled BOOL [in] - To enable(TRUE) / disable (FALSE) the specified software
+ *                           configuration.            
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *          
+ */ 
+PUBLIC void
+ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite (IxFeatureCtrlSwConfig swConfigType, BOOL enabled);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI 
+ *
+ * @fn void ixFeatureCtrlIxp400SwVersionShow (void)
+ * 
+ * @brief This function shows the current software release information for IXP400 
+ *          
+ * @return none
+ *          
+ */ 
+PUBLIC void
+ixFeatureCtrlIxp400SwVersionShow (void);
+
+#endif /* IXFEATURECTRL_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxFeatureCtrlAPI
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxHssAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxHssAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07bb119
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxHssAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,1316 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxHssAcc.h
+ * 
+ * @date 07-DEC-2001
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the public API of the IXP400 HSS Access
+ * component
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+ 
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxHssAccAPI IXP400 HSS Access (IxHssAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 HssAccess component
+ *
+ * IxHssAcc is the access layer to the HSS packetised and channelised
+ * services
+ * 
+ * <b> Design Notes </b><br>
+ * <UL>
+ * <LI>When a packet-pipe is configured for 56Kbps RAW mode, byte alignment of 
+ *     the transmitted data is not preserved. All raw data that is transmitted 
+ *     will be received in proper order by the receiver, but the first bit of 
+ *     the packet may be seen at any offset within a byte; all subsequent bytes 
+ *     will have the same offset for the duration of the packet. The same offset 
+ *     also applies to all subsequent packets received on the packet-pipe too. 
+ *     (Similar results will occur for data received from remote end.) While 
+ *     this behavior will also occur for 56Kbps HDLC mode, the HDLC 
+ *     encoding/decoding will preserve the original byte alignment at the 
+ *     receiver end.
+ * </UL>
+ *
+ * <b> 56Kbps Packetised Service Bandwidth Limitation </b><br>
+ * <UL>
+ * <LI>IxHssAcc supports 56Kbps packetised service at a maximum aggregate rate
+ *     for all HSS ports/HDLC channels of 12.288Mbps[1] in each direction, i.e.
+ *     it supports 56Kbps packetised service on up to 8 T1 trunks. It does
+ *     not support 56Kbps packetised service on 8 E1 trunks (i.e. 4 trunks per 
+ *     HSS port) unless those trunks are running 'fractional E1' with maximum 
+ *     aggregate rate of 12.288 Mbps in each direction.<br>
+ *     [1] 12.288Mbps = 1.536Mbp * 8 T1
+ * </UL>
+ * @{ */
+
+#ifndef IXHSSACC_H
+#define IXHSSACC_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_TSLOTS_PER_HSS_PORT
+ *
+ * @brief The max number of TDM timeslots supported per HSS port - 4E1's =
+ *  32x4 = 128 
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_TSLOTS_PER_HSS_PORT 128
+
+/* -----------------------------------------------------------
+   The following are HssAccess return values returned through 
+   service interfaces. The globally defined IX_SUCCESS (0) and
+   IX_FAIL (1) in IxOsalTypes.h are also used.
+   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief HssAccess function return value for a parameter error
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR 2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief HssAccess function return value for a resource error
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR 3
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_PKT_DISCONNECTING
+ *
+ * @brief Indicates that a disconnect call is progressing and will 
+ * disconnect soon
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_PKT_DISCONNECTING 4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_Q_WRITE_OVERFLOW
+ *
+ * @brief Indicates that an attempt to Tx or to replenish an 
+ * RxFree Q failed due to Q overflow.  
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_Q_WRITE_OVERFLOW 5
+
+/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
+   The following errors are HSS/NPE errors returned on error retrieval
+   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_NO_ERROR
+ *
+ * @brief HSS port no error present
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_NO_ERROR 0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_TX_FRM_SYNC_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief HSS port TX Frame Sync error
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_TX_FRM_SYNC_ERR 1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_TX_OVER_RUN_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief HSS port TX over-run error
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_TX_OVER_RUN_ERR 2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_CHANNELISED_SW_TX_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NPE software error in channelised TX
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_CHANNELISED_SW_TX_ERR 3
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_PACKETISED_SW_TX_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NPE software error in packetised TX
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_PACKETISED_SW_TX_ERR 4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_RX_FRM_SYNC_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief HSS port RX Frame Sync error
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_RX_FRM_SYNC_ERR 5
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_RX_OVER_RUN_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief HSS port RX over-run error
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_RX_OVER_RUN_ERR 6
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_CHANNELISED_SW_RX_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NPE software error in channelised RX
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_CHANNELISED_SW_RX_ERR 7
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_PACKETISED_SW_RX_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NPE software error in packetised TX
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_PACKETISED_SW_RX_ERR 8
+
+/* -----------------------------------
+   Packetised service specific defines
+   ----------------------------------- */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_HSSACC_PKT_MIN_RX_MBUF_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief Minimum size of the Rx mbuf in bytes which the client must supply 
+ * to the component. 
+ */
+#define IX_HSSACC_PKT_MIN_RX_MBUF_SIZE 64
+
+/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
+   Enumerated Types - these enumerated values may be used in setting up
+   the contents of hardware registers
+   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccHssPort
+ * @brief The HSS port ID - There are two identical ports (0-1). 
+ * 
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_HSS_PORT_0,   /**< HSS Port 0 */
+    IX_HSSACC_HSS_PORT_1,   /**< HSS Port 1 */
+    IX_HSSACC_HSS_PORT_MAX  /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccHssPort;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccHdlcPort
+ * @brief The HDLC port ID - There are four identical HDLC ports (0-3) per 
+ * HSS port and they correspond to the 4 E1/T1 trunks.
+ * 
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+   IX_HSSACC_HDLC_PORT_0,   /**< HDLC Port 0 */
+   IX_HSSACC_HDLC_PORT_1,   /**< HDLC Port 1 */
+   IX_HSSACC_HDLC_PORT_2,   /**< HDLC Port 2 */
+   IX_HSSACC_HDLC_PORT_3,   /**< HDLC Port 3 */
+   IX_HSSACC_HDLC_PORT_MAX  /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccHdlcPort;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccTdmSlotUsage
+ * @brief The HSS TDM stream timeslot assignment types
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_TDMMAP_UNASSIGNED,    /**< Unassigned */
+    IX_HSSACC_TDMMAP_HDLC,          /**< HDLC - packetised */
+    IX_HSSACC_TDMMAP_VOICE56K,      /**< Voice56K - channelised */
+    IX_HSSACC_TDMMAP_VOICE64K,      /**< Voice64K - channelised */
+    IX_HSSACC_TDMMAP_MAX            /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccTdmSlotUsage;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccFrmSyncType
+ * @brief The HSS frame sync pulse type
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_ACTIVE_LOW,   /**< Frame sync is sampled low */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_ACTIVE_HIGH,  /**< sampled high */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_FALLINGEDGE,  /**< sampled on a falling edge */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_RISINGEDGE,   /**< sampled on a rising edge */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_TYPE_MAX      /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccFrmSyncType;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccFrmSyncEnable
+ * @brief The IxHssAccFrmSyncEnable determines how the frame sync pulse is
+ * used
+ * */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_INPUT,          /**< Frame sync is sampled as an input */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_INVALID_VALUE,  /**< 1 is not used */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_OUTPUT_FALLING, /**< Frame sync is an output generated 
+					  off a falling clock edge */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_OUTPUT_RISING,  /**< Frame sync is an output generated 
+					  off a rising clock edge */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_SYNC_ENABLE_MAX      /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccFrmSyncEnable;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccClkEdge
+ * @brief IxHssAccClkEdge is used to determine the clk edge to use for 
+ * framing and data
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_EDGE_FALLING,  /**< Clock sampled off a falling edge */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_EDGE_RISING,   /**< Clock sampled off a rising edge */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_EDGE_MAX       /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccClkEdge;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccClkDir
+ * @brief The HSS clock direction
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_SYNC_CLK_DIR_INPUT,    /**< Clock is an input */
+    IX_HSSACC_SYNC_CLK_DIR_OUTPUT,   /**< Clock is an output */
+    IX_HSSACC_SYNC_CLK_DIR_MAX       /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccClkDir;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccFrmPulseUsage
+ * @brief The HSS frame pulse usage
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_PULSE_ENABLED,     /**< Generate/Receive frame pulses */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_PULSE_DISABLED,    /**< Disregard frame pulses */
+    IX_HSSACC_FRM_PULSE_MAX          /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccFrmPulseUsage;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccDataRate
+ * @brief The HSS Data rate in relation to the clock
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_RATE,      /**< Data rate is at the configured clk speed */
+    IX_HSSACC_HALF_CLK_RATE, /**< Data rate is half the configured clk speed */
+    IX_HSSACC_DATA_RATE_MAX  /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccDataRate;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccDataPolarity
+ * @brief The HSS data polarity type
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_DATA_POLARITY_SAME,   /**< Don't invert data between NPE and 
+				       HSS FIFOs */
+    IX_HSSACC_DATA_POLARITY_INVERT, /**< Invert data between NPE and HSS 
+				       FIFOs */
+    IX_HSSACC_DATA_POLARITY_MAX     /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccDataPolarity;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccBitEndian
+ * @brief HSS Data endianness
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_LSB_ENDIAN,    /**< TX/RX Least Significant Bit first */
+    IX_HSSACC_MSB_ENDIAN,    /**< TX/RX Most Significant Bit first */
+    IX_HSSACC_ENDIAN_MAX     /**< Delimiter for the purposes of error checks */
+} IxHssAccBitEndian;
+
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccDrainMode
+ * @brief Tx pin open drain mode
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_TX_PINS_NORMAL,       /**< Normal mode */
+    IX_HSSACC_TX_PINS_OPEN_DRAIN,   /**< Open Drain mode */
+    IX_HSSACC_TX_PINS_MAX           /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccDrainMode;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccSOFType
+ * @brief HSS start of frame types
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_SOF_FBIT,  /**< Framing bit transmitted and expected on rx */
+    IX_HSSACC_SOF_DATA,  /**< Framing bit not transmitted nor expected on rx */
+    IX_HSSACC_SOF_MAX    /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccSOFType;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccDataEnable
+ * @brief IxHssAccDataEnable is used to determine whether or not to drive 
+ * the data pins
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_DE_TRI_STATE,   /**< TRI-State the data pins */
+    IX_HSSACC_DE_DATA,        /**< Push data out the data pins */
+    IX_HSSACC_DE_MAX          /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccDataEnable;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccTxSigType
+ * @brief IxHssAccTxSigType is used to determine how to drive the data pins
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_TXSIG_LOW,        /**< Drive the data pins low */
+    IX_HSSACC_TXSIG_HIGH,       /**< Drive the data pins high */
+    IX_HSSACC_TXSIG_HIGH_IMP,   /**< Drive the data pins with high impedance */
+    IX_HSSACC_TXSIG_MAX         /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccTxSigType;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccFbType
+ * @brief IxHssAccFbType determines how to drive the Fbit
+ *
+ * @warning This will only be used for T1 @ 1.544MHz
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_FB_FIFO,        /**< Fbit is dictated in FIFO */
+    IX_HSSACC_FB_HIGH_IMP,    /**< Fbit is high impedance */
+    IX_HSSACC_FB_MAX          /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAccFbType;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAcc56kEndianness
+ * @brief 56k data endianness when using the 56k type
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_56KE_BIT_7_UNUSED,  /**< High bit is unused */
+    IX_HSSACC_56KE_BIT_0_UNUSED,  /**< Low bit is unused */
+    IX_HSSACC_56KE_MAX            /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAcc56kEndianness;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAcc56kSel
+ * @brief 56k data transmission type when using the 56k type
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_56KS_32_8_DATA,  /**< 32/8 bit data */
+    IX_HSSACC_56KS_56K_DATA,   /**< 56K data */
+    IX_HSSACC_56KS_MAX         /**< Delimiter for error checks */
+} IxHssAcc56kSel;
+
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccClkSpeed
+ * @brief IxHssAccClkSpeed represents the HSS clock speeds available
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_512KHZ,     /**< 512KHz */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_1536KHZ,    /**< 1.536MHz */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_1544KHZ,    /**< 1.544MHz */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_2048KHZ,    /**< 2.048MHz */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_4096KHZ,    /**< 4.096MHz */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_8192KHZ,    /**< 8.192MHz */
+    IX_HSSACC_CLK_SPEED_MAX      /**< Delimiter for error checking */
+} IxHssAccClkSpeed;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccPktStatus
+ * @brief Indicates the status of packets passed to the client
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_PKT_OK,              /**< Error free.*/
+    IX_HSSACC_STOP_SHUTDOWN_ERROR, /**< Errored due to stop or shutdown 
+				      occurrance.*/
+    IX_HSSACC_HDLC_ALN_ERROR,      /**< HDLC alignment error */
+    IX_HSSACC_HDLC_FCS_ERROR,       /**< HDLC Frame Check Sum error.*/
+    IX_HSSACC_RXFREE_Q_EMPTY_ERROR,       /**< RxFree Q became empty 
+					     while receiving this packet.*/
+    IX_HSSACC_HDLC_MAX_FRAME_SIZE_EXCEEDED,      /**< HDLC frame size 
+						   received is greater than
+						   max specified at connect.*/
+    IX_HSSACC_HDLC_ABORT_ERROR,   /**< HDLC frame received is invalid due to an 
+				   abort sequence received.*/
+    IX_HSSACC_DISCONNECT_IN_PROGRESS     /**< Packet returned
+					    because a disconnect is in progress */
+} IxHssAccPktStatus;
+
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccPktCrcType
+ * @brief HDLC CRC type
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_PKT_16_BIT_CRC = 16,  /**< 16 bit CRC is being used */
+    IX_HSSACC_PKT_32_BIT_CRC = 32   /**< 32 bit CRC is being used */
+} IxHssAccPktCrcType;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxHssAccPktHdlcIdleType
+ * @brief HDLC idle transmission type
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_HSSACC_HDLC_IDLE_ONES,    /**< idle tx/rx will be a succession of ones */
+    IX_HSSACC_HDLC_IDLE_FLAGS    /**< idle tx/rx will be repeated flags */
+} IxHssAccPktHdlcIdleType;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Structure containing HSS port configuration parameters
+ *
+ * Note: All of these are used for TX. Only some are specific to RX.
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxHssAccFrmSyncType frmSyncType;     /**< frame sync pulse type (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccFrmSyncEnable frmSyncIO;     /**< how the frame sync pulse is 
+					    used (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccClkEdge frmSyncClkEdge;      /**< frame sync clock edge type 
+					    (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccClkEdge dataClkEdge;         /**< data clock edge type (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccClkDir clkDirection;         /**< clock direction (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccFrmPulseUsage frmPulseUsage; /**< whether to use the frame sync 
+					    pulse or not (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccDataRate dataRate;           /**< data rate in relation to the 
+					    clock (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccDataPolarity dataPolarity;   /**< data polarity type (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccBitEndian dataEndianness;    /**< data endianness (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccDrainMode drainMode;         /**< tx pin open drain mode (tx) */
+    IxHssAccSOFType fBitUsage;           /**< start of frame types (tx/rx) */
+    IxHssAccDataEnable dataEnable;       /**< whether or not to drive the data 
+					    pins (tx) */
+    IxHssAccTxSigType voice56kType;      /**< how to drive the data pins for 
+					    voice56k type (tx) */
+    IxHssAccTxSigType unassignedType;    /**< how to drive the data pins for 
+					    unassigned type (tx) */
+    IxHssAccFbType fBitType;             /**< how to drive the Fbit (tx) */
+    IxHssAcc56kEndianness voice56kEndian;/**< 56k data endianness when using 
+					    the 56k type (tx) */
+    IxHssAcc56kSel voice56kSel;          /**< 56k data transmission type when 
+					    using the 56k type (tx) */
+    unsigned frmOffset;                  /**< frame pulse offset in bits wrt 
+					    the first timeslot (0-1023) (tx/rx) */
+    unsigned maxFrmSize;                 /**< frame size in bits (1-1024) 
+					    (tx/rx) */
+} IxHssAccPortConfig;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Structure containing HSS configuration parameters
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxHssAccPortConfig txPortConfig; /**< HSS tx port configuration */
+    IxHssAccPortConfig rxPortConfig; /**< HSS rx port configuration */
+    unsigned numChannelised;         /**< The number of channelised 
+					timeslots (0-32) */
+    unsigned hssPktChannelCount;     /**< The number of packetised 
+					clients (0 - 4) */
+    UINT8 channelisedIdlePattern;    /**< The byte to be transmitted on 
+					channelised service when there 
+					is no client data to tx */
+    BOOL loopback;                   /**< The HSS loopback state */
+    unsigned packetizedIdlePattern;  /**< The data to be transmitted on 
+					packetised service when there is 
+					no client data to tx */
+    IxHssAccClkSpeed clkSpeed;       /**< The HSS clock speed */
+} IxHssAccConfigParams;
+
+/**
+ * @brief This structure contains 56Kbps, HDLC-mode configuration parameters
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    BOOL hdlc56kMode;                    /**< 56kbps(TRUE)/64kbps(FALSE) HDLC */
+    IxHssAcc56kEndianness hdlc56kEndian; /**< 56kbps data endianness 
+					    - ignored if hdlc56kMode is FALSE*/
+    BOOL hdlc56kUnusedBitPolarity0;      /**< The polarity '0'(TRUE)/'1'(FALSE) of the unused
+					   bit while in 56kbps mode
+					   - ignored if hdlc56kMode is FALSE*/
+} IxHssAccHdlcMode;
+
+/**
+ * @brief This structure contains information required by the NPE to 
+ * configure the HDLC co-processor
+ *
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxHssAccPktHdlcIdleType hdlcIdleType;   /**< What to transmit when a HDLC port is idle */
+    IxHssAccBitEndian dataEndian;           /**< The HDLC data endianness */
+    IxHssAccPktCrcType crcType;             /**< The CRC type to be used for this HDLC port */
+} IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef UINT32 IxHssAccPktUserId
+ *
+ * @brief The client supplied value which will be supplied as a parameter
+ * with a given callback.
+ *
+ * This value will be passed into the ixHssAccPktPortConnect function once each
+ * with given callbacks.  This value will then be passed back to the client
+ * as one of the parameters to each of these callbacks, 
+ * when these callbacks are called.
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxHssAccPktUserId;
+
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxHssAccLastErrorCallback
+ * @brief Prototype of the clients function to accept notification of the 
+ * last error
+ *
+ * This function is registered through the config. The client will initiate
+ * the last error retrieval. The HssAccess component will send a message to
+ * the NPE through the NPE Message Handler. When a response to the read is
+ * received, the NPE Message Handler will callback the HssAccess component
+ * which will execute this function in the same IxNpeMh context. The client
+ * will be passed the last error and the related service port (packetised
+ * 0-3, channelised 0)
+ *
+ * @param lastHssError unsigned [in] - The last Hss error registered that
+ *                                      has been registered.
+ * @param servicePort unsigned [in] - This is the service port number.  
+ *                                     (packetised 0-3, channelised 0) 
+ * 
+ * @return void
+ */
+typedef void (*IxHssAccLastErrorCallback) (unsigned lastHssError, 
+					   unsigned servicePort);
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxHssAccPktRxCallback
+ * @brief  Prototype of the clients function to accept notification of 
+ * packetised rx
+ *
+ * This function is registered through the ixHssAccPktPortConnect. hssPktAcc will pass
+ * received data in the form of mbufs to the client.  The mbuf passed back
+ * to the client could contain a chain of buffers, depending on the packet
+ * size received. 
+ * 
+ * @param *buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - This is the mbuf which contains the 
+ * payload received.
+ * @param numHssErrs unsigned [in] - This is the number of hssErrors 
+ * the Npe has received
+ * @param pktStatus @ref IxHssAccPktStatus [in] - This is the status of the 
+ * mbuf that has been received.
+ * @param rxUserId @ref IxHssAccPktUserId [in] - This is the client supplied value 
+ * passed in at ixHssAccPktPortConnect time which is now returned to the client.			       
+ * 
+ * @return void
+ */
+typedef void (*IxHssAccPktRxCallback) (IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, 
+				       unsigned numHssErrs, 
+				       IxHssAccPktStatus pktStatus, 
+				       IxHssAccPktUserId rxUserId);
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxHssAccPktRxFreeLowCallback
+ * @brief Prototype of the clients function to accept notification of 
+ * requirement of more Rx Free buffers
+ *
+ * The client can choose to register a callback of this type when
+ * calling a connecting. This function is registered through the ixHssAccPktPortConnect. 
+ * If defined, the access layer will provide the trigger for
+ * this callback. The callback will be responsible for supplying mbufs to
+ * the access layer for use on the receive path from the HSS using
+ * ixHssPktAccFreeBufReplenish. 
+ *
+ * @return void
+ */
+typedef void (*IxHssAccPktRxFreeLowCallback) (IxHssAccPktUserId rxFreeLowUserId);
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxHssAccPktTxDoneCallback
+ * @brief  Prototype of the clients function to accept notification of 
+ * completion with Tx buffers
+ *
+ * This function is registered through the ixHssAccPktPortConnect.  It enables
+ * the hssPktAcc to pass buffers back to the client
+ * when transmission is complete.
+ *
+ * @param *buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - This is the mbuf which contained 
+ * the payload that was for Tx.
+ * @param numHssErrs unsigned [in] - This is the number of hssErrors 
+ * the Npe has received
+ * @param pktStatus @ref IxHssAccPktStatus [in] - This is the status of the 
+ * mbuf that has been transmitted.
+ * @param txDoneUserId @ref IxHssAccPktUserId [in] - This is the client supplied value 
+ * passed in at ixHssAccPktPortConnect time which is now returned to the client.	 
+ *
+ * @return void
+ */
+typedef void (*IxHssAccPktTxDoneCallback) (IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer, 
+					   unsigned numHssErrs,
+					   IxHssAccPktStatus pktStatus, 
+					   IxHssAccPktUserId txDoneUserId);
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxHssAccChanRxCallback
+ * @brief Prototype of the clients function to accept notification of 
+ * channelised rx
+ *
+ * This callback, if defined by the client in the connect, will get called
+ * in the context of an IRQ. The IRQ will be triggered when the hssSyncQMQ
+ * is not empty. The queued entry will be dequeued and this function will
+ * be executed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1).
+ * @param txOffset unsigned [in] - an offset indicating from where within
+ * the txPtrList the NPE is currently transmitting from.
+ * @param rxOffset unsigned [in] - an offset indicating where within the
+ * receive buffers the NPE has just written the received data to.
+ * @param numHssErrs unsigned [in] - This is the number of hssErrors 
+ * the Npe has received
+ *
+ * @return void
+ */
+typedef void (*IxHssAccChanRxCallback) (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId,
+					unsigned rxOffset, 
+					unsigned txOffset, 
+					unsigned numHssErrs);
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccPortInit (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+               IxHssAccConfigParams *configParams, 
+               IxHssAccTdmSlotUsage *tdmMap, 
+               IxHssAccLastErrorCallback lastHssErrorCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief Initialise a HSS port. No channelised or packetised connections
+ * should exist in the HssAccess layer while this interface is being called.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param *configParams @ref IxHssAccConfigParams [in] - A pointer to the HSS 
+ * configuration structure
+ * @param *tdmMap @ref IxHssAccTdmSlotUsage [in] - A pointer to an array of size
+ * IX_HSSACC_TSLOTS_PER_HSS_PORT, defining the slot usage over the HSS port
+ * @param lastHssErrorCallback @ref IxHssAccLastErrorCallback [in] - Client 
+ * callback to report last error
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPortInit (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+		  IxHssAccConfigParams *configParams, 
+		  IxHssAccTdmSlotUsage *tdmMap, 
+		  IxHssAccLastErrorCallback lastHssErrorCallback);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccLastErrorRetrievalInitiate (
+               IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief Initiate the retrieval of the last HSS error. The HSS port
+ * should be configured before attempting to call this interface.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - the HSS port ID
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccLastErrorRetrievalInitiate (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId);
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccInit ()
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for initialising resources for use
+ * by the packetised and channelised clients. It should be called after 
+ * HSS NPE image has been downloaded into NPE-A and before any other
+ * HssAccess interface is called. 
+ * No other HssAccPacketised interface should be called while this interface
+ * is being processed.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR The function did not execute successfully due
+ *                          to a resource error 
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccInit (void);
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixHssAccPktPortConnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+			IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId, 
+			BOOL hdlcFraming, 
+			IxHssAccHdlcMode hdlcMode,
+			BOOL hdlcBitInvert,
+			unsigned blockSizeInWords,
+			UINT32 rawIdleBlockPattern,
+			IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming hdlcTxFraming, 
+			IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming hdlcRxFraming, 
+			unsigned frmFlagStart, 
+			IxHssAccPktRxCallback rxCallback,
+			IxHssAccPktUserId rxUserId, 
+			IxHssAccPktRxFreeLowCallback rxFreeLowCallback, 
+			IxHssAccPktUserId rxFreeLowUserId,
+			IxHssAccPktTxDoneCallback txDoneCallback,
+			IxHssAccPktUserId txDoneUserId) 
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for connecting a client to one of 
+ * the 4 available HDLC ports. The HSS port should be configured before 
+ * attempting a connect. No other HssAccPacketised interface should be
+ * called while this connect is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - This is the number of the HDLC port and 
+ * it corresponds to the physical E1/T1 trunk i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3 
+ * @param hdlcFraming BOOL [in] - This value determines whether the service 
+ * will use HDLC data or the debug, raw data type i.e. no HDLC processing
+ * @param hdlcMode @ref IxHssAccHdlcMode [in] - This structure contains 56Kbps, HDLC-mode
+ * configuration parameters
+ * @param hdlcBitInvert BOOL [in] - This value determines whether bit inversion
+ * will occur between HDLC and HSS co-processors i.e. post-HDLC processing for
+ * transmit and pre-HDLC processing for receive, for the specified HDLC Termination
+ * Point
+ * @param blockSizeInWords unsigned [in] -  The max tx/rx block size 
+ * @param rawIdleBlockPattern UINT32 [in] -  Tx idle pattern in raw mode 
+ * @param hdlcTxFraming @ref IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming [in] - This structure contains 
+ * the following information required by the NPE to configure the HDLC 
+ * co-processor for TX
+ * @param hdlcRxFraming @ref IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming [in] -  This structure contains 
+ * the following information required by the NPE to configure the HDLC 
+ * co-processor for RX
+ * @param frmFlagStart unsigned - Number of flags to precede to 
+ * transmitted flags (0-2).
+ * @param rxCallback @ref IxHssAccPktRxCallback [in] - Pointer to 
+ * the clients packet receive function.
+ * @param rxUserId @ref IxHssAccPktUserId [in] - The client supplied rx value
+ * to be passed back as an argument to the supplied rxCallback
+ * @param rxFreeLowCallback @ref IxHssAccPktRxFreeLowCallback [in] - Pointer to 
+ * the clients Rx free buffer request function.  If NULL, assume client will 
+ * trigger independently.
+ * @param rxFreeLowUserId @ref IxHssAccPktUserId [in] - The client supplied RxFreeLow value
+ * to be passed back as an argument to the supplied rxFreeLowCallback
+ * @param txDoneCallback @ref IxHssAccPktTxDoneCallback [in] - Pointer to the 
+ * clients Tx done callback function
+ * @param txDoneUserId @ref IxHssAccPktUserId [in] - The client supplied txDone value
+ * to be passed back as an argument to the supplied txDoneCallback
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR The function did not execute successfully due
+ *                          to a resource error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPktPortConnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+			IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId, 
+			BOOL hdlcFraming, 
+			IxHssAccHdlcMode hdlcMode,
+			BOOL hdlcBitInvert,
+			unsigned blockSizeInWords,
+			UINT32 rawIdleBlockPattern,
+			IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming hdlcTxFraming, 
+			IxHssAccPktHdlcFraming hdlcRxFraming, 
+			unsigned frmFlagStart, 
+			IxHssAccPktRxCallback rxCallback,
+			IxHssAccPktUserId rxUserId, 
+			IxHssAccPktRxFreeLowCallback rxFreeLowCallback, 
+			IxHssAccPktUserId rxFreeLowUserId,
+			IxHssAccPktTxDoneCallback txDoneCallback,
+			IxHssAccPktUserId txDoneUserId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccPktPortEnable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+           IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for enabling a packetised service
+ * for the specified HSS/HDLC port combination. It enables the RX flow. The
+ * client must have already connected to a packetised service and is responsible 
+ * for ensuring an adequate amount of RX mbufs have been supplied to the access
+ * component before enabling the packetised service. This function must be called
+ * on a given port before any call to ixHssAccPktPortTx on the same port. 
+ * No other HssAccPacketised interface should be called while this interface is 
+ * being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1).   
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - The port id (0,1,2,3) to enable the service
+ * on.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPktPortEnable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+		       IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccPktPortDisable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+           IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for disabling a packetised service
+ * for the specified HSS/HDLC port combination. It disables the RX flow. 
+ * The client must have already connected to and enabled a packetised service 
+ * for the specified HDLC port. This disable interface can be called before a
+ * disconnect, but is not required to.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - The port id (0,1,2,3) to disable 
+ * the service on.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPktPortDisable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+			IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccPktPortDisconnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+           IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for disconnecting a client from one
+ * of the 4 available HDLC ports. It is not required that the Rx Flow 
+ * has been disabled before calling this function.  If the RX Flow has not been
+ * disabled, the disconnect will disable it before proceeding with the
+ * disconnect.  No other HssAccPacketised 
+ * interface should be called while this interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - This is the number of the HDLC port
+ * to disconnect and it corresponds to the physical E1/T1 trunk i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully 
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PKT_DISCONNECTING The function has initiated the disconnecting
+ *                             procedure but it has not completed yet.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPktPortDisconnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+			   IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn BOOL ixHssAccPktPortIsDisconnectComplete (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+           IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is called to check if a given HSS/HDLC port 
+ * combination is in a connected state or not. This function may be called 
+ * at any time to determine a ports state.  No other HssAccPacketised 
+ * interface should be called while this interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - This is the number of the HDLC port
+ * to disconnect and it corresponds to the physical E1/T1 trunk i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - TRUE The state of this HSS/HDLC port combination is disconnected,
+ *                so if a disconnect was called, it is now completed.
+ *         - FALSE The state of this HSS/HDLC port combination is connected,
+ *                so if a disconnect was called, it is not yet completed.
+ */
+PUBLIC BOOL 
+ixHssAccPktPortIsDisconnectComplete (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+				     IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId);
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccPktPortRxFreeReplenish (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+              IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId, 
+	      IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer)
+ *
+ * @brief Function which the client calls at regular intervals to provide
+ * mbufs to the access component for RX. A connection should exist for
+ * the specified hssPortId/hdlcPortId combination before attempting to call this 
+ * interface. Also, the connection should not be in a disconnecting state.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - This is the number of the HDLC port
+ * and it corresponds to the physical E1/T1 trunk i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3
+ * @param *buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - A pointer to a free mbuf to filled with payload.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR The function did not execute successfully due
+ *                          to a resource error
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_Q_WRITE_OVERFLOW The function did not succeed due to a Q
+ *                                      overflow
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPktPortRxFreeReplenish (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+				IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId, 
+				IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccPktPortTx (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+    IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId, 
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer)
+ *
+ * @brief Function which the client calls when it wants to transmit
+ * packetised data. An enabled connection should exist on the specified
+ * hssPortId/hdlcPortId combination before attempting to call this interface.
+ * No other HssAccPacketised 
+ * interface should be called while this interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param hdlcPortId @ref IxHssAccHdlcPort [in] - This is the number of the HDLC port
+ * and it corresponds to the physical E1/T1 trunk i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3
+ * @param *buffer @ref IX_OSAL_MBUF [in] - A pointer to a chain of mbufs which the
+ * client has filled with the payload
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR The function did not execute successfully due
+ *                          to a resource error. See note.
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_Q_WRITE_OVERFLOW The function did not succeed due to a Q
+ *                                      overflow
+ *
+ * @note IX_HSSACC_RESOURCE_ERR is returned when a free descriptor cannot be
+ * obtained to send the chain of mbufs to the NPE.  This is a normal scenario.
+ * HssAcc has a pool of descriptors and this error means that they are currently
+ * all in use.
+ * The recommended approach to this is to retry until a descriptor becomes free
+ * and the packet is successfully transmitted.
+ * Alternatively, the user could wait until the next IxHssAccPktTxDoneCallback
+ * callback is triggered, and then retry, as it is this event that causes a
+ * transmit descriptor to be freed. 
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccPktPortTx (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+		   IxHssAccHdlcPort hdlcPortId, 
+		   IX_OSAL_MBUF *buffer);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccChanConnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+           unsigned bytesPerTSTrigger, 
+	   UINT8 *rxCircular, 
+	   unsigned numRxBytesPerTS, 
+	   UINT32 *txPtrList, 
+	   unsigned numTxPtrLists, 
+	   unsigned numTxBytesPerBlk, 
+	   IxHssAccChanRxCallback rxCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function allows the client to connect to the Tx/Rx NPE
+ * Channelised Service. There can only be one client per HSS port. The
+ * client is responsible for ensuring that the HSS port is configured
+ * appropriately before its connect request. No other HssAccChannelised 
+ * interface should be called while this interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param bytesPerTSTrigger unsigned [in] - The NPE will trigger the access
+ * component after bytesPerTSTrigger have been received for all trunk
+ * timeslots. This figure is a multiple of 8 e.g. 8 for 1ms trigger, 16 for
+ * 2ms trigger.
+ * @param *rxCircular UINT8 [in] - A pointer to memory allocated by the
+ * client to be filled by data received. The buffer at this address is part
+ * of a pool of buffers to be accessed in a circular fashion. This address
+ * will be written to by the NPE. Therefore, it needs to be a physical address.
+ * @param numRxBytesPerTS unsigned [in] - The number of bytes allocated per
+ * timeslot within the receive memory. This figure will depend on the
+ * latency of the system. It needs to be deep enough for data to be read by
+ * the client before the NPE re-writes over that memory e.g. if the client
+ * samples at a rate of 40bytes per timeslot, numRxBytesPerTS may need to
+ * be 40bytes * 3. This would give the client 3 * 5ms of time before
+ * received data is over-written.
+ * @param *txPtrList UINT32 [in] - The address of an area of contiguous
+ * memory allocated by the client to be populated with pointers to data for
+ * transmission. Each pointer list contains a pointer per active channel.
+ * The txPtrs will point to data to be transmitted by the NPE. Therefore,
+ * they must point to physical addresses.
+ * @param numTxPtrLists unsigned [in] - The number of pointer lists in
+ * txPtrList. This figure is dependent on jitter.
+ * @param numTxBytesPerBlk unsigned [in] - The size of the Tx data, in
+ * bytes, that each pointer within the PtrList points to.
+ * @param rxCallback @ref IxHssAccChanRxCallback [in] - A client function
+ * pointer to be called back to handle the actual tx/rx of channelised
+ * data. If this is not NULL, an ISR will call this function. If this
+ * pointer is NULL, it implies that the client will use a polling mechanism
+ * to detect when the tx and rx of channelised data is to occur. The client
+ * will use hssChanAccStatus for this.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+ 
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccChanConnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+		     unsigned bytesPerTSTrigger, 
+		     UINT8 *rxCircular, 
+		     unsigned numRxBytesPerTS, 
+		     UINT32 *txPtrList, 
+		     unsigned numTxPtrLists, 
+		     unsigned numTxBytesPerBlk, 
+		     IxHssAccChanRxCallback rxCallback);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccChanPortEnable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for enabling a channelised service
+ * for the specified HSS port. It enables the NPE RX flow. The client must
+ * have already connected to a channelised service before enabling the
+ * channelised service. No other HssAccChannelised 
+ * interface should be called while this interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ *
+ * @return
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccChanPortEnable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccChanPortDisable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is responsible for disabling a channelised service
+ * for the specified HSS port. It disables the NPE RX flow. The client must
+ * have already connected to and enabled a channelised service for the
+ * specified HSS port. This disable interface can be called before a
+ * disconnect, but is not required to. No other HssAccChannelised 
+ * interface should be called while this interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccChanPortDisable (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccChanDisconnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function allows the client to Disconnect from a channelised
+ * service. If the NPE RX Flow has not been disabled, the disconnect will
+ * disable it before proceeding with other disconnect functionality.
+ * No other HssAccChannelised interface should be called while this 
+ * interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccChanDisconnect (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixHssAccChanStatusQuery (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+           BOOL *dataRecvd, 
+	   unsigned *rxOffset, 
+	   unsigned *txOffset, 
+	   unsigned *numHssErrs)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is called by the client to query whether or not
+ * channelised data has been received. If there is, hssChanAcc will return
+ * the details in the output parameters. An enabled connection should
+ * exist on the specified hssPortId before attempting to call this interface.  
+ * No other HssAccChannelised interface should be called while this 
+ * interface is being processed.
+ *
+ * @param hssPortId @ref IxHssAccHssPort [in] - The HSS port Id. There are two
+ * identical ports (0-1). 
+ * @param *dataRecvd BOOL [out] - This BOOL indicates to the client whether
+ * or not the access component has read any data for the client. If
+ * FALSE, the other output parameters will not have been written to.
+ * @param *rxOffset unsigned [out] - An offset to indicate to the client
+ * where within the receive buffers the NPE has just written the received
+ * data to.
+ * @param *txOffset unsigned [out] - An offset to indicate to the client
+ * from where within the txPtrList the NPE is currently transmitting from
+ * @param *numHssErrs unsigned [out] - The total number of HSS port errors
+ * since initial port configuration
+ *
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS The function executed successfully
+ *         - IX_FAIL The function did not execute successfully
+ *         - IX_HSSACC_PARAM_ERR The function did not execute successfully due to a
+ *                          parameter error
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixHssAccChanStatusQuery (IxHssAccHssPort hssPortId, 
+			 BOOL *dataRecvd, 
+			 unsigned *rxOffset, 
+			 unsigned *txOffset, 
+			 unsigned *numHssErrs);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn void ixHssAccShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the IxHssAcc
+ * component. The output is sent to stdout.
+ *
+ * @return void
+ */
+PUBLIC void 
+ixHssAccShow (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxHssAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn void ixHssAccStatsInit (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the IxHssAcc statistics.
+ *
+ * @return void
+ */
+PUBLIC void 
+ixHssAccStatsInit (void);
+
+#endif /* IXHSSACC_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxHssAcc
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxI2cDrv.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxI2cDrv.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2472f31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxI2cDrv.h
@@ -0,0 +1,867 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxI2cDrv.h
+ *
+ * @brief  Header file for the IXP400 I2C Driver (IxI2cDrv)
+ *
+ * @version $Revision: 0.1 $
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxI2cDrv IXP400 I2C Driver(IxI2cDrv) API 
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 I2C Driver Public API
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+#ifndef IXI2CDRV_H
+#define IXI2CDRV_H
+
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Section for #define
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * @brief The interval of micro/mili seconds the IXP will wait before it polls for
+ * 			status from the ixI2cIntrXferStatus; Every 20us is 1 byte @
+ * 			400Kbps and 4 bytes	@ 100Kbps. This is dependent on delay type selected
+ *          through the API ixI2cDrvDelayTypeSelect.
+ */
+#define IX_I2C_US_POLL_FOR_XFER_STATUS	20
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * @brief The number of tries that will be attempted to call a callback
+ *          function if the callback does not or is unable to resolve the
+ *          issue it is called to resolve
+ */
+#define IX_I2C_NUM_OF_TRIES_TO_CALL_CALLBACK_FUNC	10
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * @brief Number of tries slave will poll the IDBR Rx full bit before it
+ *			gives up
+ */
+#define IX_I2C_NUM_TO_POLL_IDBR_RX_FULL 0x100
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * @brief Number of tries slave will poll the IDBR Tx empty bit before it
+ *			gives up
+ */
+#define IX_I2C_NUM_TO_POLL_IDBR_TX_EMPTY 0x100
+
+/*
+ * Section for enum
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @enum IxI2cMasterStatus
+ *
+ * @brief The master status - transfer complete, bus error or arbitration loss
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_I2C_MASTER_XFER_COMPLETE = IX_SUCCESS,
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_XFER_BUS_ERROR,
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_XFER_ARB_LOSS
+} IxI2cMasterStatus;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @enum IX_I2C_STATUS
+ *
+ * @brief The status that can be returned in a I2C driver initialization
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_I2C_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS, /**< Success status */
+	IX_I2C_FAIL, /**< Fail status */
+	IX_I2C_NOT_SUPPORTED, /**< hardware does not have dedicated I2C hardware */
+	IX_I2C_NULL_POINTER, /**< parameter passed in is NULL */
+	IX_I2C_INVALID_SPEED_MODE_ENUM_VALUE, /**< speed mode selected is invalid */
+	IX_I2C_INVALID_FLOW_MODE_ENUM_VALUE, /**< flow mode selected is invalid */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_ADDR_CB_MISSING, /**< slave callback is NULL */
+	IX_I2C_GEN_CALL_CB_MISSING, /**< general callback is NULL */
+	IX_I2C_INVALID_SLAVE_ADDR, /**< invalid slave address specified */
+	IX_I2C_INT_BIND_FAIL, /**< interrupt bind fail */
+	IX_I2C_INT_UNBIND_FAIL, /**< interrupt unbind fail */
+	IX_I2C_NOT_INIT, /**< I2C is not initialized yet */
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_BUS_BUSY, /**< master detected a I2C bus busy */
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_ARB_LOSS, /**< master experienced arbitration loss */
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_XFER_ERROR, /**< master experienced a transfer error */
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_BUS_ERROR, /**< master detected a I2C bus error */
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_NO_BUFFER, /**< no buffer provided for master transfer */
+	IX_I2C_MASTER_INVALID_XFER_MODE, /**< xfer mode selected is invalid */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_ADDR_NOT_DETECTED, /**< polled slave addr not detected */
+	IX_I2C_GEN_CALL_ADDR_DETECTED, /**< polling detected general call */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_READ_DETECTED, /**< polling detected slave read request */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_DETECTED, /**< polling detected slave write request */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_NO_BUFFER, /**< no buffer provided for slave transfers */
+	IX_I2C_DATA_SIZE_ZERO, /**< data size transfer is zero - invalid */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_BUFFER_EMPTY, /**< slave buffer is used till empty */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_ERROR, /**< slave write experienced an error */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_OR_GEN_READ_BUFFER_FULL, /**< slave buffer is filled up */
+	IX_I2C_SLAVE_OR_GEN_READ_ERROR /**< slave read experienced an error */
+} IX_I2C_STATUS;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @enum IxI2cSpeedMode
+ *
+ * @brief Type of speed modes supported by the I2C hardware.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_I2C_NORMAL_MODE = 0x0,
+    IX_I2C_FAST_MODE
+} IxI2cSpeedMode;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @enum IxI2cXferMode
+ *
+ * @brief Used for indicating it is a repeated start or normal transfer
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_I2C_NORMAL = 0x0,
+    IX_I2C_REPEATED_START
+} IxI2cXferMode;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @enum IxI2cFlowMode
+ *
+ * @brief Used for indicating it is a poll or interrupt mode
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_I2C_POLL_MODE = 0x0,
+    IX_I2C_INTERRUPT_MODE
+} IxI2cFlowMode;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @enum IxI2cDelayMode
+ *
+ * @brief Used for selecting looping delay or OS scheduler delay
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_I2C_LOOP_DELAY = 1,  /**< delay in microseconds */
+    IX_I2C_SCHED_DELAY      /**< delay in miliseconds */
+} IxI2cDelayMode;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @brief The pointer to the function that will be called when the master
+ *			has completed its receive. The parameter that is passed will
+ *			provide the status of the read (success, arb loss, or bus
+ *			error), the transfer mode (normal or repeated start, the
+ *			buffer pointer and number of bytes transferred.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxI2cMasterReadCallbackP)(IxI2cMasterStatus, IxI2cXferMode, char*, UINT32);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @brief The pointer to the function that will	be called when the master
+ *			has completed its transmit. The parameter that is passed will
+ *			provide the status of the write (success, arb loss, or buss
+ *			error), the transfer mode (normal or repeated start), the
+ *			buffer pointer and number of bytes transferred.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxI2cMasterWriteCallbackP)(IxI2cMasterStatus, IxI2cXferMode, char*, UINT32);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @brief The pointer to the function that will be called when a slave
+ *			address detected in interrupt mode for a read. The parameters
+ *			that is passed will provide the read status, buffer pointer,
+ *			buffer size, and the bytes received. When a start of a read
+ *			is initiated there will be no buffer allocated and this callback
+ *			will be called to request for a buffer. While receiving, if the
+ *			buffer gets filled, this callback will be called to request for
+ *			a new buffer while sending the filled buffer's pointer and size,
+ *			and data size received. When the receive is complete, this
+ *			callback will be called to process the data and free the memory
+ *			by passing the buffer's pointer and size, and data size received.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxI2cSlaveReadCallbackP)(IX_I2C_STATUS, char*, UINT32, UINT32);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @brief The pointer to the function that will be called when a slave
+ *			address detected in interrupt mode for a write. The parameters
+ *			that is passed will provide the write status, buffer pointer,
+ *			buffer size, and the bytes received. When a start of a write is
+ *			initiated there will be no buffer allocated and this callback
+ *			will be called to request for a buffer and to fill it with data.
+ *			While transmitting, if the data in the buffer empties, this
+ *			callback will be called to request for more data to be filled in
+ *			the same or new buffer. When the transmit is complete, this
+ *			callback will be called to free the memory or other actions to
+ *			be taken.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxI2cSlaveWriteCallbackP)(IX_I2C_STATUS, char*, UINT32, UINT32);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @brief The pointer to the function that will be called when a general
+ *			call detected in interrupt mode for a read. The parameters that
+ *			is passed will provide the read status, buffer pointer, buffer
+ *			size, and the bytes received. When a start of a read is
+ *			initiated there will be no buffer allocated and this callback
+ *			will be called to request for a buffer. While receiving, if the
+ *			buffer gets filled, this callback will be called to request for
+ *			a new buffer while sending the filled buffer's pointer and size,
+ *			and data size received. When the receive is complete, this
+ *			callback will be called to process the data and free the memory
+ *			by passing the buffer's pointer and size, and data size received.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxI2cGenCallCallbackP)(IX_I2C_STATUS, char*, UINT32, UINT32);
+
+/*
+ * Section for struct
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief contains all the variables required to initialize the I2C unit
+ * 
+ * Structure to be filled and used for calling initialization
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+	IxI2cSpeedMode I2cSpeedSelect;	/**<Select either normal (100kbps)
+									or fast mode (400kbps)*/
+	IxI2cFlowMode I2cFlowSelect;	/**<Select interrupt or poll mode*/	
+	IxI2cMasterReadCallbackP MasterReadCBP;
+									/**<The master read callback pointer */
+	IxI2cMasterWriteCallbackP MasterWriteCBP;
+									/**<The master write callback pointer */
+	IxI2cSlaveReadCallbackP SlaveReadCBP;
+									/**<The slave read callback pointer */
+	IxI2cSlaveWriteCallbackP SlaveWriteCBP;
+									/**<The slave write callback pointer */
+	IxI2cGenCallCallbackP GenCallCBP;
+									/**<The general call callback pointer */
+	BOOL I2cGenCallResponseEnable;	/**<Enable/disable the unit to
+									respond to generall calls.*/
+	BOOL I2cSlaveAddrResponseEnable;/**<Enable/disable the unit to
+									respond to the slave address set in
+									ISAR*/
+	BOOL SCLEnable;					/**<Enable/disable the unit from
+									driving the SCL line during master
+									mode operation*/
+	UINT8 I2cHWAddr;				/**<The address the unit will
+									response to as a slave device*/
+} IxI2cInitVars;
+
+/**
+ * @brief contains results of counters and their overflow
+ * 
+ * Structure contains all values of counters and associated overflows.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+	UINT32 ixI2cMasterXmitCounter;			/**<Total bytes transmitted as
+											master.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cMasterFailedXmitCounter;	/**<Total bytes failed for
+											transmission as master.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cMasterRcvCounter;			/**<Total bytes received as
+											master.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cMasterFailedRcvCounter;		/**<Total bytes failed for
+											receival as master.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cSlaveXmitCounter;			/**<Total bytes transmitted as
+											slave.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cSlaveFailedXmitCounter;		/**<Total bytes failed for
+											transmission as slave.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cSlaveRcvCounter;			/**<Total bytes received as
+											slave.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cSlaveFailedRcvCounter;		/**<Total bytes failed for
+											receival as slave.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cGenAddrCallSucceedCounter;	/**<Total bytes successfully
+											transmitted for general address.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cGenAddrCallFailedCounter;	/**<Total bytes failed transmission
+											for general address.*/
+	UINT32 ixI2cArbLossCounter;				/**<Total instances of arbitration
+											loss has occured.*/
+} IxI2cStatsCounters;
+
+
+/*
+ * Section for prototypes interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvInit(
+	IxI2cInitVars *InitVarsSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes the I2C Driver.
+ *
+ * @param "IxI2cInitVars [in] *InitVarsSelected" - struct containing required
+ *			variables for initialization 
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *
+ * This API will check if the hardware supports this I2C driver and the validity
+ * of the parameters passed in. It will continue to process the parameters
+ * passed in by setting the speed of the I2C unit (100kbps or 400kbps), setting
+ * the flow to either interrupt or poll mode, setting the address of the I2C unit,
+ * enabling/disabling the respond to General Calls, enabling/disabling the respond
+ * to Slave Address and SCL line driving. If it is interrupt mode, then it will
+ * register the callback routines for master, slavetransfer and general call receive.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - Successfully initialize and enable the I2C
+ *							hardware.
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_SUPPORTED - The hardware does not support or have a
+ *                              dedicated I2C unit to support this driver
+ *		- IX_I2C_NULL_POINTER - The parameter passed in is a NULL pointed
+ *		- IX_I2C_INVALID_SPEED_MODE_ENUM_VALUE - The speed mode selected in the
+ *												InitVarsSelected is invalid
+ *		- IX_I2C_INVALID_FLOW_MODE_ENUM_VALUE - The flow mode selected in the
+ *												InitVarsSelected is invalid
+ *		- IX_I2C_INVALID_SLAVE_ADDR - The address 0x0 is reserved for
+ *										general call.
+ *		- IX_I2C_SLAVE_ADDR_CB_MISSING - interrupt mode is selected but
+ *										slave address callback pointer is NULL
+ *		- IX_I2C_GEN_CALL_CB_MISSING - interrupt mode is selected but
+ *										general call callback pointer is NULL
+ *		- IX_I2C_INT_BIND_FAIL - The ISR for the I2C failed to bind
+ *		- IX_I2C_INT_UNBIND_FAIL - The ISR for the I2C failed to unbind
+ *
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvInit(IxI2cInitVars *InitVarsSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvUninit(
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief Disables the I2C hardware
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will disable the I2C hardware, unbind interrupt, and unmap memory.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - successfully un-initialized I2C
+ *		- IX_I2C_INT_UNBIND_FAIL - failed to unbind the I2C interrupt
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvUninit(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvSlaveAddrSet(
+	UINT8 SlaveAddrSet)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the I2C Slave Address
+ *
+ * @param "UINT8 [in] SlaveAddrSet" - Slave Address to be inserted into ISAR
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will insert the SlaveAddrSet into the ISAR.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - successfuly set the slave addr
+ *		- IX_I2C_INVALID_SLAVE_ADDR - invalid slave address (zero) specified
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvSlaveAddrSet(UINT8 SlaveAddrSet);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvBusScan(
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief scans the I2C bus for slave devices
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will prompt all slave addresses for a reply except its own
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - found at least one slave device
+ *		- IX_I2C_FAIL - Fail to find even one slave device
+ *		- IX_I2C_BUS_BUSY - The I2C bus is busy (held by another I2C master)
+ *		- IX_I2C_ARB_LOSS - The I2C bus was loss to another I2C master
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvBusScan(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvWriteTransfer(
+	UINT8 SlaveAddr,
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 dataSize,
+	IxI2cXferMode XferModeSelect)
+ *
+ * @param "UINT8 [in] SlaveAddr" - The slave address to request data from.
+ * @param "char [in] *bufP" - The pointer to the data to be transmitted.
+ * @param "UINT32 [in] dataSize" - The number of bytes requested.
+ * @param "IxI2cXferMode [in] XferModeSelect" - the transfer mode selected,
+ *			either repeated start (ends w/o stop) or normal (start and stop)
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will try to obtain master control of the I2C bus and transmit the
+ * number of bytes, specified by dataSize, to the user specified slave
+ * address from the buffer pointer. It will use either interrupt or poll mode
+ * depending on the method selected. 
+ *
+ * If in interrupt mode and IxI2cMasterWriteCallbackP is not NULL, the driver
+ * will initiate the transfer and return immediately. The function pointed to
+ * by IxI2cMasterWriteCallbackP will be called in the interrupt service
+ * handlers when the operation is complete.
+ *
+ * If in interrupt mode and IxI2cMasterWriteCallbackP is NULL, then the driver
+ * will wait for the operation to complete, and then return.
+ *
+ * And if the repeated start transfer mode is selected, then it will not send a
+ * stop signal at the end of all the transfers.
+ * *NOTE*: If repeated start transfer mode is selected, it has to end with a
+ *			normal mode transfer mode else the bus will continue to be held
+ *			by the IXP.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - Successfuuly wrote data to slave.
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_BUS_BUSY - The I2C bus is busy (held by another I2C master)
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_ARB_LOSS - The I2C bus was loss to another I2C master
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_XFER_ERROR - There was a transfer error
+ *      - IX_I2C_MASTER_BUS_ERROR - There was a bus error during transfer
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_NO_BUFFER - buffer pointer is NULL
+ *      - IX_I2C_MASTER_INVALID_XFER_MODE - Xfer mode selected is invalid
+ *      - IX_I2C_DATA_SIZE_ZERO - dataSize passed in is zero, which is invalid
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvWriteTransfer(
+	UINT8 SlaveAddr,
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 dataSize,
+	IxI2cXferMode XferModeSelect);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvReadTransfer(
+	UINT8 SlaveAddr,
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 dataSize,
+	IxI2cXferMode XferModeSelect)
+ *
+ * @brief Initiates a transfer to receive bytes of data from a slave
+ *			device through the I2C bus.
+ *
+ * @param "UINT8 [in] SlaveAddr" - The slave address to request data from.
+ * @param "char [out] *bufP" - The pointer to the buffer to store the
+ *			requested data.
+ * @param "UINT32 [in] dataSize" - The number of bytes requested.
+ * @param "IxI2cXferMode [in] XferModeSelect" - the transfer mode selected,
+ *			either repeated start (ends w/o stop) or normal (start and stop)
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will try to obtain master control of the I2C bus and receive the
+ * number of bytes, specified by dataSize, from the user specified address
+ * into the receive buffer. It will use either interrupt or poll mode depending
+ * on the mode selected.
+ *
+ * If in interrupt mode and IxI2cMasterReadCallbackP is not NULL, the driver
+ * will initiate the transfer and return immediately. The function pointed to
+ * by IxI2cMasterReadCallbackP will be called in the interrupt service
+ * handlers when the operation is complete.
+ *
+ * If in interrupt mode and IxI2cMasterReadCallbackP is NULL, then the driver will
+ * wait for the operation to complete, and then return.
+ *
+ * And if the repeated start transfer mode is selected, then it will not send a
+ * stop signal at the end of all the transfers.
+ * *NOTE*: If repeated start transfer mode is selected, it has to end with a
+ *			normal mode transfer mode else the bus will continue to be held
+ *			by the IXP.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - Successfuuly read slave data
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_BUS_BUSY - The I2C bus is busy (held by another I2C master)
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_ARB_LOSS - The I2C bus was loss to another I2C master
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_XFER_ERROR - There was a bus error during transfer
+ *      - IX_I2C_MASTER_BUS_ERROR - There was a bus error during transfer
+ *		- IX_I2C_MASTER_NO_BUFFER - buffer pointer is NULL
+ *      - IX_I2C_MASTER_INVALID_XFER_MODE - Xfer mode selected is invalid
+ *      - IX_I2C_INVALID_SLAVE_ADDR - invalid slave address (zero) specified
+ *      - IX_I2C_DATA_SIZE_ZERO - dataSize passed in is zero, which is invalid
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvReadTransfer(
+	UINT8 SlaveAddr,
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 dataSize,
+	IxI2cXferMode XferModeSelect);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvSlaveAddrAndGenCallDetectedCheck(
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief Checks the I2C Status Register to determine if a slave address is
+ *			detected
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API is used in polled mode to determine if the I2C unit is requested
+ * for a slave or general call transfer. If it is requested for a slave
+ * transfer then it will determine if it is a general call (read only), read,
+ * or write transfer requested.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SLAVE_ADDR_NOT_DETECTED - The I2C unit is not requested for slave
+ *										transfer
+ *		- IX_I2C_GEN_CALL_ADDR_DETECTED - The I2C unit is not requested for slave
+ *									transfer but for general call
+ *      - IX_I2C_SLAVE_READ_DETECTED - The I2C unit is requested for a read
+ *      - IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_DETECTED - The I2C unit is requested for a write
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvSlaveAddrAndGenCallDetectedCheck(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvSlaveOrGenDataReceive(
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 bufSize,
+	UINT32 *dataSizeRcvd)
+ *
+ * @brief Performs the slave receive or general call receive data transfer
+ *
+ * @param	"char [in] *bufP" - the pointer to the buffer to store data
+ *			"UINT32 [in] bufSize" - the buffer size allocated
+ *			"UINT32 [in] *dataSizeRcvd" - the length of data received in bytes
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API is only used in polled mode to perform the slave read or general call
+ * receive data. It will continuously store the data received into bufP until
+ * complete or until bufP is full in which it will return
+ * IX_I2C_SLAVE_OR_GEN_READ_BUFFER_FULL. If in interrupt mode, the callback will be
+ * used.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - The I2C driver transferred the data successfully.
+ *		- IX_I2C_SLAVE_OR_GEN_READ_BUFFER_FULL - The I2C driver has ran out of
+ *			space to store the received data.
+ *		- IX_I2C_SLAVE_OR_GEN_READ_ERROR - The I2C driver didn't manage to
+ *			detect the IDBR Rx Full bit
+ *      - IX_I2C_DATA_SIZE_ZERO - bufSize passed in is zero, which is invalid
+ *		- IX_I2C_SLAVE_NO_BUFFER - buffer pointer is NULL
+ *      - IX_I2C_NULL_POINTER - dataSizeRcvd is NULL
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvSlaveOrGenDataReceive(
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 bufSize,
+	UINT32 *dataSizeRcvd);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvSlaveDataTransmit(
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 dataSize,
+	UINT32 *dataSizeXmtd)
+ *
+ * @brief Performs the slave write data transfer
+ *
+ * @param	"char [in] *bufP" - the pointer to the buffer for data to be
+ *				transmitted
+ *			"UINT32 [in] bufSize" - the buffer size allocated
+ *			"UINT32 [in] *dataSizeRcvd" - the length of data trasnmitted in
+ *				bytes
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API is only used in polled mode to perform the slave transmit data. It
+ * will continuously transmit the data from bufP until complete or until bufP
+ * is empty in which it will return IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_BUFFER_EMPTY. If in
+ * interrupt mode, the callback will be used.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_SUCCESS - The I2C driver transferred the data successfully.
+ *      - IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_BUFFER_EMPTY - The I2C driver needs more data to
+ *			transmit.
+ *      - IX_I2C_SLAVE_WRITE_ERROR -The I2C driver didn't manage to detect the
+ *          IDBR Tx empty bit or the slave stop bit.
+ *      - IX_I2C_DATA_SIZE_ZERO - dataSize passed in is zero, which is invalid
+ *		- IX_I2C_SLAVE_NO_BUFFER - buffer pointer is NULL
+ *      - IX_I2C_NULL_POINTER - dataSizeXmtd is NULL
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvSlaveDataTransmit(
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 dataSize,
+	UINT32 *dataSizeXmtd);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvSlaveOrGenCallBufReplenish(
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 bufSize)
+ *
+ * @brief Replenishes the buffer which stores buffer info for both slave and
+ *			general call
+ *
+ * @param	"char [in] *bufP" - pointer to the buffer allocated
+ *			"UINT32 [in] bufSize" - size of the buffer
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API is only used in interrupt mode for replenishing the same buffer
+ * that is used by both slave and generall call by updating the buffer info
+ * with new info and clearing previous offsets set by previous transfers.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - None
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixI2cDrvSlaveOrGenCallBufReplenish(
+	char *bufP,
+	UINT32 bufSize);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvStatsGet(IxI2cStatsCounters *I2cStats)
+ *
+ * @brief Returns the I2C Statistics through the pointer passed in
+ *
+ * @param - "IxI2cStatsCounters [out] *I2cStats" - I2C statistics counter will
+ *			be read and written to the location pointed by this pointer.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return the statistics counters of the I2C driver.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_I2C_NULL_POINTER - pointer passed in is NULL
+ *		- IX_I2C_SUCCESS - successfully obtained I2C statistics
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvStatsGet(IxI2cStatsCounters *I2cStats);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvStatsReset(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Reset I2C statistics counters.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will reset the statistics counters of the I2C driver.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - None
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixI2cDrvStatsReset(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvShow(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays the I2C status register and the statistics counter.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will display the I2C Status register and is useful if any error
+ * occurs. It displays the detection of bus error, slave address, general call,
+ * address, IDBR receive full, IDBR transmit empty, arbitration loss, slave
+ * STOP signal, I2C bus busy, unit busy, ack/nack, and read/write mode. It will
+ * also call the ixI2cDrvGetStats and then display the statistics counter.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *		- IX_I2C_SUCCESS - successfully displayed statistics and status register
+ *		- IX_I2C_NOT_INIT - I2C not init yet.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_I2C_STATUS
+ixI2cDrvShow(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxI2cDrv
+ * 
+ * @fn ixI2cDrvDelayTypeSelect (IxI2cDelayMode delayMechanismSelect)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the delay type of either looping delay or OS scheduler delay
+ *          according to the argument provided.
+ *
+ * @param - "IxI2cDelayMode [in] delayTypeSelect" - the I2C delay type selected
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the delay type used by the I2C Driver to either looping
+ * delay or OS scheduler delay.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *		- None
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixI2cDrvDelayTypeSelect (IxI2cDelayMode delayTypeSelect);
+
+#endif /* __ixp46X */
+#endif /* IXI2CDRV_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeA.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeA.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7427cc4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeA.h
@@ -0,0 +1,782 @@
+#ifndef __doxygen_HIDE  /* This file is not part of the API */
+
+/**
+ * @file    IxNpeA.h
+ *
+ * @date    22-Mar-2002
+ *
+ * @brief   Header file for the IXP400 ATM NPE API
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeA IXP400 NPE-A (IxNpeA) API
+ *
+ * @brief The Public API for the IXP400 NPE-A
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_NPE_A_H
+#define IX_NPE_A_H
+
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxQueueAssignments.h"
+
+/* General Message Ids */
+
+/* ATM Message Ids */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_CONFIG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command to write the data to the offset in the
+ * Utopia Configuration Table
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_CONFIG_WRITE       0x20
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_CONFIG_LOAD
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command triggers the NPE to copy the Utopia
+ * Configuration Table to the Utopia coprocessor
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_CONFIG_LOAD        0x21
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_STATUS_UPLOAD
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command triggers the NPE to read-back the Utopia
+ * status registers and update the Utopia Status Table.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_STATUS_UPLOAD      0x22
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_STATUS_READ
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command to read the Utopia Status Table at the
+ * specified offset.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_UTOPIA_STATUS_READ        0x23
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_TX_ENABLE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command triggers the NPE to re-enable processing
+ * of any entries on the TxVcQ for this port.
+ *
+ * This command will be ignored for a port already enabled
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_TX_ENABLE                 0x25
+
+ /**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_TX_DISABLE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command triggers the NPE to disable processing on
+ * this port
+ *
+ * This command will be ignored for a port already disabled
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_TX_DISABLE                0x26
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_RX_ENABLE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command triggers the NPE to process any received
+ * cells for this VC according to the VC Lookup Table.
+ *
+ * Re-issuing this command with different contents for a VC that is not
+ * disabled will cause unpredictable behavior.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_RX_ENABLE                 0x27
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_RX_DISABLE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command triggers the NPE to disable processing for
+ * this VC.
+ *
+ * This command will be ignored for a VC already disabled
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_RX_DISABLE                0x28
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_STATUS_READ
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Message ID command to read the ATM status. The data is returned via
+ * a response message
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_ATM_STATUS_READ               0x29
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ * HSS Message IDs
+ *--------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PORT_CONFIG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the ConfigWord value to the location
+ * in the HSS_CONFIG_TABLE specified by offset for HSS port hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PORT_CONFIG_WRITE         0x40
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PORT_CONFIG_LOAD
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command triggers the NPE to copy the contents of the
+ * HSS Configuration Table to the appropriate configuration registers in the
+ * HSS coprocessor for the port specified by hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PORT_CONFIG_LOAD          0x41
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PORT_ERROR_READ
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command triggers the NPE to return an HssErrorReadResponse
+ * message for HSS port hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PORT_ERROR_READ           0x42
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_FLOW_ENABLE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command triggers the NPE to reset internal status and
+ * enable the HssChannelized operation on the HSS port specified by hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_FLOW_ENABLE          0x43
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_FLOW_DISABLE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command triggers the NPE to disable the HssChannelized
+ * operation on the HSS port specified by hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_FLOW_DISABLE         0x44
+
+/**
+ * @def  IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_IDLE_PATTERN_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnC_IDLE_PATTERN value for HSS
+ * port hPort. (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_IDLE_PATTERN_WRITE   0x45
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_NUM_CHANS_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnC_NUM_CHANNELS value for HSS
+ * port hPort. (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_NUM_CHANS_WRITE      0x46
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_RX_BUF_ADDR_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnC_RX_BUF_ADDR value for HSS
+ * port hPort. (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_RX_BUF_ADDR_WRITE    0x47
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_RX_BUF_CFG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command  writes the HSSnC_RX_BUF_SIZEB and
+ * HSSnC_RX_TRIG_PERIOD values for HSS port hPort.  (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_RX_BUF_CFG_WRITE     0x48
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_TX_BLK_CFG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnC_TX_BLK1_SIZEB,
+ * HSSnC_TX_BLK1_SIZEW, HSSnC_TX_BLK2_SIZEB, and HSSnC_TX_BLK2_SIZEW  values
+ * for HSS port hPort. (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_TX_BLK_CFG_WRITE     0x49
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_TX_BUF_ADDR_WRITE
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnC_TX_BUF_ADDR value for HSS
+ * port hPort. (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_TX_BUF_ADDR_WRITE    0x4A
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_TX_BUF_SIZE_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnC_TX_BUF_SIZEN value for HSS
+ * port hPort. (n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_CHAN_TX_BUF_SIZE_WRITE    0x4B
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_FLOW_ENABLE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command triggers the NPE to reset internal status and
+ * enable the HssPacketized operation for the flow specified by pPipe on
+ * the HSS port specified by hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_FLOW_ENABLE      0x50
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_FLOW_DISABLE
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command triggers the NPE to disable the HssPacketized
+ * operation for the flow specified by pPipe on the HSS port specified by hPort.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_FLOW_DISABLE     0x51
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_NUM_PIPES_WRITE
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnP_NUM_PIPES value for HSS
+ * port hPort.(n=hPort)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_NUM_PIPES_WRITE       0x52
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_FIFO_SIZEW_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnP_PIPEp_FIFOSIZEW value for
+ * packet-pipe pPipe on HSS port hPort.  (n=hPort, p=pPipe)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_FIFO_SIZEW_WRITE 0x53
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_HDLC_CFG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnP_PIPEp_HDLC_RXCFG and
+ * HSSnP_PIPEp_HDLC_TXCFG values for packet-pipe pPipe on HSS port hPort.
+ * (n=hPort, p=pPipe)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_HDLC_CFG_WRITE   0x54
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_IDLE_PATTERN_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnP_PIPEp_IDLE_PATTERN value
+ * for packet-pipe pPipe on HSS port hPort.  (n=hPort, p=pPipe)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_IDLE_PATTERN_WRITE 0x55
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_RX_SIZE_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnP_PIPEp_RXSIZEB value for
+ * packet-pipe pPipe on HSS port hPort.  (n=hPort, p=pPipe)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_RX_SIZE_WRITE    0x56
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_MODE_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief HSS Message ID command writes the HSSnP_PIPEp_MODE value for
+ * packet-pipe pPipe on HSS port hPort.  (n=hPort, p=pPipe)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_MSSG_HSS_PKT_PIPE_MODE_WRITE       0x57
+
+
+
+/* Queue Entry Masks */
+
+/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ *  ATM Descriptor Structure offsets
+ *--------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_STATUS_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Status field
+ *
+ * It is used for descriptor error reporting.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_STATUS_OFFSET          0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_VCID_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor VC ID field
+ *
+ * It is used to hold an identifier number for this VC
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_VCID_OFFSET            1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_CURRMBUFSIZE_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Current Mbuf
+ * Size field
+ *
+ * Number of bytes the current mbuf data buffer can hold
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_CURRMBUFSIZE_OFFSET    2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_ATMHEADER_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor ATM Header
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_ATMHEADER_OFFSET       4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_CURRMBUFLEN_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Current MBuf length
+ *
+ *
+ * RX - Initialized to zero.  The NPE updates this field as each cell is received and
+ * zeroes it with every new mbuf for chaining. Will not be bigger than currBbufSize.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_CURRMBUFLEN_OFFSET    12
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_TIMELIMIT__OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Time Limit field
+ *
+ * Contains the Payload Reassembly Time Limit (used for aal0_xx only)
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_TIMELIMIT_OFFSET        14
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFF_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Current MBuf Pointer
+ *
+ * The current mbuf pointer of a chain of mbufs.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFF_OFFSET     20
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFDATA_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Current MBuf Pointer
+ *
+ * Pointer to the next byte to be read or next free location to be written.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFDATA_OFFSET  24
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_PNEXTMBUF_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Next MBuf Pointer
+ *
+ * Pointer to the next MBuf in a chain of MBufs.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_PNEXTMBUF_OFFSET      28
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_TOTALLENGTH_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Total Length
+ *
+ * Total number of bytes written to the chain of MBufs by the NPE
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_TOTALLENGTH_OFFSET    32
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_AAL5CRCRESIDUE_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor AAL5 CRC Residue
+ *
+ * Current CRC value for a PDU
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_AAL5CRCRESIDUE_OFFSET 36
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Receive Descriptor Size
+ *
+ * The size of the Receive descriptor
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXDESCRIPTOR_SIZE                  40
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PORT_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Port
+ *
+ * Port identifier.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PORT_OFFSET            0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_RSVD_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor RSVD
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_RSVD_OFFSET            1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_CURRMBUFLEN_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Current MBuf Length
+ *
+ * TX - Initialized by the XScale to the number of bytes in the current MBuf data buffer.
+ * The NPE decrements this field for every transmitted cell.  Thus, when the NPE writes a
+ * descriptor the TxDone queue, this field will equal zero.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_CURRMBUFLEN_OFFSET     2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_ATMHEADER_OFFSET
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor ATM Header
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_ATMHEADER_OFFSET       4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFF_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Pointer to the current MBuf chain
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFF_OFFSET      8
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFDATA_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Pointer to the current MBuf Data
+ *
+ * Pointer to the next byte to be read or next free location to be written.
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PCURRMBUFDATA_OFFSET  12
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PNEXTMBUF_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Pointer to the Next MBuf chain
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_PNEXTMBUF_OFFSET      16
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_TOTALLENGTH_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Total Length
+ *
+ * Total number of bytes written to the chain of MBufs by the NPE
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_TOTALLENGTH_OFFSET    20
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_AAL5CRCRESIDUE_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor AAL5 CRC Residue
+ *
+ * Current CRC value for a PDU
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_AAL5CRCRESIDUE_OFFSET 24
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief ATM Descriptor structure offset for Transmit Descriptor Size
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDESCRIPTOR_SIZE                  28
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_CHAIN_DESC_COUNT_MAX
+ *
+ * @brief Maximum number of chained MBufs that can be chained together
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_CHAIN_DESC_COUNT_MAX            256
+
+/*
+ *  Definition of the ATM cell header
+ *
+ * This would most conviently be defined as the bit field shown below.
+ * Endian portability prevents this, therefore a set of macros
+ * are defined to access the fields within the cell header assumed to
+ * be passed as a UINT32.
+ *
+ * Changes to field sizes or orders must be reflected in the offset
+ * definitions above.
+ *
+ *    typedef struct
+ *    {
+ *       unsigned int gfc:4;
+ *       unsigned int vpi:8;
+ *       unsigned int vci:16;
+ *       unsigned int pti:3;
+ *       unsigned int clp:1;
+ *    } IxNpeA_AtmCellHeader;
+ *
+ */
+
+/** Mask to acess GFC */
+#define GFC_MASK        0xf0000000
+
+/** return GFC from ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_GFC_GET( header ) \
+(((header) & GFC_MASK) >> 28)
+
+/** set GFC into ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_GFC_SET( header,gfc ) \
+do { \
+    (header) &= ~GFC_MASK; \
+    (header) |= (((gfc) << 28) & GFC_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess VPI */
+#define VPI_MASK        0x0ff00000
+
+/** return VPI from ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_VPI_GET( header ) \
+(((header) & VPI_MASK) >> 20)
+
+/** set VPI into ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_VPI_SET( header, vpi ) \
+do { \
+    (header) &= ~VPI_MASK; \
+    (header) |= (((vpi) << 20) & VPI_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess VCI */
+#define VCI_MASK        0x000ffff0
+
+/** return VCI from ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_VCI_GET( header ) \
+(((header) & VCI_MASK) >> 4)
+
+/** set VCI into ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_VCI_SET( header, vci ) \
+do { \
+    (header) &= ~VCI_MASK; \
+    (header) |= (((vci) << 4) & VCI_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess PTI */
+#define PTI_MASK        0x0000000e
+
+/** return PTI from ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_PTI_GET( header ) \
+(((header) & PTI_MASK) >> 1)
+
+/** set PTI into ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_PTI_SET( header, pti ) \
+do { \
+    (header) &= ~PTI_MASK; \
+    (header) |= (((pti) << 1) & PTI_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess CLP */
+#define CLP_MASK        0x00000001
+
+/** return CLP from ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_CLP_GET( header ) \
+((header) & CLP_MASK)
+
+/** set CLP into ATM cell header */
+#define IX_NPE_A_ATMCELLHEADER_CLP_SET( header, clp ) \
+do { \
+    (header) &= ~CLP_MASK; \
+    (header) |= ((clp) & CLP_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+
+/*
+* Definition of the Rx bitfield
+*
+* This would most conviently be defined as the bit field shown below.
+* Endian portability prevents this, therefore a set of macros
+* are defined to access the fields within the rxBitfield assumed to
+* be passed as a UINT32.
+*
+* Changes to field sizes or orders must be reflected in the offset
+* definitions above.
+*
+* Rx bitfield
+*    struct
+*    {   IX_NPEA_RXBITFIELD(
+*        unsigned int status:1,
+*        unsigned int port:7,
+*        unsigned int vcId:8,
+*        unsigned int currMbufSize:16);
+*    } rxBitField;
+*
+*/
+
+/** Mask to acess the rxBitField status */
+#define STATUS_MASK     0x80000000
+
+/** return the rxBitField status */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_STATUS_GET( rxbitfield ) \
+(((rxbitfield) & STATUS_MASK) >> 31)
+
+/** set the rxBitField status */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_STATUS_SET( rxbitfield, status ) \
+do { \
+    (rxbitfield) &= ~STATUS_MASK; \
+    (rxbitfield) |= (((status) << 31) & STATUS_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess the rxBitField port */
+#define PORT_MASK       0x7f000000
+
+/** return the rxBitField port */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_PORT_GET( rxbitfield ) \
+(((rxbitfield) & PORT_MASK) >> 24)
+
+/** set the rxBitField port */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_PORT_SET( rxbitfield, port ) \
+do { \
+    (rxbitfield) &= ~PORT_MASK; \
+    (rxbitfield) |= (((port) << 24) & PORT_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess the rxBitField vcId */
+#define VCID_MASK       0x00ff0000
+
+/** return the rxBitField vcId */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_VCID_GET( rxbitfield ) \
+(((rxbitfield) & VCID_MASK) >> 16)
+
+/** set the rxBitField vcId */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_VCID_SET( rxbitfield, vcid ) \
+do { \
+    (rxbitfield) &= ~VCID_MASK; \
+    (rxbitfield) |= (((vcid) << 16) & VCID_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+/** Mask to acess the rxBitField mbuf size */
+#define CURRMBUFSIZE_MASK       0x0000ffff
+
+/** return the rxBitField mbuf size */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_CURRMBUFSIZE_GET( rxbitfield ) \
+((rxbitfield) & CURRMBUFSIZE_MASK)
+
+/** set the rxBitField mbuf size */
+#define IX_NPE_A_RXBITFIELD_CURRMBUFSIZE_SET( rxbitfield, currmbufsize ) \
+do { \
+    (rxbitfield) &= ~CURRMBUFSIZE_MASK; \
+    (rxbitfield) |= ((currmbufsize) & CURRMBUFSIZE_MASK); \
+} while(0)
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief Tx Descriptor definition
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT8 port;				/**< Tx Port number */
+    UINT8 aalType; 			/**< AAL Type */
+    UINT16 currMbufLen;			/**< mbuf length */
+    UINT32 atmCellHeader;		/**< ATM cell header */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pCurrMbuf;	        /**< pointer to mbuf */
+    unsigned char *pCurrMbufData;	/**< Pointer to mbuf->dat */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pNextMbuf;		/**< Pointer to next mbuf */
+    UINT32  totalLen;			/**< Total Length */
+    UINT32  aal5CrcResidue;		/**< AAL5 CRC Residue */
+} IxNpeA_TxAtmVc;
+
+/* Changes to field sizes or orders must be reflected in the offset
+ * definitions above. */
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief Rx Descriptor definition
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32  rxBitField;			/**< Recieved bit field */
+    UINT32  atmCellHeader;		/**< ATM Cell Header */
+    UINT32  rsvdWord0;                  /**< Reserved field */
+    UINT16  currMbufLen;		/**< Mbuf Length */
+    UINT8   timeLimit; 			/**< Payload Reassembly timeLimit (used for aal0_xx only) */
+    UINT8   rsvdByte0;                  /**< Reserved field */ 
+    UINT32  rsvdWord1;   		/**< Reserved field */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pCurrMbuf;		/**< Pointer to current mbuf */
+    unsigned char *pCurrMbufData;	/**< Pointer to current mbuf->data */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pNextMbuf;		/**< Pointer to next mbuf */
+    UINT32  totalLen;			/**< Total Length */
+    UINT32  aal5CrcResidue;		/**< AAL5 CRC Residue */
+} IxNpeA_RxAtmVc;
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief NPE-A AAL Type
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPE_A_AAL_TYPE_INVALID = 0,	/**< Invalid AAL type */
+    IX_NPE_A_AAL_TYPE_0_48    = 0x1,	/**< AAL0 - 48 byte */
+    IX_NPE_A_AAL_TYPE_0_52    = 0x2,	/**< AAL0 - 52 byte */
+    IX_NPE_A_AAL_TYPE_5       = 0x5,	/**< AAL5 */
+    IX_NPE_A_AAL_TYPE_OAM     = 0xF	/**< OAM */
+} IxNpeA_AalType;
+
+/**
+ * @brief NPE-A Payload format 52-bytes & 48-bytes
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPE_A_52_BYTE_PAYLOAD = 0,	/**< 52 byte payload */
+    IX_NPE_A_48_BYTE_PAYLOAD		/**< 48 byte payload */
+} IxNpeA_PayloadFormat;
+
+/**
+ * @brief  HSS Packetized NpePacket Descriptor Structure
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT8   status;		/**< Status of the packet passed to the client */
+    UINT8   errorCount;		/**< Number of errors */
+    UINT8   chainCount;		/**< Mbuf chain count e.g. 0 - No mbuf chain */
+    UINT8   rsvdByte0;		/**< Reserved byte to make the descriptor word align */
+
+    UINT16  packetLength;	/**< Packet Length */
+    UINT16  rsvdShort0;		/**< Reserved short to make the descriptor a word align */
+
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pRootMbuf;	/**< Pointer to Root mbuf */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *pNextMbuf;	/**< Pointer to next mbuf */
+    UINT8   *pMbufData;		/**< Pointer to the current mbuf->data */
+    UINT32  mbufLength;		/**< Current mbuf length */
+
+} IxNpeA_NpePacketDescriptor;
+
+
+#endif
+/**
+ *@}
+ */
+
+#endif /* __doxygen_HIDE */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDl.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..86f69f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,980 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDl.h
+ *
+ * @date 14 December 2001
+
+ * @brief This file contains the public API of the IXP400 NPE Downloader
+ *        component.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeDl IXP400 NPE-Downloader (IxNpeDl) API
+ *
+ * @brief The Public API for the IXP400 NPE Downloader
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEDL_H
+#define IXNPEDL_H
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required
+ */
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+#include "IxNpeMicrocode.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NpeDl function return value for a parameter error
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR               2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_RESOURCE_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NpeDl function return value for a resource error
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_RESOURCE_ERR            3
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NpeDl function return value for a Critical NPE error occuring during
+          download. Assume NPE is left in unstable condition if this value is
+          returned or NPE is hang / halt.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR        4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NpeDl function return value for a Critical Microcode error
+ *        discovered during download. Assume NPE is left in unstable condition
+ *        if this value is returned.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR  5
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_DEVICE_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NpeDl function return value when image being downloaded
+ *        is not meant for the device in use
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DEVICE_ERR 6 
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup NPEImageID IXP400 NPE Image ID Definition
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @brief Definition of NPE Image ID to be passed to ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart()
+ *        as input of type UINT32 which has the following fields format:
+ *
+ *               Field [Bit Location] <BR>
+ *               -------------------- <BR>
+ *               Device ID [31 - 28] <BR>
+ *               NPE ID [27 - 24] <BR>
+ *               NPE Functionality ID [23 - 16] <BR>
+ *               Major Release Number [15 -  8] <BR>
+ *               Minor Release Number [7 - 0] <BR>
+ *
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief Mask for NPE Image ID's Field
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK  0xff
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEID_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief Mask for NPE Image NPE ID's Field
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEID_MASK  0xf
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_DEVICEID_MASK
+ *
+ * @brief Mask for NPE Image Device ID's Field
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_DEVICEID_MASK  0xf
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_NPEID
+ *
+ * @brief Location of NPE ID field in term of bit.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_NPEID  24
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_FUNCTIONALITYID
+ *
+ * @brief Location of Functionality ID field in term of bit.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_FUNCTIONALITYID  16
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_MAJOR
+ *
+ * @brief Location of Major Release Number field in term of bit.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_MAJOR  8
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_MINOR
+ *
+ * @brief Location of Minor Release Number field in term of bit.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_BIT_LOC_MINOR  0
+
+/**
+ * @} addtogroup NPEImageID
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageOverride(x)
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "image" to new term
+ *        "image library"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageOverride(x) ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride(x)
+
+/**
+ * @def IxNpeDlVersionId
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IxNpeDlVersionId IxNpeDlImageId
+
+/**
+ * @def ixNpeDlVersionDownload
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define ixNpeDlVersionDownload(x,y) ixNpeDlImageDownload(x,y)
+
+/**
+ * @def ixNpeDlAvailableVersionsCountGet
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define ixNpeDlAvailableVersionsCountGet(x) ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet(x)
+
+/**
+ * @def ixNpeDlAvailableVersionsListGet
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define ixNpeDlAvailableVersionsListGet(x,y) ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet(x,y)
+
+ /**
+ * @def ixNpeDlLoadedVersionGet
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define ixNpeDlLoadedVersionGet(x,y) ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet(x,y)
+
+ /**
+ * @def clientImage
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "image" to new term
+ *        "image library"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define clientImage clientImageLibrary
+
+ /**
+ * @def versionIdPtr
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define versionIdPtr imageIdPtr
+
+ /**
+ * @def numVersionsPtr
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define numVersionsPtr numImagesPtr
+
+/**
+ * @def versionIdListPtr
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "version" to new term
+ *        "image"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define versionIdListPtr imageIdListPtr
+
+/**
+ * @def IxNpeDlBuildId
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "buildId" to new term
+ *        "functionalityId"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IxNpeDlBuildId IxNpeDlFunctionalityId
+
+/**
+ * @def buildId
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "buildId" to new term
+ *        "functionalityId"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define buildId functionalityId
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MicrocodeImage
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old terminology that uses term "image" to new term
+ *        "image library"
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS #define HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MicrocodeImage IX_NPEDL_MicrocodeImageLibrary
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxNpeDlFunctionalityId
+ * @brief Used to make up Functionality ID field of Image Id
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS typedef HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+typedef UINT8 IxNpeDlFunctionalityId;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxNpeDlMajor
+ * @brief Used to make up Major Release field of Image Id
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS typedef HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+typedef UINT8 IxNpeDlMajor;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxNpeDlMinor
+ * @brief Used to make up Minor Revision field of Image Id
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS typedef HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+typedef UINT8 IxNpeDlMinor;
+
+/*
+ * Enums
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief NpeId numbers to identify NPE A, B or C
+ * @note In this context, for IXP425 Silicon (B0):<br>
+ *      - NPE-A has HDLC, HSS, AAL and UTOPIA Coprocessors.<br>
+ *      - NPE-B has Ethernet Coprocessor.<br>
+ *      - NPE-C has Ethernet, AES, DES and HASH Coprocessors.<br>
+ *      - IXP400 Product Line have different combinations of coprocessors.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEA = 0,    /**< Identifies NPE A */
+  IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEB,        /**< Identifies NPE B */
+  IX_NPEDL_NPEID_NPEC,        /**< Identifies NPE C */
+  IX_NPEDL_NPEID_MAX          /**< Total Number of NPEs */
+} IxNpeDlNpeId;
+
+/*
+ * Structs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief Image Id to identify each image contained in an image library
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS struct HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart for more information.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxNpeDlNpeId   npeId;   /**< NPE ID */
+    IxNpeDlFunctionalityId functionalityId; /**< Build ID indicates functionality of image */
+    IxNpeDlMajor   major;   /**< Major Release Number */
+    IxNpeDlMinor   minor;   /**< Minor Revision Number */
+} IxNpeDlImageId;
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart (UINT32 imageId)
+ *
+ * @brief Stop, reset, download microcode (firmware) and finally start NPE.
+ *
+ * @param imageId UINT32 [in] - Id of the microcode image to download.
+ *
+ * This function locates the image specified by the <i>imageId</i> parameter
+ * from the default microcode image library which is included internally by
+ * this component.
+ * It then stops and resets the NPE, loads the firmware image onto the NPE,
+ * and then restarts the NPE.
+ *
+ * @note A list of valid image IDs is included in this header file.
+ *       See #defines with prefix IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_...
+ *
+ * @note This function, along with @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart
+ *       and @ref ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet, supercedes the following
+ *       functions which are deprecated and will be removed completely in a
+ *       future release:
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlImageDownload
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlLatestImageGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *         - The Client is responsible for ensuring mutual access to the NPE.
+ * @post
+ *         - The NPE Instruction Pipeline will be cleared if State Information
+ *           has been downloaded.
+ *         - If the download fails with a critical error, the NPE may
+ *           be left in an ususable state.
+ * @return
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS if the download was successful;
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if a critical NPE error occured during
+ *           download
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR if a critical microcode error
+ *           occured during download
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_DEVICE_ERR if the image being loaded is not meant for 
+ *           the device currently running.
+ *         - IX_FAIL if NPE is not available or image is failed to be located.
+ *           A warning is issued if the NPE is not present.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart (UINT32 npeImageId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                                                           UINT32 imageId)
+ *
+ * @brief Stop, reset, download microcode (firmware) and finally start NPE
+ *
+ * @param imageId UINT32 [in] - Id of the microcode image to download.
+ *
+ * This function locates the image specified by the <i>imageId</i> parameter
+ * from the specified microcode image library which is pointed to by the
+ * <i>imageLibrary</i> parameter.
+ * It then stops and resets the NPE, loads the firmware image onto the NPE,
+ * and then restarts the NPE.
+ *
+ * This is a facility for users who wish to use an image from an external
+ * library of NPE firmware images.  To use a standard image from the
+ * built-in library, see @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart instead.
+ *
+ * @note A list of valid image IDs is included in this header file.
+ *       See #defines with prefix IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_...
+ *
+ * @note This function, along with @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart
+ *       and @ref ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet, supercedes the following
+ *       functions which are deprecated and will be removed completely in a
+ *       future release:
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlImageDownload
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlLatestImageGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset
+ *       - @ref ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *         - The Client is responsible for ensuring mutual access to the NPE.
+ *         - The image library supplied must be in the correct format for use
+ *           by the NPE Downloader (IxNpeDl) component.  Details of the library
+ *           format are contained in the Functional Specification document for
+ *           IxNpeDl.
+ * @post
+ *         - The NPE Instruction Pipeline will be cleared if State Information
+ *           has been downloaded.
+ *         - If the download fails with a critical error, the NPE may
+ *           be left in an ususable state.
+ * @return
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS if the download was successful;
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if a critical NPE error occured during
+ *           download
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR if a critical microcode error
+ *           occured during download
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_DEVICE_ERR if the image being loaded is not meant for 
+ *           the device currently running.
+ *         - IX_FAIL if NPE is not available or image is failed to be located.
+ *           A warning is issued if the NPE is not present.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                    UINT32 npeImageId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+                                                        UINT8 *functionalityId)
+ *
+ * @brief Gets the functionality of the image last loaded on a particular NPE
+ *
+ * @param npeId  @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in]      - Id of the target NPE.
+ * @param functionalityId UINT8* [out] - the functionality ID of the image
+ *                                       last loaded on the NPE.
+ *
+ * This function retrieves the functionality ID of the image most recently
+ * downloaded successfully to the specified NPE.  If the NPE does not contain
+ * a valid image, this function returns a FAIL status.
+ *
+ * @warning This function is not intended for general use, as a knowledge of
+ * how to interpret the functionality ID is required.  As such, this function
+ * should only be used by other Access Layer components of the IXP400 Software
+ * Release.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     -  IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     -  IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *     -  IX_FAIL if the NPE does not have a valid image loaded
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlLoadedImageFunctionalityGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+                                    UINT8 *functionalityId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (UINT32 *clientImageLibrary)
+ *
+ * @brief This instructs NPE Downloader to use client-supplied microcode image library.
+ *
+ * @param clientImageLibrary UINT32* [in]  - Pointer to the client-supplied
+ *                                   NPE microcode image library
+ *
+ * This function sets NPE Downloader to use a client-supplied microcode image library
+ * instead of the standard image library which is included by the NPE Downloader.
+ * <b>This function is provided mainly for increased testability and should not
+ * be used in normal circumstances.</b> When not used, NPE Downloader will use
+ * a "built-in" image library, local to this component, which should always contain the
+ * latest microcode for the NPEs.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *      - <i>clientImageLibrary</i> should point to a microcode image library valid for use
+ *        by the NPE Downloader component.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *      - the client-supplied image library will be used for all subsequent operations
+ *        performed by the NPE Downloader
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *      - IX_FAIL if the client-supplied image library did not contain a valid signature
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (UINT32 *clientImageLibrary);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlImageDownload (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr,
+                                                BOOL verify)
+ *
+ * @brief Stop, reset, download microcode and finally start NPE.
+ *
+ * @param imageIdPtr @ref IxNpeDlImageId* [in] - Pointer to Id of the microcode
+ *                                              image to download.
+ * @param verify BOOL [in]     - ON/OFF option to verify the download. If ON
+ *                               (verify == TRUE), the Downloader will read back
+ *                               each word written to the NPE registers to
+ *                               ensure the download operation was successful.
+ *
+ * Using the <i>imageIdPtr</i>, this function locates a particular image of
+ * microcode in the microcode image library in memory, and downloads the microcode
+ * to a particular NPE.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *         - The Client is responsible for ensuring mutual access to the NPE.
+ *       - The Client should use ixNpeDlLatestImageGet() to obtain the latest
+ *         version of the image before attempting download.
+ * @post
+ *         - The NPE Instruction Pipeline will be cleared if State Information
+ *           has been downloaded.
+ *         - If the download fails with a critical error, the NPE may
+ *           be left in an ususable state.
+ * @return
+ *         - IX_SUCCESS if the download was successful;
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *         - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if a critical NPE error occured during
+ *           download
+ *         - IX_PARAM_CRITICAL_MICROCODE_ERR if a critical microcode error
+ *           occured during download
+ *         - IX_FAIL if NPE is not available or image is failed to be located.
+ *           A warning is issued if the NPE is not present.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageDownload (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr,
+            BOOL verify);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet (UINT32 *numImagesPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the number of Images available in a microcode image library
+ *
+ * @param numImagesPtr UINT32* [out] - A pointer to the number of images in
+ *                                       the image library.
+ *
+ * Gets the number of images available in the microcode image library.
+ * Then returns this in a variable pointed to by <i>numImagesPtr</i>.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *     - The Client should declare the variable to which numImagesPtr points
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *     - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlAvailableImagesCountGet (UINT32 *numImagesPtr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdListPtr,
+                                                         UINT32 *listSizePtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get a list of the images available in a microcode image library
+ *
+ * @param imageIdListPtr @ref IxNpeDlImageId* [out] - Array to contain list of
+ *                                                   image Ids (memory
+ *                                                   allocated by Client).
+ * @param listSizePtr UINT32* [inout]  - As an input, this param should point
+ *                                       to the max number of Ids the
+ *                                       <i>imageIdListPtr</i> array can
+ *                                       hold. NpeDl will replace the input
+ *                                       value of this parameter with the
+ *                                       number of image Ids actually filled
+ *                                       into the array before returning.
+ *
+ * Finds list of images available in the microcode image library.
+ * Fills these into the array pointed to by <i>imageIdListPtr</i>
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *     - The Client should declare the variable to which numImagesPtr points
+ *     - The Client should create an array (<i>imageIdListPtr</i>) large
+ *       enough to contain all the image Ids in the image library
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *     - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlAvailableImagesListGet (IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdListPtr,
+                 UINT32 *listSizePtr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+                                                IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Gets the Id of the image currently loaded on a particular NPE
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in]              - Id of the target NPE.
+ * @param imageIdPtr @ref IxNpeDlImageId* [out]     - Pointer to the where the
+ *                                               image id should be stored.
+ *
+ * If an image of microcode was previously downloaded successfully to the NPE
+ * by NPE Downloader, this function returns in <i>imageIdPtr</i> the image
+ * Id of that image loaded on the NPE.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *     - The Client has allocated memory to the <i>imageIdPtr</i> pointer.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     -  IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     -  IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *     -  IX_FAIL if the NPE doesn't currently have a image loaded
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlLoadedImageGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+             IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr);
+
+/**
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlLatestImageGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId, IxNpeDlFunctionalityId
+                                        functionalityId, IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief This instructs NPE Downloader to get Id of the latest version for an
+ * image that is specified by the client.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in]                    - Id of the target NPE.
+ * @param functionalityId @ref IxNpeDlFunctionalityId [in]    - functionality of the image
+ * @param imageIdPtr @ref IxNpeDlImageId* [out]               - Pointer to the where the
+ *                                                         image id should be stored.
+ *
+ * This function sets NPE Downloader to return the id of the latest version for
+ * image.  The user will select the image by providing a particular NPE
+ * (specifying <i>npeId</i>) with particular functionality (specifying
+ * <i>FunctionalityId</i>). The most recent version available as determined by the
+ * highest Major and Minor revision numbers is returned in <i>imageIdPtr</i>.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlLatestImageGet (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+             IxNpeDlFunctionalityId functionalityId,
+                    IxNpeDlImageId *imageIdPtr);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief Stops and Resets an NPE
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in] - Id of the target NPE.
+ *
+ * This function performs a soft NPE reset by writing reset values to
+ * particular NPE registers. Note that this does not reset NPE co-processors.
+ * This implicitly stops NPE code execution before resetting the NPE.
+ *
+ * @note It is no longer necessary to call this function before downloading
+ * a new image to the NPE.  It is left on the API only to allow greater control
+ * of NPE execution if required.  Where appropriate, use @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart
+ * or @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart instead.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *     - The Client is responsible for ensuring mutual access to the NPE.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ *      - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR failed to reset NPE due to timeout error. 
+ *        Timeout error could happen if NPE hang
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief Starts code execution on a NPE
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in] - Id of the target NPE
+ *
+ * Starts execution of code on a particular NPE.  A client would typically use
+ * this after a download to NPE is performed, to start/restart code execution
+ * on the NPE.
+ *
+ * @note It is no longer necessary to call this function after downloading
+ * a new image to the NPE.  It is left on the API only to allow greater control
+ * of NPE execution if required.  Where appropriate, use @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart
+ * or @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart instead.
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *     - The Client is responsible for ensuring mutual access to the NPE.
+ *     - Note that this function does not set the NPE Next Program Counter
+ *       (NextPC), so it should be set beforehand if required by downloading
+ *       appropriate State Information (using ixNpeDlVersionDownload()).
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief Stops code execution on a NPE
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeDlNpeId [in] - Id of the target NPE
+ *
+ * Stops execution of code on a particular NPE.  This would typically be used
+ * by a client before a download to NPE is performed, to stop code execution on
+ * an NPE, unless ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset() is used instead.  Unlike
+ * ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset(), this function only halts the NPE and leaves
+ * all registers and settings intact. This is useful, for example, between
+ * stages of a multi-stage download, to stop the NPE prior to downloading the
+ * next image while leaving the current state of the NPE intact..
+ *
+ * @warning <b>THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.</b>
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart and @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *     - The Client is responsible for ensuring mutual access to the NPE.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_NPEDL_PARAM_ERR if a parameter error occured
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeDlUnload (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will uninitialise the IxNpeDl component.
+ *
+ * This function will uninitialise the IxNpeDl component.  It should only be
+ * called once, and only if the IxNpeDl component has already been initialised by
+ * calling any of the following functions:
+ * - @ref ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart
+ * - @ref ixNpeDlCustomImageNpeInitAndStart
+ * - @ref ixNpeDlImageDownload     (deprecated)
+ * - @ref ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset   (deprecated)
+ * - @ref ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStop  (deprecated)
+ * - @ref ixNpeDlNpeExecutionStart (deprecated)
+ *
+ * If possible, this function should be called before a soft reboot or unloading
+ * a kernel module to perform any clean up operations required for IxNpeDl.
+ *
+ * The following actions will be performed by this function:
+ * - Unmapping of any kernel memory mapped by IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixNpeDlUnload (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC void ixNpeDlStatsShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display run-time statistics from the IxNpeDl
+ *        component
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixNpeDlStatsShow (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeDl
+ *
+ * @fn PUBLIC void ixNpeDlStatsReset (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the statistics of the IxNpeDl component
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixNpeDlStatsReset (void);
+
+#endif /* IXNPEDL_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeDl
+ */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlImageMgr_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlImageMgr_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..622f879
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlImageMgr_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,363 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlImageMgr_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 14 December 2001
+
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the ImageMgr module
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeDlImageMgr_p IxNpeDlImageMgr_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the IxNpeDl ImageMgr module
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEDLIMAGEMGR_P_H
+#define IXNPEDLIMAGEMGR_P_H
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_SIGNATURE
+ *
+ * @brief Signature found as 1st word in a microcode image library
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_SIGNATURE      0xDEADBEEF
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_END_OF_HEADER
+ *
+ * @brief Marks end of header in a microcode image library
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEMGR_END_OF_HEADER  0xFFFFFFFF
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_NPEID_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief Offset from LSB of NPE ID field in Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_NPEID_OFFSET      24
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_DEVICEID_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief Offset from LSB of Device ID field in Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_DEVICEID_OFFSET   28
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_FUNCTIONID_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief Offset from LSB of Functionality ID field in Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_FUNCTIONID_OFFSET 16
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MAJOR_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief Offset from LSB of Major revision field in Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MAJOR_OFFSET      8
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MINOR_OFFSET
+ *
+ * @brief Offset from LSB of Minor revision field in Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MINOR_OFFSET      0
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to extract NPE ID field from Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId) \
+    (((imageId) >> IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_NPEID_OFFSET) & \
+     IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEID_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_DEVICEID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to extract NPE ID field from Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DEVICEID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId) \
+    (((imageId) >> IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_DEVICEID_OFFSET) & \
+     IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_DEVICEID_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_FUNCTIONID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to extract Functionality ID field from Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_FUNCTIONID_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId) \
+    (((imageId) >> IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_FUNCTIONID_OFFSET) & \
+     IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MAJOR_FROM_IMAGEID_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to extract Major revision field from Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MAJOR_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId) \
+    (((imageId) >> IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MAJOR_OFFSET) & \
+     IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MINOR_FROM_IMAGEID_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Macro to extract Minor revision field from Image ID
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MINOR_FROM_IMAGEID_GET(imageId) \
+    (((imageId) >> IX_NPEDL_IMAGEID_MINOR_OFFSET) & \
+     IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_FIELD_MASK)
+
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (UINT32 *clientImageLibrary)
+ * 
+ * @brief This instructs NPE Downloader to use client-supplied microcode image library.
+ *
+ * This function sets NPE Downloader to use a client-supplied microcode image library
+ * instead of the standard image library which is included by the NPE Downloader.
+ * 
+ * @note THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See API header file IxNpeDl.h for more information.             
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *    - <i>clientImageLibrary</i> should point to a microcode image library valid for use
+ *      by the NPE Downloader component.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *    - the client-supplied image uibrary will be used for all subsequent operations
+ *      performed by the NPE Downloader
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL if the client-supplied image library did not contain a valid signature
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrMicrocodeImageLibraryOverride (UINT32 *clientImageLibrary);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract (IxNpeDlImageId *imageListPtr,
+                                                    UINT32 *numImages)
+ * 
+ * @brief Extracts a list of images available in the NPE microcode image library.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlImageId* [out] imageListPtr - pointer to array to contain
+ *                                                 a list of images. If NULL,
+ *                                                 only the number of images 
+ *                                                 is returned (in
+ *                                                 <i>numImages</i>)
+ * @param UINT32* [inout] numImages - As input, it points to a variable
+ *                                      containing the number of images which
+ *                                      can be stored in the
+ *                                      <i>imageListPtr</i> array. Its value
+ *                                      is ignored as input if
+ *                                      <i>imageListPtr</i> is NULL. As an
+ *                                      output, it will contain number of
+ *                                      images in the image library.
+ * 
+ * This function reads the header of the microcode image library and extracts a list of the
+ * images available in the image library.  It can also be used to find the number of
+ * images in the image library.
+ * 
+ * @note THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See API header file IxNpeDl.h for more information.             
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *    - if <i>imageListPtr</i> != NULL, <i>numImages</i> should reflect the
+ *      number of image Id elements the <i>imageListPtr</i> can contain.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *    - <i>numImages</i> will reflect the number of image Id's found in the
+ *      microcode image library.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageListExtract (IxNpeDlImageId *imageListPtr,
+				   UINT32 *numImages);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate (IxNpeDlImageId *imageId,
+                                               UINT32 **imagePtr,
+                                               UINT32 *imageSize)
+ * 
+ * @brief Finds a image block in the NPE microcode image library. 
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlImageId* [in] imageId - the id of the image to locate
+ * @param UINT32** [out] imagePtr        - pointer to the image in memory
+ * @param UINT32* [out] imageSize        - size (in 32-bit words) of image
+ * 
+ * This function examines the header of the microcode image library for the location
+ * and size of the specified image.
+ * 
+ * @note THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See API header file IxNpeDl.h for more information.             
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageLocate (IxNpeDlImageId *imageId,
+			      UINT32 **imagePtr,
+			      UINT32 *imageSize);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract (IxNpeDlImageId *imageId)
+ * 
+ * @brief Finds the most recent version of an image in the NPE image library. 
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlImageId* [inout] imageId - the id of the image 
+ * 
+ * This function determines the most recent version of a specified image by its 
+ * higest major release and minor revision numbers
+ * 
+ * @note THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN DEPRECATED AND SHOULD NOT BE USED.
+ *       It will be removed in a future release.
+ *       See API header file IxNpeDl.h for more information.             
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrLatestImageExtract (IxNpeDlImageId *imageId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the statistics of the IxNpeDl ImageMgr
+ *        module
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsShow (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsReset (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the statistics of the IxNpeDl ImageMgr
+ *        module
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlImageMgrStatsReset (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlImageMgrImageGet (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                                          UINT32 imageId,
+                                          UINT32 **imagePtr,
+                                          UINT32 *imageSize)
+ * 
+ * @brief Finds a image block in the NPE microcode image library. 
+ *
+ * @param UINT32*  [in]  imageLibrary - the image library to use
+ * @param UINT32   [in]  imageId      - the id of the image to locate
+ * @param UINT32** [out] imagePtr     - pointer to the image in memory
+ * @param UINT32*  [out] imageSize    - size (in 32-bit words) of image
+ * 
+ * This function examines the header of the specified microcode image library
+ * for the location and size of the specified image.  It returns a pointer to
+ * the image in the <i>imagePtr</i> parameter.
+ * If no image library is specified (imageLibrary == NULL), then the default
+ * built-in image library will be used.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlImageMgrImageFind (UINT32 *imageLibrary,
+                          UINT32 imageId,
+			  UINT32 **imagePtr,
+			  UINT32 *imageSize);
+
+
+#endif /* IXNPEDLIMAGEMGR_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeDlImageMgr_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlMacros_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlMacros_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e32906a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlMacros_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,414 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlMacros_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 21 January 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the macros for the IxNpeDl component.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeDlMacros_p IxNpeDlMacros_p
+ *
+ * @brief Macros for the IxNpeDl component.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEDLMACROS_P_H
+#define IXNPEDLMACROS_P_H
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#if (CPU != XSCALE)
+/* To support IxNpeDl unit tests... */
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include "test/IxNpeDlTestReg.h"
+
+#else   
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#endif
+
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxNpeDlTraceTypes
+ * @brief Enumeration defining IxNpeDl trace levels
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPEDL_TRACE_OFF,     /**< no trace */
+    IX_NPEDL_DEBUG,         /**< debug */
+    IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT  /**< function entry/exit */
+} IxNpeDlTraceTypes;
+
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros.
+ */
+
+/* Implementation of the following macros for use with IxNpeDl unit test code */
+#if (CPU != XSCALE)
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL
+ *
+ * @brief IxNpeDl debug trace level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for reporting IxNpeDl software errors
+ *
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Error string to report
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the error string passed.
+ * Intended for use with IxNpeDl unit test code.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT(STR) printf ("IxNpeDl ERROR: %s\n", (STR));
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for reporting IxNpeDl software errors
+ *
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Error string to report
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the error string passed.
+ * Intended for use with IxNpeDl unit test code.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT(STR) printf ("IxNpeDl WARNING: %s\n", (STR));
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE0
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for tracing debug for the IxNpeDl component, for no arguments
+ *
+ * @param unsigned [in] LEVEL - one of IxNpeDlTraceTypes enumerated values
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Trace string
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the trace string passed, if the level is supported. 
+ * Intended for use with IxNpeDl unit test code.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE0(LEVEL, STR) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        printf ("IxNpeDl TRACE: "); \
+        printf ((STR)); \
+        printf ("\n"); \
+    } \
+}
+
+ /**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE1
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for tracing debug for the IxNpeDl component, with 1 argument
+ *
+ * @param unsigned [in] LEVEL - one of IxNpeDlTraceTypes enumerated values
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Trace string
+ * @param argType [in] ARG1 - Argument to trace
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the trace string passed, if the level is supported.
+ * Intended for use with IxNpeDl unit test code.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE1(LEVEL, STR, ARG1) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        printf ("IxNpeDl TRACE: "); \
+        printf (STR, ARG1); \
+        printf ("\n"); \
+    } \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE2
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for tracing debug for the IxNpeDl component, with 2 arguments
+ *
+ * @param unsigned [in] LEVEL - one of IxNpeDlTraceTypes enumerated values
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Trace string
+ * @param argType [in] ARG1 - Argument to trace
+ * @param argType [in] ARG2 - Argument to trace
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the trace string passed, if the level is supported. 
+ * Intended for use with IxNpeDl unit test code.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE2(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        printf ("IxNpeDl TRACE: "); \
+        printf (STR, ARG1, ARG2); \
+        printf ("\n"); \
+    } \
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for writing to a memory-mapped register
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] base   - Base memory address for this NPE's registers
+ * @param UINT32 [in] offset - Offset from base memory address
+ * @param UINT32 [in] value  - Value to write to register
+ *
+ * This macro calls a function from Unit Test code to write a register.  This
+ * allows extra flexibility for unit testing of the IxNpeDl component.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE(base, offset, value) \
+{ \
+    ixNpeDlTestRegWrite (base, offset, value); \
+}
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_READ
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for reading from a memory-mapped register
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] base     - Base memory address for this NPE's registers
+ * @param UINT32 [in] offset   - Offset from base memory address
+ * @param UINT32 *[out] value  - Value read from register
+ *
+ * This macro calls a function from Unit Test code to read a register.  This
+ * allows extra flexibility for unit testing of the IxNpeDl component.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_READ(base, offset, value) \
+{ \
+    ixNpeDlTestRegRead (base, offset, value); \
+}
+
+
+/* Implementation of the following macros when integrated with IxOsal */
+#else  /* #if (CPU != XSCALE) */
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL
+ *
+ * @brief IxNpeDl debug trace level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL IX_NPEDL_DEBUG
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for reporting IxNpeDl software errors
+ *
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Error string to report
+ *
+ * This macro is used to report IxNpeDl software errors.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ERROR_REPORT(STR) \
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR, STR, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for reporting IxNpeDl software warnings
+ *
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Warning string to report
+ *
+ * This macro is used to report IxNpeDl software warnings.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_WARNING_REPORT(STR) \
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE0
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for tracing debug for the IxNpeDl component, for no arguments
+ *
+ * @param unsigned [in] LEVEL - one of IxNpeDlTraceTypes enumerated values
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Trace string
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the trace string passed, if the level is supported.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE0(LEVEL, STR) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        if (LEVEL == IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT) \
+        { \
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+        } \
+        else if (LEVEL == IX_NPEDL_DEBUG) \
+        { \
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+        } \
+    } \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE1
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for tracing debug for the IxNpeDl component, with 1 argument
+ *
+ * @param unsigned [in] LEVEL - one of IxNpeDlTraceTypes enumerated values
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Trace string
+ * @param argType [in] ARG1 - Argument to trace
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the trace string passed, if the level is supported. 
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE1(LEVEL, STR, ARG1) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        if (LEVEL == IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT) \
+        { \
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, ARG1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+        } \
+        else if (LEVEL == IX_NPEDL_DEBUG) \
+        { \
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, ARG1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+        } \
+    } \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TRACE2
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for tracing debug for the IxNpeDl component, with 2 arguments
+ *
+ * @param unsigned [in] LEVEL - one of IxNpeDlTraceTypes enumerated values
+ * @param char* [in] STR - Trace string
+ * @param argType [in] ARG1 - Argument to trace
+ * @param argType [in] ARG2 - Argument to trace
+ *
+ * This macro simply prints the trace string passed, if the level is supported. 
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TRACE2(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEDL_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        if (LEVEL == IX_NPEDL_FN_ENTRY_EXIT) \
+        { \
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, ARG1, ARG2, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+        } \
+        else if (LEVEL == IX_NPEDL_DEBUG) \
+        { \
+            ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, STR, ARG1, ARG2, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+        } \
+    } \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for writing to a memory-mapped register
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] base   - Base memory address for this NPE's registers
+ * @param UINT32 [in] offset - Offset from base memory address
+ * @param UINT32 [in] value  - Value to write to register
+ *
+ * This macro forms the address of the register from base address + offset, and 
+ * dereferences that address to write the contents of the register.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_WRITE(base, offset, value) \
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(((base) + (offset)), (value))
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_READ
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for reading from a memory-mapped register
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] base    - Base memory address for this NPE's registers
+ * @param UINT32 [in] offset  - Offset from base memory address
+ * @param UINT32 *[out] value  - Value read from register
+ *
+ * This macro forms the address of the register from base address + offset, and 
+ * dereferences that address to read the register contents.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_READ(base, offset, value) \
+    *(value) = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(((base) + (offset)))
+
+#endif  /* #if (CPU != XSCALE) */
+
+#endif /* IXNPEDLMACROS_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeDlMacros_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f682126
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,893 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 14 December 2001
+
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+#ifndef IXNPEDLNPEMGRECREGISTERS_P_H
+#define IXNPEDLNPEMGRECREGISTERS_P_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Base Memory Addresses for accessing NPE registers
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPE_BASE (IX_OSAL_IXP400_PERIPHERAL_PHYS_BASE)
+
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEA_OFFSET (0x6000) /**< NPE-A register base offset */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEB_OFFSET (0x7000) /**< NPE-B register base offset */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEC_OFFSET (0x8000) /**< NPE-C register base offset */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEA
+ * @brief Base Memory Address of NPE-A Configuration Bus registers
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEA (IX_NPEDL_NPE_BASE + IX_NPEDL_NPEA_OFFSET)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEB
+ * @brief Base Memory Address of NPE-B Configuration Bus registers
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEB (IX_NPEDL_NPE_BASE + IX_NPEDL_NPEB_OFFSET)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEC
+ * @brief Base Memory Address of NPE-C Configuration Bus registers
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEBASEADDRESS_NPEC (IX_NPEDL_NPE_BASE + IX_NPEDL_NPEC_OFFSET)
+
+
+/*
+ * Instruction Memory Size (in words) for each NPE 
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEA
+ * @brief Size (in words) of NPE-A Instruction Memory
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEA     4096
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEB
+ * @brief Size (in words) of NPE-B Instruction Memory
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEB     2048
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEC
+ * @brief Size (in words) of NPE-B Instruction Memory
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INS_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEC     2048
+
+
+/*
+ * Data Memory Size (in words) for each NPE 
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEA
+ * @brief Size (in words) of NPE-A Data Memory
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEA    2048
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEB
+ * @brief Size (in words) of NPE-B Data Memory
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEB    2048
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEC
+ * @brief Size (in words) of NPE-C Data Memory
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DATA_MEMSIZE_WORDS_NPEC    2048
+
+
+/*
+ * Configuration Bus Register offsets (in bytes) from NPE Base Address
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXAD
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of EXAD (Execution Address) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXAD             0x00000000		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of EXDATA (Execution Data) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXDATA           0x00000004
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of EXCTL (Execution Control) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCTL            0x00000008		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCT
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of EXCT (Execution Count) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_EXCT 	     0x0000000C		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP0
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of AP0 (Action Point 0) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP0	             0x00000010		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP1
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of AP1 (Action Point 1) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP1	             0x00000014		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP2
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of AP2 (Action Point 2) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP2	             0x00000018		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP3
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of AP3 (Action Point 3) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_AP3	             0x0000001C		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WFIFO
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of WFIFO (Watchpoint FIFO) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WFIFO            0x00000020
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WC
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of WC (Watch Count) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_WC	             0x00000024 		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_PROFCT
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of PROFCT (Profile Count) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_PROFCT           0x00000028		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_STAT
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of STAT (Messaging Status) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_STAT	     0x0000002C		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_CTL
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of CTL (Messaging Control) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_CTL	             0x00000030		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_MBST
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of MBST (Mailbox Status) register from NPE Base
+ *        Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_MBST	     0x00000034		
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_FIFO
+ * @brief Offset (in bytes) of FIFO (messaging in/out FIFO) register from NPE
+ *        Base Address
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_OFFSET_FIFO	     0x00000038		
+
+
+/*
+ * Non-zero reset values for the Configuration Bus registers
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_REG_RESET_FIFO
+ * @brief Reset value for Mailbox (MBST) register
+ *        NOTE that if used, it should be complemented with an NPE intruction
+ *        to clear the Mailbox at the NPE side as well
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_REG_RESET_MBST              0x0000F0F0
+
+
+/*
+ * Bit-masks used to read/write particular bits in Configuration Bus registers
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_WFIFO_VALID
+ * @brief Masks the VALID bit in the WFIFO register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_WFIFO_VALID            0x80000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_STAT_OFNE
+ * @brief Masks the OFNE bit in the STAT register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_STAT_OFNE              0x00010000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_STAT_IFNE
+ * @brief Masks the IFNE bit in the STAT register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_STAT_IFNE              0x00080000
+
+
+/*
+ * EXCTL (Execution Control) Register commands 
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_STEP
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to Step execution of an NPE Instruction
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_STEP          0x01
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_START
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to Start NPE execution
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_START         0x02
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_STOP
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to Stop NPE execution
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_STOP          0x03
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_CLR_PIPE
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to Clear NPE instruction pipeline
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_NPE_CLR_PIPE      0x04
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_INS_MEM
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to read NPE instruction memory at address in EXAD
+ *        register and return value in EXDATA register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_INS_MEM        0x10
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_INS_MEM
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to write NPE instruction memory at address in EXAD
+ *        register with data in EXDATA register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_INS_MEM        0x11
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_DATA_MEM
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to read NPE data memory at address in EXAD
+ *        register and return value in EXDATA register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_DATA_MEM       0x12
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_DATA_MEM
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to write NPE data memory at address in EXAD
+ *        register with data in EXDATA register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_DATA_MEM       0x13
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_ECS_REG
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to read Execution Access register at address in EXAD
+ *        register and return value in EXDATA register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_RD_ECS_REG        0x14
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_ECS_REG
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to write Execution Access register at address in EXAD
+ *        register with data in EXDATA register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_WR_ECS_REG        0x15
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_CLR_PROFILE_CNT
+ * @brief EXCTL Command to clear Profile Count register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_CMD_CLR_PROFILE_CNT   0x0C
+
+
+/*
+ * EXCTL (Execution Control) Register status bit masks
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_RUN
+ * @brief Masks the RUN status bit in the EXCTL register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_RUN            0x80000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_STOP
+ * @brief Masks the STOP status bit in the EXCTL register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_STOP           0x40000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_CLEAR
+ * @brief Masks the CLEAR status bit in the EXCTL register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_CLEAR          0x20000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_ECS_K
+ * @brief Masks the K (pipeline Klean) status bit in the EXCTL register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_EXCTL_STATUS_ECS_K          0x00800000
+
+
+/*
+ * Executing Context Stack (ECS) level registers 
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 0 at Backgound 
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0           0x00
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_1
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 1 at Backgound 
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_1           0x01
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_2
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 2 at Backgound 
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_2           0x02
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 0 at Priority 1
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0        0x04
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_1
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 1 at Priority 1
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_1        0x05
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_2
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 2 at Priority 1
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_2        0x06
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 0 at Priority 2
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0        0x08
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_1
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 1 at Priority 2
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_1        0x09
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_2
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 2 at Priority 2
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_2        0x0A
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 0 at Debug
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0          0x0C
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 1 at Debug 
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1          0x0D
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for register 2 at Debug 
+ *        Executing Context Stack level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2          0x0E
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG
+ * @brief Execution Access register address for NPE Instruction Register 
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG            0x11
+
+
+/*
+ * Execution Access register reset values
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Background ECS level register 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_0_RESET     0xA0000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_1_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Background ECS level register 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_1_RESET     0x01000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_2_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Background ECS level register 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_BG_CTXT_REG_2_RESET     0x00008000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Priority 1 ECS level register 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_0_RESET  0x20000080
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_1_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Priority 1 ECS level register 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_1_RESET  0x01000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_2_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Priority 1 ECS level register 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_1_CTXT_REG_2_RESET  0x00008000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Priority 2 ECS level register 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_0_RESET  0x20000080
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_1_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Priority 2 ECS level register 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_1_RESET  0x01000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_2_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Priority 2 ECS level register 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_PRI_2_CTXT_REG_2_RESET  0x00008000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Debug ECS level register 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_0_RESET    0x20000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Debug ECS level register 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_1_RESET    0x00000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access Debug ECS level register 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_DBG_CTXT_REG_2_RESET    0x001E0000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG_RESET
+ * @brief Reset value for Execution Access NPE Instruction Register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_ECS_INSTRUCT_REG_RESET      0x1003C00F
+
+
+/*
+ * masks used to read/write particular bits in Execution Access registers
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_ACTIVE
+ * @brief Mask the A (Active) bit in Execution Access Register 0 of all ECS
+ *        levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_ACTIVE       0x80000000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC
+ * @brief Mask the NextPC bits in Execution Access Register 0 of all ECS
+ *        levels (except Debug ECS level)
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC       0x1FFF0000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_LDUR
+ * @brief Mask the LDUR bits in Execution Access Register 0 of all ECS levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_0_LDUR         0x00000700
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_1_CCTXT
+ * @brief Mask the NextPC bits in Execution Access Register 1 of all ECS levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_1_CCTXT        0x000F0000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_1_SELCTXT
+ * @brief Mask the NextPC bits in Execution Access Register 1 of all ECS levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_REG_1_SELCTXT      0x0000000F
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_DBG_REG_2_IF
+ * @brief Mask the IF bit in Execution Access Register 2 of Debug ECS level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_DBG_REG_2_IF       0x00100000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_DBG_REG_2_IE
+ * @brief Mask the IE bit in Execution Access Register 2 of Debug ECS level
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_ECS_DBG_REG_2_IE       0x00080000
+
+
+/*
+ * Bit-Offsets from LSB of particular bit-fields in Execution Access registers
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC
+ * @brief LSB-offset of NextPC field in Execution Access Register 0 of all ECS
+ *        levels (except Debug ECS level)
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_0_NEXTPC     16 
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_0_LDUR
+ * @brief LSB-offset of LDUR field in Execution Access Register 0 of all ECS
+ *        levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_0_LDUR        8
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_1_CCTXT
+ * @brief LSB-offset of CCTXT field in Execution Access Register 1 of all ECS
+ *        levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_1_CCTXT      16
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_1_SELCTXT
+ * @brief LSB-offset of SELCTXT field in Execution Access Register 1 of all ECS
+ *        levels
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_ECS_REG_1_SELCTXT     0
+
+
+/*
+ * NPE core & co-processor instruction templates to load into NPE Instruction 
+ * Register, for read/write of NPE register file registers
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_BYTE
+ * @brief NPE Instruction, used to read an 8-bit NPE internal logical register
+ *        and return the value in the EXDATA register (aligned to MSB).
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "mov8 d0, d0  &&& DBG_WrExec"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_BYTE    0x0FC00000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_SHORT
+ * @brief NPE Instruction, used to read a 16-bit NPE internal logical register
+ *        and return the value in the EXDATA register (aligned to MSB).
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "mov16 d0, d0  &&& DBG_WrExec"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_SHORT   0x0FC08010
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_WORD
+ * @brief NPE Instruction, used to read a 16-bit NPE internal logical register
+ *        and return the value in the EXDATA register.
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "mov32 d0, d0  &&& DBG_WrExec"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_REG_WORD    0x0FC08210
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_WR_REG_BYTE
+ * @brief NPE Immediate-Mode Instruction, used to write an 8-bit NPE internal
+ *        logical register.
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "mov8 d0, #0"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_WR_REG_BYTE    0x00004000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_WR_REG_SHORT
+ * @brief NPE Immediate-Mode Instruction, used to write a 16-bit NPE internal
+ *        logical register.
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "mov16 d0, #0"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_WR_REG_SHORT   0x0000C000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_FIFO
+ * @brief NPE Immediate-Mode Instruction, used to write a 16-bit NPE internal
+ *        logical register.
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "cprd32 d0    &&& DBG_RdInFIFO"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RD_FIFO        0x0F888220    
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RESET_MBOX
+ * @brief NPE Instruction, used to reset Mailbox (MBST) register
+ *        NPE Assembler instruction:  "mov32 d0, d0  &&& DBG_ClearM"
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_INSTR_RESET_MBOX     0x0FAC8210
+
+
+/*
+ * Bit-offsets from LSB, of particular bit-fields in an NPE instruction
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_SRC
+ * @brief LSB-offset to SRC (source operand) field of an NPE Instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_SRC              4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_DEST
+ * @brief LSB-offset to DEST (destination operand) field of an NPE Instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_DEST             9
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_COPROC
+ * @brief LSB-offset to COPROC (coprocessor instruction) field of an NPE
+ *        Instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_COPROC          18
+
+
+/*
+ * masks used to read/write particular bits of an NPE Instruction
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_IMMED_INSTR_SRC_DATA
+ * @brief Mask the bits of 16-bit data value (least-sig 5 bits) to be used in
+ *        SRC field of immediate-mode NPE instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_IMMED_INSTR_SRC_DATA         0x1F 
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA
+ * @brief Mask the bits of 16-bit data value (most-sig 11 bits) to be used in
+ *        COPROC field of immediate-mode NPE instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA      0xFFE0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA
+ * @brief LSB offset of the bit-field of 16-bit data value (most-sig 11 bits)
+ *        to be used in COPROC field of immediate-mode NPE instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA    5
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_DISPLACE_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA
+ * @brief Number of left-shifts required to align most-sig 11 bits of 16-bit
+ *        data value into COPROC field of immediate-mode NPE instruction
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_DISPLACE_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA \
+     (IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_INSTR_COPROC - IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_IMMED_INSTR_COPROC_DATA)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_WR_INSTR_LDUR
+ * @brief LDUR value used with immediate-mode NPE Instructions by the NpeDl
+ *        for writing to NPE internal logical registers
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_WR_INSTR_LDUR                     1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_RD_INSTR_LDUR
+ * @brief LDUR value used with NON-immediate-mode NPE Instructions by the NpeDl
+ *        for reading from NPE internal logical registers
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_RD_INSTR_LDUR                     0
+
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum
+ * @brief Numeric values to identify the NPE internal Context Store registers
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_STEVT = 0,  /**< identifies STEVT   */
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_STARTPC,    /**< identifies STARTPC */
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_REGMAP,     /**< identifies REGMAP  */
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_CINDEX,     /**< identifies CINDEX  */
+    IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_MAX         /**< Total number of Context Store registers */
+} IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum;
+
+
+/*
+ * NPE Context Store register logical addresses
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_STEVT
+ * @brief Logical address of STEVT NPE internal Context Store register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_STEVT      0x0000001B
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_STARTPC
+ * @brief Logical address of STARTPC NPE internal Context Store register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_STARTPC    0x0000001C
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_REGMAP
+ * @brief Logical address of REGMAP NPE internal Context Store register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_REGMAP     0x0000001E
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_CINDEX
+ * @brief Logical address of CINDEX NPE internal Context Store register
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_ADDR_CINDEX     0x0000001F
+
+
+/*
+ * NPE Context Store register reset values
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_STEVT
+ * @brief Reset value of STEVT NPE internal Context Store register
+ *        (STEVT = off, 0x80)
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_STEVT     0x80
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_STARTPC
+ * @brief Reset value of STARTPC NPE internal Context Store register
+ *        (STARTPC = 0x0000)
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_STARTPC   0x0000
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_REGMAP
+ * @brief Reset value of REGMAP NPE internal Context Store register
+ *        (REGMAP = d0->p0, d8->p2, d16->p4)
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_REGMAP    0x0820
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_CINDEX
+ * @brief Reset value of CINDEX NPE internal Context Store register
+ *        (CINDEX = 0)
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_REG_RESET_CINDEX    0x00
+
+
+/*
+ * numeric range of context levels available on an NPE
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MIN
+ * @brief Lowest NPE Context number in range
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MIN             0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MAX
+ * @brief Highest NPE Context number in range
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_CTXT_NUM_MAX             15
+
+
+/*
+ * Physical NPE internal registers
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_TOTAL_NUM_PHYS_REG
+ * @brief Number of Physical registers currently supported
+ *        Initial NPE implementations will have a 32-word register file.
+ *        Later implementations may have a 64-word register file.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_TOTAL_NUM_PHYS_REG               32
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_PHYS_REG_ADDR_REGMAP
+ * @brief LSB-offset of Regmap number in Physical NPE register address, used
+ *        for Physical To Logical register address mapping in the NPE
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_OFFSET_PHYS_REG_ADDR_REGMAP      1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_MASK_PHYS_REG_ADDR_LOGICAL_ADDR
+ * @brief Mask to extract a logical NPE register address from a physical
+ *        register address, used for Physical To Logical address mapping
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_MASK_PHYS_REG_ADDR_LOGICAL_ADDR   0x1
+
+#endif /* IXNPEDLNPEMGRECREGISTERS_P_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a752f26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,405 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 February 2002
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the NpeMgr module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p IxNpeDlNpeMgrUtils_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the IxNpeDl NpeMgr Utils module
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEDLNPEMGRUTILS_P_H
+#define IXNPEDLNPEMGRUTILS_P_H
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+#include "IxNpeDlNpeMgrEcRegisters_p.h"
+
+
+/*
+ * Function Prototypes
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrInsMemWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                           UINT32 insMemAddress,
+			                   UINT32 insMemData,
+                                           BOOL verify)
+ * 
+ * @brief Writes a word to NPE Instruction memory
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] insMemAddress  - NPE instruction memory address to write
+ * @param UINT32 [in] insMemData     - data to write to instruction memory
+ * @param BOOL   [in] verify         - if TRUE, verify the memory location is
+ *                                     written successfully.
+ * 
+ * This function is used to write a single word of data to a location in NPE 
+ * instruction memory.  If the <i>verify</i> option is ON, NpeDl will read back
+ * from the memory location to verify that it was written successfully
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *    - IX_FAIL if verify is TRUE and the memory location was not written
+ *      successfully
+ *    - IX_SUCCESS otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrInsMemWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 insMemAddress,
+			  UINT32 insMemData, BOOL verify);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrDataMemWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                            UINT32 dataMemAddress,
+	                                    UINT32 dataMemData,
+                                            BOOL verify)
+ * 
+ * @brief Writes a word to NPE Data memory
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] dataMemAddress - NPE data memory address to write
+ * @param UINT32 [in] dataMemData    - data to write to NPE data memory
+ * @param BOOL   [in] verify         - if TRUE, verify the memory location is
+ *                                     written successfully.
+ * 
+ * This function is used to write a single word of data to a location in NPE 
+ * data memory.  If the <i>verify</i> option is ON, NpeDl will read back from
+ * the memory location to verify that it was written successfully
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *    - IX_FAIL if verify is TRUE and the memory location was not written
+ *      successfully
+ *    - IX_SUCCESS otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDataMemWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 dataMemAddress,
+			   UINT32 dataMemData, BOOL verify);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                          UINT32 regAddress,
+                                          UINT32 regData)
+ * 
+ * @brief Writes a word to an NPE Execution Access register
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] regAddress     - NPE Execution Access register address
+ * @param UINT32 [in] regData        - data to write to register
+ * 
+ * This function is used to write a single word of data to an NPE Execution
+ * Access register.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */ 
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 regAddress,
+			      UINT32 regData);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn UINT32 ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                           UINT32 regAddress)
+ * 
+ * @brief Reads the contents of an NPE Execution Access register
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] regAddress     - NPE Execution Access register address
+ * 
+ * This function is used to read the contents of an NPE Execution
+ * Access register.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return The value read from the Execution Access register
+ */ 
+UINT32
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrExecAccRegRead (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 regAddress);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                       UINT32 command)
+ * 
+ * @brief Issues an NPE Execution Control command
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] command        - Command to issue
+ * 
+ * This function is used to issue a stand-alone NPE Execution Control command
+ * (e.g. command to Stop NPE execution)
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */ 
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrCommandIssue (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 command);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec (UINT32 npeBaseAddress)
+ * 
+ * @brief Prepare to executes one or more NPE instructions in the Debug
+ *        Execution Stack level.
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * 
+ * This function should be called once before a sequence of calls to 
+ * ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec().
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *     - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec() should be called to restore
+ *       registers values altered by this function
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */ 
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec (UINT32 npeBaseAddress);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                               UINT32 npeInstruction,
+                                               UINT32 ctxtNum,
+                                               UINT32 ldur)
+ * 
+ * @brief Executes a single instruction on the NPE at the Debug Execution Stack
+ *        level
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeInstruction - Value to write to INSTR (Instruction)
+ *                                     register
+ * @param UINT32 [in] ctxtNum        - context the instruction will be executed
+ *                                     in and which context store it may access
+ * @param UINT32 [in] ldur           - Long Immediate Duration, set to non-zero
+ *                                     to use long-immediate mode instruction
+ * 
+ * This function is used to execute a single instruction in the NPE pipeline at
+ * the debug Execution Context Stack level. It won't disturb the state of other
+ * executing contexts.  Its useful for performing NPE operations, such as
+ * writing to NPE Context Store registers and physical registers, that cannot
+ * be carried out directly using the Configuration Bus registers. This function
+ * will return TIMEOUT status if NPE not responding due to NPS is hang / halt.
+ * 
+ * @pre 
+ *     - The NPE should be stopped and in a clean state
+ *     - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec() should be called once before
+ *       a sequential of 1 or more calls to this function
+ *
+ * @post
+ *     - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec() should be called after 
+ *       a sequence of calls to this function
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *    - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if execution of instruction failed / timeout
+ *    - IX_SUCCESS otherwise 
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+				   UINT32 npeInstruction,
+				   UINT32 ctxtNum, UINT32 ldur);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec (UINT32 npeBaseAddress)
+ * 
+ * @brief Clean up after executing one or more NPE instructions in the
+ *        Debug Stack Level
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * 
+ * This function should be called once following a sequence of calls to 
+ * ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionExec().
+ *
+ * @pre 
+ *    -  ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec() was called earlier
+ *
+ * @post
+ *    -  The Instruction Pipeline will cleared
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */ 
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec (UINT32 npeBaseAddress);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                                UINT32 regAddr,
+                                                UINT32 regValue,
+					        BOOL verify)
+ * 
+ * @brief Write one of the 32* 32-bit physical registers in the NPE data 
+ *        register file
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] regAddr        - number of the physical register (0-31)*
+ * @param UINT32 [in] regValue       - value to write to the physical register
+ * @param BOOL   [in] verify         - if TRUE, verify the register is written
+ *                                     successfully.
+ * 
+ * This function writes a physical register in the NPE data register file.
+ * If the <i>verify</i> option is ON, NpeDl will read back the register to 
+ * verify that it was written successfully
+ * *Note that release 1.0 of this software supports 32 physical
+ * registers, but 64 may be supported in future versions.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *    - The NPE should be stopped and in a clean state
+ *    - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec() should be called once before
+ *      a sequential of 1 or more calls to this function
+ *
+ * @post
+ *    - Contents of REGMAP Context Store register for Context 0 will be altered
+ *    - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec() should be called after 
+ *      a sequence of calls to this function
+ *
+ * @return
+ *    - IX_FAIL if verify is TRUE and the Context Register was not written
+ *      successfully
+ *    - IX_SUCCESS if Context Register was written successfully
+ *    - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if Context Register was not written 
+ *      successfully due to timeout error where NPE is not responding
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrPhysicalRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 regAddr,
+			       UINT32 regValue, BOOL verify);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress,
+                                            UINT32 ctxtNum,
+                                            IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum ctxtReg,
+                                            UINT32 ctxtRegVal,
+                                            BOOL verify)
+ * 
+ * @brief Writes a value to a Context Store register on an NPE
+ *
+ * @param UINT32 [in] npeBaseAddress     - Base Address of NPE
+ * @param UINT32 [in] ctxtNum            - context store to access
+ * @param IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum [in] ctxtReg - which Context Store reg to write
+ * @param UINT32 [in] ctxtRegVal         - value to write to the Context Store
+ *                                         register
+ * @param BOOL   [in] verify             - if TRUE, verify the register is
+ *                                         written successfully.
+ * 
+ * This function writes the contents of a Context Store register in the NPE 
+ * register file. If the <i>verify</i> option is ON, NpeDl will read back the
+ * register to verify that it was written successfully
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *    - The NPE should be stopped and in a clean state
+ *    - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPreExec() should be called once before
+ *      a sequential of 1 or more calls to this function
+ *
+ * @post
+ *    - ixNpeDlNpeMgrDebugInstructionPostExec() should be called after 
+ *      a sequence of calls to this function
+ *
+ * @return
+ *    - IX_FAIL if verify is TRUE and the Context Register was not written
+ *      successfully
+ *    - IX_SUCCESS if Context Register was written successfully
+ *    - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if Context Register was not written 
+ *      successfully due to timeout error where NPE is not responding
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrCtxtRegWrite (UINT32 npeBaseAddress, UINT32 ctxtNum,
+			   IxNpeDlCtxtRegNum ctxtReg, UINT32 ctxtRegVal,
+			   BOOL verify);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the statistics of the IxNpeDl NpeMgrUtils
+ *        module
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsShow (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsReset (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the statistics of the IxNpeDl NpeMgrUtils
+ *        module
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrUtilsStatsReset (void);
+
+
+#endif  /* IXNPEDLNPEMGRUTILS_P_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3d2313c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,260 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 14 December 2001
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the NpeMgr module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the IxNpeDl NpeMgr module
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEDLNPEMGR_P_H
+#define IXNPEDLNPEMGR_P_H
+
+
+/*
+ * Put the user defined include files required.
+ */
+#include "IxNpeDl.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+
+/*
+ * Function Prototypes
+ */
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit (void)
+ * 
+ * @brief Initialises the NpeMgr module
+ *
+ * @param none
+ * 
+ * This function initialises the NpeMgr module.
+ * It should be called before any other function in this module is called.
+ * It only needs to be called once, but can be called multiple times safely.
+ * The code will ASSERT on failure.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *     - It must be called before any other function in this module
+ *
+ * @post
+ *     - NPE Configuration Register memory space will be mapped using
+ *       IxOsal. This memory will not be unmapped by this module.
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */ 
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhNpeMgrUninit (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will uninitialise the IxNpeDlNpeMgr sub-component.
+ *
+ * This function will uninitialise the IxNpeDlNpeMgr sub-component.
+ * It should only be called once, and only if the IxNpeDlNpeMgr sub-component
+ * has already been initialised by calling @ref ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit().
+ * No other IxNpeDlNpeMgr sub-component API functions should be called
+ * until @ref ixNpeDlNpeMgrInit() is called again.
+ * If possible, this function should be called before a soft reboot or unloading
+ * a kernel module to perform any clean up operations required for IxNpeMh.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *      - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrUninit (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId,
+                                           UINT32 *imageCodePtr,
+                                           BOOL verify)
+ * 
+ * @brief Loads a image of microcode onto an NPE
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlNpeId [in] npeId     - Id of target NPE
+ * @param UINT32* [in] imageCodePtr - pointer to image code in image to be
+ *                                      downloaded
+ * @param BOOL [in] verify            - if TRUE, verify each word written to
+ *                                      NPE memory.
+ * 
+ * This function loads a image containing blocks of microcode onto a
+ * particular NPE. If the <i>verify</i> option is ON, NpeDl will read back each
+ * word written and verify that it was written successfully
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *     - The NPE should be stopped beforehand
+ *
+ * @post
+ *     - The NPE Instruction Pipeline may be flushed clean
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     - IX_SUCCESS if the download was successful
+ *     - IX_FAIL if the download failed
+ *     - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if the download failed due to timeout error 
+ *       where NPE is not responding
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrImageLoad (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId, UINT32 *imageCodePtr,
+			  BOOL verify);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ * 
+ * @brief sets a NPE to RESET state
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlNpeId [in] npeId - id of target NPE
+ * 
+ * This function performs a soft NPE reset by writing reset values to the
+ * Configuration Bus Execution Control registers, the Execution Context Stack
+ * registers, the Physical Register file, and the Context Store registers for 
+ * each context number. It also clears inFIFO, outFIFO and Watchpoint FIFO.
+ * It does not reset NPE Co-processors.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *     - The NPE should be stopped beforehand
+ *
+ * @post
+ *     - NPE NextProgram Counter (NextPC) will be set to a fixed initial value,
+ *       such as 0.  This should be explicitly set by downloading State
+ *       Information before starting NPE Execution.
+ *     - The NPE Instruction Pipeline will be in a clean state.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     - IX_FAIL if the operation failed

+ *     - IX_NPEDL_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR if the operation failed due to NPE hang

+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeReset (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ * 
+ * @brief Starts NPE Execution
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlNpeId [in] npeId - Id of target NPE
+ * 
+ * Ensures only background Execution Stack Level is Active, clears instruction
+ * pipeline, and starts Execution on a NPE by sending a Start NPE command to
+ * the NPE. Checks the execution status of the NPE to verify that it is
+ * running.
+ * 
+ * @pre
+ *     - The NPE should be stopped beforehand.
+ *     - Note that this function does not set the NPE Next Program Counter 
+ *       (NextPC), so it should be set beforehand if required by downloading 
+ *       appropriate State Information.
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return
+ *     - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStart (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId)
+ * 
+ * @brief Halts NPE Execution
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeDlNpeId [in] npeId - id of target NPE
+ * 
+ * Stops execution on an NPE by sending a Stop NPE command to the NPE.
+ * Checks the execution status of the NPE to verify that it has stopped.
+ *
+ * @pre
+ *
+ * @post
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *     - IX_SUCCESS if the operation was successful
+ *     - IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */ 
+IX_STATUS
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrNpeStop (IxNpeDlNpeId npeId);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display statistics of the IxNpeDl NpeMgr module
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsShow (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsReset (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the statistics of the IxNpeDl NpeMgr module
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+void
+ixNpeDlNpeMgrStatsReset (void);
+
+
+#endif /* IXNPEDLIMAGEMGR_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeDlNpeMgr_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMh.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMh.h
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+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMh.h
+ *
+ * @date 14 Dec 2001
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the public API for the IXP400 NPE Message
+ * Handler component.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMh IXP400 NPE Message Handler (IxNpeMh) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 NPE Message Handler component.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMH_H
+#define IXNPEMH_H
+
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_MIN_MESSAGE_ID (0x00) /**< minimum valid message ID */
+#define IX_NPEMH_MAX_MESSAGE_ID (0xFF) /**< maximum valid message ID */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT (3) /**< default msg send retries */
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR
+ *
+ * @brief NpeMH function return value for a Critical NPE error occuring during
+          sending/receiving message. Assume NPE hang / halt if this value is
+          returned.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEMH_CRITICAL_NPE_ERR        2
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxNpeMhNpeId
+ *
+ * @brief The ID of a particular NPE.
+ * @note In this context, for IXP425 Silicon (B0):<br> 
+ *      - NPE-A has HDLC, HSS, AAL and UTOPIA Coprocessors.<br> 
+ *      - NPE-B has Ethernet Coprocessor.<br>
+ *      - NPE-C has Ethernet, AES, DES and HASH Coprocessors.<br>
+ *      - IXP400 Product Line have different combinations of coprocessors. 
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEA = 0, /**< ID for NPE-A */
+    IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEB,     /**< ID for NPE-B */
+    IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEC,     /**< ID for NPE-C */
+    IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES        /**< Number of NPEs */
+} IxNpeMhNpeId;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts
+ *
+ * @brief Indicator specifying whether or not NPE interrupts should drive
+ * receiving of messages from the NPEs.
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_NO = 0, /**< Don't use NPE interrupts */
+    IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_YES     /**< Do use NPE interrupts */
+} IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts;
+
+/**
+ * @brief The 2-word message structure to send to and receive from the
+ * NPEs.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 data[2]; /**< the actual data of the message */
+} IxNpeMhMessage;
+
+/** message ID */
+typedef UINT32 IxNpeMhMessageId;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxNpeMhCallback
+ *
+ * @brief This prototype shows the format of a message callback function.
+ *
+ * This prototype shows the format of a message callback function.  The
+ * message callback will be passed the message to be handled and will also
+ * be told from which NPE the message was received.  The message callback
+ * will either be registered by ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister() or
+ * passed as a parameter to ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend().  It will be
+ * called from within an ISR triggered by the NPE's "outFIFO not empty"
+ * interrupt (see ixNpeMhInitialize()).  The parameters passed are the ID
+ * of the NPE that the message was received from, and the message to be
+ * handled.<P><B>Re-entrancy:</B> This function is only a prototype, and
+ * will be implemented by the client.  It does not need to be re-entrant.
+ */
+
+typedef void (*IxNpeMhCallback) (IxNpeMhNpeId, IxNpeMhMessage);
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhInitialize (
+           IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will initialise the IxNpeMh component.
+ *
+ * @param npeInterrupts @ref IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts [in] - This parameter
+ * dictates whether or not the IxNpeMh component will service NPE "outFIFO
+ * not empty" interrupts to trigger receiving and processing of messages
+ * from the NPEs.  If not then the client must use ixNpeMhMessagesReceive()
+ * to control message receiving and processing.
+ *
+ * This function will initialise the IxNpeMh component.  It should only be
+ * called once, prior to using the IxNpeMh component.  The following
+ * actions will be performed by this function:<OL><LI>Initialization of
+ * internal data structures (e.g. solicited and unsolicited callback
+ * tables).</LI><LI>Configuration of the interface with the NPEs (e.g.
+ * enabling of NPE "outFIFO not empty" interrupts).</LI><LI>Registration of
+ * ISRs that will receive and handle messages when the NPEs' "outFIFO not
+ * empty" interrupts fire (if npeInterrupts equals
+ * IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_YES).</LI></OL>
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhInitialize (
+    IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnload (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will uninitialise the IxNpeMh component.
+ *
+ * This function will uninitialise the IxNpeMh component.  It should only be
+ * called once, and only if the IxNpeMh component has already been initialised.
+ * No other IxNpeMh API functions should be called until @ref ixNpeMhInitialize
+ * is called again.
+ * If possible, this function should be called before a soft reboot or unloading
+ * a kernel module to perform any clean up operations required for IxNpeMh.
+ *
+ * The following actions will be performed by this function:
+ * <OL><LI>Unmapping of kernel memory mapped by the function
+ * @ref ixNpeMhInitialize.</LI></OL>
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnload (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId messageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will register an unsolicited callback for a
+ * particular NPE and message ID.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE whose messages
+ * the unsolicited callback will handle.
+ * @param messageId @ref IxNpeMhMessageId [in] - The ID of the messages the
+ * unsolicited callback will handle.
+ * @param unsolicitedCallback @ref IxNpeMhCallback [in] - The unsolicited
+ * callback function.  A value of NULL will deregister any previously
+ * registered callback for this NPE and message ID.
+ *
+ * This function will register an unsolicited message callback for a
+ * particular NPE and message ID.<P>If an unsolicited callback is already
+ * registered for the specified NPE and message ID then the callback will
+ * be overwritten.  Only one client will be responsible for handling a
+ * particular message ID associated with a NPE.  Registering a NULL
+ * unsolicited callback will deregister any previously registered
+ * callback.<P>The callback function will be called from an ISR that will
+ * be triggered by the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt (see
+ * ixNpeMhInitialize()) to handle any unsolicited messages of the specific
+ * message ID received from the NPE.  Unsolicited messages will be handled
+ * in the order they are received.<P>If no unsolicited callback can be
+ * found for a received message then it is assumed that the message is
+ * solicited.<P>If more than one client may be interested in a particular
+ * unsolicited message then the suggested strategy is to register a
+ * callback for the message that can itself distribute the message to
+ * multiple clients as necessary.<P>See also
+ * ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister().<P><B>Re-entrancy:</B> This
+ * function will be callable from any thread at any time.  IxOsal
+ * will be used for any necessary resource protection.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId messageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId minMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId maxMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will register an unsolicited callback for a
+ * particular NPE and range of message IDs.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE whose messages the
+ * unsolicited callback will handle.
+ * @param minMessageId @ref IxNpeMhMessageId [in] - The minimum message ID in
+ * the range of message IDs the unsolicited callback will handle.
+ * @param maxMessageId @ref IxNpeMhMessageId [in] - The maximum message ID in
+ * the range of message IDs the unsolicited callback will handle.
+ * @param unsolicitedCallback @ref IxNpeMhCallback [in] - The unsolicited
+ * callback function.  A value of NULL will deregister any previously
+ * registered callback(s) for this NPE and range of message IDs.
+ *
+ * This function will register an unsolicited callback for a particular NPE
+ * and range of message IDs.  It is a convenience function that is
+ * effectively the same as calling ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister() for
+ * each ID in the specified range.  See
+ * ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackRegister() for more
+ * information.<P><B>Re-entrancy:</B> This function will be callable from
+ * any thread at any time.  IxOsal will be used for any necessary
+ * resource protection.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCallbackForRangeRegister (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId minMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId maxMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessageSend (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessage message,
+           UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will send a message to a particular NPE.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE to send the message
+ * to.
+ * @param message @ref IxNpeMhMessage [in] - The message to send.
+ * @param maxSendRetries UINT32 [in] - Max num. of retries to perform
+ * if the NPE's inFIFO is full.
+ *
+ * This function will send a message to a particular NPE.  It will be the
+ * client's responsibility to ensure that the message is properly formed.
+ * The return status will signify to the client if the message was
+ * successfully sent or not.<P>If the message is sent to the NPE then this
+ * function will return a status of success.  Note that this will only mean
+ * the message has been placed in the NPE's inFIFO.  There will be no way
+ * of knowing that the NPE has actually read the message, but once in the
+ * incoming message queue it will be safe to assume that the NPE will
+ * process it.
+ * <P>The inFIFO may fill up sometimes if the Xscale is sending messages
+ * faster than the NPE can handle them. This forces us to retry attempts 
+ * to send the message until the NPE services the inFIFO. The client should
+ * specify a ceiling value for the number of retries suitable to their
+ * needs. IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT can be used as a default value for
+ * the <i>maxSendRetries</i> parameter for this function. Each retry
+ * exceeding this default number will incur a blocking delay of 1 microsecond,
+ * to avoid consuming too much AHB bus bandwidth while performing retries.
+ * <P>Note this function <B>must</B> only be used for messages.
+ * that do not solicit responses. If the message being sent will solicit a
+ * response then the ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend() function <B>must</B>
+ * be used to ensure that the response is correctly
+ * handled. <P> This function will return timeout status if NPE hang / halt 
+ * while sending message. The timeout error is not related to the 
+ * <i>maxSendRetries</i> as mentioned above. The timeout error will only occur 
+ * if the first word of the message has been sent to NPE (not exceeding 
+ * <i>maxSendRetries</i> when sending 1st message word), but the second word of
+ * the message can't be written to NPE's inFIFO due to NPE hang / halt after 
+ * maximum waiting time (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES). 
+ * <P><B>Re-entrancy:</B> This function will be callable from any
+ * thread at any time.  IxOsal will be used for any necessary
+ * resource protection.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessageSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessage message,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback,
+           UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+ *
+ * @brief This function is equivalent to the ixNpeMhMessageSend() function,
+ * but must be used when the message being sent will solicited a response.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE to send the message
+ * to.
+ * @param message @ref IxNpeMhMessage [in] - The message to send.
+ * @param solicitedMessageId @ref IxNpeMhMessageId [in] - The ID of the
+ * solicited response message.
+ * @param solicitedCallback @ref IxNpeMhCallback [in] - The function to use to
+ * pass the response message back to the client.  A value of NULL will
+ * cause the response message to be discarded.
+ * @param maxSendRetries UINT32 [in] - Max num. of retries to perform
+ * if the NPE's inFIFO is full.
+ *
+ * This function is equivalent to the ixNpeMhMessageSend() function, but
+ * must be used when the message being sent will solicited a
+ * response.<P>The client must specify the ID of the solicited response
+ * message to allow the response to be recognised when it is received.  The
+ * client must also specify a callback function to handle the received
+ * response.  The IxNpeMh component will not offer the facility to send a
+ * message to a NPE and receive a response within the same context.<P>Note
+ * if the client is not interested in the response, specifying a NULL
+ * callback will cause the response message to be discarded.<P>The
+ * solicited callback will be stored and called some time later from an ISR
+ * that will be triggered by the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt (see
+ * ixNpeMhInitialize()) to handle the response message corresponding to the
+ * message sent.  Response messages will be handled in the order they are
+ * received.<P>
+ * <P>The inFIFO may fill up sometimes if the Xscale is sending messages
+ * faster than the NPE can handle them. This forces us to retry attempts 
+ * to send the message until the NPE services the inFIFO. The client should
+ * specify a ceiling value for the number of retries suitable to their
+ * needs. IX_NPEMH_SEND_RETRIES_DEFAULT can be used as a default value for
+ * the <i>maxSendRetries</i> parameter for this function. Each retry
+ * exceeding this default number will incur a blocking delay of 1 microsecond,
+ * to avoid consuming too much AHB bus bandwidth while performing retries.
+ * <P> This function will return timeout status if NPE hang / halt 
+ * while sending message. The timeout error is not related to the 
+ * <i>maxSendRetries</i> as mentioned above. The timeout error will only occur 
+ * if the first word of the message has been sent to NPE (not exceeding 
+ * <i>maxSendRetries</i> when sending 1st message word), but the second word of
+ * the message can't be written to NPE's inFIFO due to NPE hang / halt after 
+ * maximum waiting time (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES). 
+ * <P><B>Re-entrancy:</B> This function will be callable from any
+ * thread at any time.  IxOsal will be used for any necessary
+ * resource protection.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessageWithResponseSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessagesReceive (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will receive messages from a particular NPE and
+ * pass each message to the client via a solicited callback (for solicited
+ * messages) or an unsolicited callback (for unsolicited messages).
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE to receive and
+ * process messages from.
+ *
+ * This function will receive messages from a particular NPE and pass each
+ * message to the client via a solicited callback (for solicited messages)
+ * or an unsolicited callback (for unsolicited messages).<P>If the IxNpeMh
+ * component is initialised to service NPE "outFIFO not empty" interrupts
+ * (see ixNpeMhInitialize()) then there is no need to call this function.
+ * This function is only provided as an alternative mechanism to control
+ * the receiving and processing of messages from the NPEs.<P> This function
+ * will return timeout status if NPE hang / halt while receiving message. The
+ * timeout error will only occur if this function has read the first word of
+ * the message and can't read second word of the message from NPE's outFIFO
+ * after maximum retries (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES). 
+ * <P>Note this function cannot be called from within 
+ * an ISR as it will use resource protection mechanisms.<P><B>Re-entrancy:</B> 
+ * This function will be callable from any thread at any time.  IxOsal will be 
+ * used for any necessary resource protection.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhMessagesReceive (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhShow (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the IxNpeMh
+ * component.
+ *
+ * <B>Re-entrancy:</B> This function will be callable from
+ * any thread at any time.  However, no resource protection will be used
+ * so as not to impact system performance.  As this function is only
+ * reading statistical information then this is acceptable.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE to display state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxNpeMh
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhShowReset (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the current state of the IxNpeMh
+ * component.
+ *
+ * <B>Re-entrancy:</B> This function will be callable from
+ * any thread at any time.  However, no resource protection will be used
+ * so as not to impact system performance.  As this function is only
+ * writing statistical information then this is acceptable.
+ *
+ * @param npeId @ref IxNpeMhNpeId [in] - The ID of the NPE to reset state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixNpeMhShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMH_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMh
+ */
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+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhConfig_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the Configuration module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMhConfig_p IxNpeMhConfig_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the Configuration module.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMHCONFIG_P_H
+#define IXNPEMHCONFIG_P_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxNpeMhMacros_p.h"
+
+/*
+ * inline definition
+ */
+/* enable function inlining for performances */
+#ifdef IXNPEMHSOLICITEDCBMGR_C
+/* Non-inline functions will be defined in this translation unit. 
+	 Reason is that in GNU Compiler, if the Optimization is turn off, all extern inline
+	 functions will not be compiled.
+*/
+#		ifndef __wince
+#			ifndef IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+#				define IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE 
+#			endif
+#		else
+#			ifndef IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+#				define IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+#			endif
+#		endif /* __wince*/
+
+#else
+
+#		ifndef IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+#			define IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+#		endif /* IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE */
+#endif /* IXNPEMHSOLICITEDCBMGR_C */
+/*
+ * Typedefs and #defines, etc.
+ */
+ 
+typedef void (*IxNpeMhConfigIsr) (int); /**< ISR function pointer */
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxNpeMhConfigNpeInfo
+ *
+ * @brief This structure is used to maintain the configuration information
+ * associated with an NPE.
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    IxOsalMutex mutex;          /**< mutex */
+    UINT32 interruptId;     /**< interrupt ID */
+    UINT32 virtualRegisterBase; /**< register virtual base address */
+    UINT32 statusRegister;      /**< status register virtual address */
+    UINT32 controlRegister;     /**< control register virtual address */
+    UINT32 inFifoRegister;      /**< inFIFO register virutal address */
+    UINT32 outFifoRegister;     /**< outFIFO register virtual address */
+    IxNpeMhConfigIsr isr;   /**< isr routine for handling interrupt */
+    BOOL oldInterruptState; /**< old interrupt state (TRUE => enabled) */
+} IxNpeMhConfigNpeInfo;
+
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/**< NPE register base address */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_BASE (IX_OSAL_IXP400_PERIPHERAL_PHYS_BASE)
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEA_OFFSET (0x6000) /**< NPE-A register base offset */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEB_OFFSET (0x7000) /**< NPE-B register base offset */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEC_OFFSET (0x8000) /**< NPE-C register base offset */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPESTAT_OFFSET (0x002C) /**< NPE status register offset */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPECTL_OFFSET  (0x0030) /**< NPE control register offset */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEFIFO_OFFSET (0x0038) /**< NPE FIFO register offset */
+
+/** NPE-A register base address */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEA_BASE (IX_NPEMH_NPE_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPEA_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-B register base address */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEB_BASE (IX_NPEMH_NPE_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPEB_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-C register base address */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEC_BASE (IX_NPEMH_NPE_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPEC_OFFSET)
+
+/* NPE-A configuration */
+
+/** NPE-A interrupt */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEA_INT  (IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_IRQ_LVL)
+/** NPE-A FIFO register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEA_FIFO (IX_NPEMH_NPEA_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPEFIFO_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-A control register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEA_CTL  (IX_NPEMH_NPEA_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPECTL_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-A status register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEA_STAT (IX_NPEMH_NPEA_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPESTAT_OFFSET)
+
+/* NPE-B configuration */
+
+/** NPE-B interrupt */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEB_INT  (IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_IRQ_LVL)
+/** NPE-B FIFO register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEB_FIFO (IX_NPEMH_NPEB_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPEFIFO_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-B control register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEB_CTL  (IX_NPEMH_NPEB_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPECTL_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-B status register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEB_STAT (IX_NPEMH_NPEB_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPESTAT_OFFSET)
+
+/* NPE-C configuration */
+
+/** NPE-C interrupt */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEC_INT  (IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_IRQ_LVL)
+/** NPE-C FIFO register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEC_FIFO (IX_NPEMH_NPEC_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPEFIFO_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-C control register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEC_CTL  (IX_NPEMH_NPEC_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPECTL_OFFSET)
+/** NPE-C status register */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPEC_STAT (IX_NPEMH_NPEC_BASE + IX_NPEMH_NPESTAT_OFFSET)
+
+/* NPE control register bit definitions */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFE   (1 << 16) /**< OutFifoEnable */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_IFE   (1 << 17) /**< InFifoEnable */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_OFEWE (1 << 24) /**< OutFifoEnableWriteEnable */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_CTL_IFEWE (1 << 25) /**< InFifoEnableWriteEnable */
+
+/* NPE status register bit definitions */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_OFNE  (1 << 16) /**< OutFifoNotEmpty */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_IFNF  (1 << 17) /**< InFifoNotFull */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_OFNF  (1 << 18) /**< OutFifoNotFull */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_IFNE  (1 << 19) /**< InFifoNotEmpty */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_MBINT (1 << 20) /**< Mailbox interrupt */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_IFINT (1 << 21) /**< InFifo interrupt */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_OFINT (1 << 22) /**< OutFifo interrupt */
+#define IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_WFINT (1 << 23) /**< WatchFifo interrupt */
+
+
+/**
+ * Variable declarations.  Externs are followed by static variables.
+ */
+extern IxNpeMhConfigNpeInfo ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[IX_NPEMH_NUM_NPES];
+
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigInitialize (
+           IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts)
+ *
+ * @brief This function initialises the Configuration module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts (in) - whether or not to
+ * service the NPE "outFIFO not empty" interrupts.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigInitialize (
+    IxNpeMhNpeInterrupts npeInterrupts);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigUninit (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function uninitialises the Configuration module.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigUninit (void);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhConfigIsr isr)
+ *
+ * @brief This function registers an ISR to handle NPE "outFIFO not
+ * empty" interrupts.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - the ID of the NPE whose interrupt will
+ * be handled.
+ * @param IxNpeMhConfigIsr isr (in) - the ISR function pointer that the
+ * interrupt will trigger.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigIsrRegister (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhConfigIsr isr);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptEnable (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function enables a NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - the ID of the NPE whose interrupt will
+ * be enabled.
+ *
+ * @return Returns the previous state of the interrupt (TRUE => enabled).
+ */
+
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptEnable (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptDisable (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function disables a NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - the ID of the NPE whose interrupt will
+ * be disabled.
+ *
+ * @return Returns the previous state of the interrupt (TRUE => enabled).
+ */
+
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeInterruptDisable (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IxNpeMhMessageId ixNpeMhConfigMessageIdGet (
+           IxNpeMhMessage message)
+ *
+ * @brief This function gets the ID of a message.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessage message (in) - the message to get the ID of.
+ *
+ * @return the ID of the message
+ */
+
+IxNpeMhMessageId ixNpeMhConfigMessageIdGet (
+    IxNpeMhMessage message);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function checks to see if a NPE ID is valid.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - the NPE ID to validate.
+ *
+ * @return True if the NPE ID is valid, otherwise False.
+ */
+
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigNpeIdIsValid (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function gets a lock for exclusive NPE interaction, and
+ * disables the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which to get the
+ * lock and disable its interrupt.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigLockGet (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function releases a lock for exclusive NPE interaction, and
+ * enables the NPE's "outFIFO not empty" interrupt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which to release
+ * the lock and enable its interrupt.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigLockRelease (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsEmpty (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This inline function checks if a NPE's inFIFO is empty.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which the inFIFO
+ * will be checked.
+ *
+ * @return True if the inFIFO is empty, otherwise False.
+ */
+
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE BOOL ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsEmpty (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This inline function checks if a NPE's inFIFO is full.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which the inFIFO
+ * will be checked.
+ *
+ * @return True if the inFIFO is full, otherwise False.
+ */
+
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE BOOL ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsEmpty (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This inline function checks if a NPE's outFIFO is empty.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which the outFIFO
+ * will be checked.
+ *
+ * @return True if the outFIFO is empty, otherwise False.
+ */
+
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE BOOL ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsEmpty (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn BOOL ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsFull (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This inline function checks if a NPE's outFIFO is full.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which the outFIFO
+ * will be checked.
+ *
+ * @return True if the outFIFO is full, otherwise False.
+ */
+
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE BOOL ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsFull (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhConfigInFifoWrite (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessage message)
+ *
+ * @brief This function writes a message to a NPE's inFIFO.  The caller
+ * must first check that the NPE's inFifo is not full. After writing the first 
+ * word of the message, this function will keep polling NPE's inFIFO is not
+ * full to write the second word. If inFIFO is not available after maximum 
+ * retries (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES), this function will return TIMEOUT 
+ * status to indicate NPE hang / halt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which the inFIFO
+ * will be written to.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessage message (in) - The message to write.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhConfigInFifoWrite (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoRead (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessage *message)
+ *
+ * @brief This function reads a message from a NPE's outFIFO.  The caller
+ * must first check that the NPE's outFifo is not empty. After reading the first 
+ * word of the message, this function will keep polling NPE's outFIFO is not
+ * empty to read the second word. If outFIFO is empty after maximum 
+ * retries (IX_NPE_MH_MAX_NUM_OF_RETRIES), this function will return TIMEOUT 
+ * status to indicate NPE hang / halt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE for which the outFIFO
+ * will be read from.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessage message (out) - The message read.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoRead (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage *message);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigShow (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the Configuration
+ * module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to display state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhConfigShowReset (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the current state of the Configuration
+ * module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to reset state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhConfigShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/*
+ * Inline functions
+ */
+ 
+/*
+ * This inline function checks if a NPE's inFIFO is empty.
+ */
+
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsEmpty (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 ifne;
+    volatile UINT32 *statusReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].statusRegister;
+
+    /* get the IFNE (InFifoNotEmpty) bit of the status register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (statusReg, &ifne, IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_IFNE);
+
+    /* if the IFNE status bit is unset then the inFIFO is empty */
+    return (ifne == 0);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * This inline function checks if a NPE's inFIFO is full.
+ */
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigInFifoIsFull (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 ifnf;
+    volatile UINT32 *statusReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].statusRegister;
+
+    /* get the IFNF (InFifoNotFull) bit of the status register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (statusReg, &ifnf, IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_IFNF);
+
+    /* if the IFNF status bit is unset then the inFIFO is full */
+    return (ifnf == 0);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * This inline function checks if a NPE's outFIFO is empty.
+ */
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsEmpty (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 ofne;
+    volatile UINT32 *statusReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].statusRegister;
+
+    /* get the OFNE (OutFifoNotEmpty) bit of the status register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (statusReg, &ofne, IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_OFNE);
+
+    /* if the OFNE status bit is unset then the outFIFO is empty */
+    return (ofne == 0);
+}
+
+/*
+ * This inline function checks if a NPE's outFIFO is full.
+ */
+IXNPEMHCONFIG_INLINE
+BOOL ixNpeMhConfigOutFifoIsFull (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+{
+    UINT32 ofnf;
+    volatile UINT32 *statusReg =
+        (UINT32 *)ixNpeMhConfigNpeInfo[npeId].statusRegister;
+
+    /* get the OFNF (OutFifoNotFull) bit of the status register */
+    IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS (statusReg, &ofnf, IX_NPEMH_NPE_STAT_OFNF);
+
+    /* if the OFNF status bit is unset then the outFIFO is full */
+    return (ofnf == 0);
+}
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMHCONFIG_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMhConfig_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhMacros_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhMacros_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..68f34ef
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+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhMacros_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,296 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhMacros_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 21 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the macros for the IxNpeMh component.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMhMacros_p IxNpeMhMacros_p
+ *
+ * @brief Macros for the IxNpeMh component.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMHMACROS_P_H
+#define IXNPEMHMACROS_P_H
+
+/* if we are running as a unit test */
+#ifdef IX_UNIT_TEST
+#undef NDEBUG
+#endif /* #ifdef IX_UNIT_TEST */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_SHOW_TEXT_WIDTH (40) /**< text width for stats display */
+#define IX_NPEMH_SHOW_STAT_WIDTH (10) /**< stat width for stats display */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_SHOW
+ *
+ * @brief Macro for displaying a stat preceded by a textual description.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_SHOW(TEXT, STAT) \
+    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, \
+               "%-40s: %10d\n", (int) TEXT, (int) STAT, 0, 0, 0, 0)
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxNpeMhTraceTypes
+ *
+ * @brief Enumeration defining IxNpeMh trace levels
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE_OFF     = IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE,    /**< no trace */
+    IX_NPEMH_WARNING       = IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, /**< warning */
+    IX_NPEMH_DEBUG         = IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, /**< debug */
+    IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT = IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3   /**< function entry/exit */
+} IxNpeMhTraceTypes;
+
+#ifdef IX_UNIT_TEST
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE_LEVEL (IX_NPEMH_FN_ENTRY_EXIT) /**< trace level */
+#else
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE_LEVEL (IX_NPEMH_TRACE_OFF) /**< trace level */
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE0
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 0 arguments.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE0(LEVEL, STR) \
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE1
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 1 argument.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE1(LEVEL, STR, ARG1) \
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE2
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 2 arguments.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE2(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2) \
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, 0, 0, 0, 0)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE3
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 3 arguments.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE3(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3) \
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3, 0, 0, 0)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE4
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 4 arguments.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE4(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3, ARG4) \
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3, ARG4, 0, 0)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE5
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 5 arguments.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE5(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3, ARG4, ARG5) \
+    IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3, ARG4, ARG5, 0)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_TRACE6
+ *
+ * @brief Trace macro taking 6 arguments.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_TRACE6(LEVEL, STR, ARG1, ARG2, ARG3, ARG4, ARG5, ARG6) \
+{ \
+    if (LEVEL <= IX_NPEMH_TRACE_LEVEL) \
+    { \
+        (void) ixOsalLog (LEVEL, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, (STR), \
+                          (int)(ARG1), (int)(ARG2), (int)(ARG3), \
+                          (int)(ARG4), (int)(ARG5), (int)(ARG6)); \
+    } \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT
+ *
+ * @brief Error reporting facility.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_ERROR_REPORT(STR) \
+{ \
+    (void) ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR, \
+		      (STR), 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); \
+}
+
+/* if we are running on XScale, i.e. real environment */
+#if CPU==XSCALE
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ
+ *
+ * @brief This macro reads a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ(registerAddress, value) \
+{ \
+    *value = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(registerAddress); \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS
+ *
+ * @brief This macro partially reads a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS(registerAddress, value, mask) \
+{ \
+    *value = (IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(registerAddress) & mask); \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief This macro writes a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE(registerAddress, value) \
+{ \
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(registerAddress, value); \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE_BITS
+ *
+ * @brief This macro partially writes a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE_BITS(registerAddress, value, mask) \
+{ \
+    UINT32 orig = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(registerAddress); \
+    orig &= (~mask); \
+    orig |= (value & mask); \
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(registerAddress, orig); \
+}
+
+
+/* if we are running as a unit test */
+#else /* #if CPU==XSCALE */
+
+#include "IxNpeMhTestRegister.h"
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ
+ *
+ * @brief This macro reads a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ(registerAddress, value) \
+{ \
+    ixNpeMhTestRegisterRead (registerAddress, value); \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS
+ *
+ * @brief This macro partially reads a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_READ_BITS(registerAddress, value, mask) \
+{ \
+    ixNpeMhTestRegisterReadBits (registerAddress, value, mask); \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE
+ *
+ * @brief This macro writes a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE(registerAddress, value) \
+{ \
+    ixNpeMhTestRegisterWrite (registerAddress, value); \
+}
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE_BITS
+ *
+ * @brief This macro partially writes a memory-mapped register.
+ */
+
+#define IX_NPEMH_REGISTER_WRITE_BITS(registerAddress, value, mask) \
+{ \
+    ixNpeMhTestRegisterWriteBits (registerAddress, value, mask); \
+}
+
+#endif /* #if CPU==XSCALE */
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMHMACROS_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMhMacros_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhReceive_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhReceive_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6416bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhReceive_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhReceive_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the Receive module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMhReceive_p IxNpeMhReceive_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the Receive module.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMHRECEIVE_P_H
+#define IXNPEMHRECEIVE_P_H
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function registers an internal ISR to handle the NPEs'
+ * "outFIFO not empty" interrupts and receive messages from the NPEs when
+ * they become available.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhReceiveInitialize (void);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function reads messages from a particular NPE's outFIFO
+ * until the outFIFO is empty, and for each message looks first for an
+ * unsolicited callback, then a solicited callback, to pass the message
+ * back to the client.  If no callback can be found the message is
+ * discarded and an error reported. This function will return TIMEOUT 
+ * status if NPE hang / halt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to receive
+ * messages from.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhReceiveMessagesReceive (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhReceiveShow (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the Receive
+ * module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to display state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return status.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhReceiveShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhReceiveShowReset (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the current state of the Receive
+ * module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to reset state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return status.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhReceiveShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMHRECEIVE_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMhReceive_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhSend_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhSend_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..977cc94
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhSend_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhSend_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the Send module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMhSend_p IxNpeMhSend_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the Send module.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMHSEND_P_H
+#define IXNPEMHSEND_P_H
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSendMessageSend (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessage message,
+           UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+ *
+ * @brief This function writes a message to the specified NPE's inFIFO,
+ * and must be used when the message being sent does not solicit a response
+ * from the NPE. This function will return TIMEOUT status if NPE hang / halt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to send the message
+ * to.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessage message (in) - The message to send.
+ * @param UINT32 maxSendRetries (in) - Max num. of retries to perform
+ * if the NPE's inFIFO is full.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSendMessageSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessage message,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback,
+           UINT32 maxSendRetries)
+ *
+ * @brief This function writes a message to the specified NPE's inFIFO,
+ * and must be used when the message being sent solicits a response from
+ * the NPE.  The ID of the solicited response must be specified so that it
+ * can be recognised, and a callback provided to pass the response back to
+ * the client. This function will return TIMEOUT status if NPE hang / halt.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to send the message
+ * to.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessage message (in) - The message to send.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId (in) - The ID of the
+ * solicited response.
+ * @param IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback (in) - The callback to pass the
+ * solicited response back to the client.
+ * @param UINT32 maxSendRetries (in) - Max num. of retries to perform
+ * if the NPE's inFIFO is full.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success, failure or timeout.
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSendMessageWithResponseSend (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessage message,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback,
+    UINT32 maxSendRetries);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhSendShow (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the Send module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to display state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSendShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhSendShowReset (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the current state of the Send module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to reset state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSendShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMHSEND_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMhSend_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..40cd496
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,171 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the Solicited Callback
+ * Manager module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the Solicited Callback Manager module.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMHSOLICITEDCBMGR_P_H
+#define IXNPEMHSOLICITEDCBMGR_P_H
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/** Maximum number of solicited callbacks that can be stored in the list */
+#define IX_NPEMH_MAX_CALLBACKS (16)
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function initializes the Solicited Callback Manager module,
+ * setting up a callback data structure for each NPE.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrInitialize (void);
+
+/**
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function saves a callback in the specified NPE's callback
+ * list.  If the callback list is full the function will fail.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE in whose callback
+ * list the callback will be saved.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId (in) - The ID of the message
+ * that this callback is for.
+ * @param IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback (in) - The callback function
+ * pointer to save.
+ *
+ * @return The function returns a status indicating success or failure.
+ */
+
+IX_STATUS ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback *solicitedCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function retrieves the first ID-matching callback from the
+ * specified NPE's callback list.  If no matching callback can be found the
+ * function will fail.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE from whose callback
+ * list the callback will be retrieved.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId (in) - The ID of the message
+ * that the callback is for.
+ * @param IxNpeMhCallback solicitedCallback (out) - The callback function
+ * pointer retrieved.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId solicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback *solicitedCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShow (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the Solicited
+ * Callback Manager module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to display state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShowReset (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the current state of the Solicited
+ * Callback Manager module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to reset state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhSolicitedCbMgrShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMHSOLICITEDCBMGR_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMhSolicitedCbMgr_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dea8caf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,169 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 18 Jan 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the private API for the Unsolicited Callback
+ * Manager module.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p
+ *
+ * @brief The private API for the Unsolicited Callback Manager module.
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXNPEMHUNSOLICITEDCBMGR_P_H
+#define IXNPEMHUNSOLICITEDCBMGR_P_H
+
+#include "IxNpeMh.h"
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function initializes the Unsolicited Callback Manager
+ * module, setting up a callback data structure for each NPE.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrInitialize (void);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function saves a callback in the specified NPE's callback
+ * table.  If a callback already exists for the specified ID then it will
+ * be overwritten.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE in whose callback
+ * table the callback will be saved.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId (in) - The ID of the
+ * messages that this callback is for.
+ * @param IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback (in) - The callback function
+ * pointer to save.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackSave (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+           IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId,
+           IxNpeMhCallback *unsolicitedCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief This function retrieves the callback for the specified ID from
+ * the specified NPE's callback table.  If no callback is registered for
+ * the specified ID and NPE then a callback value of NULL will be returned.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE from whose callback
+ * table the callback will be retrieved.
+ * @param IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId (in) - The ID of the
+ * messages that the callback is for.
+ * @param IxNpeMhCallback unsolicitedCallback (out) - The callback function
+ * pointer retrieved.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrCallbackRetrieve (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId,
+    IxNpeMhMessageId unsolicitedMessageId,
+    IxNpeMhCallback *unsolicitedCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShow (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will display the current state of the Unsolicited
+ * Callback Manager module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to display state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShow (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+/**
+ * @fn void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShowReset (
+           IxNpeMhNpeId npeId)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will reset the current state of the Unsolicited
+ * Callback Manager module.
+ *
+ * @param IxNpeMhNpeId npeId (in) - The ID of the NPE to reset state
+ * information for.
+ *
+ * @return No return value.
+ */
+
+void ixNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgrShowReset (
+    IxNpeMhNpeId npeId);
+
+#endif /* IXNPEMHUNSOLICITEDCBMGR_P_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMhUnsolicitedCbMgr_p
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMicrocode.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMicrocode.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..893d803
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxNpeMicrocode.h
@@ -0,0 +1,296 @@
+/**
+ * @date   April 18, 2005
+ *
+ * @brief  IXP400 NPE Microcode Image file
+ *
+ * This file was generated by the IxNpeDlImageGen tool.
+ * It contains a NPE microcode image suitable for use
+ * with the NPE Downloader (IxNpeDl) component in the
+ * IXP400 Access Driver software library.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxNpeMicrocode IXP400 NPE Microcode Image Library
+ *
+ * @brief Library containing a set of NPE firmware images, for use
+ * with NPE Downloader s/w component
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+ *
+ * @brief Wrap the following Image identifiers with "#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE ... #endif" to include the image in the library
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE 1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_IMAGE_OMIT
+ *
+ * @brief Wrap the following Image identifiers with "#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_OMIT ... #endif" to OMIT the image from the library
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_IMAGE_OMIT    0
+
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with HSS-0 Only feature.  It supports 32 channelized and 4 packetized.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0 0x00010000
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0_ATM_SPHY_1_PORT
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with HSS-0 and ATM feature. For HSS, it supports 16/32 channelized and 4/0 packetized. For ATM, it supports AAL5, AAL0 and OAM for UTOPIA SPHY, 1 logical port, 32 VCs. It also has Fast Path support.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0_ATM_SPHY_1_PORT 0x00020000
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0_ATM_MPHY_1_PORT
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with HSS-0 and ATM feature. For HSS, it supports 16/32 channelized and 4/0 packetized. For ATM, it supports AAL5, AAL0 and OAM for UTOPIA MPHY, 1 logical port, 32 VCs. It also has Fast Path support.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0_ATM_MPHY_1_PORT 0x00030000
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ATM_MPHY_12_PORT
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with ATM-Only feature. It supports AAL5, AAL0 and OAM for UTOPIA MPHY, 12 logical ports, 32 VCs. It also has Fast Path support.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ATM_MPHY_12_PORT 0x00040000
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_DMA
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with DMA-Only feature.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_DMA 0x00150100
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS_2_PORT
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with HSS-0 and HSS-1 feature. Each HSS port supports 32 channelized and 4 packetized.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS_2_PORT 0x00090000
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with Basic Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH 0x10800200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with Basic Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL 0x10800200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL, VLAN_QOS
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS 0x10810200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-A with Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL, VLAN_QOS, HEADER_CONVERSION
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV 0x10820200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-B with Basic Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH 0x01000200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-B with Basic Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL 0x01000200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-B with Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL, VLAN_QOS
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS 0x01010200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-B with Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL, VLAN_QOS, HEADER_CONVERSION
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV 0x01020200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_DMA
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-B with DMA-Only feature.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_DMA 0x01020100
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-C with Basic Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH 0x02000200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-C with Basic Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL 0x02000200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-C with Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: MAC_FILTERING, MAC_LEARNING, SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL, VLAN_QOS
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS 0x02010200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-C with Ethernet Rx/Tx which includes: SPANNING_TREE, FIREWALL, VLAN_QOS, HEADER_CONVERSION
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV 0x02020200
+#endif
+
+#if IX_NPE_IMAGE_INCLUDE
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_DMA
+ *
+ * @brief NPE Image Id for NPE-C with DMA-Only feature.
+ */
+#define IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_DMA 0x02080100
+#endif
+
+/* Number of NPE firmware images in this library */
+#define IX_NPE_MICROCODE_AVAILABLE_VERSIONS_COUNT 17
+
+/* Location of Microcode Images */
+#ifdef IX_NPE_MICROCODE_FIRMWARE_INCLUDED
+#ifdef IX_NPEDL_READ_MICROCODE_FROM_FILE
+
+extern UINT32* ixNpeMicrocode_binaryArray;
+
+#else
+
+extern unsigned IxNpeMicrocode_array[];
+
+#endif
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * sr: undef all but the bare minimum to reduce flash usage for U-Boot
+ */
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0_ATM_SPHY_1_PORT
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS0_ATM_MPHY_1_PORT
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ATM_MPHY_12_PORT
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_DMA
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_HSS_2_PORT
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEA_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL
+/* #undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS */
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_DMA
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL
+/* #undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS */
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS_HDR_CONV
+#undef IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_DMA
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxNpeMicrocode
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBufLib.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBufLib.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a297a97
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBufLib.h
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsBufLib.h  (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @date 9 Oct 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the mbuf pool initialisation entry point
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXOSBUFLIB_H
+#define IXOSBUFLIB_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IXOSBUFLIB_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBuffMgt.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBuffMgt.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b7de712
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBuffMgt.h
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+/**
+ * @file (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @brief This file includes the OS dependant MBUF header files.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#ifndef IxOsBuffMgt_inc
+#define IxOsBuffMgt_inc
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* ndef IxOsBuffMgt_inc */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBuffPoolMgt.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBuffPoolMgt.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4a983c7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsBuffPoolMgt.h
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsBuffPoolMgt.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @date 9 Oct 2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the mbuf pool implementation API
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * This module contains the implementation of the OS Services buffer pool
+ * management service.  This module provides routines for creating pools
+ * of buffers for exchange of network data, getting and returning buffers
+ * from and to the pool, and some other utility functions. 
+ * <P>
+ * Currently, the pool has 2 underlying implementations - one for the vxWorks
+ * OS, and another which attempts to be OS-agnostic so that it can be used on
+ * other OS's such as Linux.  The API is largely the same for all OS's,
+ * but there are some differences to be aware of.  These are documented
+ * in the API descriptions below.
+ * <P>
+ * The most significant difference is this: when this module is used with
+ * the WindRiver VxWorks OS, it will create a pool of vxWorks "MBufs".
+ * These can be used directly with the vxWorks "netBufLib" OS Library.
+ * For other OS's, it will create a pool of generic buffers.  These may need
+ * to be converted into other buffer types (sk_buff's in Linux, for example)
+ * before being used with any built-in OS routines available for
+ * manipulating network data buffers.
+ *
+ * @sa IxOsBuffMgt.h
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXOSBUFFPOOLMGT_H
+#define IXOSBUFFPOOLMGT_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif  /* IXOSBUFFPOOLMGT_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsCacheMMU.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsCacheMMU.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2c8592f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsCacheMMU.h
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsCacheMMU.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the API of the @ref IxCacheMMU component
+ * 
+ * <hr>
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsCacheMMU_H
+
+#ifndef __doxygen_hide
+#define IxOsCacheMMU_H
+#endif /* __doxygen_hide */
+
+#ifdef __doxygen_HIDE
+#define IX_OS_CACHE_DOXYGEN
+#endif /* __doxygen_HIDE */
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IxOsCacheMMU_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsPrintf.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsPrintf.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..218e140
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsPrintf.h
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsPrintf.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the API of the @ref IxOsServices component
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#include "IxTypes.h"
+
+#ifndef IxOsPrintf_H
+
+#ifndef __doxygen_hide
+#define IxOsPrintf_H
+#endif /* __doxygen_hide */
+
+#ifdef __wince
+
+#ifndef IX_USE_SERCONSOLE
+
+static int
+ixLogMsg(
+    char *pFormat, 
+    ...
+    )
+{    
+#ifndef IN_KERNEL
+    static WCHAR    pOutputString[256]; 
+	static char     pNarrowStr[256];
+    int             returnCnt = 0; 
+    va_list ap;
+    
+    pOutputString[0] = 0; 
+	pNarrowStr[0] = 0;	
+    
+    va_start(ap, pFormat);
+
+	returnCnt = _vsnprintf(pNarrowStr, 256, pFormat, ap);
+
+    MultiByteToWideChar(
+            CP_ACP, 
+            MB_PRECOMPOSED, 
+            pNarrowStr, 
+            -1, 
+            pOutputString, 
+            256
+            ); 
+
+    OutputDebugString(pOutputString);
+
+    return returnCnt; 
+#else
+    return 0; 
+#endif
+}
+#define printf ixLogMsg
+
+#endif /* IX_USE_SERCONSOLE */
+
+#endif /* __wince */
+
+/**
+ * @} IxOsPrintf
+ */
+
+#endif /* IxOsPrintf_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServices.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServices.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..62e8a79
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServices.h
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+/**
+ * @file (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains the API of the @ref IxOsServices component
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+#ifndef IxOsServices_H
+
+#ifndef __doxygen_hide
+#define IxOsServices_H
+#endif /* __doxygen_hide */
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IxOsServices_H */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesComponents.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesComponents.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f1a6779
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesComponents.h
@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsServicesComponents.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @brief Header file for memory access
+ *
+ * @par
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsServicesComponents_H
+#define IxOsServicesComponents_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+ * codelets_parityENAcc
+ * timeSyncAcc
+ * parityENAcc
+ * sspAcc
+ * i2c
+ * integration_sspAcc
+ * integration_i2c
+#define ix_timeSyncAcc         36
+#define ix_parityENAcc         37
+#define ix_codelets_parityENAcc     38
+#define ix_sspAcc              39
+#define ix_i2c                 40
+#define ix_integration_sspAcc  41
+#define ix_integration_i2c     42
+#define ix_osal		       43

+#define ix_integration_parityENAcc  44

+#define ix_integration_timeSyncAcc  45

+

+/***************************
+ * timeSyncAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_timeSyncAcc)
+
+#if defined (IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE)
+
+#define CSR_LE_DATA_COHERENT_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE */
+
+#endif /* timeSyncAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * parityENAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_parityENAcc)
+
+#if defined (IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE)
+
+#define CSR_LE_DATA_COHERENT_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE */
+
+#endif /* parityENAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_parityENAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_parityENAcc)
+
+#if defined (IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE)
+
+#define CSR_LE_DATA_COHERENT_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE */
+
+#endif /* codelets_parityENAcc */
+
+#endif /* IxOsServicesComponents_H */
+

+/***************************

+ * integration_timeSyncAcc

+ ***************************/

+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_integration_timeSyncAcc)

+

+#if defined (IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE)

+

+#define CSR_LE_DATA_COHERENT_MAPPING

+

+#endif /* IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE */

+

+#endif /* integration_timeSyncAcc */

+

+/***************************

+ * integration_parityENAcc

+ ***************************/

+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_integration_parityENAcc)

+

+#if defined (IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE)

+

+#define CSR_LE_DATA_COHERENT_MAPPING

+

+#endif /* IX_OSSERV_VXWORKS_LE */

+

+#endif /* integration_parityENAcc */
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesEndianess.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesEndianess.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0d6cd8c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesEndianess.h
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+/** 
+ * @file IxOsServicesEndianess.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ * 
+ * @brief Header file for determining system endianess and OS
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+ 
+#ifndef IxOsServicesEndianess_H
+#define IxOsServicesEndianess_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IxOsServicesEndianess_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesMemAccess.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesMemAccess.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..58e9941
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesMemAccess.h
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+/** 
+ * @file IxOsServicesMemAccess.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ * 
+ * @brief Header file for memory access
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsServicesMemAccess_H
+#define IxOsServicesMemAccess_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IxOsServicesMemAccess_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesMemMap.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesMemMap.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4ce37c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsServicesMemMap.h
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsServicesMemMap.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ * 
+ * @brief Header file for memory access maps
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsServicesMemMap_H
+#define IxOsServicesMemMap_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+#define IX_OSSERV_ETH_NPEA_MAP_SIZE           (0x1000)     /**< Eth for NPEA map size */
+#define IX_OSSERV_ETH_NPEA_PHYS_BASE           IXP425_Eth_NPEA_BASE_PHYS
+
+#endif /* IxOsServicesMemMap_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsal.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsal.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b2a93a5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsal.h
@@ -0,0 +1,1517 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsal.h
+ *
+ * @brief Top include file for OSAL 
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsal_H
+#define IxOsal_H
+
+/* Basic types */
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/* Include assert */
+#include "IxOsalAssert.h"
+
+/* 
+ * Config header gives users option to choose IO MEM 
+ * and buffer management modules 
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsalConfig.h"
+
+/*
+ * Symbol file needed by some OS.
+ */
+#include "IxOsalUtilitySymbols.h"
+
+/* OS-specific header */
+#include "IxOsalOs.h"
+
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxOsal Operating System Abstraction Layer (IxOsal) API
+ *
+ * @brief This service provides a thin layer of OS dependency services. 
+ *
+ * This file contains the API to the functions which are some what OS dependant and would
+ * require porting to a particular OS. 
+ * A primary focus of the component development is to make them as OS independent as possible.
+ * All other components should abstract their OS dependency to this module.
+ * Services overview
+ *	-# Data types, constants, defines
+ *	-# Interrupts
+ *              - bind interrupts to handlers
+ *              - unbind interrupts from handlers
+ *             	- disables all interrupts 
+ *              - enables all interrupts 
+ *              - selectively disables interrupts 
+ *              - enables an interrupt level 
+ *              - disables an interrupt level 
+ *      -# Memory
+ *              - allocates memory
+ *              - frees memory 
+ *              - copies memory zones 
+ *              - fills a memory zone 
+ *              - allocates cache-safe memory 
+ *              - frees cache-safe memory 
+ *              - physical to virtual address translation 
+ *              - virtual to physical address translation 
+ *              - cache to memory flush 
+ *              - cache line invalidate 
+ *      -# Threads
+ *              - creates a new thread 
+ *              - starts a newly created thread 
+ *              - kills an existing thread 
+ *              - exits a running thread 
+ *              - sets the priority of an existing thread 
+ *              - suspends thread execution 
+ *              - resumes thread execution 
+ *      -# IPC
+ *              - creates a message queue 
+ *              - deletes a message queue 
+ *              - sends a message to a message queue 
+ *              - receives a message from a message queue
+ *      -# Thread Synchronisation
+ *              - initializes a mutex 
+ *              - locks a mutex 
+ *              - unlocks a mutex 
+ *              - non-blocking attempt to lock a mutex 
+ *              - destroys a mutex object 
+ *              - initializes a fast mutex 
+ *              - non-blocking attempt to lock a fast mutex 
+ *              - unlocks a fast mutex 
+ *              - destroys a fast mutex object 
+ *              - initializes a semaphore 
+ *              - posts to (increments) a semaphore 
+ *              - waits on (decrements) a semaphore 
+ *              - non-blocking wait on semaphore 
+ *              - gets semaphore value 
+ *              - destroys a semaphore object 
+ *              - yields execution of current thread 
+ *      -# Time functions
+ *              - yielding sleep for a number of milliseconds 
+ *              - busy sleep for a number of microseconds 
+ *              - value of the timestamp counter 
+ *              - resolution of the timestamp counter 
+ *              - system clock rate, in ticks 
+ *              - current system time 
+ *              - converts ixOsalTimeVal into ticks 
+ *              - converts ticks into ixOsalTimeVal 
+ *              - converts ixOsalTimeVal to milliseconds 
+ *              - converts milliseconds to IxOsalTimeval 
+ *              - "equal" comparison for IxOsalTimeval 
+ *              - "less than" comparison for IxOsalTimeval 
+ *              - "greater than" comparison for IxOsalTimeval 
+ *              - "add" operator for IxOsalTimeval 
+ *              - "subtract" operator for IxOsalTimeval 
+ *      -# Logging
+ *              - sets the current logging verbosity level 
+ *              - interrupt-safe logging function 
+ *      -# Timer services
+ *              - schedules a repeating timer 
+ *              - schedules a single-shot timer 
+ *              - cancels a running timer 
+ *              - displays all the running timers 
+ *      -# Optional Modules
+ *              - Buffer management module
+ *              - I/O memory and endianess support module
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes
+ */
+
+/* ==========================  Interrupts  ================================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Binds an interrupt handler to an interrupt level
+ *
+ * @param irqLevel (in)   - interrupt level
+ * @param irqHandler (in) - interrupt handler
+ * @param parameter (in)  - custom parameter to be passed to the
+ *                          interrupt handler
+ *
+ * Binds an interrupt handler to an interrupt level. The operation will
+ * fail if the wrong level is selected, if the handler is NULL, or if the
+ * interrupt is already bound. This functions binds the specified C
+ * routine to an interrupt level. When called, the "parameter" value will
+ * be passed to the routine.
+ *
+ * Reentrant: no
+ * IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return IX_SUCCESS if the operation succeeded or IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalIrqBind (UINT32 irqLevel,
+				IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr irqHandler,
+				void *parameter);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Unbinds an interrupt handler from an interrupt level
+ *
+ * @param irqLevel (in)   - interrupt level
+ *
+ * Unbinds the selected interrupt level from any previously registered
+ * handler 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return IX_SUCCESS if the operation succeeded or IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalIrqUnbind (UINT32 irqLevel);
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Disables all interrupts
+ *
+ * @param - none
+ *
+ * Disables all the interrupts and prevents tasks scheduling 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return interrupt enable status prior to locking
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalIrqLock (void);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Enables all interrupts
+ *
+ * @param irqEnable (in) - interrupt enable status, prior to interrupt
+ *                         locking 
+ *
+ * Enables the interrupts and task scheduling, cancelling the effect
+ * of ixOsalIrqLock() 
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return IX_SUCCESS if the operation succeeded or IX_FAIL otherwise
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalIrqUnlock (UINT32 irqEnable);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Selectively disables interrupts
+ *
+ * @param irqLevel ­ new interrupt level
+ *
+ * Disables the interrupts below the specified interrupt level 
+ * 
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @note Depending on the implementation this function can disable all
+ *       the interrupts 
+ *
+ * @return previous interrupt level
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalIrqLevelSet (UINT32 irqLevel);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Enables an interrupt level
+ *
+ * @param irqLevel ­ interrupt level to enable
+ *
+ * Enables the specified interrupt level
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalIrqEnable (UINT32 irqLevel);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Disables an interrupt level
+ *
+ * @param irqLevel ­ interrupt level to disable
+ *
+ * Disables the specified interrupt level
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalIrqDisable (UINT32 irqLevel);
+
+
+/* =============================  Memory  =================================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Allocates memory
+ *
+ * @param size - memory size to allocate, in bytes
+ *
+ * Allocates a memory zone of a given size
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return Pointer to the allocated zone or NULL if the allocation failed
+ */
+PUBLIC void *ixOsalMemAlloc (UINT32 size);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Frees memory
+ *
+ * @param ptr - pointer to the memory zone
+ *
+ * Frees a previously allocated memory zone
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalMemFree (void *ptr);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Copies memory zones
+ *
+ * @param dest  - destination memory zone
+ * @param src   - source memory zone
+ * @param count - number of bytes to copy
+ *
+ * Copies count bytes from the source memory zone pointed by src into the
+ * memory zone pointed by dest.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return Pointer to the destination memory zone
+ */
+PUBLIC void *ixOsalMemCopy (void *dest, void *src, UINT32 count);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Fills a memory zone
+ *
+ * @param ptr - pointer to the memory zone
+ * @param filler - byte to fill the memory zone with
+ * @param count - number of bytes to fill
+ *
+ * Fills a memory zone with a given constant byte
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return Pointer to the memory zone
+ */
+PUBLIC void *ixOsalMemSet (void *ptr, UINT8 filler, UINT32 count);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Allocates cache-safe memory
+ *
+ * @param size - size, in bytes, of the allocated zone
+ *
+ * Allocates a cache-safe memory zone of at least "size" bytes and returns
+ * the pointer to the memory zone. This memory zone, depending on the
+ * platform, is either uncached or aligned on a cache line boundary to make
+ * the CACHE_FLUSH and CACHE_INVALIDATE macros safe to use. The memory
+ * allocated with this function MUST be freed with ixOsalCacheDmaFree(),
+ * otherwise memory corruption can occur.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return Pointer to the memory zone or NULL if allocation failed
+ *
+ * @note It is important to note that cache coherence is maintained in
+ * software by using the IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH and IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE
+ * macros to maintain consistency between cache and external memory.
+ */
+PUBLIC void *ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc (UINT32 size);
+
+/* Macros for ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc*/
+#define IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC(size) ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc(size)
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Frees cache-safe memory
+ *
+ * @param ptr   - pointer to the memory zone
+ *
+ * Frees a memory zone previously allocated with ixOsalCacheDmaMalloc()
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalCacheDmaFree (void *ptr);
+
+#define IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE(ptr)		ixOsalCacheDmaFree(ptr)
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief physical to virtual address translation
+ *
+ * @param physAddr - physical address
+ *
+ * Converts a physical address into its equivalent MMU-mapped virtual address
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return Corresponding virtual address, as UINT32
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT(physAddr) \
+    IX_OSAL_OS_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT(physAddr)
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief virtual to physical address translation
+ *
+ * @param virtAddr - virtual address
+ *
+ * Converts a virtual address into its equivalent MMU-mapped physical address
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return Corresponding physical address, as UINT32
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(virtAddr)  \
+    IX_OSAL_OS_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(virtAddr)
+
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief cache to memory flush
+ *
+ * @param addr - memory address to flush from cache
+ * @param size - number of bytes to flush (rounded up to a cache line)
+ *
+ * Flushes the cached value of the memory zone pointed by "addr" into memory,
+ * rounding up to a cache line. Use before the zone is to be read by a
+ * processing unit which is not cache coherent with the main CPU.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH(addr, size)  IX_OSAL_OS_CACHE_FLUSH(addr, size)
+
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief cache line invalidate
+ *
+ * @param addr - memory address to invalidate in cache
+ * @param size - number of bytes to invalidate (rounded up to a cache line)
+ *
+ * Invalidates the cached value of the memory zone pointed by "addr",
+ * rounding up to a cache line. Use before reading the zone from the main
+ * CPU, if the zone has been updated by a processing unit which is not cache
+ * coherent with the main CPU.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE(addr, size)  IX_OSAL_OS_CACHE_INVALIDATE(addr, size)
+
+
+/* =============================  Threads  =================================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Creates a new thread
+ *
+ * @param thread - handle of the thread to be created
+ * @param threadAttr - pointer to a thread attribute object
+ * @param startRoutine - thread entry point
+ * @param arg - argument given to the thread
+ *
+ * Creates a thread given a thread handle and a thread attribute object. The
+ * same thread attribute object can be used to create separate threads. "NULL"
+ * can be specified as the attribute, in which case the default values will
+ * be used. The thread needs to be explicitly started using ixOsalThreadStart().
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalThreadCreate (IxOsalThread * thread,
+				     IxOsalThreadAttr * threadAttr,
+				     IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr startRoutine,
+				     void *arg);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Starts a newly created thread
+ *
+ * @param thread - handle of the thread to be started
+ *
+ * Starts a thread given its thread handle. This function is to be called
+ * only once, following the thread initialization.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalThreadStart (IxOsalThread * thread);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Kills an existing thread
+ *
+ * @param thread - handle of the thread to be killed
+ *
+ * Kills a thread given its thread handle.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @note It is not possible to kill threads in Linux kernel mode. This 
+ * function will only send a SIGTERM signal, and it is the responsibility
+ * of the thread to check for the presence of this signal with
+ * signal_pending().
+ *
+ * @return -  IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalThreadKill (IxOsalThread * thread);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Exits a running thread
+ *
+ * Terminates the calling thread
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - This function never returns
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalThreadExit (void);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the priority of an existing thread
+ *
+ * @param thread - handle of the thread
+ * @param priority - new priority, between 0 and 255 (0 being the highest)
+ *
+ * Sets the thread priority
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalThreadPrioritySet (IxOsalThread * thread,
+					  UINT32 priority);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Suspends thread execution
+ *
+ * @param thread - handle of the thread
+ *
+ * Suspends the thread execution
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalThreadSuspend (IxOsalThread * thread);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Resumes thread execution
+ *
+ * @param thread - handle of the thread
+ *
+ * Resumes the thread execution
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalThreadResume (IxOsalThread * thread);
+
+
+/* =======================  Message Queues (IPC) ==========================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Creates a message queue
+ *
+ * @param queue - queue handle
+ * @param msgCount - maximum number of messages to hold in the queue
+ * @param msgLen - maximum length of each message, in bytes
+ *
+ * Creates a message queue of msgCount messages, each containing msgLen bytes
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMessageQueueCreate (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue,
+					   UINT32 msgCount, UINT32 msgLen);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Deletes a message queue
+ *
+ * @param queue - queue handle
+ *
+ * Deletes a message queue
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMessageQueueDelete (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Sends a message to a message queue
+ *
+ * @param queue - queue handle
+ * @param message - message to send
+ *
+ * Sends a message to the message queue. The message will be copied (at the
+ * configured size of the message) into the queue.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMessageQueueSend (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue,
+					 UINT8 * message);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Receives a message from a message queue
+ *
+ * @param queue - queue handle
+ * @param message - pointer to where the message should be copied to
+ *
+ * Retrieves the first message from the message queue
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMessageQueueReceive (IxOsalMessageQueue * queue,
+					    UINT8 * message);
+
+
+/* =======================  Thread Synchronisation ========================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief initializes a mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - mutex handle
+ *
+ * Initializes a mutex object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMutexInit (IxOsalMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief locks a mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - mutex handle
+ * @param timeout - timeout in ms; IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER (-1) to wait forever
+ *                  or IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE to return immediately
+ *
+ * Locks a mutex object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMutexLock (IxOsalMutex * mutex, INT32 timeout);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Unlocks a mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - mutex handle
+ *
+ * Unlocks a mutex object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMutexUnlock (IxOsalMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Non-blocking attempt to lock a mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - mutex handle
+ *
+ * Attempts to lock a mutex object, returning immediately with IX_SUCCESS if
+ * the lock was successful or IX_FAIL if the lock failed
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMutexTryLock (IxOsalMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Destroys a mutex object
+ *
+ * @param mutex - mutex handle
+ * @param
+ *
+ * Destroys a mutex object; the caller should ensure that no thread is
+ * blocked on this mutex
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalMutexDestroy (IxOsalMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes a fast mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - fast mutex handle
+ *
+ * Initializes a fast mutex object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalFastMutexInit (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Non-blocking attempt to lock a fast mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - fast mutex handle
+ *
+ * Attempts to lock a fast mutex object, returning immediately with
+ * IX_SUCCESS if the lock was successful or IX_FAIL if the lock failed
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalFastMutexTryLock (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Unlocks a fast mutex
+ *
+ * @param mutex - fast mutex handle
+ *
+ * Unlocks a fast mutex object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalFastMutexUnlock (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Destroys a fast mutex object
+ *
+ * @param mutex - fast mutex handle
+ *
+ * Destroys a fast mutex object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalFastMutexDestroy (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes a semaphore
+ *
+ * @param semaphore - semaphore handle
+ * @param value - initial semaphore value
+ *
+ * Initializes a semaphore object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalSemaphoreInit (IxOsalSemaphore * semaphore,
+				      UINT32 value);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Posts to (increments) a semaphore
+ *
+ * @param semaphore - semaphore handle
+ *
+ * Increments a semaphore object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalSemaphorePost (IxOsalSemaphore * semaphore);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Waits on (decrements) a semaphore
+ *
+ * @param semaphore - semaphore handle
+ * @param timeout - timeout, in ms; IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER (-1) if the thread
+ * is to block indefinitely or IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE (0) if the thread is to
+ * return immediately even if the call fails
+ *
+ * Decrements a semaphore, blocking if the semaphore is
+ * unavailable (value is 0).
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalSemaphoreWait (IxOsalSemaphore * semaphore,
+				      INT32 timeout);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Non-blocking wait on semaphore
+ *
+ * @param semaphore - semaphore handle
+ *
+ * Decrements a semaphore, not blocking the calling thread if the semaphore
+ * is unavailable
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalSemaphoreTryWait (IxOsalSemaphore * semaphore);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Gets semaphore value
+ *
+ * @param semaphore - semaphore handle
+ * @param value - location to store the semaphore value
+ *
+ * Retrieves the current value of a semaphore object
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalSemaphoreGetValue (IxOsalSemaphore * semaphore,
+					  UINT32 * value);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Destroys a semaphore object
+ *
+ * @param semaphore - semaphore handle
+ *
+ * Destroys a semaphore object; the caller should ensure that no thread is
+ * blocked on this semaphore
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalSemaphoreDestroy (IxOsalSemaphore * semaphore);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Yields execution of current thread
+ *
+ * Yields the execution of the current thread
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalYield (void);
+
+
+/* ========================== Time functions  ===========================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Yielding sleep for a number of milliseconds
+ *
+ * @param milliseconds - number of milliseconds to sleep
+ *
+ * The calling thread will sleep for the specified number of milliseconds.
+ * This sleep is yielding, hence other tasks will be scheduled by the
+ * operating system during the sleep period. Calling this function with an
+ * argument of 0 will place the thread at the end of the current scheduling
+ * loop.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalSleep (UINT32 milliseconds);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Busy sleep for a number of microseconds
+ *
+ * @param microseconds - number of microseconds to sleep
+ *
+ * Sleeps for the specified number of microseconds, without explicitly
+ * yielding thread execution to the OS scheduler
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalBusySleep (UINT32 microseconds);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief XXX
+ *
+ * Retrieves the current timestamp
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - The current timestamp
+ *
+ * @note The implementation of this function is platform-specific. Not
+ * all the platforms provide a high-resolution timestamp counter.
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalTimestampGet (void);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Resolution of the timestamp counter
+ *
+ * Retrieves the resolution (frequency) of the timestamp counter.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - The resolution of the timestamp counter
+ *
+ * @note The implementation of this function is platform-specific. Not all
+ * the platforms provide a high-resolution timestamp counter.
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalTimestampResolutionGet (void);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief System clock rate, in ticks
+ *
+ * Retrieves the resolution (number of ticks per second) of the system clock
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - The system clock rate
+ *
+ * @note The implementation of this function is platform and OS-specific.
+ * The system clock rate is not always available - e.g. Linux does not
+ * provide this information in user mode
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalSysClockRateGet (void);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Current system time
+ *
+ * @param tv - pointer to an IxOsalTimeval structure to store the current
+ *             time in
+ *
+ * Retrieves the current system time (real-time)
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ *
+ * @note The implementation of this function is platform-specific. Not all
+ * platforms have a real-time clock.
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalTimeGet (IxOsalTimeval * tv);
+
+
+
+/* Internal function to convert timer val to ticks.
+ * NOTE - This should not be called by the user.
+ * Use the macro IX_OSAL_TIMEVAL_TO_TICKS 
+ * OS-independent, implemented in framework.
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalTimevalToTicks (IxOsalTimeval tv);
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Converts ixOsalTimeVal into ticks
+ *
+ * @param tv - an IxOsalTimeval structure
+ *
+ * Converts an IxOsalTimeval structure into OS ticks
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - Corresponding number of ticks
+ * 
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent. Implemented by core.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIMEVAL_TO_TICKS(tv)  ixOsalTimevalToTicks(tv)
+
+
+
+/* Internal function to convert ticks to timer val
+ * NOTE - This should not be called by the user.
+ * Use the macro IX_OSAL_TICKS_TO_TIMEVAL 
+ */
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsalTicksToTimeval (UINT32 ticks, IxOsalTimeval * pTv);
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Converts ticks into ixOsalTimeVal 
+ *
+ * @param ticks - number of ticks
+ * @param pTv - pointer to the destination structure
+ *
+ * Converts the specified number of ticks into an IxOsalTimeval structure
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - Corresponding IxOsalTimeval structure
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent. Implemented by core.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TICKS_TO_TIMEVAL(ticks, pTv)  \
+    ixOsalTicksToTimeval(ticks, pTv)
+
+
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Converts ixOsalTimeVal to milliseconds
+ *
+ * @param tv - IxOsalTimeval structure to convert
+ *
+ * Converts an IxOsalTimeval structure into milliseconds
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - Corresponding number of milliseconds
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent. Implemented by core.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIMEVAL_TO_MS(tv)     ((tv.secs * 1000) + (tv.nsecs / 1000000))
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Converts milliseconds to IxOsalTimeval
+ *
+ * @param milliseconds - number of milliseconds to convert
+ * @param pTv - pointer to the destination structure
+ *
+ * Converts a millisecond value into an IxOsalTimeval structure
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - Corresponding IxOsalTimeval structure
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent. Implemented by core.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MS_TO_TIMEVAL(milliseconds, pTv)  \
+   	    ((IxOsalTimeval *) pTv)->secs = milliseconds / 1000;			  \
+        ((IxOsalTimeval *) pTv)->nsecs = (milliseconds % 1000) * 1000000
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief "equal" comparison for IxOsalTimeval
+ *
+ * @param tvA, tvB - IxOsalTimeval structures to compare
+ *
+ * Compares two IxOsalTimeval structures for equality
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - TRUE if the structures are equal
+ *         - FALSE otherwise
+ * Note: This function is OS-independant
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIME_EQ(tvA, tvB)        \
+        ((tvA).secs == (tvB).secs && (tvA).nsecs == (tvB).nsecs)
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief "less than" comparison for IxOsalTimeval
+ *
+ * @param tvA, tvB - IxOsalTimeval structures to compare
+ *
+ * Compares two IxOsalTimeval structures to determine if the first one is
+ * less than the second one
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - TRUE if tvA < tvB
+ *         - FALSE otherwise
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent. Implemented by core.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIME_LT(tvA,tvB) \
+        ((tvA).secs  < (tvB).secs ||	\
+        ((tvA).secs == (tvB).secs && (tvA).nsecs < (tvB).nsecs))
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief "greater than" comparison for IxOsalTimeval
+ *
+ * @param tvA, tvB - IxOsalTimeval structures to compare
+ *
+ * Compares two IxOsalTimeval structures to determine if the first one is
+ * greater than the second one
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - TRUE if tvA > tvB
+ *         - FALSE  otherwise
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIME_GT(tvA, tvB)  \
+        ((tvA).secs  > (tvB).secs ||	\
+        ((tvA).secs == (tvB).secs && (tvA).nsecs > (tvB).nsecs))
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief "add" operator for IxOsalTimeval
+ *
+ * @param tvA, tvB - IxOsalTimeval structures to add
+ *
+ * Adds the second IxOsalTimevalStruct to the first one (equivalent to
+ * tvA += tvB)
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIME_ADD(tvA, tvB)  \
+        (tvA).secs += (tvB).secs;   \
+        (tvA).nsecs += (tvB).nsecs; \
+        if ((tvA).nsecs >= IX_OSAL_BILLION) \
+    	{ \
+        (tvA).secs++; \
+        (tvA).nsecs -= IX_OSAL_BILLION; }
+
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief "subtract" operator for IxOsalTimeval
+ *
+ * @param tvA, tvB - IxOsalTimeval structures to subtract
+ *
+ * Subtracts the second IxOsalTimevalStruct from the first one (equivalent
+ * to tvA -= tvB)
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ * Note: This function is OS-independent. Implemented by core.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_TIME_SUB(tvA, tvB)   \
+        if ((tvA).nsecs >= (tvB).nsecs) \
+        { \
+          (tvA).secs -= (tvB).secs; \
+          (tvA).nsecs -= (tvB).nsecs; \
+        } \
+        else \
+        { \
+          (tvA).secs -= ((tvB).secs + 1); \
+          (tvA).nsecs += IX_OSAL_BILLION - (tvB).nsecs; \
+        }
+
+
+/* ============================= Logging  ==============================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Interrupt-safe logging function
+ *
+ * @param level - identifier prefix for the message
+ * @param device - output device
+ * @param format - message format, in a printf format
+ * @param ... - up to 6 arguments to be printed
+ *
+ * IRQ-safe logging function, similar to printf. Accepts up to 6 arguments
+ * to print (excluding the level, device and the format). This function will
+ * actually display the message only if the level is lower than the current
+ * verbosity level or if the IX_OSAL_LOG_USER level is used. An output device
+ * must be specified (see IxOsalTypes.h).
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - Beside the exceptions documented in the note below, the returned
+ * value is the number of printed characters, or -1 if the parameters are
+ * incorrect (NULL format, unknown output device)
+ *
+ * @note The exceptions to the return value are:
+ * VxWorks: The return value is 32 if the specified level is 1 and 64
+ * if the specified level is greater than 1 and less or equal than 9.
+ * WinCE: If compiled for EBOOT then the return value is always 0.
+ *
+ * @note The given print format should take into account the specified 
+ * output device. IX_OSAL_STDOUT supports all the usual print formats,
+ * however a custom hex display specified by IX_OSAL_HEX would support
+ * only a fixed number of hexadecimal digits.
+ */
+PUBLIC INT32 ixOsalLog (IxOsalLogLevel level,
+			IxOsalLogDevice device,
+			char *format,
+			int arg1,
+			int arg2, int arg3, int arg4, int arg5, int arg6);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief sets the current logging verbosity level
+ *
+ * @param level - new log verbosity level
+ *
+ * Sets the log verbosity level. The default value is IX_OSAL_LOG_ERROR.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - Old log verbosity level
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalLogLevelSet (UINT32 level);
+
+
+/* ============================= Logging  ==============================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Schedules a repeating timer
+ *
+ * @param timer - handle of the timer object
+ * @param period - timer trigger period, in milliseconds
+ * @param priority - timer priority (0 being the highest)
+ * @param callback - user callback to invoke when the timer triggers
+ * @param param - custom parameter passed to the callback
+ *
+ * Schedules a timer to be called every period milliseconds. The timer
+ * will invoke the specified callback function possibly in interrupt
+ * context, passing the given parameter. If several timers trigger at the
+ * same time contention issues are dealt according to the specified timer
+ * priorities.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalRepeatingTimerSchedule (IxOsalTimer * timer,
+					       UINT32 period,
+					       UINT32 priority,
+					       IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr callback,
+					       void *param);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Schedules a single-shot timer
+ *
+ * @param timer - handle of the timer object
+ * @param period - timer trigger period, in milliseconds
+ * @param priority - timer priority (0 being the highest)
+ * @param callback - user callback to invoke when the timer triggers
+ * @param param - custom parameter passed to the callback
+ *
+ * Schedules a timer to be called after period milliseconds. The timer
+ * will cease to function past its first trigger. The timer will invoke
+ * the specified callback function, possibly in interrupt context, passing
+ * the given parameter. If several timers trigger at the same time contention
+ * issues are dealt according to the specified timer priorities.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalSingleShotTimerSchedule (IxOsalTimer * timer,
+			       UINT32 period,
+			       UINT32 priority,
+			       IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr callback, void *param);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief Cancels a running timer
+ *
+ * @param timer - handle of the timer object
+ *
+ * Cancels a single-shot or repeating timer.
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * @return - IX_SUCCESS/IX_FAIL
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalTimerCancel (IxOsalTimer * timer);
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief displays all the running timers
+ *
+ * Displays a list with all the running timers and their parameters (handle,
+ * period, type, priority, callback and user parameter)
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: no
+ * @li IRQ safe:  no
+ *
+ * @return - none
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalTimersShow (void);
+
+
+/* ============================= Version  ==============================
+ * 
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief provides the name of the Operating System running
+ *
+ * @param osName - Pointer to a NULL-terminated string of characters
+ * that holds the name of the OS running.
+ * This is both an input and an ouput parameter
+ * @param maxSize - Input parameter that defines the maximum number of
+ * bytes that can be stored in osName
+ *
+ * Returns a string of characters that describe the Operating System name
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * return - IX_SUCCESS for successful retrieval
+ *        - IX_FAIL if (osType == NULL | maxSize =< 0)
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsNameGet (INT8* osName, INT32 maxSize);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsal
+ *
+ * @brief provides the version of the Operating System running
+ *
+ * @param osVersion - Pointer to a NULL terminated string of characters
+ * that holds the version of the OS running.
+ * This is both an input and an ouput parameter
+ * @param maxSize - Input parameter that defines the maximum number of
+ * bytes that can be stored in osVersion
+ *
+ * Returns a string of characters that describe the Operating System's version
+ *
+ * @li Reentrant: yes
+ * @li IRQ safe:  yes
+ *
+ * return - IX_SUCCESS for successful retrieval
+ *        - IX_FAIL if (osVersion == NULL | maxSize =< 0)
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsVersionGet(INT8* osVersion, INT32 maxSize);
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @} IxOsal
+ */
+
+#endif /* IxOsal_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalAssert.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalAssert.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..af0cffd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalAssert.h
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+/*
+ * @file        IxOsalAssert.h 
+ * @author 	Intel Corporation
+ * @date        25-08-2004
+ *
+ * @brief       description goes here
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_ASSERT_H
+#define IX_OSAL_ASSERT_H
+
+/*
+ * Put the system defined include files required
+ * @par
+ * <TAGGED>
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsalOsAssert.h"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Assert macro, assert the condition is true. This
+ *        will not be compiled out.
+ *        N.B. will result in a system crash if it is false.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_ASSERT(c) IX_OSAL_OS_ASSERT(c)

+
+
+/**
+ * @brief Ensure macro, ensure the condition is true.
+ *        This will be conditionally compiled out and
+ *        may be used for test purposes.
+ */
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_ENSURE_ON
+#define IX_OSAL_ENSURE(c, str) do { \
+if (!(c)) ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, str, \
+0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); } while (0)
+
+#else
+#define IX_OSAL_ENSURE(c, str)
+#endif
+
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_ASSERT_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackward.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackward.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ea9f307
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackward.h
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#include "IxOsalBackwardCacheMMU.h"
+
+#include "IxOsalBackwardOsServices.h"
+
+#include "IxOsalBackwardMemMap.h"
+
+#include "IxOsalBackwardBufferMgt.h"
+
+#include "IxOsalBackwardOssl.h"
+
+#include "IxOsalBackwardAssert.h"
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardAssert.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardAssert.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..be1e272
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardAssert.h
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_ASSERT_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_ASSERT_H
+
+#define IX_ENSURE(c, str)	IX_OSAL_ENSURE(c, str)
+#define IX_ASSERT(c)		IX_OSAL_ASSERT(c)
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_ASSERT_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardBufferMgt.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardBufferMgt.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5ac3f0c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardBufferMgt.h
@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_BUFFER_MGT_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_BUFFER_MGT_H
+
+typedef IX_OSAL_MBUF IX_MBUF;
+
+typedef IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL IX_MBUF_POOL;
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(m_blk_ptr)  \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m_blk_ptr)  \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_MDATA(m_blk_ptr)  \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_MLEN(m_blk_ptr) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_TYPE(m_blk_ptr) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MTYPE(m_blk_ptr)
+
+/* Same as IX_MBUF_TYPE */
+#define IX_MBUF_MTYPE(m_blk_ptr) \
+                IX_OSAL_MBUF_MTYPE(m_blk_ptr)
+
+#define IX_MBUF_FLAGS(m_blk_ptr)   	\
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_NET_POOL(m_blk_ptr)	\
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m_blk_ptr)	\
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_PRIV(m_blk_ptr)		\
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_PRIV(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(m_blk_ptr)  \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(m_blk_ptr)  \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(m_blk_ptr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN(size)   \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN(size)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count)	\
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count, size) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count, size)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_ALLOC(count, memAreaSize) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_ALLOC(count, memAreaSize)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_ALLOC(count, size, memAreaSize) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_ALLOC(count, size, memAreaSize)
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardPoolInit (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL ** poolPtrPtr,
+				UINT32 count, UINT32 size, const char *name);
+
+
+/* This one needs extra steps*/
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_INIT(poolPtr, count, size, name) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardPoolInit( poolPtr, count,  size, name)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_INIT_NO_ALLOC(poolPtrPtr, bufPtr, dataPtr, count, size, name) \
+		(*poolPtrPtr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NO_ALLOC_POOL_INIT(bufPtr, dataPtr, count, size, name))
+
+
+IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardMbufPoolGet (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * poolPtr,
+				   IX_OSAL_MBUF ** newBufPtrPtr);
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_GET(poolPtr, bufPtrPtr) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardMbufPoolGet(poolPtr, bufPtrPtr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_PUT(bufPtr) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_PUT(bufPtr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_PUT_CHAIN(bufPtr) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_PUT_CHAIN(bufPtr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_SHOW(poolPtr) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SHOW(poolPtr)
+
+
+#define IX_MBUF_POOL_MDATA_RESET(bufPtr) \
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MDATA_RESET(bufPtr)
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_BUFFER_MGT_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardCacheMMU.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardCacheMMU.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fe570e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardCacheMMU.h
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_CACHE_MMU_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_CACHE_MMU_H
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_CACHED
+#define IX_ACC_CACHE_ENABLED
+#endif
+
+#define IX_XSCALE_CACHE_LINE_SIZE IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE
+
+#define IX_ACC_DRV_DMA_MALLOC(size) IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC(size)
+
+#define IX_ACC_DRV_DMA_FREE(ptr,size) IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_FREE(ptr)
+
+#define IX_MMU_VIRTUAL_TO_PHYSICAL_TRANSLATION(addr) IX_OSAL_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(addr)
+
+#define IX_MMU_PHYSICAL_TO_VIRTUAL_TRANSLATION(addr) IX_OSAL_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT(addr)
+
+#define IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_INVALIDATE(addr,size) IX_OSAL_CACHE_INVALIDATE(addr, size)
+
+#define IX_ACC_DATA_CACHE_FLUSH(addr,size) IX_OSAL_CACHE_FLUSH(addr,size)
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_CACHE_MMU_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardMemMap.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardMemMap.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..18f8f24
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardMemMap.h
@@ -0,0 +1,141 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_MEM_MAP_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_MEM_MAP_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_SWAP_LONG(wData) IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_SWAP_SHORT(sData) IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(sData)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr) IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr) IX_OSAL_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_BE_XSTOBUSL(wData)  IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSL(wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_BE_XSTOBUSS(sData)  IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSS(sData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_BE_XSTOBUSB(bData)  IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSB(bData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_BE_BUSTOXSL(wData)  IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSL(wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_BE_BUSTOXSS(sData)  IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSS(sData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_BE_BUSTOXSB(bData)  IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSB(bData)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_AC_XSTOBUSL(wAddr) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSL(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_AC_XSTOBUSS(sAddr) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSS(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_AC_XSTOBUSB(bAddr) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSB(bAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_AC_BUSTOXSL(wAddr) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSL(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_AC_BUSTOXSS(sAddr) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSS(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_AC_BUSTOXSB(bAddr) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSB(bAddr)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_DC_XSTOBUSL(wData) IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSL(wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_DC_XSTOBUSS(sData) IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSS(sData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_DC_XSTOBUSB(bData) IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSB(bData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_DC_BUSTOXSL(wData) IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSL(wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_DC_BUSTOXSS(sData) IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSS(sData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_LE_DC_BUSTOXSB(bData) IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSB(bData)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_READ_LONG(wAddr)          IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_READ_SHORT(sAddr)         IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_READ_BYTE(bAddr)          IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE(bAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_WRITE_LONG(wAddr, wData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_WRITE_SHORT(sAddr, sData) IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_WRITE_BYTE(bAddr, bData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE(bAddr, bData)
+
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_READ_NPE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_READ_NPE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr)           IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSSERV_WRITE_NPE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr, wData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_WRITE_NPE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr, sData)   IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr, sData)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_SWAP_NPE_SHARED_LONG(wData)            IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(wData)
+#define IX_OSSERV_SWAP_NPE_SHARED_SHORT(sData)           IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sData)
+
+
+/* Map osServ address/size */
+#define IX_OSSERV_QMGR_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_QMGR_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_REG_MAP_SIZE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_REG_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_UART1_MAP_SIZE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART1_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_UART2_MAP_SIZE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART2_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_PMU_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_PMU_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_OSTS_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_OSTS_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_NPEA_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_NPEB_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_NPEC_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_ETHA_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_ETHB_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHB_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_USB_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_USB_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_GPIO_MAP_SIZE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_MAP_SIZE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_CS0_MAP_SIZE	IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS0_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_CS1_MAP_SIZE	IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS1_MAP_SIZE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_CS4_MAP_SIZE	IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS4_MAP_SIZE
+
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_GPIO_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_UART1_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART1_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_UART2_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART2_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_ETHA_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_ETHB_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHB_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_NPEA_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_NPEB_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_NPEC_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_PERIPHERAL_PHYS_BASE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_PERIPHERAL_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_QMGR_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_QMGR_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_OSTS_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_OSTS_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_USB_PHYS_BASE				IX_OSAL_IXP400_USB_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_PHYS_BASE			IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_BOOT_PHYS_BASE	IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_BOOT_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_CS0_PHYS_BASE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS0_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_CS1_PHYS_BASE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS1_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_CS4_PHYS_BASE		IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS4_PHYS_BASE
+#define IX_OSSERV_EXP_BUS_REGS_PHYS_BASE	IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_REGS_PHYS_BASE
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_MEM_MAP(physAddr, size)		IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(physAddr, size)
+
+#define IX_OSSERV_MEM_UNMAP(virtAddr) 			IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(virtAddr)
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_MEM_MAP_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardOsServices.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardOsServices.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0ccff84
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardOsServices.h
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_OSSERVICES_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_OSSERVICES_H
+
+#ifndef __vxworks
+typedef UINT32 IX_IRQ_STATUS;
+#else
+typedef int IX_IRQ_STATUS;
+#endif
+
+typedef IxOsalMutex IxMutex;
+
+typedef IxOsalFastMutex IxFastMutex;
+
+typedef IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr IxVoidFnVoidPtr;
+
+typedef IxOsalVoidFnPtr IxVoidFnPtr;
+
+
+#define LOG_NONE 	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE
+#define LOG_USER 	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER
+#define LOG_FATAL 	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL
+#define LOG_ERROR  	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR
+#define LOG_WARNING	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING
+#define LOG_MESSAGE	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE
+#define LOG_DEBUG1  IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG1
+#define LOG_DEBUG2	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG2
+#define LOG_DEBUG3 	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3
+#ifndef __vxworks
+#define LOG_ALL 	IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ALL
+#endif
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsServIntBind (int level, void (*routine) (void *), void *parameter);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServIntUnbind (int level);
+
+
+PUBLIC int ixOsServIntLock (void);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsServIntUnlock (int lockKey);
+
+
+PUBLIC int ixOsServIntLevelSet (int level);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServMutexInit (IxMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServMutexLock (IxMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServMutexUnlock (IxMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServMutexDestroy (IxMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServFastMutexInit (IxFastMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServFastMutexTryLock (IxFastMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsServFastMutexUnlock (IxFastMutex * mutex);
+
+PUBLIC int
+ixOsServLog (int level, char *format, int arg1, int arg2, int arg3, int arg4,
+	     int arg5, int arg6);
+
+
+PUBLIC int ixOsServLogLevelSet (int level);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsServSleep (int microseconds);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsServTaskSleep (int milliseconds);
+
+PUBLIC unsigned int ixOsServTimestampGet (void);
+
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsServUnload (void);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsServYield (void);
+
+#endif
+/* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_OSSERVICES_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardOssl.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardOssl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..634b494
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBackwardOssl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,272 @@
+/** 
+ * This file is intended to provide backward 
+ * compatibility for main osService/OSSL 
+ * APIs. 
+ *
+ * It shall be phased out gradually and users
+ * are strongly recommended to use IX_OSAL API.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_OSSL_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_OSSL_H
+
+
+typedef IxOsalThread ix_ossl_thread_t;
+
+typedef IxOsalSemaphore ix_ossl_sem_t;
+
+typedef IxOsalMutex ix_ossl_mutex_t;
+
+typedef IxOsalTimeval ix_ossl_time_t;
+
+
+/* Map sub-fields for ix_ossl_time_t */
+#define tv_sec secs
+#define tv_nec nsecs
+
+
+typedef IX_STATUS ix_error;
+
+typedef UINT32 ix_ossl_thread_priority;
+
+typedef UINT32 ix_uint32;
+
+
+#define IX_OSSL_ERROR_SUCCESS IX_SUCCESS
+
+#define IX_ERROR_SUCCESS IX_SUCCESS
+
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSSL_SEM_UNAVAILABLE = 0,
+    IX_OSSL_SEM_AVAILABLE
+} ix_ossl_sem_state;
+
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSSL_MUTEX_UNLOCK = 0,
+    IX_OSSL_MUTEX_LOCK
+} ix_ossl_mutex_state;
+
+
+typedef IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr ix_ossl_thread_entry_point_t;
+
+
+#define	IX_OSSL_THREAD_PRI_HIGH 	90
+#define IX_OSSL_THREAD_PRI_MEDIUM 	160
+#define IX_OSSL_THREAD_PRI_LOW 		240
+
+
+#define IX_OSSL_WAIT_FOREVER    IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER
+
+#define IX_OSSL_WAIT_NONE       IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE
+
+#define BILLION  IX_OSAL_BILLION
+
+#define IX_OSSL_TIME_EQ(a,b)  IX_OSAL_TIME_EQ(a,b)
+
+#define IX_OSSL_TIME_GT(a,b)  IX_OSAL_TIME_GT(a,b)
+
+#define IX_OSSL_TIME_LT(a,b)  IX_OSAL_TIME_LT(a,b)
+
+#define IX_OSSL_TIME_ADD(a,b)  IX_OSAL_TIME_ADD(a,b)
+
+#define IX_OSSL_TIME_SUB(a,b)  IX_OSAL_TIME_SUB(a,b)
+
+
+/* a is tick, b is timeval */
+#define IX_OSSL_TIME_CONVERT_TO_TICK(a,b)  \
+		 (a) = IX_OSAL_TIMEVAL_TO_TICKS(b)
+
+
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadCreate (IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr entryPoint,
+					void *arg, IxOsalThread * ptrThread);
+
+#define ix_ossl_thread_create(entryPoint, arg, ptrTid) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadCreate(entryPoint, arg, ptrTid)
+
+
+/* void ix_ossl_thread_exit(ix_error retError, void* retObj) */
+#define ix_ossl_thread_exit(retError, retObj)   \
+		ixOsalThreadExit()
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadKill (IxOsalThread tid);
+
+/* ix_error ix_ossl_thread_kill(tid) */
+#define ix_ossl_thread_kill(tid) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadKill(tid)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadSetPriority (IxOsalThread tid,
+					     UINT32 priority);
+
+
+/* 
+ * ix_error ix_ossl_thread_set_priority(ix_ossl_thread_t tid,
+ *                             ix_ossl_thread_priority priority
+ *                             ); 
+ */
+
+#define ix_ossl_thread_set_priority(tid, priority) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadSetPriority(tid, priority)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslTickGet (int *pticks);
+
+#define ix_ossl_tick_get(pticks) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslTickGet(pticks)
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadDelay (int ticks);
+
+#define ix_ossl_thread_delay(ticks) ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslThreadDelay(ticks)
+
+
+
+/* ix_error ix_ossl_sem_init(int start_value, ix_ossl_sem_t* sid); */
+/* Note sid is a pointer to semaphore */
+#define ix_ossl_sem_init(value, sid) \
+		ixOsalSemaphoreInit(sid, value)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslSemaphoreWait (IxOsalSemaphore semaphore,
+					 INT32 timeout);
+
+
+/*
+ix_error ix_ossl_sem_take(
+                          ix_ossl_sem_t sid,
+                          ix_uint32 timeout
+                         );
+*/
+
+#define ix_ossl_sem_take( sid, timeout) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslSemaphoreWait(sid, timeout)
+
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslSemaphorePost (IxOsalSemaphore sid);
+
+/*ix_error ix_ossl_sem_give(ix_ossl_sem_t sid); */
+#define ix_ossl_sem_give(sid) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslSemaphorePost(sid);
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardSemaphoreDestroy (IxOsalSemaphore sid);
+
+#define ix_ossl_sem_fini(sid) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardSemaphoreDestroy(sid)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexInit (ix_ossl_mutex_state start_state,
+				     IxOsalMutex * pMutex);
+
+
+/* ix_error ix_ossl_mutex_init(ix_ossl_mutex_state start_state, ix_ossl_mutex_t* mid); */
+#define ix_ossl_mutex_init(start_state, pMutex) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexInit(start_state, pMutex)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexLock (IxOsalMutex mid, INT32 timeout);
+
+/*
+ix_error ix_ossl_mutex_lock(
+                            ix_ossl_mutex_t mid, 
+                            ix_uint32 timeout
+                           );
+*/
+#define ix_ossl_mutex_lock(mid, timeout) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexLock(mid, timout)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexUnlock (IxOsalMutex mid);
+
+/* ix_error ix_ossl_mutex_unlock(ix_ossl_mutex_t mid); */
+#define ix_ossl_mutex_unlock(mid) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexUnlock(mid)
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexDestroy (IxOsalMutex mid);
+
+#define ix_ossl_mutex_fini(mid) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslMutexDestroy(mid);
+
+#define ix_ossl_sleep(sleeptime_ms) \
+		ixOsalSleep(sleeptime_ms)
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslSleepTick (UINT32 ticks);
+
+#define ix_ossl_sleep_tick(sleeptime_ticks) \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslSleepTick(sleeptime_ticks)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslTimeGet (IxOsalTimeval * pTv);
+
+#define ix_ossl_time_get(pTv)    \
+		ixOsalOsIxp400BackwardOsslTimeGet(pTv)
+
+
+typedef UINT32 ix_ossl_size_t;
+
+#define ix_ossl_malloc(arg_size) \
+		ixOsalMemAlloc(arg_size)
+
+#define ix_ossl_free(arg_pMemory) \
+		ixOsalMemFree(arg_pMemory)
+
+
+#define ix_ossl_memcpy(arg_pDest, arg_pSrc,arg_Count) \
+		ixOsalMemCopy(arg_pDest, arg_pSrc,arg_Count)
+
+#define ix_ossl_memset(arg_pDest, arg_pChar, arg_Count) \
+		ixOsalMemSet(arg_pDest, arg_pChar, arg_Count)
+
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BACKWARD_OSSL_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBufferMgt.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBufferMgt.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..497ed04
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBufferMgt.h
@@ -0,0 +1,621 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalBufferMgt.h
+ *
+ * @brief OSAL Buffer pool management and buffer management definitions.
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+/* @par
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 1979, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 
+ *      The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalBufferMgt_H
+#define IxOsalBufferMgt_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxOsalBufferMgt OSAL Buffer Management Module.
+ *
+ * @brief Buffer management module for IxOsal
+ *
+ * @{ 
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_MAX_POOLS
+ *
+ * @brief The maximum number of pools that can be allocated, must be 
+ *        a multiple of 32 as required by implementation logic.
+ * @note  This can safely be increased if more pools are required.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_MAX_POOLS      32
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN
+ *
+ * @brief The maximum string length of the pool name
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN  64
+
+
+
+/**
+ *  Define IX_OSAL_MBUF
+ */
+
+
+/* forward declaration of internal structure */
+struct __IXP_BUF;
+
+/* 
+ * OS can define it in IxOsalOs.h to skip the following
+ * definition.
+ */
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_ATTRIBUTE_ALIGN32
+#define IX_OSAL_ATTRIBUTE_ALIGN32 __attribute__ ((aligned(32)))
+#endif
+
+/* release v1.4 backward compatible definitions */
+struct __IX_MBUF
+{
+    struct __IXP_BUF *ix_next IX_OSAL_ATTRIBUTE_ALIGN32;
+    struct __IXP_BUF *ix_nextPacket;
+    UINT8 *ix_data;
+    UINT32 ix_len;  
+    unsigned char ix_type;
+    unsigned char ix_flags;
+    unsigned short ix_reserved;
+    UINT32 ix_rsvd;
+    UINT32 ix_PktLen; 
+    void *ix_priv;     
+};
+
+struct __IX_CTRL
+{
+    UINT32 ix_reserved[2];        /**< Reserved field */
+    UINT32 ix_signature;          /**< Field to indicate if buffers are allocated by the system */    
+    UINT32 ix_allocated_len;      /**< Allocated buffer length */  
+    UINT32 ix_allocated_data;     /**< Allocated buffer data pointer */  
+    void *ix_pool;                /**< pointer to the buffer pool */
+    struct __IXP_BUF *ix_chain;   /**< chaining */ 
+    void *ix_osbuf_ptr;           /**< Storage for OS-specific buffer pointer */
+};
+
+struct __IX_NE_SHARED
+{
+    UINT32 reserved[8] IX_OSAL_ATTRIBUTE_ALIGN32;   /**< Reserved area for NPE Service-specific usage */
+};
+
+
+/* 
+ * IXP buffer structure 
+ */
+typedef struct __IXP_BUF
+{
+    struct __IX_MBUF ix_mbuf IX_OSAL_ATTRIBUTE_ALIGN32; /**< buffer header */
+    struct __IX_CTRL ix_ctrl;                           /**< buffer management */
+    struct __IX_NE_SHARED ix_ne;                        /**< Reserved area for NPE Service-specific usage*/
+} IXP_BUF;
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def typedef IX_OSAL_MBUF
+ *
+ * @brief Generic IXP mbuf format.
+ */
+typedef IXP_BUF IX_OSAL_MBUF;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_IXP_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return pointer to the next mbuf in a single packet
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(m_blk_ptr)  \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_next
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return pointer to the next packet in the chain
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m_blk_ptr)  \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_nextPacket
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return pointer to the data in the mbuf
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m_blk_ptr)       (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_data
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the data length
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m_blk_ptr) \
+    (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_len
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_MTYPE(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the data type in the mbuf
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_MTYPE(m_blk_ptr) \
+    (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_type
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the buffer flags
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS(m_blk_ptr)       \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_flags
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return pointer to a network pool
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_NET_POOL(m_blk_ptr)	\
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_ctrl.ix_pool
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the total length of all the data in
+ * the mbuf chain for this packet
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m_blk_ptr) \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_PktLen
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_PRIV(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the private field
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_PRIV(m_blk_ptr)        \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_mbuf.ix_priv
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the signature field of IX_OSAL_MBUF
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_SIGNATURE(m_blk_ptr)  \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_ctrl.ix_signature
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_OSBUF_PTR(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return ix_osbuf_ptr field of IX_OSAL_MBUF, which is used to store OS-specific buffer pointer during a buffer conversion.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_OSBUF_PTR(m_blk_ptr)  \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_ctrl.ix_osbuf_ptr
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the allocated buffer size
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_LEN(m_blk_ptr)  \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_ctrl.ix_allocated_len
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(m_blk_ptr)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the allocated buffer pointer
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_ALLOCATED_BUFF_DATA(m_blk_ptr)  \
+        (m_blk_ptr)->ix_ctrl.ix_allocated_data
+
+
+
+/* Name length */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN  64
+
+
+/****************************************************
+ * Macros for buffer pool management
+ ****************************************************/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_FREE_COUNT(m_pool_ptr
+ *
+ * @brief Return the total number of freed buffers left in the pool.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_FREE_COUNT(m_pool_ptr) \
+                    ixOsalBuffPoolFreeCountGet(m_pool_ptr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN
+ *
+ * @brief This macro takes an integer as an argument and
+ * rounds it up to be a multiple of the memory cache-line 
+ * size.
+ *
+ * @param int [in] size - the size integer to be rounded up
+ *
+ * @return int - the size, rounded up to a multiple of
+ *               the cache-line size
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SIZE_ALIGN(size)                 \
+    ((((size) + (IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE - 1)) /      \
+        IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE) *                  \
+            IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE)
+
+/* Don't use this directly, use macro */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalBuffPoolMbufAreaSizeGet (int count);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED
+ *
+ * @brief This macro calculates, from the number of mbufs required, the 
+ * size of the memory area required to contain the mbuf headers for the
+ * buffers in the pool.  The size to be used for each mbuf header is 
+ * rounded up to a multiple of the cache-line size, to ensure
+ * each mbuf header aligns on a cache-line boundary.
+ * This macro is used by IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_ALLOC()
+ *
+ * @param int [in] count - the number of buffers the pool will contain
+ *
+ * @return int - the total size required for the pool mbuf area (aligned)
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count) \
+        ixOsalBuffPoolMbufAreaSizeGet(count)
+
+
+/* Don't use this directly, use macro */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalBuffPoolDataAreaSizeGet (int count, int size);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED
+ *
+ * @brief This macro calculates, from the number of mbufs required and the
+ * size of the data portion for each mbuf, the size of the data memory area
+ * required. The size is adjusted to ensure alignment on cache line boundaries.
+ * This macro is used by IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_ALLOC()
+ *
+ *
+ * @param int [in] count - The number of mbufs in the pool.
+ * @param int [in] size  - The desired size for each mbuf data portion.
+ *                         This size will be rounded up to a multiple of the
+ *                         cache-line size to ensure alignment on cache-line
+ *                         boundaries for each data block.
+ *
+ * @return int - the total size required for the pool data area (aligned)
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count, size) \
+        ixOsalBuffPoolDataAreaSizeGet((count), (size))
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_ALLOC
+ *
+ * @brief Allocates the memory area needed for the number of mbuf headers
+ * specified by <i>count</i>.
+ * This macro ensures the mbuf headers align on cache line boundaries.
+ * This macro evaluates to a pointer to the memory allocated.
+ *
+ * @param int [in] count - the number of mbufs the pool will contain
+ * @param int [out] memAreaSize - the total amount of memory allocated
+ *
+ * @return void * - a pointer to the allocated memory area
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_ALLOC(count, memAreaSize) \
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC((memAreaSize =                 \
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MBUF_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count)))
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_ALLOC
+ *
+ * @brief Allocates the memory pool for the data portion of the pool mbufs.
+ * The number of mbufs is specified by <i>count</i>.  The size of the data
+ * portion of each mbuf is specified by <i>size</i>.
+ * This macro ensures the mbufs are aligned on cache line boundaries
+ * This macro evaluates to a pointer to the memory allocated.
+ *
+ * @param int [in] count - the number of mbufs the pool will contain
+ * @param int [in] size - the desired size (in bytes) required for the data
+ *                        portion of each mbuf.  Note that this size may be
+ *                        rounded up to ensure alignment on cache-line
+ *                        boundaries.
+ * @param int [out] memAreaSize - the total amount of memory allocated
+ *
+ * @return void * - a pointer to the allocated memory area
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_ALLOC(count, size, memAreaSize) \
+    IX_OSAL_CACHE_DMA_MALLOC((memAreaSize =                     \
+        IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_DATA_AREA_SIZE_ALIGNED(count,size)))
+
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_INIT
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalPoolInit() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_INIT(count, size, name) \
+    ixOsalPoolInit((count), (size), (name))
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_NO_ALLOC_POOL_INIT
+ *
+ * @return Pointer to the new pool or NULL if the initialization failed.
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ * 
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_NO_ALLOC_POOL_INIT(bufPtr, dataPtr, count, size, name) \
+    ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit( (bufPtr), (dataPtr), (count), (size), (name))
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalMbufAlloc() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_GET(poolPtr) \
+        ixOsalMbufAlloc(poolPtr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_PUT
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalMbufFree() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_PUT(bufPtr) \
+    ixOsalMbufFree(bufPtr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_PUT_CHAIN
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalMbufChainFree() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_PUT_CHAIN(bufPtr) \
+    ixOsalMbufChainFree(bufPtr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SHOW
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalMbufPoolShow() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_SHOW(poolPtr) \
+    ixOsalMbufPoolShow(poolPtr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MDATA_RESET
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalMbufDataPtrReset() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_MDATA_RESET(bufPtr) \
+    ixOsalMbufDataPtrReset(bufPtr)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_UNINIT
+ *
+ * @brief Wrapper macro for ixOsalBuffPoolUninit() 
+ * See function description below for details.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_UNINIT(m_pool_ptr)  \
+        ixOsalBuffPoolUninit(m_pool_ptr)
+
+/* 
+ * Include OS-specific bufferMgt definitions 
+ */
+#include "IxOsalOsBufferMgt.h"
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_CONVERT_OSBUF_TO_IXPBUF( osBufPtr, ixpBufPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Convert pre-allocated os-specific buffer format to OSAL IXP_BUF (IX_OSAL_MBUF) format. 
+ * It is users' responsibility to provide pre-allocated and valid buffer pointers.
+ * @param osBufPtr (in) - a pre-allocated os-specific buffer pointer.
+ * @param ixpBufPtr (in)- a pre-allocated OSAL IXP_BUF pointer
+ * @return None
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_CONVERT_OSBUF_TO_IXPBUF( osBufPtr, ixpBufPtr) \
+        IX_OSAL_OS_CONVERT_OSBUF_TO_IXPBUF( osBufPtr, ixpBufPtr)        
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalBufferMgt
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_CONVERT_IXPBUF_TO_OSBUF( ixpBufPtr, osBufPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Convert pre-allocated OSAL IXP_BUF (IX_OSAL_MBUF) format to os-specific buffer pointers.
+ * @param ixpBufPtr (in) - OSAL IXP_BUF pointer
+ * @param osBufPtr (out) - os-specific buffer pointer.
+ * @return None
+ */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_CONVERT_IXPBUF_TO_OSBUF( ixpBufPtr, osBufPtr)  \
+        IX_OSAL_OS_CONVERT_IXPBUF_TO_OSBUF( ixpBufPtr, osBufPtr)
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *ixOsalPoolInit (UINT32 count,
+                      UINT32 size, const char *name);
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL *ixOsalNoAllocPoolInit (void *poolBufPtr,
+                         void *poolDataPtr,
+						 UINT32 count,
+						 UINT32 size,
+						 const char *name);
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF *ixOsalMbufAlloc (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * pool);
+
+PUBLIC IX_OSAL_MBUF *ixOsalMbufFree (IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbuf);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsalMbufChainFree (IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbuf);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsalMbufDataPtrReset (IX_OSAL_MBUF * mbuf);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsalMbufPoolShow (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * pool);
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalBuffPoolUninit (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * pool);
+
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalBuffPoolFreeCountGet(IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * pool);
+
+
+/**
+ * @} IxOsalBufferMgt
+ */
+
+
+#endif /* IxOsalBufferMgt_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBufferMgtDefault.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBufferMgtDefault.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..684b52e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalBufferMgtDefault.h
@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalBufferMgtDefault.h
+ *
+ * @brief Default buffer pool management and buffer management
+ *        definitions.
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_BUFFER_MGT_DEFAULT_H
+#define IX_OSAL_BUFFER_MGT_DEFAULT_H
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxMbufPoolAllocationType
+ * @brief Used to indicate how the pool memory was allocated
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_SYS_ALLOC = 0, /**< mbuf pool allocated by the system */
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_TYPE_USER_ALLOC	 /**< mbuf pool allocated by the user */
+} IxOsalMbufPoolAllocationType;
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief Implementation of buffer pool structure for use with non-VxWorks OS
+ */
+
+typedef struct
+{
+    IX_OSAL_MBUF *nextFreeBuf;	/**< Pointer to the next free mbuf              */
+    void *mbufMemPtr;	   /**< Pointer to the mbuf memory area            */
+    void *dataMemPtr;	   /**< Pointer to the data memory area            */
+    int bufDataSize;	   /**< The size of the data portion of each mbuf  */
+    int totalBufsInPool;   /**< Total number of mbufs in the pool          */
+    int freeBufsInPool;	   /**< Number of free mbufs currently in the pool */
+    int mbufMemSize;	   /**< The size of the pool mbuf memory area      */
+    int dataMemSize;	   /**< The size of the pool data memory area      */
+    char name[IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL_NAME_LEN + 1];	 /**< Descriptive name for pool */
+    IxOsalMbufPoolAllocationType poolAllocType;
+    unsigned int poolIdx;  /**< Pool Index */ 
+} IxOsalMbufPool;
+
+typedef IxOsalMbufPool IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL;
+
+
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalBuffPoolUninit (IX_OSAL_MBUF_POOL * pool);
+
+
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_BUFFER_MGT_DEFAULT_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalConfig.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalConfig.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d56e796
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalConfig.h
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+/**
+ * @file  IxOsalConfig.h
+ *
+ * @brief OSAL Configuration header file
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/* 
+ * This file contains user-editable fields for modules inclusion.
+ */
+#ifndef IxOsalConfig_H
+#define IxOsalConfig_H
+
+
+/*
+ * Note: in the future these config options may
+ * become build time decision. 
+ */
+
+/* Choose cache */
+#define IX_OSAL_CACHED
+/* #define IX_OSAL_UNCACHED */
+
+
+/*
+ * Select the module headers to include
+ */
+#include "IxOsalIoMem.h"	/* I/O Memory Management module API */
+#include "IxOsalBufferMgt.h"	/* Buffer Management module API */
+
+/*
+ * Select main platform header file to use
+ */
+#include "IxOsalOem.h"
+
+
+
+#endif /* IxOsalConfig_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalEndianess.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalEndianess.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3b1c739
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalEndianess.h
@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+/** 
+ * @file IxOsalEndianess.h (Obsolete file) 
+ * 
+ * @brief Header file for determining system endianess and OS
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#ifndef IxOsalEndianess_H
+#define IxOsalEndianess_H
+
+#if defined (__vxworks) || defined (__linux)
+
+/* get ntohl/ntohs/htohl/htons macros and CPU definitions for VxWorks */
+/* #include <netinet/in.h>  */
+
+#elif defined (__wince)
+
+/* get ntohl/ntohs/htohl/htons macros definitions for WinCE */
+#include <Winsock2.h>
+
+#else
+
+#error Unknown OS, please add a section with the include file for htonl/htons/ntohl/ntohs
+
+#endif /* vxworks or linux or wince */
+
+/* Compiler specific endianness selector - WARNING this works only with arm gcc, use appropriate defines with diab */
+
+#ifndef __wince
+
+#if defined (__ARMEL__)
+
+#ifndef __LITTLE_ENDIAN
+
+#define __LITTLE_ENDIAN
+
+#endif /* _LITTLE_ENDIAN */
+
+#elif defined (__ARMEB__) || CPU == SIMSPARCSOLARIS
+
+#ifndef __BIG_ENDIAN
+
+#define __BIG_ENDIAN
+
+#endif /* __BIG_ENDIAN */
+
+#else
+
+#error Error, could not identify target endianness
+
+#endif /* endianness selector no WinCE OSes */
+
+#else /* ndef __wince */
+
+#define __LITTLE_ENDIAN
+
+#endif /* def __wince */
+
+
+/* OS mode selector */
+#if defined (__vxworks) && defined (__LITTLE_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_VXWORKS_LE
+
+#elif defined (__vxworks) && defined (__BIG_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_VXWORKS_BE
+
+#elif defined (__linux) && defined (__BIG_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LINUX_BE
+
+#elif defined (__linux) && defined (__LITTLE_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LINUX_LE
+
+#elif defined (BOOTLOADER_BLD) && defined (__LITTLE_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_EBOOT_LE
+
+#elif defined (__wince) && defined (__LITTLE_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_WINCE_LE
+
+#else
+
+#error Unknown OS/Endianess combination - only vxWorks BE LE, Linux BE LE, WinCE BE LE are supported
+
+#endif /* mode selector */
+
+
+
+#endif /* IxOsalEndianess_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalIoMem.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalIoMem.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a3a7124
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalIoMem.h
@@ -0,0 +1,326 @@
+/*
+ * @file        IxOsalIoMem.h
+ * @author 	Intel Corporation
+ * @date        25-08-2004
+ *
+ * @brief       description goes here
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalIoMem_H
+#define IxOsalIoMem_H
+
+
+/*
+ * Decide OS and Endianess, such as IX_OSAL_VXWORKS_LE.
+ */
+#include "IxOsalEndianess.h"
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxOsalIoMem Osal IoMem module
+ *
+ * @brief I/O memory and endianess support.
+ *
+ * @{ 
+ */
+
+

+/* Low-level conversion macros - DO NOT USE UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NEEDED */
+#ifndef __wince
+
+
+/* 
+ * Private function to swap word*//*
+ */
+#ifdef __XSCALE__
+static __inline__ UINT32
+ixOsalCoreWordSwap (UINT32 wordIn)
+{
+    /*
+     * Storage for the swapped word 
+     */
+    UINT32 wordOut;
+
+    /*
+     * wordIn = A, B, C, D 
+     */
+    __asm__ (" eor r1, %1, %1, ror #16;"	/* R1 =      A^C, B^D, C^A, D^B */
+	     " bic r1, r1, #0x00ff0000;"	/* R1 =      A^C, 0  , C^A, D^B */
+	     " mov %0, %1, ror #8;"	/* wordOut = D,   A,   B,   C   */
+	     " eor %0, %0, r1, lsr #8;"	/* wordOut = D,   C,   B,   A   */
+  : "=r" (wordOut): "r" (wordIn):"r1");
+
+    return wordOut;
+}
+

+
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)          (ixOsalCoreWordSwap(wData))
+#else
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)          ((wData >> 24) | (((wData >> 16) & 0xFF) << 8) | (((wData >> 8) & 0xFF) << 16) | ((wData & 0xFF) << 24))
+#endif
+
+#else /* ndef __wince */
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)        ((((UINT32)wData << 24) | ((UINT32)wData >> 24)) | (((wData << 8) & 0xff0000) | ((wData >> 8) & 0xff00)))
+#endif /* ndef __wince */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(sData)         ((sData >> 8) | ((sData & 0xFF) << 8))
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr) ((sAddr) ^ 0x2)
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr)  ((bAddr) ^ 0x3)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSL(wData)  (wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSS(sData)  (sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSB(bData)  (bData)
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSL(wData)  (wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSS(sData)  (sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSB(bData)  (bData)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSL(wAddr) (wAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSS(sAddr) IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSB(bAddr) IX_OSAL_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSL(wAddr) (wAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSS(sAddr) IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSB(bAddr) IX_OSAL_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSL(wData) IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSS(sData) IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSB(bData) (bData)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSL(wData) IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSS(sData) IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSB(bData) (bData)
+
+
+/*
+ * Decide SDRAM mapping, then implement read/write
+ */
+#include "IxOsalMemAccess.h"
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalIoMem
+ * @enum IxOsalMapEntryType
+ * @brief This is an emum for OSAL I/O mem map type. 
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP = 0,	 /**<Set map entry type to static map */
+    IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MAP	     /**<Set map entry type to dynamic map */
+} IxOsalMapEntryType;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalIoMem
+ * @enum IxOsalMapEndianessType
+ * @brief This is an emum for OSAL I/O mem Endianess and Coherency mode.

+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSAL_BE = 0x1,      /**<Set map endian mode to Big Endian */
+    IX_OSAL_LE_AC = 0x2,   /**<Set map endian mode to Little Endian, Address Coherent */
+    IX_OSAL_LE_DC = 0x4,   /**<Set map endian mode to Little Endian, Data Coherent */
+    IX_OSAL_LE = 0x8       /**<Set map endian mode to Little Endian without specifying coherency mode */
+} IxOsalMapEndianessType;
+
+
+/**
+ * @struct IxOsalMemoryMap 
+ * @brief IxOsalMemoryMap structure
+ */
+typedef struct _IxOsalMemoryMap
+{
+    IxOsalMapEntryType type;   /**< map type - IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP or IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MAP */
+
+    UINT32 physicalAddress;    /**< physical address of the memory mapped I/O zone */
+
+    UINT32 size;               /**< size of the map */
+
+

+    UINT32 virtualAddress;     /**< virtual address of the zone; must be predefined 

+                                    in the global memory map for static maps and has 

+                                    to be NULL for dynamic maps (populated on allocation) 

+								*/
+    /*
+     * pointer to a map function called to map a dynamic map; 
+     * will populate the virtualAddress field 
+     */
+    void (*mapFunction) (struct _IxOsalMemoryMap * map);   /**< pointer to a map function called to map a dynamic map */
+
+    /*
+     * pointer to a map function called to unmap a dynamic map; 
+     * will reset the virtualAddress field to NULL 
+     */
+    void (*unmapFunction) (struct _IxOsalMemoryMap * map); /**< pointer to a map function called to unmap a dynamic map */
+
+    /*
+     * reference count describing how many components share this map; 
+     * actual allocation/deallocation for dynamic maps is done only 
+     * between 0 <=> 1 transitions of the counter 
+     */
+    UINT32 refCount;   /**< reference count describing how many components share this map */
+
+    /*
+     * memory endian type for the map; can be a combination of IX_OSAL_BE (Big 
+     * Endian) and IX_OSAL_LE or IX_OSAL_LE_AC or IX_OSAL_LE_DC
+     * (Little Endian, Address Coherent or Data Coherent). Any combination is
+     * allowed provided it contains at most one LE flag - e.g.
+     * (IX_OSAL_BE), (IX_OSAL_LE_AC), (IX_OSAL_BE | IX_OSAL_LE_DC) are valid
+     * combinations while (IX_OSAL_BE | IX_OSAL_LE_DC | IX_OSAL_LE_AC) is not. 
+     */
+    IxOsalMapEndianessType mapEndianType; /**< memory endian type for the map */
+
+    char *name;      /**< user-friendly name */
+} IxOsalMemoryMap;
+
+
+
+
+/* Internal function to map a memory zone
+ * NOTE - This should not be called by the user.
+ * Use the macro IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP instead
+ */
+PUBLIC void *ixOsalIoMemMap (UINT32 requestedAddress,
+			     UINT32 size,
+			     IxOsalMapEndianessType requestedCoherency);
+
+
+/* Internal function to unmap a memory zone mapped with ixOsalIoMemMap
+ * NOTE - This should not be called by the user.
+ * Use the macro IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP instead
+ */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalIoMemUnmap (UINT32 requestedAddress, UINT32 coherency);
+
+
+/* Internal function to convert virtual address to physical address 
+ * NOTE - This should not be called by the user.
+ * Use the macro IX_OSAL_MMAP_VIRT_TO_PHYS */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalIoMemVirtToPhys (UINT32 virtualAddress, UINT32 coherency);
+
+
+/* Internal function to convert physical address to virtual address 
+ * NOTE - This should not be called by the user.
+ * Use the macro IX_OSAL_MMAP_PHYS_TO_VIRT */
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalIoMemPhysToVirt (UINT32 physicalAddress, UINT32 coherency);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalIoMem
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(physAddr, size)
+ *
+ * @brief Map an I/O mapped physical memory zone to virtual zone and return virtual 

+ *        pointer.

+ * @param  physAddr - the physical address
+ * @param  size     - the size
+ * @return start address of the virtual memory zone.

+ * 

+ * @note  This function maps an I/O mapped physical memory zone of the given size
+ * into a virtual memory zone accessible by the caller and returns a cookie - 
+ * the start address of the virtual memory zone. 
+ * IX_OSAL_MMAP_PHYS_TO_VIRT should NOT therefore be used on the returned 
+ * virtual address.
+ * The memory zone is to be unmapped using IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP once the caller has
+ * finished using this zone (e.g. on driver unload) using the cookie as 
+ * parameter.
+ * The IX_OSAL_READ/WRITE_LONG/SHORT macros should be used to read and write 
+ * the mapped memory, adding the necessary offsets to the address cookie.

+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP(physAddr, size) \
+    ixOsalIoMemMap((physAddr), (size), IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING)
+
+
+/**

+ * @ingroup IxOsalIoMem
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(virtAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief Unmap a previously mapped I/O memory zone using virtual pointer obtained 

+ *        during the mapping operation.

+ *        pointer.

+ * @param  virtAddr - the virtual pointer to the zone to be unmapped.
+ * @return none

+ * 

+ * @note  This function unmaps a previously mapped I/O memory zone using
+ * the cookie obtained in the mapping operation. The memory zone in question
+ * becomes unavailable to the caller once unmapped and the cookie should be
+ * discarded.
+ *
+ * This function cannot fail if the given parameter is correct and does not
+ * return a value.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MEM_UNMAP(virtAddr) \
+    ixOsalIoMemUnmap ((virtAddr), IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING)
+
+/**

+ * @ingroup IxOsalIoMem
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MMAP_VIRT_TO_PHYS(virtAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief This function Converts a virtual address into a physical 
+ * address, including the dynamically mapped memory.
+ *

+ * @param  virtAddr - virtual address to convert
+ * Return value: corresponding physical address, or NULL 

+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MMAP_VIRT_TO_PHYS(virtAddr) \
+    ixOsalIoMemVirtToPhys(virtAddr, IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING)
+
+
+/**

+ * @ingroup IxOsalIoMem
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MMAP_PHYS_TO_VIRT(physAddr)
+ *
+ * @brief  This function Converts a virtual address into a physical 
+ * address, including the dynamically mapped memory.
+ *

+ * @param  physAddr - physical address to convert
+ * Return value: corresponding virtual address, or NULL 

+ *

+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MMAP_PHYS_TO_VIRT(physAddr) \
+    ixOsalIoMemPhysToVirt(physAddr, IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING)
+
+

+/**
+ * @} IxOsalIoMem
+ */
+
+#endif /* IxOsalIoMem_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalMemAccess.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalMemAccess.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2ad0ccf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalMemAccess.h
@@ -0,0 +1,494 @@
+/** 
+ * @file IxOsalMemAccess.h
+ * 
+ * @brief Header file for memory access
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * @version $Revision: 1.0 $
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalMemAccess_H
+#define IxOsalMemAccess_H
+
+
+/* Global BE switch
+ * 
+ *  Should be set only in BE mode and only if the component uses I/O memory.
+ */
+
+#if defined (__BIG_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* Global switch */
+
+
+/* By default only static memory maps in use;
+   define IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MEMORY_MAP per component if dynamic maps are
+   used instead in that component */
+#define IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP
+
+
+/* 
+ * SDRAM coherency mode
+ * Must be defined to BE, LE_DATA_COHERENT or LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT.
+ * The mode changes depending on OS 
+ */
+#if defined (IX_OSAL_LINUX_BE) || defined (IX_OSAL_VXWORKS_BE)
+
+#define IX_SDRAM_BE
+
+#elif defined (IX_OSAL_VXWORKS_LE)
+
+#define IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT
+
+#elif defined (IX_OSAL_LINUX_LE)
+
+#define IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT
+
+#elif defined (IX_OSAL_WINCE_LE)
+
+#define IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT
+
+#elif defined (IX_OSAL_EBOOT_LE)
+
+#define IX_SDRAM_LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT
+
+#endif
+
+
+
+
+/**************************************
+ * Retrieve current component mapping *
+ **************************************/
+
+/*
+ * Only use customized mapping for LE. 
+ * 
+ */
+#if defined (IX_OSAL_VXWORKS_LE) || defined (IX_OSAL_LINUX_LE) || defined (IX_OSAL_WINCE_LE) || defined (IX_OSAL_EBOOT_LE)
+
+#include "IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping.h"
+
+#endif
+
+
+/*******************************************************************
+ * Turn off IX_STATIC_MEMORY map for components using dynamic maps *
+ *******************************************************************/
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MEMORY_MAP
+
+#undef IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP
+
+#endif
+
+
+/************************************************************
+ * Turn off BE access for components using LE or no mapping *
+ ************************************************************/
+
+#if ( defined (IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING) || defined (IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING) || defined (IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING) )
+
+#undef IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING
+
+#endif
+
+
+/*****************
+ * Safety checks *
+ *****************/
+
+/* Default to no_mapping */
+#if !defined (IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING) && !defined (IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING) && !defined (IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING) && !defined (IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* check at least one mapping */
+
+/* No more than one mapping can be defined for a component */
+#if   (defined (IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING)    && defined (IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING))  \
+    ||(defined (IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING)    && defined (IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING))  \
+    ||(defined (IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING)    && defined (IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING))     \
+    ||(defined (IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING) && defined (IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING))     \
+    ||(defined (IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING) && defined (IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING))	\
+    ||(defined (IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING) && defined (IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING))
+
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING
+#warning IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING is defined
+#endif
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+#warning IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING is defined
+#endif
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING
+#warning IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING is defined
+#endif
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING
+#warning IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING is defined
+#endif
+
+#error More than one I/O mapping is defined, please check your component mapping
+
+#endif /* check at most one mapping */
+
+
+/* Now set IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING */
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING
+#define IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING IX_OSAL_BE
+#endif
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+#define IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING IX_OSAL_LE_AC
+#endif
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING
+#define IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING IX_OSAL_LE_DC
+#endif
+
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING
+#define IX_OSAL_COMPONENT_MAPPING IX_OSAL_LE
+#endif
+
+
+/* SDRAM coherency should be defined */
+#if !defined (IX_SDRAM_BE) && !defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT) && !defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT)
+
+#error SDRAM coherency must be defined
+
+#endif /* SDRAM coherency must be defined */
+
+/* SDRAM coherency cannot be defined in several ways */
+#if (defined (IX_SDRAM_BE) && (defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT) || defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT))) \
+    || (defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT) && (defined (IX_SDRAM_BE) || defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT))) \
+    || (defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT) && (defined (IX_SDRAM_BE) || defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT)))
+
+#error SDRAM coherency cannot be defined in more than one way
+
+#endif /* SDRAM coherency must be defined exactly once */
+
+
+/*********************
+ * Read/write macros *
+ *********************/
+
+/* WARNING - except for addition of special cookie read/write macros (see below)
+             these macros are NOT user serviceable. Please do not modify */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_RAW(wAddr)          (*(wAddr))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_RAW(sAddr)         (*(sAddr))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_RAW(bAddr)          (*(bAddr))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_RAW(wAddr, wData)  (*(wAddr) = (wData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_RAW(sAddr,sData)  (*(sAddr) = (sData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_RAW(bAddr, bData)  (*(bAddr) = (bData))
+
+#ifdef __linux
+
+/* Linux - specific cookie reads/writes. 
+  Redefine per OS if dynamic memory maps are used
+  and I/O memory is accessed via functions instead of raw pointer access. */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_COOKIE(wCookie)           (readl((UINT32) (wCookie) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_COOKIE(sCookie)          (readw((UINT32) (sCookie) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_COOKIE(bCookie)           (readb((UINT32) (bCookie) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_COOKIE(wCookie, wData)   (writel(wData, (UINT32) (wCookie) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_COOKIE(sCookie, sData)  (writew(sData, (UINT32) (sCookie) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_COOKIE(bCookie, bData)   (writeb(bData, (UINT32) (bCookie) ))
+
+#endif /* linux */
+
+#ifdef __wince
+
+/* WinCE - specific cookie reads/writes. */
+
+static __inline__ UINT32
+ixOsalWinCEReadLCookie (volatile UINT32 * lCookie)
+{
+    return *lCookie;
+}
+
+static __inline__ UINT16
+ixOsalWinCEReadWCookie (volatile UINT16 * wCookie)
+{
+#if 0
+    UINT32 auxVal = *((volatile UINT32 *) wCookie);
+    if ((unsigned) wCookie & 3)
+	return (UINT16) (auxVal >> 16);
+    else
+	return (UINT16) (auxVal & 0xffff);
+#else
+    return *wCookie;
+#endif
+}
+
+static __inline__ UINT8
+ixOsalWinCEReadBCookie (volatile UINT8 * bCookie)
+{
+#if 0
+    UINT32 auxVal = *((volatile UINT32 *) bCookie);
+    return (UINT8) ((auxVal >> (3 - (((unsigned) bCookie & 3) << 3)) & 0xff));
+#else
+    return *bCookie;
+#endif
+}
+
+static __inline__ void
+ixOsalWinCEWriteLCookie (volatile UINT32 * lCookie, UINT32 lVal)
+{
+    *lCookie = lVal;
+}
+
+static __inline__ void
+ixOsalWinCEWriteWCookie (volatile UINT16 * wCookie, UINT16 wVal)
+{
+#if 0
+    volatile UINT32 *auxCookie =
+	(volatile UINT32 *) ((unsigned) wCookie & ~3);
+    if ((unsigned) wCookie & 3)
+    {
+	*auxCookie &= 0xffff;
+	*auxCookie |= (UINT32) wVal << 16;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	*auxCookie &= ~0xffff;
+	*auxCookie |= (UINT32) wVal & 0xffff;
+    }
+#else
+    *wCookie = wVal;
+#endif
+}
+
+static __inline__ void
+ixOsalWinCEWriteBCookie (volatile UINT8 * bCookie, UINT8 bVal)
+{
+#if 0
+    volatile UINT32 *auxCookie =
+	(volatile UINT32 *) ((unsigned) bCookie & ~3);
+    *auxCookie &= 0xff << (3 - (((unsigned) bCookie & 3) << 3));
+    *auxCookie |= (UINT32) bVal << (3 - (((unsigned) bCookie & 3) << 3));
+#else
+    *bCookie = bVal;
+#endif
+}
+
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_COOKIE(wCookie)           (ixOsalWinCEReadLCookie(wCookie))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_COOKIE(sCookie)          (ixOsalWinCEReadWCookie(sCookie))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_COOKIE(bCookie)           (ixOsalWinCEReadBCookie(bCookie))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_COOKIE(wCookie, wData)   (ixOsalWinCEWriteLCookie(wCookie, wData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_COOKIE(sCookie, sData)  (ixOsalWinCEWriteWCookie(sCookie, sData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_COOKIE(bCookie, bData)   (ixOsalWinCEWriteBCookie(bCookie, bData))
+
+#endif /* wince */
+
+#if defined (__vxworks) || (defined (__linux) && defined (IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP)) || \
+                           (defined (__wince) && defined (IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP))
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_IO(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_RAW(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_IO(sAddr)           IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_RAW(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_IO(bAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_RAW(bAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_IO(wAddr, wData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_RAW(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_IO(sAddr, sData)   IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_RAW(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_IO(bAddr, bData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_RAW(bAddr, bData)
+
+#elif (defined (__linux) && !defined (IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP)) || \
+      (defined (__wince) && !defined (IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP))
+
+#ifndef __wince
+#include <asm/io.h>
+#endif /* ndef __wince */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_IO(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_COOKIE(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_IO(sAddr)           IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_COOKIE(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_IO(bAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_COOKIE(bAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_IO(wAddr, wData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_COOKIE(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_IO(sAddr, sData)   IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_COOKIE(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_IO(bAddr, bData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_COOKIE(bAddr, bData)
+
+#endif
+
+/* Define BE macros */
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_BE(wAddr)          IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSL(IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_IO((volatile UINT32 *) (wAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_BE(sAddr)         IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSS(IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_IO((volatile UINT16 *) (sAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_BE(bAddr)          IX_OSAL_BE_BUSTOXSB(IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_IO((volatile UINT8 *) (bAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_BE(wAddr, wData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_IO((volatile UINT32 *) (wAddr), IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSL((UINT32) (wData) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_BE(sAddr, sData) IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_IO((volatile UINT16 *) (sAddr), IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSS((UINT16) (sData) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_BE(bAddr, bData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_IO((volatile UINT8 *) (bAddr), IX_OSAL_BE_XSTOBUSB((UINT8) (bData) ))
+
+/* Define LE AC macros */
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_LE_AC(wAddr)          IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_IO((volatile UINT32 *) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSL((UINT32) (wAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_LE_AC(sAddr)         IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_IO((volatile UINT16 *) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSS((UINT32) (sAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_LE_AC(bAddr)          IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_IO((volatile UINT8 *) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_BUSTOXSB((UINT32) (bAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_LE_AC(wAddr, wData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_IO((volatile UINT32 *) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSL((UINT32) (wAddr) ), (UINT32) (wData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_LE_AC(sAddr, sData) IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_IO((volatile UINT16 *) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSS((UINT32) (sAddr) ), (UINT16) (sData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_LE_AC(bAddr, bData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_IO((volatile UINT8 *) IX_OSAL_LE_AC_XSTOBUSB((UINT32) (bAddr) ), (UINT8) (bData))
+
+
+/* Inline functions are required here to avoid reading the same I/O location 2 or 4 times for the byte swap */
+static __inline__ UINT32
+ixOsalDataCoherentLongReadSwap (volatile UINT32 * wAddr)
+{
+    UINT32 wData = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_IO (wAddr);
+    return IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSL (wData);
+}
+
+static __inline__ UINT16
+ixOsalDataCoherentShortReadSwap (volatile UINT16 * sAddr)
+{
+    UINT16 sData = IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_IO (sAddr);
+    return IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSS (sData);
+}
+
+static __inline__ void
+ixOsalDataCoherentLongWriteSwap (volatile UINT32 * wAddr, UINT32 wData)
+{
+    wData = IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSL (wData);
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_IO (wAddr, wData);
+}
+
+static __inline__ void
+ixOsalDataCoherentShortWriteSwap (volatile UINT16 * sAddr, UINT16 sData)
+{
+    sData = IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSS (sData);
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_IO (sAddr, sData);
+}
+
+/* Define LE DC macros */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_LE_DC(wAddr)          ixOsalDataCoherentLongReadSwap((volatile UINT32 *) (wAddr) )
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_LE_DC(sAddr)         ixOsalDataCoherentShortReadSwap((volatile UINT16 *) (sAddr) )
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_LE_DC(bAddr)          IX_OSAL_LE_DC_BUSTOXSB(IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_IO((volatile UINT8 *) (bAddr) ))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_LE_DC(wAddr, wData)  ixOsalDataCoherentLongWriteSwap((volatile UINT32 *) (wAddr), (UINT32) (wData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_LE_DC(sAddr, sData) ixOsalDataCoherentShortWriteSwap((volatile UINT16 *) (sAddr), (UINT16) (sData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_LE_DC(bAddr, bData)  IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_IO((volatile UINT8 *) (bAddr), IX_OSAL_LE_DC_XSTOBUSB((UINT8) (bData)))
+
+#if defined (IX_OSAL_BE_MAPPING)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_BE(wAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT(sAddr)	        IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_BE(sAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE(bAddr)	        IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_BE(bAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(wAddr, wData) 	IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_BE(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT(sAddr, sData)	IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_BE(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE(bAddr, bData)	IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_BE(bAddr, bData)
+
+#elif defined (IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_LE_AC(wAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT(sAddr)	        IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_LE_AC(sAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE(bAddr)	        IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_LE_AC(bAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(wAddr, wData) 	IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_LE_AC(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT(sAddr, sData)	IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_LE_AC(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE(bAddr, bData)	IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_LE_AC(bAddr, bData)
+
+#elif defined (IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_LE_DC(wAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT(sAddr)	        IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_LE_DC(sAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE(bAddr)	        IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_LE_DC(bAddr) 
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(wAddr, wData) 	IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_LE_DC(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT(sAddr, sData)	IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_LE_DC(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE(bAddr, bData)	IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_LE_DC(bAddr, bData)
+
+#endif   /* End of BE and LE coherency mode switch */
+
+
+/* Reads/writes to and from memory shared with NPEs - depends on the SDRAM coherency */
+
+#if defined (IX_SDRAM_BE)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_RAW(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr)           IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_RAW(sAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_RAW(bAddr)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr, wData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_RAW(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr, sData)   IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_RAW(sAddr, sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bAddr, bData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_RAW(bAddr, bData)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(wData)            (wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sData)           (sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bData)            (bData)
+
+#elif defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_ADDRESS_COHERENT)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_RAW(wAddr)
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr)           IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_RAW(IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_RAW(IX_OSAL_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr))
+
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr, wData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_RAW(wAddr, wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr, sData)   IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_RAW(IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT_ADDRESS(sAddr), sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bAddr, bData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_RAW(IX_OSAL_SWAP_BYTE_ADDRESS(bAddr), bData)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(wData)            (wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sData)           (sData)
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bData)            (bData)
+
+#elif defined (IX_SDRAM_LE_DATA_COHERENT)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr)            IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_RAW(wAddr))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr)           IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(IX_OSAL_READ_SHORT_RAW(sAddr))
+#define IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bAddr)            IX_OSAL_READ_BYTE_RAW(bAddr)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_LONG(wAddr, wData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_RAW(wAddr, IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sAddr, sData)   IX_OSAL_WRITE_SHORT_RAW(sAddr, IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(sData))
+#define IX_OSAL_WRITE_BE_SHARED_BYTE(bAddr, bData)    IX_OSAL_WRITE_BYTE_RAW(bAddr, bData)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_LONG(wData)            IX_OSAL_SWAP_LONG(wData)
+#define IX_OSAL_SWAP_BE_SHARED_SHORT(sData)           IX_OSAL_SWAP_SHORT(sData)
+
+#endif
+
+
+#define IX_OSAL_COPY_BE_SHARED_LONG_ARRAY(wDestAddr, wSrcAddr, wCount) \
+  { \
+    UINT32 i; \
+    \
+    for ( i = 0 ; i < wCount ; i++ ) \
+    { \
+      * (((UINT32 *) wDestAddr) + i) = IX_OSAL_READ_BE_SHARED_LONG(((UINT32 *) wSrcAddr) + i); \
+    }; \
+  };
+
+#endif /* IxOsalMemAccess_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOem.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOem.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f894026
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOem.h
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalIxpOem.h
+ *
+ * @brief this file contains platform-specific defines.
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalOem_H
+#define IxOsalOem_H
+
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/* OS-specific header for Platform package */
+#include "IxOsalOsIxp400.h"
+
+/*
+ * Platform Name
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_PLATFORM_NAME ixp400
+
+/*
+ * Cache line size
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_CACHE_LINE_SIZE (32)
+
+
+/* Platform-specific fastmutex implementation */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOemFastMutexTryLock (IxOsalFastMutex * mutex);
+
+/* Platform-specific init (MemMap) */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixOsalOemInit (void);
+
+/* Platform-specific unload (MemMap) */
+PUBLIC void
+ixOsalOemUnload (void);
+
+/* Default implementations */
+
+PUBLIC UINT32
+ixOsalIxp400SharedTimestampGet (void);
+
+
+UINT32
+ixOsalIxp400SharedTimestampRateGet (void);
+
+UINT32
+ixOsalIxp400SharedSysClockRateGet (void);
+
+void
+ixOsalIxp400SharedTimeGet (IxOsalTimeval * tv);
+
+
+INT32
+ixOsalIxp400SharedLog (UINT32 level, UINT32 device, char *format, 
+                       int arg1, int arg2, int arg3, int arg4, 
+                       int arg5, int arg6);
+
+#endif /* IxOsal_Oem_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOs.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOs.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6c66613
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOs.h
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+#ifndef IxOsalOs_H
+#define IxOsalOs_H
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_CACHED
+#error "Uncached memory not supported in linux environment"
+#endif
+
+static inline unsigned long __v2p(unsigned long v)
+{
+	if (v < 0x40000000)
+		return (v & 0xfffffff);
+	else
+		return v;
+}
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_MMU_VIRT_TO_PHYS(addr)        __v2p((u32)addr)
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_MMU_PHYS_TO_VIRT(addr)        (addr)
+
+/*
+ * Data cache not enabled (hopefully)
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_CACHE_INVALIDATE(addr, size)
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_CACHE_FLUSH(addr, size)
+#define HAL_DCACHE_INVALIDATE(addr, size)
+#define HAL_DCACHE_FLUSH(addr, size)
+
+#define __ixp42X			/* sr: U-Boot needs this define */
+
+#endif /* IxOsalOs_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsAssert.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsAssert.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9d1ecb4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsAssert.h
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+#ifndef IxOsalOsAssert_H
+#define IxOsalOsAssert_H
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_ASSERT(c)    if(!(c)) \
+                                { \
+                                    ixOsalLog (IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, "Assertion failure \n", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+                                    while(1); \
+                                }
+
+#endif // IxOsalOsAssert_H
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsBufferMgt.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsBufferMgt.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..567c8da
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsBufferMgt.h
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsBufferMgt.h
+ *
+ * @brief vxworks-specific buffer management module definitions.
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_OS_BUFFER_MGT_H
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_BUFFER_MGT_H
+
+/*
+ * use the defaul bufferMgt provided by OSAL framework.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_USE_DEFAULT_BUFFER_MGT
+
+#include "IxOsalBufferMgtDefault.h"
+
+#if 0  // FIXME
+/* Define os-specific buffer macros for subfields */
+#define IX_OSAL_OSBUF_MDATA(osBufPtr) IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(osBufPtr)
+             ( ((M_BLK *) osBufPtr)->m_data )
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OSBUF_MLEN(osBufPtr) \
+             ( ((M_BLK *) osBufPtr)->m_len )
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OSBUF_PKT_LEN(osBufPtr) \
+             ( ((M_BLK *) osBufPtr)->m_pkthdr.len )
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_CONVERT_OSBUF_TO_IXPBUF( osBufPtr, ixpBufPtr) \
+        { \
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_OSBUF_PTR( (IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr) = (void *) osBufPtr; \
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA((IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr) =  IX_OSAL_OSBUF_MDATA(osBufPtr); \
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN((IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr) = IX_OSAL_OSBUF_PKT_LEN(osBufPtr); \
+            IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN((IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr) = IX_OSAL_OSBUF_MLEN(osBufPtr); \
+        }
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_CONVERT_IXPBUF_TO_OSBUF( ixpBufPtr, osBufPtr) \
+        { \
+            if (ixpBufPtr == NULL) \
+            { /* Do nothing */ } \
+            else \
+            { \
+                (M_BLK *) osBufPtr = (M_BLK *) IX_OSAL_MBUF_OSBUF_PTR((IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr); \
+                if (osBufPtr == NULL) \
+                { /* Do nothing */ } \
+                else \
+                { \
+                    IX_OSAL_OSBUF_MLEN(osBufPtr) =IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN((IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr); \
+                    IX_OSAL_OSBUF_PKT_LEN(osBufPtr) =IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN((IX_OSAL_MBUF *) ixpBufPtr); \
+                } \
+            } \
+        }
+
+#endif // FIXME
+
+#endif /* #define IX_OSAL_OS_BUFFER_MGT_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsIxp400.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsIxp400.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..44a94fb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsIxp400.h
@@ -0,0 +1,316 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsIxp400.h
+ *
+ * @brief OS and platform specific definitions
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalOsIxp400_H
+#define IxOsalOsIxp400_H
+
+#define BIT(x) (1<<(x))
+
+#define IXP425_EthA_BASE	0xc8009000
+#define IXP425_EthB_BASE	0xc800a000
+
+#define IXP425_PSMA_BASE	0xc8006000
+#define IXP425_PSMB_BASE	0xc8007000
+#define IXP425_PSMC_BASE	0xc8008000
+
+#define IXP425_PERIPHERAL_BASE	0xc8000000
+
+#define IXP425_QMGR_BASE	0x60000000
+#define IXP425_OSTS		0xC8005000
+
+#define IXP425_INT_LVL_NPEA	0
+#define IXP425_INT_LVL_NPEB	1
+#define IXP425_INT_LVL_NPEC	2
+
+#define IXP425_INT_LVL_QM1	3
+#define IXP425_INT_LVL_QM2	4
+
+#define IXP425_EXPANSION_BUS_BASE1	0x50000000
+#define IXP425_EXPANSION_BUS_BASE2	0x50000000
+#define IXP425_EXPANSION_BUS_CS1_BASE	0x51000000
+
+#define IXP425_EXP_CONFIG_BASE		0xC4000000
+
+/* physical addresses to be used when requesting memory with IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_INTC_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_INTC_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_GPIO_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART1_PHYS_BASE         IXP425_UART1_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART2_PHYS_BASE         IXP425_UART2_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_EthA_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHB_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_EthB_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_NPEA_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_NPEB_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_NPEC_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PERIPHERAL_PHYS_BASE    IXP425_PERIPHERAL_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_QMGR_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_QMGR_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_OSTS_PHYS_BASE          IXP425_TIMER_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_USB_PHYS_BASE           IXP425_USB_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_CFG_PHYS_BASE       IXP425_EXP_CFG_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_PHYS_BASE       IXP425_EXP_BUS_BASE2
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_BOOT_PHYS_BASE  IXP425_EXP_BUS_BASE1
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS0_PHYS_BASE   IXP425_EXP_BUS_CS0_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS1_PHYS_BASE   IXP425_EXP_BUS_CS1_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS4_PHYS_BASE   IXP425_EXP_BUS_CS4_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_REGS_PHYS_BASE  IXP425_EXP_CFG_BASE
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PCI_CFG_PHYS_BASE       IXP425_PCI_CFG_BASE
+
+/* map sizes to be used when requesting memory with IX_OSAL_MEM_MAP */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_QMGR_MAP_SIZE        (0x4000)	 /**< Queue Manager map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PERIPHERAL_MAP_SIZE  (0xC000)	 /**< Peripheral space map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART1_MAP_SIZE       (0x1000)	 /**< UART1 map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART2_MAP_SIZE       (0x1000)	 /**< UART2 map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PMU_MAP_SIZE         (0x1000)	 /**< PMU map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_OSTS_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< OS Timers map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< NPE A map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< NPE B map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< NPE C map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHA_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< Eth A map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETHB_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< Eth B map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_USB_MAP_SIZE         (0x1000)	 /**< USB map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO_MAP_SIZE        (0x1000)	 /**< GPIO map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_REG_MAP_SIZE     (0x1000)	 /**< Exp Bus Config Registers map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_MAP_SIZE     (0x08000000) /**< Expansion bus map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS0_MAP_SIZE (0x01000000) /**< CS0 map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS1_MAP_SIZE (0x01000000) /**< CS1 map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_BUS_CS4_MAP_SIZE (0x01000000) /**< CS4 map size */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PCI_CFG_MAP_SIZE     (0x1000)	 /**< PCI Bus Config Registers map size */
+
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_EXP_FUSE             (IXP425_EXP_CONFIG_BASE + 0x28)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETH_NPEA_PHYS_BASE   0xC800C000
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_ETH_NPEA_MAP_SIZE    0x1000
+
+/*
+ * Interrupt Levels
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEA_IRQ_LVL		(0)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEB_IRQ_LVL		(1)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_NPEC_IRQ_LVL		(2)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_QM1_IRQ_LVL		(3)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_QM2_IRQ_LVL		(4)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_TIMER1_IRQ_LVL		(5)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO0_IRQ_LVL		(6)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO1_IRQ_LVL		(7)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PCI_INT_IRQ_LVL		(8)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PCI_DMA1_IRQ_LVL		(9)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_PCI_DMA2_IRQ_LVL		(10)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_TIMER2_IRQ_LVL		(11)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_USB_IRQ_LVL		(12)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART2_IRQ_LVL		(13)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_TIMESTAMP_IRQ_LVL	(14)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_UART1_IRQ_LVL		(15)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_WDOG_IRQ_LVL		(16)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_AHB_PMU_IRQ_LVL		(17)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_XSCALE_PMU_IRQ_LVL	(18)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO2_IRQ_LVL		(19)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO3_IRQ_LVL		(20)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO4_IRQ_LVL		(21)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO5_IRQ_LVL		(22)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO6_IRQ_LVL		(23)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO7_IRQ_LVL		(24)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO8_IRQ_LVL		(25)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO9_IRQ_LVL		(26)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO10_IRQ_LVL		(27)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO11_IRQ_LVL		(28)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_GPIO12_IRQ_LVL		(29)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_SW_INT1_IRQ_LVL		(30)
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_SW_INT2_IRQ_LVL		(31)
+
+/* USB interrupt level mask */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_INT_LVL_USB             IRQ_IXP425_USB
+
+/* USB IRQ */
+#define IX_OSAL_IXP400_USB_IRQ                 IRQ_IXP425_USB
+
+/*
+ * OS name retrieval
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_OEM_OS_NAME_GET(name, limit) \
+ixOsalOsIxp400NameGet((INT8*)(name), (INT32) (limit))
+
+/*
+ * OS version retrieval
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_OEM_OS_VERSION_GET(version, limit) \
+ixOsalOsIxp400VersionGet((INT8*)(version), (INT32) (limit))
+
+/*
+ * Function to retrieve the OS name
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400NameGet(INT8* osName, INT32 maxSize);
+
+/*
+ * Function to retrieve the OS version
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixOsalOsIxp400VersionGet(INT8* osVersion, INT32 maxSize);
+
+/*
+ * TimestampGet
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalOsIxp400TimestampGet (void);
+
+/*
+ * Timestamp
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_OEM_TIMESTAMP_GET ixOsalOsIxp400TimestampGet
+
+
+/*
+ * Timestamp resolution
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalOsIxp400TimestampResolutionGet (void);
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OEM_TIMESTAMP_RESOLUTION_GET ixOsalOsIxp400TimestampResolutionGet
+
+/*
+ * Retrieves the system clock rate
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT32 ixOsalOsIxp400SysClockRateGet (void);
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OEM_SYS_CLOCK_RATE_GET ixOsalOsIxp400SysClockRateGet
+
+/*
+ * required by FS but is not really platform-specific.
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_OEM_TIME_GET(pTv) ixOsalTimeGet(pTv)
+
+
+
+/* linux map/unmap functions */
+PUBLIC void ixOsalLinuxMemMap (IxOsalMemoryMap * map);
+
+PUBLIC void ixOsalLinuxMemUnmap (IxOsalMemoryMap * map);
+
+
+/*********************
+ *	Memory map
+ ********************/
+
+/* Global memmap only visible to IO MEM module */
+
+#ifdef IxOsalIoMem_C
+
+IxOsalMemoryMap ixOsalGlobalMemoryMap[] = {
+     {
+     /* Global BE and LE_AC map */
+     IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP,	/* type            */
+     0x00000000,		/* physicalAddress */
+     0x30000000,		/* size            */
+     0x00000000,		/* virtualAddress  */
+     NULL,			/* mapFunction     */
+     NULL,			/* unmapFunction   */
+     0,				/* refCount        */
+     IX_OSAL_BE | IX_OSAL_LE_AC,/* endianType      */
+     "global_low"		/* name            */
+     },
+
+    /* SDRAM LE_DC alias */
+    {
+     IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP,	/* type            */
+     0x00000000,		/* physicalAddress */
+     0x10000000,		/* size            */
+     0x30000000,		/* virtualAddress  */
+     NULL,			/* mapFunction     */
+     NULL,			/* unmapFunction   */
+     0,				/* refCount        */
+     IX_OSAL_LE_DC,		/* endianType      */
+     "sdram_dc"			/* name            */
+     },
+
+    /* QMGR LE_DC alias */
+    {
+     IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP,	/* type            */
+     0x60000000,		/* physicalAddress */
+     0x00100000,		/* size            */
+     0x60000000,		/* virtualAddress  */
+     NULL,			/* mapFunction     */
+     NULL,			/* unmapFunction   */
+     0,				/* refCount        */
+     IX_OSAL_LE_DC,		/* endianType      */
+     "qmgr_dc"			/* name            */
+     },
+
+    /* QMGR BE alias */
+    {
+     IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP,	/* type            */
+     0x60000000,		/* physicalAddress */
+     0x00100000,		/* size            */
+     0x60000000,		/* virtualAddress  */
+     NULL,			/* mapFunction     */
+     NULL,			/* unmapFunction   */
+     0,				/* refCount        */
+     IX_OSAL_BE | IX_OSAL_LE_AC,/* endianType      */
+     "qmgr_be"			/* name            */
+     },
+
+    /* Global BE and LE_AC map */
+    {
+     IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP,	/* type            */
+     0x40000000,		/* physicalAddress */
+     0x20000000,		/* size            */
+     0x40000000,		/* virtualAddress  */
+     NULL,			/* mapFunction     */
+     NULL,			/* unmapFunction   */
+     0,				/* refCount        */
+     IX_OSAL_BE | IX_OSAL_LE_AC,/* endianType      */
+     "Misc Cfg"			/* name            */
+     },
+
+    /* Global BE and LE_AC map */
+    {
+     IX_OSAL_STATIC_MAP,	/* type            */
+     0x70000000,		/* physicalAddress */
+     0x8FFFFFFF,		/* size            */
+     0x70000000,		/* virtualAddress  */
+     NULL,			/* mapFunction     */
+     NULL,			/* unmapFunction   */
+     0,				/* refCount        */
+     IX_OSAL_BE | IX_OSAL_LE_AC,/* endianType      */
+     "Exp Cfg"			/* name            */
+     },
+};
+
+#endif /* IxOsalIoMem_C */
+#endif /* #define IxOsalOsIxp400_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..47ce3a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping.h
@@ -0,0 +1,404 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping.h 
+ *
+ * @brief Set LE coherency modes for components. 
+ *        The default setting is IX_OSAL_NO_MAPPING for LE.
+ * 
+ *
+ *		  By default IX_OSAL_STATIC_MEMORY_MAP is defined for all the components.
+ *		  If any component uses a dynamic memory map it must define
+ *		  IX_OSAL_DYNAMIC_MEMORY_MAP in its corresponding section.
+ *        
+ *
+ * @par
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping_H
+#define IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping_H
+
+/*
+ * only include this file in Little Endian
+ */
+
+#if defined (IX_OSAL_LINUX_BE)
+#error Only include IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping.h in Little Endian
+#endif
+
+ /*
+  * Components don't have to be in this list if
+  * the default mapping is OK.
+  */
+#define ix_osal                1
+#define ix_dmaAcc              2
+#define ix_atmdAcc             3
+
+#define ix_atmsch              5
+#define ix_ethAcc              6
+#define ix_npeMh               7
+#define ix_qmgr                8
+#define ix_npeDl               9
+#define ix_atmm                10
+#define ix_hssAcc              11
+#define ix_ethDB               12
+#define ix_ethMii              13
+#define ix_timerCtrl           14
+#define ix_adsl                15
+#define ix_usb                 16
+#define ix_uartAcc             17
+#define ix_featureCtrl         18
+#define ix_cryptoAcc           19
+#define ix_unloadAcc           33
+#define ix_perfProfAcc         34
+#define ix_parityENAcc                 49
+#define ix_sspAcc                      51
+#define ix_timeSyncAcc                 52
+#define ix_i2c                         53
+
+#define ix_codelets_uartAcc    21
+#define ix_codelets_timers     22
+#define ix_codelets_atm        23
+#define ix_codelets_ethAal5App 24
+#define ix_codelets_demoUtils  26
+#define ix_codelets_usb        27
+#define ix_codelets_hssAcc     28
+#define ix_codelets_dmaAcc         40
+#define ix_codelets_cryptoAcc	   41
+#define ix_codelets_perfProfAcc    42
+#define ix_codelets_ethAcc         43
+#define ix_codelets_parityENAcc        54
+#define ix_codelets_timeSyncAcc        55
+
+
+#endif /* IxOsalOsIxp400CustomizedMapping_H */
+
+
+/***************************
+ * osal
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_osal)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* osal */
+
+/***************************
+ * dmaAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_dmaAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* dmaAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * atmdAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_atmdAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* atmdAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * atmsch
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_atmsch)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* atmsch */
+
+/***************************
+ * ethAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_ethAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* ethAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * npeMh
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_npeMh)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* npeMh */
+
+/***************************
+ * qmgr
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_qmgr)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_DC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* qmgr */
+
+/***************************
+ * npeDl
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_npeDl)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* npeDl */
+
+/***************************
+ * atmm
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_atmm)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* atmm */
+
+/***************************
+ * ethMii
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_ethMii)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* ethMii */
+
+
+/***************************
+ * adsl
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_adsl)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* adsl */
+
+/***************************
+ * usb
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_usb)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* usb */
+
+/***************************
+ * uartAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_uartAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* uartAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * featureCtrl
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_featureCtrl)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* featureCtrl */
+
+/***************************
+ * cryptoAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_cryptoAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* cryptoAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_usb
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_usb)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_usb */
+
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_uartAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_uartAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_uartAcc */
+
+
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_timers
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_timers)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_timers */
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_atm
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_atm)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_atm */
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_ethAal5App
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_ethAal5App)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_ethAal5App */
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_ethAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_ethAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_ethAcc */
+
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_demoUtils
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_demoUtils)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_demoUtils */
+
+
+
+/***************************
+ * perfProfAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_perfProfAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* perfProfAcc */
+
+
+/***************************
+ * unloadAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_unloadAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* unloadAcc */
+
+
+
+
+
+/***************************
+ * parityENAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_parityENAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* parityENAcc */
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_parityENAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_parityENAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_parityENAcc */
+
+
+
+
+/***************************
+ * timeSyncAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_timeSyncAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* timeSyncAcc */
+
+
+/***************************
+ * codelets_timeSyncAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_codelets_timeSyncAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* codelets_timeSyncAcc */
+
+
+
+
+/***************************
+ * i2c
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_i2c)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* i2c */
+
+
+
+/***************************
+ * sspAcc
+ ***************************/
+#if (IX_COMPONENT_NAME == ix_sspAcc)
+
+#define IX_OSAL_LE_AC_MAPPING
+
+#endif /* sspAcc */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsTypes.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsTypes.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f5f9eca
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsTypes.h
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+#ifndef IxOsalOsTypes_H
+#define IxOsalOsTypes_H
+
+#include <asm/types.h>
+
+typedef s64 INT64;
+typedef u64 UINT64;
+typedef s32 INT32;
+typedef u32 UINT32;
+typedef s16 INT16;
+typedef u16 UINT16;
+typedef s8 INT8;
+typedef u8 UINT8;
+
+typedef u32 ULONG;
+typedef u16 USHORT;
+typedef u8 UCHAR;
+typedef u32 BOOL;
+
+#if 0 // FIXME
+
+/* Default stack limit is 10 KB */
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_THREAD_DEFAULT_STACK_SIZE  (10240)
+
+/* Maximum stack limit is 32 MB */
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_THREAD_MAX_STACK_SIZE      (33554432)  /* 32 MBytes */
+
+/* Default thread priority */
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_DEFAULT_THREAD_PRIORITY    (90)
+
+/* Thread maximum priority (0 - 255). 0 - highest priority */
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_MAX_THREAD_PRIORITY	      (255)
+
+#endif // FIXME
+
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_WAIT_FOREVER (-1L)
+#define IX_OSAL_OS_WAIT_NONE	0
+
+
+/* Thread handle is eventually an int type */
+typedef int IxOsalOsThread;
+
+/* Semaphore handle FIXME */
+typedef int IxOsalOsSemaphore;
+
+/* Mutex handle */
+typedef int IxOsalOsMutex;
+
+/*
+ * Fast mutex handle - fast mutex operations are implemented in
+ * native assembler code using atomic test-and-set instructions
+ */
+typedef int IxOsalOsFastMutex;
+
+typedef struct
+{
+} IxOsalOsMessageQueue;
+
+
+#endif // IxOsalOsTypes_H
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..beb45a0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols.h
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+#ifndef IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols_H
+#define IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols_H
+
+#endif /* IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalTypes.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalTypes.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c617ec5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalTypes.h
@@ -0,0 +1,401 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxOsalTypes.h
+ *
+ * @brief Define OSAL basic data types.
+ *
+ * This file contains fundamental data types used by OSAL.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ *
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+
+#ifndef IxOsalTypes_H
+#define IxOsalTypes_H
+
+#include <config.h>
+#include <common.h>
+
+#define __ixp42X			/* sr: U-Boot needs this define */
+#define IXP425_EXP_CFG_BASE	0xC4000000
+#define diag_printf		debug
+
+#undef SIMSPARCSOLARIS
+#define SIMSPARCSOLARIS		0xaffe	/* sr: U-Boot gets confused with this solaris define */
+
+/*
+ * Include the OS-specific type definitions
+ */
+#include "IxOsalOsTypes.h"
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxOsalTypes Osal basic data types.
+ *
+ * @brief Basic data types for Osal
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief OSAL status
+ *
+ * @note Possible OSAL return status include IX_SUCCESS and IX_FAIL.
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IX_STATUS;
+
+/**
+ * @brief VUINT32
+ *
+ * @note volatile UINT32
+ */
+typedef volatile UINT32 VUINT32;
+
+/**
+ * @brief VINT32
+ *
+ * @note volatile INT32
+ */
+typedef volatile INT32 VINT32;
+
+
+#ifndef NUMELEMS
+#define NUMELEMS(x) (sizeof(x) / sizeof((x)[0]))
+#endif
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_BILLION
+ *
+ * @brief  Alias for 1,000,000,000
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_BILLION (1000000000)
+
+#ifndef TRUE
+#define TRUE       1L
+#endif
+
+#if TRUE != 1
+#error TRUE is not defined to 1
+#endif
+
+#ifndef FALSE
+#define FALSE      0L
+#endif
+
+#if FALSE != 0
+#error FALSE is not defined to 0
+#endif
+
+#ifndef NULL
+#define NULL       0L
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_SUCCESS
+ *
+ * @brief Success status
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef IX_SUCCESS
+#define IX_SUCCESS 0L /**< #defined as 0L */
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_FAIL
+ *
+ * @brief Failure status
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef IX_FAIL
+#define IX_FAIL    1L /**< #defined as 1L */
+#endif
+
+
+#ifndef PRIVATE
+#ifdef IX_PRIVATE_OFF
+#define PRIVATE			/* nothing */
+#else
+#define PRIVATE static	/**< #defined as static, except for debug builds */
+#endif /* IX_PRIVATE_OFF */
+#endif /* PRIVATE */
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_INLINE
+ *
+ * @brief Alias for __inline
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_INLINE
+#define IX_OSAL_INLINE __inline
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_INLINE */
+
+
+#ifndef __inline__
+#define __inline__ 	IX_OSAL_INLINE
+#endif
+
+
+/* Each OS can define its own PUBLIC, otherwise it will be empty. */
+#ifndef PUBLIC
+#define PUBLIC
+#endif /* PUBLIC */
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+ *
+ * @brief Alias for __inline extern
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+#define IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN IX_OSAL_INLINE extern
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @enum IxOsalLogDevice
+ * @brief This is an emum for OSAL log devices.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT = 0,	       /**< standard output (implemented by default) */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR = 1,	       /**< standard error (implemented */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_HEX_DISPLAY = 2,   /**< hexadecimal display (not implemented) */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_ASCII_DISPLAY = 3  /**< ASCII-capable display (not implemented) */
+} IxOsalLogDevice;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_LOG_ERROR
+ *
+ * @brief Alias for -1, used as log function error status
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_LOG_ERROR (-1)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @enum IxOsalLogLevel
+ * @brief This is an emum for OSAL log trace level.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_NONE = 0,	 /**<No trace level */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER = 1,	 /**<Set trace level to user */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_FATAL = 2,	 /**<Set trace level to fatal */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR = 3,	 /**<Set trace level to error */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING = 4, /**<Set trace level to warning */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_MESSAGE = 5, /**<Set trace level to message */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG1 = 6,	 /**<Set trace level to debug1 */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG2 = 7,	 /**<Set trace level to debug2 */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_DEBUG3 = 8,	 /**<Set trace level to debug3 */
+    IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ALL	/**<Set trace level to all */
+} IxOsalLogLevel;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief Void function pointer prototype
+ *
+ * @note accepts a void pointer parameter
+ * and does not return a value.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxOsalVoidFnVoidPtr) (void *);
+
+typedef void (*IxOsalVoidFnPtr) (void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief Timeval structure
+ *
+ * @note Contain subfields of seconds and nanoseconds..
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 secs;		/**< seconds */
+    UINT32 nsecs;		/**< nanoseconds */
+} IxOsalTimeval;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief IxOsalTimer
+ *
+ * @note OSAL timer handle
+ *
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxOsalTimer;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER
+ *
+ * @brief Definition for timeout forever, OS-specific.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_WAIT_FOREVER IX_OSAL_OS_WAIT_FOREVER
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE
+ *
+ * @brief Definition for timeout 0, OS-specific.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_WAIT_NONE    IX_OSAL_OS_WAIT_NONE
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief IxOsalMutex
+ *
+ * @note Mutex handle, OS-specific
+ *
+ */
+typedef IxOsalOsMutex IxOsalMutex;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief IxOsalFastMutex
+ *
+ * @note FastMutex handle, OS-specific
+ *
+ */
+typedef IxOsalOsFastMutex IxOsalFastMutex;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief IxOsalThread
+ *
+ * @note Thread handle, OS-specific
+ *
+ */
+typedef IxOsalOsThread IxOsalThread;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief IxOsalSemaphore
+ *
+ * @note Semaphore handle, OS-specific
+ *
+ */
+typedef IxOsalOsSemaphore IxOsalSemaphore;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ * @brief IxOsalMessageQueue
+ *
+ * @note Message Queue handle, OS-specific
+ *
+ */
+typedef IxOsalOsMessageQueue IxOsalMessageQueue;
+
+
+/**
+ * @brief Thread Attribute
+ * @note Default thread attribute
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    char *name;        /**< name */
+    UINT32 stackSize;  /**< stack size */
+    UINT32 priority;   /**< priority */
+} IxOsalThreadAttr;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_THREAD_DEFAULT_STACK_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief Default thread stack size, OS-specific.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_THREAD_DEFAULT_STACK_SIZE (IX_OSAL_OS_THREAD_DEFAULT_STACK_SIZE)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_THREAD_MAX_STACK_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief Max stack size, OS-specific.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_THREAD_MAX_STACK_SIZE (IX_OSAL_OS_THREAD_MAX_STACK_SIZE)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_DEFAULT_THREAD_PRIORITY
+ *
+ * @brief Default thread priority, OS-specific.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_DEFAULT_THREAD_PRIORITY (IX_OSAL_OS_DEFAULT_THREAD_PRIORITY)
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxOsalTypes
+ *
+ * @def IX_OSAL_MAX_THREAD_PRIORITY
+ *
+ * @brief Max thread priority, OS-specific.
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_OSAL_MAX_THREAD_PRIORITY (IX_OSAL_OS_MAX_THREAD_PRIORITY)
+
+/**
+ * @} IxOsalTypes
+ */
+
+
+#endif /* IxOsalTypes_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalUtilitySymbols.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalUtilitySymbols.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f2a73db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxOsalUtilitySymbols.h
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+/**
+ * @file
+ *
+ * @brief OSAL Configuration header file
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxOsalUtilitySymbols_H
+#define IxOsalUtilitySymbols_H
+
+#include "IxOsalOsUtilitySymbols.h"	/* OS-specific utility symbol definitions */
+
+#endif /* IxOsalUtilitySymbols_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxParityENAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxParityENAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..62fe171
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxParityENAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,785 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxParityENAcc.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 24 Mar 2004
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the public API for the IXP400 Parity Error 
+ * Notifier access component.
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxParityENAcc IXP400 Parity Error Notifier (IxParityENAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the Parity Error Notifier 
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXPARITYENACC_H
+#define IXPARITYENACC_H
+
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * #defines for function return types, etc.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccStatus
+ *
+ * @brief The status as returend from the API
+ */
+typedef enum /**< IxParityENAccStatus */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS, /**< The request is successful */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS,   /**< Invalid or NULL parameters passed */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED,      /**< Access layer has not been initialised before accessing the APIs */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_ALREADY_INITIALISED,  /**< Access layer has already been initialised */ 
+  IX_PARITYENACC_OPERATION_FAILED,     /**< Operation did not succeed due to hardware failure */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NO_PARITY             /**< No parity condition exits or has already been cleared */
+} IxParityENAccStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccParityType
+ * 
+ * @brief Odd or Even Parity Type
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxParityENAccParityType */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_EVEN_PARITY,    /**< Even Parity */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_ODD_PARITY      /**< Odd Parity */
+} IxParityENAccParityType;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccConfigOption
+ *
+ * @brief The parity error enable/disable configuration option
+ */
+typedef enum /**< IxParityENAccConfigOption */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_DISABLE,       /**< Disable parity error detection */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_ENABLE         /**< Enable parity error detection */
+} IxParityENAccConfigOption;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccNpeConfig
+ *
+ * @brief NPE parity detection is to be enabled/disabled
+ */
+typedef struct /**< IxParityENAccNpeConfig */
+{
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ideEnabled; /**< NPE IMem, DMem and External */
+  IxParityENAccParityType parityOddEven; /**< Parity - Odd or Even */
+} IxParityENAccNpeConfig ;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccMcuConfig
+ *
+ * @brief MCU pairty detection is to be enabled/disabled
+ */
+typedef struct /**< IxParityENAccMcuConfig */ 
+{
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption singlebitDetectEnabled;      /**< Single-bit parity error detection */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption singlebitCorrectionEnabled;  /**< Single-bit parity error correction */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption multibitDetectionEnabled;    /**< Multi-bit  parity error detection */
+} IxParityENAccMcuConfig ;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccEbcConfig
+ *
+ * @brief Expansion Bus Controller parity detection is to be enabled or disabled 
+ *
+ * Note: All the Chip Select(s) and External Masters will have the same parity
+ */
+typedef struct /**< IxParityENAccEbcConfig */
+{
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs0Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 0 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs1Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 1 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs2Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 2 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs3Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 3 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs4Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 4 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs5Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 5 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs6Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 6 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcCs7Enabled;    /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select 7 */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption ebcExtMstEnabled; /**< External Master on Expansion bus */
+  IxParityENAccParityType parityOddEven;      /**< Parity - Odd or Even */
+} IxParityENAccEbcConfig ;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccHWParityConfig
+ *
+ * @brief Parity error configuration of the Hardware Blocks
+ */
+typedef struct /**< IxParityENAccHWParityConfig */
+{ 
+  IxParityENAccNpeConfig npeAConfig;     /**< NPE A parity detection is to be enabled/disabled */
+  IxParityENAccNpeConfig npeBConfig;     /**< NPE B parity detection is to be enabled/disabled */
+  IxParityENAccNpeConfig npeCConfig;     /**< NPE C parity detection is to be enabled/disabled */
+  IxParityENAccMcuConfig mcuConfig;      /**< MCU pairty detection is to be enabled/disabled */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption swcpEnabled; /**< SWCP parity detection is to be enabled */
+  IxParityENAccConfigOption aqmEnabled;  /**< AQM parity detection is to be enabled */
+  IxParityENAccEbcConfig ebcConfig;      /**< Expansion Bus Controller parity detection is to be enabled/disabled */
+} IxParityENAccHWParityConfig;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccNpeParityErrorStats
+ *
+ * @brief NPE parity error statistics
+ */
+typedef struct  /* IxParityENAccNpeParityErrorStats */
+{
+  UINT32 parityErrorsIMem;         /**< Parity errors in Instruction Memory */
+  UINT32 parityErrorsDMem;         /**< Parity errors in Data Memory */
+  UINT32 parityErrorsExternal;     /**< Parity errors in NPE External Entities */
+} IxParityENAccNpeParityErrorStats;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccMcuParityErrorStats
+ *
+ * @brief DDR Memory Control Unit parity error statistics
+ * 
+ * Note: There could be two outstanding parity errors at any given time whose address
+ * details captured. If there is no room for the new interrupt then it would be treated
+ * as overflow parity condition.
+ */
+typedef struct  /* IxParityENAccMcuParityErrorStats */
+{
+  UINT32 parityErrorsSingleBit;    /**< Parity errors of the type Single-Bit */
+  UINT32 parityErrorsMultiBit;     /**< Parity errors of the type Multi-Bit */
+  UINT32 parityErrorsOverflow;     /**< Parity errors when more than two parity errors occured */
+} IxParityENAccMcuParityErrorStats;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccEbcParityErrorStats
+ *
+ * @brief Expansion Bus Controller parity error statistics
+ */
+typedef struct  /* IxParityENAccEbcParityErrorStats */
+{
+  UINT32 parityErrorsInbound;      /**< Odd bit parity errors on inbound transfers */
+  UINT32 parityErrorsOutbound;     /**< Odd bit parity errors on outbound transfers */
+} IxParityENAccEbcParityErrorStats;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccParityErrorStats
+ *
+ * @brief Parity Error Statistics for the all the hardware blocks
+ */
+typedef struct  /**< IxParityENAccParityErrorStats */
+{
+  IxParityENAccNpeParityErrorStats  npeStats;  /**< NPE parity error statistics */
+  IxParityENAccMcuParityErrorStats  mcuStats;  /**< MCU parity error statistics */
+  IxParityENAccEbcParityErrorStats  ebcStats;  /**< EBC parity error statistics */
+  UINT32                            swcpStats; /**< SWCP parity error statistics */
+  UINT32                            aqmStats;  /**< AQM parity error statistics */
+} IxParityENAccParityErrorStats;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccParityErrorSource
+ *
+ * @brief The source of the parity error notification 
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxParityENAccParityErrorSource  */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_A_IMEM,     /**< NPE A - Instruction memory */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_A_DMEM,     /**< NPE A - Data memory */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_A_EXT,      /**< NPE A - External Entity*/
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_B_IMEM,     /**< NPE B - Instruction memory */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_B_DMEM,     /**< NPE B - Data memory */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_B_EXT,      /**< NPE B - External Entity*/
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_C_IMEM,     /**< NPE C - Instruction memory */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_C_DMEM,     /**< NPE C - Data memory */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_NPE_C_EXT,      /**< NPE C - External Entity*/
+  IX_PARITYENACC_SWCP,           /**< SWCP */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AQM,            /**< AQM */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_MCU_SBIT,       /**< DDR Memory Controller Unit - Single bit parity */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_MCU_MBIT,       /**< DDR Memory Controller Unit - Multi bit parity */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_MCU_OVERFLOW,   /**< DDR Memory Controller Unit - Parity errors in excess of two */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_EBC_CS,         /**< Expansion Bus Controller - Chip Select */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_EBC_EXTMST      /**< Expansion Bus Controller - External Master */
+} IxParityENAccParityErrorSource;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccParityErrorAccess
+ *
+ * @brief The type of access resulting in parity error
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxParityENAccParityErrorAccess  */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_READ,   /**< Read Access  */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_WRITE   /**< Write Access */
+} IxParityENAccParityErrorAccess;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @typedef IxParityENAccParityErrorAddress
+ *
+ * @brief The memory location which has parity error
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxParityENAccParityErrorAddress;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @typedef IxParityENAccParityErrorData
+ *
+ * @brief The data read from the memory location which has parity error
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxParityENAccParityErrorData;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccParityErrorRequester
+ *
+ * @brief The requester interface through which the SDRAM memory access 
+ * resulted in the parity error.
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxParityENAccParityErrorRequester  */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_MPI,     /**< Direct Memory Port Interface  */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHB_BUS  /**< South or North AHB Bus */
+} IxParityENAccParityErrorRequester;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccAHBErrorMaster
+ *
+ * @brief The Master on the AHB bus interface whose transaction might have 
+ * resulted in the parity error notification to XScale.
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxParityENAccAHBErrorMaster */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBN_MST_NPE_A,       /**< NPE - A */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBN_MST_NPE_B,       /**< NPE - B */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBN_MST_NPE_C,       /**< NPE - C */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_MST_XSCALE,      /**< XScale Bus Interface Unit */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_MST_PBC,         /**< PCI Bus Controller */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_MST_EBC,         /**< Expansion Bus Controller */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_MST_AHB_BRIDGE,  /**< AHB Bridge */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_MST_USBH         /**< USB Host Controller */
+} IxParityENAccAHBErrorMaster;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxParityENAccAHBErrorSlave
+ *
+ * @brief The Slave on the AHB bus interface whose transaction might have 
+ * resulted in the parity error notification to XScale.
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxParityENAccAHBErrorSlave */
+{
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBN_SLV_MCU,         /**< Memory Control Unit */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBN_SLV_AHB_BRIDGE,  /**< AHB Bridge */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_MCU,         /**< XScale Bus Interface Unit */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_APB_BRIDGE,  /**< APB Bridge */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_AQM,         /**< AQM */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_RSA,         /**< RSA (Crypto Bus) */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_PBC,         /**< PCI Bus Controller */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_EBC,         /**< Expansion Bus Controller */
+  IX_PARITYENACC_AHBS_SLV_USBH         /**< USB Host Controller */
+} IxParityENAccAHBErrorSlave;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccAHBErrorTransaction
+ *
+ * @brief The Master and Slave on the AHB bus interface whose transaction might
+ * have resulted in the parity error notification to XScale.
+ *
+ * NOTE: This information may be used in the data abort exception handler
+ * to differentiate between the XScale and non-XScale access to the SDRAM
+ * memory.
+ */
+typedef struct  /**< IxParityENAccAHBErrorTransaction  */
+{
+  IxParityENAccAHBErrorMaster  ahbErrorMaster; /**< Master on AHB bus */
+  IxParityENAccAHBErrorSlave   ahbErrorSlave;  /**< Slave  on AHB bus */
+} IxParityENAccAHBErrorTransaction;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage
+ *
+ * @brief Parity Error Context Message
+ */
+typedef struct /**< IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage */
+{
+  IxParityENAccParityErrorSource     pecParitySource; /**< Source info of parity error */
+  IxParityENAccParityErrorAccess     pecAccessType;   /**< Read or Write Access
+                                                           Read  - NPE, SWCP, AQM, DDR MCU,
+                                                                   Exp Bus Ctrlr (Outbound)
+                                                           Write - DDR MCU,
+                                                                   Exp Bus Ctrlr (Inbound 
+                                                                   i.e., External Master) */
+  IxParityENAccParityErrorAddress    pecAddress;      /**< Address faulty location
+                                                           Valid only for AQM, DDR MCU, 
+                                                           Exp Bus Ctrlr */
+  IxParityENAccParityErrorData       pecData;         /**< Data read from the faulty location
+                                                           Valid only for AQM and DDR MCU
+                                                           For DDR MCU it is the bit location
+                                                           of the Single-bit parity */
+  IxParityENAccParityErrorRequester  pecRequester;    /**< Requester of SDRAM memory access
+                                                           Valid only for the DDR MCU */
+  IxParityENAccAHBErrorTransaction   ahbErrorTran;    /**< Master and Slave information on the
+                                                           last AHB Error Transaction */
+} IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @typedef IxParityENAccCallback
+ *
+ * @brief This prototype shows the format of a callback function.
+ *
+ * The callback will be used to notify the parity error to the client application.
+ * The callback will be registered  by @ref ixParityENAccCallbackRegister.
+ *
+ * It will be called from an ISR when a parity error is detected and thus
+ * needs to follow the interrupt callable function conventions.
+ *
+ */
+typedef void (*IxParityENAccCallback) (void);
+
+
+/*
+ * Prototypes for interface functions.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccInit(void)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will initialise the IxParityENAcc component.
+ *
+ * This function will initialise the IxParityENAcc component. It should only be
+ * called once, prior to using the IxParityENAcc component.
+ *
+ * <OL><LI>It initialises the internal data structures, registers the ISR that 
+ * will be triggered when a parity error occurs in IXP4xx silicon.</LI></OL>
+ *
+ * @li Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li ISR Callable : No
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS - Initialization is successful
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_ALREADY_INITIALISED - The access layer has already 
+ *             been initialized
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_OPERATION_FAILED - The request failed because the 
+ *             operation didn't succeed on the hardware. Refer to error trace/log
+ *             for details.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccInit(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccCallbackRegister (
+           IxParityENAccCallback parityErrNfyCallBack)
+ *
+ * @brief This function will register a new callback with IxParityENAcc component. 
+ * It can also reregister a new callback replacing the old callback.
+ *
+ * @param parityErrNfyCallBack [in] - This parameter will specify the call-back
+ * function supplied by the client application.
+ *
+ * This interface registers the user application supplied call-back handler with
+ * the parity error handling access component after the init.
+ *
+ * The callback function will be called from an ISR that will be triggered by the 
+ * parity error in the IXP400 silicon.
+ *
+ * The following actions will be performed by this function:
+ * <OL><LI>Check for the prior initialisation of the module before registering or
+ * re-registering of the callback.
+ * Check for parity error detection disabled before re-registration of the callback.
+ * </LI></OL>
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : No
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS - The parameters check passed and the 
+ *             registration is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS - Request failed due to NULL 
+ *             parameter passed.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_OPERATION_FAILED - The request failed because the 
+ *             parity error detection not yet disabled.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested prior to
+ *             the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccCallbackRegister (
+           IxParityENAccCallback parityErrNfyCallBack);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure (
+           const IxParityENAccHWParityConfig *hwParityConfig)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface allows the client application to enable the parity 
+ * error detection on the underlying hardware block.
+ *
+ * @param hwParityConfig [in] - Hardware blocks for which the parity error 
+ * detection is to be enabled or disabled.
+ *
+ * The client application allocates and provides the reference to the buffer.
+ *
+ * It will also verify whether the specific hardware block is functional or not.
+ *
+ * NOTE: Failure in enabling or disabling of one or more components result in
+ * trace message but still returns IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS. Refer to the function 
+ * @ref ixParityENAccParityDetectionQuery on how to verify the failures while 
+ * enabling/disabling paritys error detection.
+ *
+ * It shall be invoked after the Init and CallbackRegister functions but before
+ * any other function of the IxParityENAcc layer.
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : No
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS - The parameters check passed and the 
+ *             request to enable/disable is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS-The request failed due to  
+ *             NULL parameter supplied.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_OPERATION_FAILED - The request failed because the 
+ *             operation didn't succeed on the hardware.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested prior to
+ *             the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure (
+           const IxParityENAccHWParityConfig *hwParityConfig);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityDetectionQuery (
+           IxParityENAccHWParityConfig * const hwParityConfig)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface allows the client application to determine the 
+ * status of the parity error detection on the specified hardware blocks
+ *
+ * @param hwParityConfig [out] - Hardware blocks whose parity error detection 
+ * has been enabled or disabled.
+ *
+ * The client application allocates and provides the reference to the buffer.
+ *
+ * This interface can be used immediately after the interface @ref
+ * ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure to see on which of the hardware blocks
+ * the parity error detection has either been enabled or disabled based on the
+ * client application request.
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : No
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS - The parameters check passed and the 
+ *             request to query on whether the hardware parity error detection
+ *             is enabled or disabled is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS-The request failed due to  
+ *             NULL parameter or invalid values supplied.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested prior 
+ *             to the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityDetectionQuery(
+           IxParityENAccHWParityConfig * const hwParityConfig);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityErrorContextGet( 
+           IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage * const pecMessage)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface allows the client application to determine the 
+ * status of the parity error context on hardware block for which the
+ * current parity error interrupt triggered.
+ *
+ * @param pecMessage [out] - The parity error context information of the
+ * parity interrupt currently being process.
+ *
+ * The client application allocates and provides the reference to the buffer.
+ *
+ * Refer to the data structure @ref IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage
+ * for details.
+ *
+ * The routine will will fetch the parity error context in the following
+ * priority, if multiple parity errors observed.
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 0 - MCU (Multi-bit and single-bit in that order)
+ * 1 - NPE-A
+ * 2 - NPE-B
+ * 3 - NPE-C
+ * 4 - SWCP
+ * 5 - QM
+ * 6 - EXP
+ *
+ * NOTE: The information provided in the @ref IxParityENAccAHBErrorTransaction
+ * may be of help for the client application to decide on the course of action 
+ * to take. This info is taken from the Performance Monitoring Unit register
+ * which records most recent error observed on the AHB bus. This information
+ * might have been overwritten by some other error by the time it is retrieved.
+ * </pre>
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : Yes
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS-The parameters check passed and the 
+ *             request to get the parity error context information is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS-The request failed due to  
+ *             NULL parameter is passed
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_OPERATION_FAILED - The request failed because 
+ *             the operation didn't succeed on the hardware.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested prior
+ *             to the initialisation of the access layer.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NO_PARITY - No parity condition exits or has 
+ *             already been cleared
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityErrorContextGet( 
+           IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage * const pecMessage);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityErrorInterruptClear (
+          const IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage *pecMessage)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface helps the client application to clear off the
+ * interrupt condition on the hardware block identified in the parity
+ * error context message.  Please refer to the table below as the operation
+ * varies depending on the interrupt source.
+ * 
+ * @param pecMessage [in] - The parity error context information of the
+ * hardware block whose parity error interrupt condition is to disabled.
+ *
+ * The client application allocates and provides the reference to the buffer.
+ *
+ * <pre>
+ * ****************************************************************************
+ * Following actions will be taken during the interrupt clear for respective
+ * hardware blocks.
+ * 
+ *  Parity Source     Actions taken during Interrupt clear 
+ *  -------------     -------------------------------------------------------
+ *  NPE-A             Interrupt will be masked off at the interrupt controller 
+ *                    so that it will not trigger continuously.
+ *                      Client application has to take appropriate action and 
+ *                      re-configure the parity error detection subsequently. 
+ *                      The client application will not be notified of further 
+ *                      interrupts, until the re-configuration is done using
+ *                      @ref ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure.
+ *
+ *  NPE-B             Interrupt will be masked off at the interrupt controller 
+ *                    so that it will not trigger continuously.
+ *                      Client application has to take appropriate action and 
+ *                      re-configure the parity error detection subsequently. 
+ *                      The client application will not be notified of further
+ *                      interrupts, until the re-configuration is done using
+ *                      @ref ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure.
+ *
+ *  NPE-C             Interrupt will be masked off at the interrupt controller 
+ *                      Client application has to take appropriate action and 
+ *                      re-configure the parity error detection subsequently. 
+ *                      The client application will not be notified of further
+ *                      interrupts, until the re-configuration is done using
+ *                      @ref ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure.
+ *
+ *  SWCP              Interrupt will be masked off at the interrupt controller.
+ *                      Client application has to take appropriate action and 
+ *                      re-configure the parity error detection subsequently. 
+ *                      The client application will not be notified of further
+ *                      interrupts, until the re-configuration is done using
+ *                      @ref ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure.
+ *
+ *  AQM               Interrupt will be masked off at the interrupt controller.
+ *                         Client application has to take appropriate action and 
+ *                         re-configure the parity error detection subsequently. 
+ *                         The client application will not be notified of further
+ *                         interrupts, until the re-configuration is done using
+ *                         @ref ixParityENAccParityDetectionConfigure.
+ *
+ *  MCU               Parity interrupt condition is cleared at the SDRAM MCU for 
+ *                    the following:
+ *                    1. Single-bit
+ *                    2. Multi-bit
+ *                    3. Overflow condition i.e., more than two parity conditions 
+ *                       occurred
+ *                    Note that single-parity errors do not result in data abort
+ *                    and not all data aborts caused by multi-bit parity error.
+ *
+ *  EXP               Parity interrupt condition is cleared at the expansion bus 
+ *                    controller for the following:
+ *                    1. External master initiated Inbound write
+ *                    2. Internal master (IXP400) initiated Outbound read
+ * ****************************************************************************
+ * </pre>
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : No
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS-The parameters check passed and the request
+ *             to clear the parity error interrupt condition is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS-The request failed due to 
+ *             NULL parameters have been passed or contents have been
+ *             supplied with invalid values.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_OPERATION_FAILED - The request failed because 
+ *             the operation didn't succeed on the hardware.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested prior
+ *             to the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccParityErrorInterruptClear (
+          const IxParityENAccParityErrorContextMessage *pecMessage);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccStatsGet (
+            IxParityENAccParityErrorStats * const ixParityErrorStats)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface allows the client application to retrieve parity 
+ * error statistics for all the hardware blocks 
+ *
+ * @param ixParityErrorStats - [out] The statistics for all the hardware blocks.
+ *
+ * The client application allocates and provides the reference to the buffer.
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : Yes
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS-The parameters check passed and the 
+ *             request to retrieve parity error statistics for the hardware
+ *             block is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_INVALID_PARAMETERS-The request failed due to a
+ *             NULL parameter passed.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested prior
+ *             to the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccStatsGet (
+            IxParityENAccParityErrorStats * const ixParityErrorStats);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccStatsShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface allows the client application to print all the
+ * parity error statistics.
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : No
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS - The request to show the pairty 
+ *             error statistics is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested
+ *             prior to the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccStatsShow (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxParityENAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccStatsReset (void)
+ *
+ * @brief This interface allows the client application to reset all the 
+ * parity error statistics.
+ *
+ * @li   Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li   ISR Callable : No
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_PARITYENACC_SUCCESS - The request to reset the parity 
+ *             error statistics is successful.
+ *         @li IX_PARITYENACC_NOT_INITIALISED - The operation requested 
+ *             prior to the initialisation of the access layer.
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxParityENAccStatus ixParityENAccStatsReset (void);
+
+#endif /* IXPARITYENACC_H */
+#endif /* __ixp46X */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxParityENAcc
+ */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxPerfProfAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxPerfProfAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..65c0ba9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxPerfProfAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,1358 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxPerfProfAcc.h
+ *
+ * @brief  Header file for the IXP400 Perf Prof component (IxPerfProfAcc)
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxPerfProfAcc IXP400 Performance Profiling (IxPerfProfAcc) API 
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 Performance Profiling Utility component Public API. 
+ * @li NOTE: Xcycle measurement is not supported in Linux.
+ *
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+#ifndef IXPERFPROFACC_H
+#define IXPERFPROFACC_H
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+#ifdef __linux
+#include <linux/proc_fs.h>
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * Section for #define
+ */
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES
+ *
+ * @brief This is the maximum number of profiling samples allowed, which can be
+ * modified according to the user's discretion
+ */
+#define IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES	0xFFFF
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MAX_PECS      
+ *
+ * @brief This is the maximum number of Programmable Event Counters available. 
+ *        This is a hardware specific and fixed value. Do not change.
+ *        
+ */
+#define IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MAX_PECS        7
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XCYCLE_MAX_NUM_OF_MEASUREMENTS
+ *
+ * @brief Max number of measurement allowed. This constant is used when 
+ *        creating storage array for Xcycle. When run in continuous mode,  
+ *        Xcycle will wrap around and re-use buffer. 
+ */
+#define IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XCYCLE_MAX_NUM_OF_MEASUREMENTS 600
+
+#ifdef __linux
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_SYMBOL_ACCURACY
+ *
+ * @brief Level of accuracy required for matching the PC Address to
+ *        symbol address. This is used when the XScale PMU time/event
+ *        sampling functions get the PC address and search for the 
+ *        corresponding symbol address.
+ */
+#define IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_SYMBOL_ACCURACY 0xffff
+
+#endif /*__linux*/
+
+/**  
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @def IX_PERFPROF_ACC_LOG
+ *
+ * @brief Mechanism for logging a formatted message for the PerfProfAcc component
+ *
+ * @param level UINT32 [in] - trace level
+ * @param device UINT32 [in] - output device
+ * @param str char* [in] - format string, similar to printf().
+ * @param a UINT32 [in] - first argument to display
+ * @param b UINT32 [in] - second argument to display
+ * @param c UINT32 [in] - third argument to display
+ * @param d UINT32 [in] - fourth argument to display
+ * @param e UINT32 [in] - fifth argument to display
+ * @param f UINT32 [in] - sixth argument to display
+ *
+ * @return none
+ */
+#ifndef NDEBUG
+#define IX_PERFPROF_ACC_LOG(level, device, str, a, b, c, d, e, f)\
+             (ixOsalLog (level, device, str, a, b, c, d, e, f))
+#else /*do nothing*/
+#define IX_PERFPROF_ACC_LOG(level, device, str, a, b, c, d, e, f) 
+#endif /*ifdef NDEBUG */
+
+/*
+ * Section for struct
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief contains summary of samples taken 
+ * 
+ * Structure contains all details of each program counter value - frequency 
+ * that PC occurs 
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+	UINT32 programCounter;  /**<the program counter value of the sample*/
+	UINT32 freq;		/**<the frequency of the occurence of the sample*/
+} IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile;
+
+/**
+ * @brief contains results of a counter
+ *
+ * Structure contains the results of a counter, which are split into the lower 
+ * and upper 32 bits of the final count
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 lower32BitsEventCount; /**<lower 32bits value of the event counter*/        
+    UINT32 upper32BitsEventCount; /**<upper 32bits value of the event counter*/
+}   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvtCnt;
+
+/**
+ * @brief contains results of counters and their overflow 
+ * 
+ * Structure contains all values of counters and associated overflows.  The 
+ * specific event and clock counters are determined by the user
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 clk_value;           /**<current value of clock counter*/                 
+    UINT32 clk_samples;        /**<number of clock counter overflows*/
+    UINT32 event1_value;        /**<current value of event 1 counter*/    
+    UINT32 event1_samples;     /**<number of event 1 counter overflows*/
+    UINT32 event2_value;        /**<current value of event 2 counter*/
+    UINT32 event2_samples;     /**<number of event 2 counter overflows*/
+    UINT32 event3_value;        /**<current value of event 3 counter*/
+    UINT32 event3_samples;     /**<number of event 3 counter overflows*/
+    UINT32 event4_value;        /**<current value of event 4 counter*/
+    UINT32 event4_samples;     /**<number of event 4 counter overflows*/
+} IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults;
+
+/** 
+ * 
+ * @brief Results obtained from Xcycle run 
+ */ 
+typedef struct 
+{
+    float maxIdlePercentage; 		/**<maximum percentage of Idle cycles*/
+    float minIdlePercentage; 		/**<minimum percentage of Idle cycles*/
+    float aveIdlePercentage;		/**<average percentage of Idle cycles*/
+    UINT32 totalMeasurements;		/**<total number of measurement made */
+} IxPerfProfAccXcycleResults; 
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @brief Results obtained from running the Bus Pmu component. The results
+ *        are obtained when the get functions is called.
+ *        
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32 statsToGetLower27Bit[IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MAX_PECS]; /**<Lower 27 Bit of counter value */
+    UINT32 statsToGetUpper32Bit[IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MAX_PECS]; /**<Upper 32 Bit of counter value */
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuResults;
+
+/*
+ * Section for enum
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters1
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 1.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.  
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_NPEA_GRANT_SELECT = 1, /**< Select North NPEA grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_NPEB_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEB grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_NPEC_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEC grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_BUS_IDLE_SELECT, /**< Select North bus idle on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_NPEA_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEA req on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_NPEB_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEB req on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_NORTH_NPEC_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEC req on PEC1*/
+
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_GSKT_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select south gasket grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_ABB_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select south abb grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_PCI_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select south pci grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_APB_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select south apb grant on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_GSKT_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south gasket request on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_ABB_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south abb request on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_PCI_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south pci request on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SOUTH_APB_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south apb request on PEC1*/
+
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_0_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram0 hit on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_1_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram1 hit on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_2_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram2 hit on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_3_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram3 hit on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_4_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram4 miss on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_5_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram5 miss on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_6_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram6 miss on PEC1*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC1_SDR_7_MISS_SELECT /**< Select sdram7 miss on PEC1*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters1;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters2
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 2.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_NPEA_XFER_SELECT = 24, /**< Select North NPEA transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_NPEB_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEB transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_NPEC_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEC transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_BUS_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select North bus write on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_NPEA_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEA own on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_NPEB_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEB own on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_NORTH_NPEC_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select North NPEC own on PEC2*/
+
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_GSKT_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select South gasket transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_ABB_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select South abb transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_PCI_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select South pci transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_APB_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select South apb transfer on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_GSKT_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select South gasket own on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_ABB_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select South abb own on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_PCI_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select South pci own on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SOUTH_APB_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select South apb own transfer on PEC2*/
+
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_1_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram1 hit on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_2_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram2 hit on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_3_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram3 hit on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_4_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram4 hit on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_5_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram5 miss on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_6_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram6 miss on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_7_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram7 miss on PEC2*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC2_SDR_0_MISS_SELECT /**< Select sdram0 miss on PEC2*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters2;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters3
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 3.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_NPEA_RETRY_SELECT = 47, /**< Select north NPEA retry on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_NPEB_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB retry on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_NPEC_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC retry on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_BUS_READ_SELECT, /**< Select north bus read on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_NPEA_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEA write on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_NPEB_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB write on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_NORTH_NPEC_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC wirte on PEC3*/
+
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_GSKT_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select south gasket retry on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_ABB_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select south abb retry on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_PCI_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select south pci retry on PEC3*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_APB_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select south apb retry on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_GSKT_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select south gasket write on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_ABB_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select south abb write on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_PCI_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select south pci write on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SOUTH_APB_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select south apb write on PEC3*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_2_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram2 hit on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_3_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram3 hit on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_4_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram4 hit on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_5_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram5 hit on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_6_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram6 miss on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_7_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram7 miss on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_0_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram0 miss on PEC3*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC3_SDR_1_MISS_SELECT /**< Select sdram1 miss on PEC3*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters3;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters4
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 4.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_PCI_SPLIT_SELECT = 70, /**< Select south pci split on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_EXP_SPLIT_SELECT, /**< Select south expansion split on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_APB_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select south apb grant on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_APB_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select south apb transfer on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_GSKT_READ_SELECT, /**< Select south gasket read on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_ABB_READ_SELECT, /**< Select south abb read on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_PCI_READ_SELECT, /**< Select south pci read on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SOUTH_APB_READ_SELECT, /**< Select south apb read on PEC4*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_NORTH_ABB_SPLIT_SELECT, /**< Select north abb split on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_NORTH_NPEA_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEA req on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_NORTH_NPEA_READ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEA read on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_NORTH_NPEB_READ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB read on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_NORTH_NPEC_READ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC read on PEC4*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_3_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram3 hit on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_4_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram4 hit on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_5_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram5 hit on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_6_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram6 hit on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_7_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram7 miss on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_0_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram0 miss on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_1_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram1 miss on PEC4*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC4_SDR_2_MISS_SELECT /**< Select sdram2 miss on PEC4*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters4;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters5
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 5.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_ABB_GRANT_SELECT = 91, /**< Select south abb grant on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_ABB_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select south abb transfer on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_ABB_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select south abb retry on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_EXP_SPLIT_SELECT, /**< Select south expansion split on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_ABB_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south abb request on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_ABB_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select south abb own on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SOUTH_BUS_IDLE_SELECT, /**< Select south bus idle on PEC5*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB grant on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB transfer on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB retry on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB request on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB own on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB write on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_NORTH_NPEB_READ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB read on PEC5*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_4_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram4 hit on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_5_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram5 hit on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_6_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram6 hit on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_7_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram7 hit on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_0_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram0 miss on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_1_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram1 miss on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_2_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select north sdram2 miss on PEC5*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC5_SDR_3_MISS_SELECT /**< Select north sdram3 miss on PEC5*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters5;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters6
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 6.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_PCI_GRANT_SELECT = 113, /**< Select south pci grant on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_PCI_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select south pci transfer on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_PCI_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select south pci retry on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_PCI_SPLIT_SELECT, /**< Select south pci split on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_PCI_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south pci request on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_PCI_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select south pci own on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SOUTH_BUS_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select south pci write on PEC6*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEC_GRANT_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC grant on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEC_XFER_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC transfer on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEC_RETRY_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC retry on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEC_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC request on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEC_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC own on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEB_WRITE_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEB write on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_NORTH_NPEC_READ_SELECT, /**< Select north NPEC read on PEC6*/
+
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_5_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram5 hit on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_6_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram6 hit on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_7_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram7 hit on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_0_HIT_SELECT, /**< Select sdram0 hit on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_1_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram1 miss on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_2_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram2 miss on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_3_MISS_SELECT, /**< Select sdram3 miss on PEC6*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC6_SDR_4_MISS_SELECT /**< Select sdram4 miss on PEC6*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters6;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters7
+ *
+ * @brief Type of bus pmu events supported on PEC 7.
+ *
+ * Lists all bus pmu events.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC7_SOUTH_APB_RETRY_SELECT = 135, /**< Select south apb retry on PEC7*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC7_SOUTH_APB_REQ_SELECT, /**< Select south apb request on PEC7*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC7_SOUTH_APB_OWN_SELECT, /**< Select south apb own on PEC7*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC7_SOUTH_BUS_READ_SELECT, /**< Select south bus read on PEC7*/
+ 	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_PEC7_CYCLE_COUNT_SELECT /**< Select cycle count on PEC7*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters7;
+
+/** 
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc 
+ * 
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent 
+ * 
+ * @brief Type of xscale pmu events supported 
+ * 
+ * Lists all xscale pmu events.  The maximum is a default value that the user 
+ * should not exceed. 
+ */ 
+typedef enum 
+{
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_CACHE_MISS=0,      /**< cache miss*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_CACHE_INSTRUCTION,/**< cache instruction*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_STALL,     /**< event stall*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_INST_TLB_MISS, /**< instruction tlb miss*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_DATA_TLB_MISS, /**< data tlb miss*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_BRANCH_EXEC,   /**< branch executed*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_BRANCH_MISPREDICT, /**<branch mispredict*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_INST_EXEC, /**< instruction executed*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_FULL_EVERYCYCLE,   /**< 
+                                                         *Stall - data cache 
+                                                         *buffers are full. 
+							 							 *This event occurs 
+							 							 *every cycle where 
+							 							 *condition present 
+							 							 */ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_ONCE,    /**< 
+                                               *Stall - data cache buffers are 
+					       					   *full.This event occurs once 
+					       					   *for each contiguous sequence 
+					       					   */ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_DATA_CACHE_ACCESS, /**< data cache access*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_DATA_CACHE_MISS,   /**< data cache miss*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_DATA_CACHE_WRITEBACK,  /**<data cache 
+                                                             *writeback 
+						             						 */ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_SW_CHANGE_PC,  /**< sw change pc*/ 
+    IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_MAX    /**< max value*/ 
+} IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid Status Definitions  
+ *
+ * These status will be used by the APIs to return to the user.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS,    /**< success*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL = IX_FAIL,          /**< fail*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS,/**<another utility in 
+													 *progress
+													 */ 
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_IN_PROGRESS, /**<measurement in
+															*progress
+															*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_NO_BASELINE, /**<no baseline yet*/	 
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_REQUEST_OUT_OF_RANGE, /**< 
+															* Measurement chosen 
+															* is out of range
+															*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_PRIORITY_SET_FAIL,  /**<
+	                                                     * Cannot set 
+														 * task priority
+	                                                     */
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_THREAD_CREATE_FAIL, /**< 
+	                                                     * Fail create thread
+	                                                     */
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_PRIORITY_RESTORE_FAIL,  /**<
+	                                                         *cannot restore
+	                                                         *priority
+	                                                         */
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_NOT_RUNNING, /**< xcycle not running*/
+   	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_NUM_INVALID, /**< invalid number 
+   	                                                *entered
+   	                                                */
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_INVALID, /**< invalid pmu event*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_START_NOT_CALLED, /**<a start process
+							     						 *was not called 
+							     						 *before attempting
+							     						 *a stop or results
+							     						 *get
+							     						 */
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_MODE_ERROR,  /**< invalid mode*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC1_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec1 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC2_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec2 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC3_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec3 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC4_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec4 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC5_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec5 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC6_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec6 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC7_ERROR,	/**< invalid pec7 entered*/
+	IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_START_NOT_CALLED, /**<a start process
+							     					 *was not called 
+							     					 *before attempting
+							     					 *a stop 
+													 */
+        IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_COMPONENT_NOT_SUPPORTED /**<Device or OS does not support component*/
+} IxPerfProfAccStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc 
+ * 
+ * @enum IxPerfProfAccBusPmuMode
+ *
+ * @brief State selection of counters.
+ *
+ * These states will be used to determine the counters whose values are to be
+ * read.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+        IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MODE_HALT=0,   /**< halt state*/
+        IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MODE_SOUTH,    /**< south state*/
+        IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MODE_NORTH,    /**< north state*/
+        IX_PERFPROF_ACC_BUS_PMU_MODE_SDRAM    /**< SDRAM state*/
+} IxPerfProfAccBusPmuMode;
+
+/*
+ * Section for prototypes interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventCountStart(
+   		BOOL clkCntDiv,
+   		UINT32 numEvents,
+  	 	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent1,
+   		IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent2,
+   		IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent3,
+   		IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent4 )
+ *
+ * @brief This API will start the clock and event counting
+ *
+ * @param	clkCntDiv BOOL [in] - enables/disables the clock divider. When 
+ *			true, the divider is enabled and the clock count will be incremented
+ *          by one at each 64th processor clock cycle.  When false, the divider
+ *			is disabled and the clock count will be incremented at every 
+ *			processor clock cycle.
+ * @param 	numEvents UINT32 [in] - the number of PMU events that are to be 
+ *	  		monitored as specified by the user. For clock counting only, this
+ *	  	 	is set to zero.
+ * @param 	pmuEvent1 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 1
+ * @param 	pmuEvent2 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 2 
+ * @param	pmuEvent3 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 3
+ * @param 	pmuEvent4 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 4
+ *
+ * This API will start the clock and xscale PMU event counting.  Up to 
+ * 4 events can be monitored simultaneously. This API has to be called before
+ * ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventCountStop can be called.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS if clock and events counting are 
+ *        started successfully
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL if unable to start the counting
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_NUM_INVALID if the number of events 
+ *        specified is out of the valid range
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_INVALID if the value of the PMU 
+ * 	  event specified does not exist
+ * 	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS - another utility is 
+ * 	  running 
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventCountStart(
+	BOOL clkCntDiv,
+	UINT32 numEvents,
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent1,
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent2,
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent3,
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent4 );
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventCountStop (
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults *eventCountStopResults) 
+ *
+ * @brief This API will stop the clock and event counting
+ *
+ * @param *eventCountStopResults @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults [out] - pointer 
+ *		  to struct containing results of counters and their overflow. It is the 
+ * 		  users's responsibility to allocate the memory for this pointer. 
+ *
+ * This API will stop the clock and xscale PMU events that are being counted.
+ * The results of the clock and events count will be stored in the pointer 
+ * allocated by the user. It can only be called once 
+ * IxPerfProfAccEventCountStart has been called. 
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS if clock and events counting are 
+ *        stopped successfully
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_START_NOT_CALLED if
+ *        ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventCountStart is not called first.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus 
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventCountStop(
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults *eventCountStopResults); 
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStart(
+   UINT32 samplingRate,
+   BOOL clkCntDiv) 
+ *
+ * @brief Starts the time based sampling
+ *
+ * @param	samplingRate UINT32 [in] - sampling rate is the number of
+ *       	clock counts before a counter overflow interrupt is generated,
+ *        	at which, a sample is taken; the rate specified cannot be greater
+ *          than the counter size of 32bits or set to zero.
+ * @param 	clkCntDiv BOOL [in] - enables/disables the clock divider. When 
+ *		true, the divider is enabled and the clock count will be incremented
+ *          by one at each 64th processor clock cycle.  When false, the divider
+ *			is disabled and the clock count will be incremented at every 
+ *			processor clock cycle. 
+ *
+ * This API starts the time based sampling to determine the frequency with 
+ * which lines of code are being executed.  Sampling is done at the rate 
+ * specified by the user.  At each sample,the value of the program counter
+ * is determined.  Each of these occurrences are recorded to determine the 
+ * frequency with which the Xscale code is being executed. This API has to be 
+ * called before ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStop can be called.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS if time based sampling is started 
+ *        successfully
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL if unable to start the sampling
+ * 	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS - another utility is 
+ *	  running 
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus 
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStart(
+	UINT32 samplingRate, 
+	BOOL clkCntDiv);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStop(
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvtCnt *clkCount,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *timeProfile)
+ *
+ * @brief Stops the time based sampling
+ *
+ * @param	*clkCount @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvtCnt [out]  - pointer to the 
+ *			struct containing the final clock count and its overflow.  It is the
+ *			user's responsibility to allocate the memory for this pointer.
+ * @param 	*timeProfile @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile [out] -
+ *          pointer to the array of profiles for each program counter value;
+ *          the user should set the size of the array to 
+ *			IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES.  It is the user's 
+ * 			responsibility to allocate the memory for this pointer.
+ *
+ * This API stops the time based sampling.  The results are stored in the 
+ * pointers allocated by the user.  It can only be called once
+ * ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStart has been called.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS if time based sampling is stopped 
+ *        successfully
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_START_NOT_CALLED if
+ *	  ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStart not called first
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampStop(
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvtCnt *clkCount,
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *timeProfile);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampStart(
+   UINT32 numEvents,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent1,
+   UINT32 eventRate1,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent2,
+   UINT32 eventRate2,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent3,
+   UINT32 eventRate3,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent4,
+   UINT32 eventRate4)
+ *
+ * @brief Starts the event based sampling
+ *
+ * @param	numEvents UINT32 [in] - the number of PMU events that are 
+ *	  		to be monitored as specified by the user. The value should be
+ *          between 1-4 events at a time.
+ * @param 	pmuEvent1 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 1
+ * @param 	eventRate1 UINT32 [in] - sampling rate of counter 1. The rate is 
+ *			the number of events before a sample taken.  If 0 is specified, the
+ *			the full counter value (0xFFFFFFFF) is used. The rate must not be 
+ *			greater than the full counter value.
+ * @param 	pmuEvent2 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 2 
+ * @param 	eventRate2 UINT32 [in] -  sampling rate of counter 2. The rate is 
+ *			the number of events before a sample taken. If 0 is specified, the 
+ *			full counter value (0xFFFFFFFF) is used. The rate must not be 
+ *          greater than the full counter value.
+ * @param 	pmuEvent3 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 3
+ * @param 	eventRate3 UINT32 [in] -  sampling rate of counter 3. The rate is 
+ *			the number of events before a sample taken.  If 0 is specified, the 
+ *			full counter value (0xFFFFFFFF) is used.  The rate must not be 
+ *          greater than the full counter value.
+ * @param 	pmuEvent4 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent [in] - the specific PMU 
+ *    		event to be monitored by counter 4
+ * @param 	eventRate4 UINT32 [in] -  sampling rate of counter 4. The rate is 
+ *			the number of events before a sample taken.  If 0 is specified, the 
+ *			full counter value (0xFFFFFFFF) is used. The rate must not be 
+ *          greater than the full counter value.
+ *
+ * Starts the event based sampling to determine the frequency with 
+ * which events are being executed.  The sampling rate is the number of events,
+ * as specified by the user,  before a counter overflow interrupt is 
+ * generated.  A sample is taken at each counter overflow interrupt.  At each
+ * sample,the value of the program counter determines the corresponding 
+ * location in the code.  Each of these occurrences are recorded to determine 
+ * the frequency with which the Xscale code in each event is executed. This API
+ * has to be called before ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampStop can be called.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS if event based sampling is started 
+ *	  successfully
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL if unable to start the sampling
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_NUM_INVALID if the number of events 
+ *        specified is out of the valid range
+ *	- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_EVENT_INVALID if the value of the
+ *        PMU event specified does not exist
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS - another utility is
+ *        running 
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampStart(
+	UINT32 numEvents,
+	IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent1,
+	UINT32 eventRate1,
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent2,
+    UINT32 eventRate2,
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent3,
+    UINT32 eventRate3,
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuEvent pmuEvent4,
+    UINT32 eventRate4);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampStop(
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile1,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile2,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile3,
+   IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile4)
+ *
+ * @brief Stops the event based sampling
+ *
+ * @param       *eventProfile1 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile [out] - 
+ *              pointer to the array of profiles for each program counter value;
+ *              the user should set the size of the array to 
+ *				IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES. It is the 
+ *				users's responsibility to allocate memory for this pointer.
+ * @param       *eventProfile2 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile [out] - 
+ *              pointer to the array of profiles for each program counter value;
+ *              the user should set the size of the array to 
+ *				IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES.  It is the 
+ *				users's responsibility to allocate memory for this pointer.
+ * @param       *eventProfile3 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile [out] - 
+ *              pointer to the array of profiles for each program counter value;
+ *              the user should set the size of the array to 
+ *				IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES.  It is the 
+ *				users's responsibility to allocate memory for this pointer.
+ * @param       *eventProfile4 @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile [out] - 
+ *              pointer to the array of profiles for each program counter value;
+ *              the user should set the size of the array to 
+ *				IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XSCALE_PMU_MAX_PROFILE_SAMPLES.  It is the 
+ *				users's responsibility to allocate memory for this pointer.
+ *
+ * This API stops the event based sampling.  The results are stored in the 
+ * pointers allocated by the user.  It can only be called once 
+ * ixPerfProfAccEventSampStart has been called.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS if event based sampling is stopped 
+ *         successfully
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XSCALE_PMU_START_NOT_CALLED if
+ *          ixPerfProfAccEventSampStart not called first.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus 
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampStop(
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile1,
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile2,
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile3,
+    IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuSamplePcProfile *eventProfile4);
+
+/**                                                                             
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc                                                      
+ *                                                                              
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuResultsGet(IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults *results)     
+ *                                                                              
+ * @brief Reads the current value of the counters and their overflow                                        
+ *                                                                              
+ * @param *results @ref IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults [out] - pointer to the 
+          results struct.  It is the user's responsibility to allocate memory
+          for this pointer
+ *                                                                              
+ * This API reads the value of all four event counters and the clock counter, 
+ * and the associated overflows.  It does not give results associated with 
+ * sampling, i.e. PC and their frequencies.  This API can be called at any time
+ * once a process has been started. If it is called before a process has started
+ * the user should be aware that the values it contains are default values and 
+ * might be meaningless.  The values of the counters are stored in the pointer 
+ * allocated by the client.
+ *                                                                    
+ * @return - none
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */                                                                             
+PUBLIC void                                                     
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuResultsGet(IxPerfProfAccXscalePmuResults *results);    
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccBusPmuStart(
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuMode mode, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters1 pecEvent1,
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters2 pecEvent2, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters3 pecEvent3, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters4 pecEvent4,
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters5 pecEvent5, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters6 pecEvent6, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters7 pecEvent7)
+ * @brief Initializes all the counters and selects events to be monitored.
+ *
+ * Function initializes all the counters and assigns the events associated 
+ * with the counters. Users send in the mode and events they want to count.
+ * This API verifies if the combination chosen is appropriate 
+ * and sets all the registers accordingly. Selecting HALT mode will result
+ * in an error. User should use ixPerfProfAccBusPmuStop() to HALT. 
+ * 
+ * 
+ * @param mode @ref IxPerfProfAccStateBusPmuMode [in] - Mode selection.
+ * @param pecEvent1 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters1 [in] - Event for PEC1.
+ * @param pecEvent2 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters2 [in] - Event for PEC2.
+ * @param pecEvent3 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters3 [in] - Event for PEC3.
+ * @param pecEvent4 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters4 [in] - Event for PEC4.
+ * @param pecEvent5 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters5 [in] - Event for PEC5.
+ * @param pecEvent6 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters6 [in] - Event for PEC6.
+ * @param pecEvent7 @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters7 [in] - Event for PEC7.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS - Initialization executed 
+ *        successfully.  
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_MODE_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ * 		  mode. Only NORTH, SOUTH and SDRAM modes are allowed. 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC1_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC1
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC2_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC2 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC3_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC3
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC4_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC4
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC5_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC5
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC6_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC6
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_PEC7_ERROR - Error in selection of 
+ *        event for PEC7
+ * 		- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS - another utility 
+ * 		  is running
+ * 		- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL - Failed to start because interrupt 
+ * 		  service routine fails to bind.  
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ **/
+PUBLIC 
+IxPerfProfAccStatus ixPerfProfAccBusPmuStart (
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuMode mode, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters1 pecEvent1,
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters2 pecEvent2, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters3 pecEvent3, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters4 pecEvent4,
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters5 pecEvent5, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters6 pecEvent6, 
+        IxPerfProfAccBusPmuEventCounters7 pecEvent7);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccBusPmuStop(void)
+ * @brief Stops all counters. 
+ * 
+ * This function stops all the PECs by setting the halt bit in the ESR.
+ *
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS - Counters successfully halted.
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL - Counters could'nt be halted. 
+ *		- IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_BUS_PMU_START_NOT_CALLED - the 
+ * 		  ixPerfProfAccBusPmuStart() function is not called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ **/
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus 
+ixPerfProfAccBusPmuStop (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccBusPmuResultsGet (
+		IxPerfProfAccBusPmuResults *busPmuResults)
+ * @brief Gets values of all counters 
+ * 
+ * This function is responsible for getting all the counter values from the 
+ * lower API and putting it into an array for the user.
+ *
+ * @param *busPmuResults @ref IxPerfProfAccBusPmuResults [out]
+ *           - Pointer to a structure of arrays to store all counter values.
+ *
+ * @return  none
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ **/
+PUBLIC void
+ixPerfProfAccBusPmuResultsGet (IxPerfProfAccBusPmuResults *BusPmuResults);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccBusPmuPMSRGet (
+	UINT32 *pmsrValue)
+ * @brief Get values of PMSR  
+ *
+ * This API gets the Previous Master Slave Register
+ * value and returns it to the calling function. This value indicates
+ * which master or slave accessed the north, south bus or sdram last.
+ * The value returned by this function is a 32 bit value and is read
+ * from location of an offset 0x0024 of the base value.
+ *
+ * The PMSR value returned indicate the following:
+ * <pre>
+ *
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * *  Bit    *  Name  *       Description                                              *
+ * *                                                                                   * 
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * * [31:18]  *Reserved*                                                               *
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * * [17:12] *  PSS   * Indicates which of the slaves on                               *
+ * *         *        *  ARBS was previously                                           *
+ * *         *        * accessed by the AHBS.                                          * 
+ * *         *        * [000001] Expansion Bus                                         *
+ * *         *        * [000010] SDRAM Controller                                      *
+ * *         *        * [000100] PCI                                                   *
+ * *         *        * [001000] Queue Manager                                         * 
+ * *         *        * [010000] AHB-APB Bridge                                        * 
+ * *         *        * [100000] Reserved                                              *
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * * [11:8]  *  PSN   * Indicates which of the Slaves on                               *
+ * *         *        * ARBN was previously                                            *
+ * *         *        * accessed the AHBN.                                             *
+ * *         *        * [0001] SDRAM Controller                                        *
+ * *         *        * [0010] AHB-AHB Bridge                                          *
+ * *         *        * [0100] Reserved                                                *
+ * *         *        * [1000] Reserved                                                *
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * *  [7:4]  *  PMS   * Indicates which of the Masters on                              *
+ * *         *        * ARBS was previously                                            *
+ * *         *        * accessing the AHBS.                                            *
+ * *         *        * [0001] Gasket                                                  *
+ * *         *        * [0010] AHB-AHB Bridge                                          *
+ * *         *        * [0100] PCI                                                     *
+ * *         *        * [1000] APB                                                     *
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * *  [3:0]  *  PMN   * Indicates which of the Masters on                              *
+ * *         *        * ARBN was previously                                            *
+ * *         *        * accessing the AHBN.                                            *
+ * *         *        * [0001] NPEA                                                    *
+ * *         *        * [0010] NPEB                                                    *
+ * *         *        * [0100] NPEC                                                    *
+ * *         *        * [1000] Reserved                                                *
+ * *************************************************************************************
+ * </pre>
+ *
+ * @param *pmsrValue UINT32 [out] - Pointer to return PMSR value. Users need to
+ * 							  allocate storage for psmrValue.   
+ *
+ * @return none 
+ *
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ **/
+PUBLIC void
+ixPerfProfAccBusPmuPMSRGet (
+UINT32 *pmsrValue);
+
+
+/** 
+ * The APIs below are specifically used for Xcycle module. 
+ **/
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXcycleBaselineRun (
+		UINT32 *numBaselineCycle) 
+ *
+ * @brief Perform baseline for Xcycle 
+ *
+ * @param *numBaselineCycle UINT32 [out] - pointer to baseline value after
+ * 					calibration. Calling function are responsible for 
+ *					allocating memory space for this pointer. 
+ *
+ * Global Data  : 
+ *                        - None.
+ *                        
+ * This function MUST be run before the Xcycle tool can be used. This 
+ * function must be run immediately when the OS boots up with no other 
+ * addition programs running. 
+ * Addition note :     This API will measure the time needed to perform
+ * a fix amount of CPU instructions (~ 1 second worth of loops) as a 
+ * highest priority task and with interrupt disabled. The time measured
+ * is known as the baseline - interpreted as the shortest time 
+ * needed to complete the amount of CPU instructions. The baseline is 
+ * returned as unit of time in 66Mhz clock tick.  
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS - successful run, result is returned
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_PRIORITY_SET_FAIL - failed to change
+ *         task priority
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_PRIORITY_RESTORE_FAIL - failed to
+ *         restore task priority
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS - another utility 
+ *         is running 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_IN_PROGRESS  - Xcycle 
+ *	  tool has already started
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXcycleBaselineRun(
+	UINT32 *numBaselineCycle); 
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXcycleStart(
+		UINT32 numMeasurementsRequested);
+ *
+ * @brief Start the measurement
+ *
+ * @param  numMeasurementsRequested UINT32 [in] - number of measurements 
+ *							to perform. Value can be 0 to  
+ *							IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XCYCLE_MAX_NUM_OF_MEASUREMENTS. 
+ *							0 indicate continuous measurement. 
+ *
+ * Global Data  : 
+ *                        - None.
+ *                        
+ * 
+ * Start the measurements immediately. 
+ * numMeasurementsRequested specifies number of measurements to run. 
+ * If numMeasurementsRequested is set to 0, the measurement will
+ * be performed continuously until IxPerfProfAccXcycleStop()
+ * is called.  
+ * It is estimated that 1 measurement takes approximately 1 second during 
+ * low CPU utilization, therefore 128 measurement takes approximately 128 sec.
+ * When CPU utilization is high, the measurement will take longer.
+ * This function spawn a task the perform the measurement and returns. 
+ * The measurement may continue even if this function returns. 
+ *
+ * IMPORTANT: Under heavy CPU utilization, the task spawn by this 
+ * function may starve and fail to respond to stop command. User 
+ * may need to kill the task manually in this case.  
+ *
+ * There are only IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XCYCLE_MAX_NUM_OF_MEASUREMENTS 
+ * storage available so storing is wrapped around if measurements are  
+ * more than IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XCYCLE_MAX_NUM_OF_MEASUREMENTS.
+ *
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS - successful start, a thread is created 
+ *	   in the background to perform measurement. 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_PRIORITY_SET_FAIL - failed to set
+ *         task priority
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_THREAD_CREATE_FAIL - failed to create
+ *	   thread to perform measurement.
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_NO_BASELINE - baseline is not available 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_REQUEST_OUT_OF_RANGE -
+ *	   value is larger than IX_PERFPROF_ACC_XCYCLE_MAX_NUM_OF_MEASUREMENTS
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_IN_PROGRESS	- Xcycle tool 
+ *	   has already started
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_ANOTHER_UTIL_IN_PROGRESS - another utility is 
+ *         running
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXcycleStart (
+	UINT32 numMeasurementsRequested);  
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXcycleStop(void); 
+ *
+ * @brief Stop the Xcycle measurement
+ *
+ * @param None
+ *
+ * Global Data  : 
+ *                        - None.
+ *                        
+ * Stop Xcycle measurements immediately. If the measurements have stopped 
+ * or not started, return IX_PERFPROF_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_NOT_RUNNING. 
+ * Note: This function does not stop measurement cold. The measurement thread 
+ * may need a few seconds to complete the last measurement. User needs to use
+ * ixPerfProfAccXcycleInProgress() to determine if measurement is indeed
+ * completed. 
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS - successful measurement is stopped
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_NOT_RUNNING - no measurement running
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXcycleStop(void); 
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXcycleResultsGet(
+	IxPerfProfAccXcycleResults *xcycleResult ) 
+ *
+ * @brief Get the results of Xcycle measurement
+ *
+ * @param *xcycleResult @ref IxPerfProfAccXcycleResults [out] - Pointer to 
+ * 				results of last measurements. Calling function are 
+ *				responsible for allocating memory space for this pointer.
+ *
+ * Global Data  : 
+ *                        - None.
+ *                        
+ * Retrieve the results of last measurement. User should use 
+ * ixPerfProfAccXcycleInProgress() to check if measurement is completed 
+ * before getting the results.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_SUCCESS - successful 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_FAIL - result is not complete. 
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_NO_BASELINE - baseline is performed
+ *      - IX_PERFPROF_ACC_STATUS_XCYCLE_MEASUREMENT_IN_PROGRESS  - Xcycle 
+ *         tool is still running
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IxPerfProfAccStatus
+ixPerfProfAccXcycleResultsGet (
+    IxPerfProfAccXcycleResults *xcycleResult);  
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXcycleInProgress (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Check if Xcycle is running
+ *
+ * @param None
+ * Global Data  : 
+ *                        - None.
+ *                        
+ * Check if Xcycle measuring task is running. 
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - TRUE - Xcycle is running  
+ *      - FALSE - Xcycle is not running  
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC BOOL
+ixPerfProfAccXcycleInProgress(void); 
+
+#ifdef __linux
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampCreateProcFile 
+ *
+ * @brief Enables proc file to call module function
+ *
+ * @param None
+ *
+ * Global Data  :
+ *                        - None.
+ *
+ * This function is declared globally to enable /proc directory system to call
+ * and execute the function when the registered file is called. This function is not meant to 
+ * be called by the user.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - Length of data written to file.
+ *
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+int
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuTimeSampCreateProcFile (char *buf, char **start, off_t offset,
+                                      int count, int *eof, void *data);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxPerfProfAcc
+ *
+ * @fn ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampCreateProcFile 
+ *
+ * @brief Enables proc file to call module function 
+ *
+ * @param None
+ *
+ * Global Data  :
+ *                        - None.
+ *
+ * This function is declared globally to enable /proc directory system to call
+ * and execute the function when the registered file is called. This function is not meant to 
+ * be called by the user.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *      - Length of data written to file.
+ *
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ */
+int
+ixPerfProfAccXscalePmuEventSampCreateProcFile (char *buf, char **start, off_t offset,
+                                      int count, int *eof, void *data);
+
+
+#endif /* ifdef __linux */
+
+#endif /* ndef IXPERFPROFACC_H */
+
+/**
+ *@} defgroup IxPerfProfAcc 
+ */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgr.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgr.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c083a2b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgr.h
@@ -0,0 +1,2210 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgr.h
+ *
+ * @date    30-Oct-2001
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the public API of IxQMgr component.
+ *
+ * Some functions contained in this module are inline to achieve better
+ * data-path performance. For this to work, the function definitions are
+ * contained in this header file. The "normal" use of inline functions
+ * is to use the inline functions in the module in which they are
+ * defined. In this case these inline functions are used in external
+ * modules and therefore the use of "inline extern". What this means
+ * is as follows: if a function foo is declared as "inline extern" this
+ * definition is only used for inlining, in no case is the function
+ * compiled on its own. If the compiler cannot inline the function it
+ * becomes an external reference. Therefore in IxQMgrQAccess.c all
+ * inline functions are defined without the "inline extern" specifier
+ * and so define the external references. In all other source files
+ * including this header file, these funtions are defined as "inline
+ * extern".
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------
+   Doxygen group definitions
+   ------------------------------------------------------ */
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxQMgrAPI IXP400 Queue Manager (IxQMgr) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 QMgr component.
+ *
+ * IxQMgr is a low level interface to the AHB Queue Manager
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXQMGR_H
+#define IXQMGR_H
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files
+ */
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/* 
+ * Define QMgr's IoMem macros, in DC mode if in LE 
+ * regular if in BE. (Note: For Linux LSP gold release
+ * may need to adjust mode.
+ */
+#if defined (__BIG_ENDIAN)
+
+#define IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_BE
+#define IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_BE
+
+#else
+
+#define IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG IX_OSAL_READ_LONG_LE_DC
+#define IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG_LE_DC
+
+#endif
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros
+ */
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+*
+* @def IX_QMGR_INLINE
+*
+* @brief Inline definition, for inlining of Queue Access functions on API
+*
+* Please read the header information in this file for more details on the
+* use of function inlining in this component.
+*
+*/
+
+#ifndef __wince
+
+#ifdef IXQMGRQACCESS_C
+/* If IXQMGRQACCESS_C is set then the IxQmgrQAccess.c is including this file
+   and must instantiate a concrete definition for each inlineable API function
+   whether or not that function actually gets inlined. */
+#    ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+#        undef NO_INLINE_APIS
+#    endif
+#    define IX_QMGR_INLINE  /* Empty Define */
+#else
+#    ifndef NO_INLINE_APIS
+#       define IX_QMGR_INLINE IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+#    else
+#       define IX_QMGR_INLINE /* Empty Define */
+#    endif
+#endif
+
+#else /* ndef __wince */
+
+#    ifndef NO_INLINE_APIS
+#       define NO_INLINE_APIS
+#    endif
+#    define IX_QMGR_INLINE
+
+#endif
+
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+*
+* @def IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES
+*
+* @brief Number of queues supported by the AQM.
+*
+* This constant is used to indicate the number of AQM queues
+*
+*/
+#define IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES  64
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+*
+* @def IX_QMGR_MIN_QID
+*
+* @brief Minimum queue identifier.
+*
+* This constant is used to indicate the smallest queue identifier
+*
+*/
+#define IX_QMGR_MIN_QID IX_QMGR_QUEUE_0
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+*
+* @def IX_QMGR_MAX_QID
+*
+* @brief Maximum queue identifier.
+*
+* This constant is used to indicate the largest queue identifier
+*
+*/
+#define IX_QMGR_MAX_QID IX_QMGR_QUEUE_63
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+*
+* @def IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID
+*
+* @brief Minimum queue identifier for reduced functionality queues.
+*
+* This constant is used to indicate Minimum queue identifier for reduced
+* functionality queues
+*
+*/
+#define IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID 32
+
+/**
+*
+* @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+*
+* @def IX_QMGR_MAX_QNAME_LEN
+*
+* @brief Maximum queue name length.
+*
+* This constant is used to indicate the maximum null terminated string length
+* (excluding '\0') for a queue name
+*
+*/
+#define IX_QMGR_MAX_QNAME_LEN 16
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_WARNING
+ *
+ * @brief Warning return code.
+ *
+ * Execution complete, but there is a special case to handle
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_WARNING 2
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR
+ *
+ * @brief Parameter error return code (NULL pointer etc..).
+ *
+ * parameter error out of range/invalid
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR 3
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ENTRY_SIZE
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid entry size return code.
+ *
+ * Invalid queue entry size for a queue read/write
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ENTRY_SIZE 4
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ID
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid queue identifier return code.
+ *
+ * Invalid queue id, not in range 0-63
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ID 5
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_INVALID_CB_ID
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid callback identifier return code.
+ *
+ * Invalid callback id
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INVALID_CB_ID 6
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_CB_ALREADY_SET
+ *
+ * @brief Callback set error return code.
+ *
+ * The specified callback has already been for this queue
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_CB_ALREADY_SET 7
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_NO_AVAILABLE_SRAM
+ *
+ * @brief Sram consumed return code.
+ *
+ * All AQM Sram is consumed by queue configuration
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_NO_AVAILABLE_SRAM 8
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_INVALID_INT_SOURCE_ID
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid queue interrupt source identifier return code.
+ *
+ * Invalid queue interrupt source given for notification enable
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INVALID_INT_SOURCE_ID 9
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_INVALID_QSIZE
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid queue size error code.
+ *
+ * Invalid queue size not one of 16,32, 64, 128
+ *
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INVALID_QSIZE 10
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_WM
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid queue watermark return code.
+ *
+ * Invalid queue watermark given for watermark set
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_WM 11
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED
+ *
+ * @brief Queue not configured return code.
+ *
+ * Returned to the client when a function has been called on an unconfigured
+ * queue
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED 12
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_Q_ALREADY_CONFIGURED
+ *
+ * @brief Queue already configured return code.
+ *
+ * Returned to client to indicate that a queue has already been configured
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_ALREADY_CONFIGURED 13
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW
+ *
+ * @brief Underflow return code.
+ *
+ * Underflow on a queue read has occurred
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW 14
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW
+ *
+ * @brief Overflow return code.
+ *
+ * Overflow on a queue write has occurred
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW 15
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_Q_INVALID_PRIORITY
+ *
+ * @brief Invalid priority return code.
+ *
+ * Invalid priority, not one of 0,1,2
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_INVALID_PRIORITY 16
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_ENTRY_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS
+ *
+ * @brief  Entry index out of bounds return code.
+ *
+ * Entry index is greater than number of entries in queue.
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_ENTRY_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS 17
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRun
+ *
+ * @brief  Map old function name ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRun () 
+ *         to @ref ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 ().
+ *
+ */
+#define ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRun ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @def IX_QMGR_QUEUE
+ *
+ * @brief  Definition of AQM queue numbers
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_0 (0)      /**< Queue Number 0 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_1 (1)      /**< Queue Number 1 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_2 (2)      /**< Queue Number 2 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_3 (3)      /**< Queue Number 3 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_4 (4)      /**< Queue Number 4 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_5 (5)      /**< Queue Number 5 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_6 (6)      /**< Queue Number 6 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_7 (7)      /**< Queue Number 7 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_8 (8)      /**< Queue Number 8 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_9 (9)      /**< Queue Number 9 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_10 (10)    /**< Queue Number 10 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_11 (11)    /**< Queue Number 11 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_12 (12)    /**< Queue Number 12 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_13 (13)    /**< Queue Number 13 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_14 (14)    /**< Queue Number 14 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_15 (15)    /**< Queue Number 15 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_16 (16)    /**< Queue Number 16 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_17 (17)    /**< Queue Number 17 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_18 (18)    /**< Queue Number 18 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_19 (19)    /**< Queue Number 19 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_20 (20)    /**< Queue Number 20 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_21 (21)    /**< Queue Number 21 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_22 (22)    /**< Queue Number 22 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_23 (23)    /**< Queue Number 23 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_24 (24)    /**< Queue Number 24 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_25 (25)    /**< Queue Number 25 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_26 (26)    /**< Queue Number 26 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_27 (27)    /**< Queue Number 27 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_28 (28)    /**< Queue Number 28 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_29 (29)    /**< Queue Number 29 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_30 (30)    /**< Queue Number 30 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_31 (31)    /**< Queue Number 31 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_32 (32)    /**< Queue Number 32 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_33 (33)    /**< Queue Number 33 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_34 (34)    /**< Queue Number 34 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_35 (35)    /**< Queue Number 35 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_36 (36)    /**< Queue Number 36 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_37 (37)    /**< Queue Number 37 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_38 (38)    /**< Queue Number 38 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_39 (39)    /**< Queue Number 39 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_40 (40)    /**< Queue Number 40 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_41 (41)    /**< Queue Number 41 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_42 (42)    /**< Queue Number 42 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_43 (43)    /**< Queue Number 43 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_44 (44)    /**< Queue Number 44 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_45 (45)    /**< Queue Number 45 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_46 (46)    /**< Queue Number 46 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_47 (47)    /**< Queue Number 47 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_48 (48)    /**< Queue Number 48 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_49 (49)    /**< Queue Number 49 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_50 (50)    /**< Queue Number 50 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_51 (51)    /**< Queue Number 51 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_52 (52)    /**< Queue Number 52 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_53 (53)    /**< Queue Number 53 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_54 (54)    /**< Queue Number 54 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_55 (55)    /**< Queue Number 55 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_56 (56)    /**< Queue Number 56 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_57 (57)    /**< Queue Number 57 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_58 (58)    /**< Queue Number 58 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_59 (59)    /**< Queue Number 59 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_60 (60)    /**< Queue Number 60 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_61 (61)    /**< Queue Number 61 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_62 (62)    /**< Queue Number 62 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_63 (63)    /**< Queue Number 63 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUE_INVALID (64)     /**< AQM Queue Number Delimiter */
+
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxQMgrQId
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Used in the API to identify the AQM queues.
+ *
+ */
+typedef int IxQMgrQId;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxQMgrQStatus
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Queue status.
+ *
+ * A queues status is defined by its relative fullness or relative emptiness.
+ * Each of the queues 0-31 have Nearly Empty, Nearly Full, Empty, Full,
+ * Underflow and Overflow status flags. Queues 32-63 have just Nearly Empty and
+ * Full status flags.
+ * The flags bit positions are outlined below:
+ *        
+ *        OF - bit-5<br> 
+ *        UF - bit-4<br> 
+ *         F - bit-3<br> 
+ *        NF - bit-2<br> 
+ *        NE - bit-1<br>
+ *         E - bit-0<br> 
+ *
+ */
+typedef UINT32 IxQMgrQStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxQMgrQStatusMask
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Queue status mask.
+ *
+ * Masks for extracting the individual status flags from the IxQMgrStatus
+ * word.
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_E_BIT_MASK  = 0x1,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK = 0x2,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NF_BIT_MASK = 0x4,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK  = 0x8,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_UF_BIT_MASK = 0x10,
+    IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_OF_BIT_MASK = 0x20
+} IxQMgrQStatusMask;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxQMgrSourceId
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Queue interrupt source select.
+ *
+ * This enum defines the different source conditions on a queue that result in
+ * an interupt being fired by the AQM. Interrupt source is configurable for
+ * queues 0-31 only. The interrupt source for queues 32-63 is hardwired to the
+ * NE(Nearly Empty) status flag.
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_E = 0,  /**< Queue Empty due to last read             */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NE,     /**< Queue Nearly Empty due to last read      */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NF,     /**< Queue Nearly Full due to last write      */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_F,      /**< Queue Full due to last write             */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_E,  /**< Queue Not Empty due to last write        */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_NE, /**< Queue Not Nearly Empty due to last write */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_NF, /**< Queue Not Nearly Full due to last read   */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SOURCE_ID_NOT_F   /**< Queue Not Full due to last read          */
+} IxQMgrSourceId;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr queue entry sizes.
+ *
+ * The entry size of a queue specifies the size of a queues entry in words.
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1 = 1,   /**< 1 word entry       */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE2 = 2,   /**< 2 word entry       */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE4 = 4    /**< 4 word entry       */
+} IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxQMgrQSizeInWords
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr queue sizes.
+ *
+ * These values define the allowed queue sizes for AQM queue. The sizes are
+ * specified in words.
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE16 = 16,   /**< 16 word buffer     */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE32 = 32,   /**< 32 word buffer     */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE64 = 64,   /**< 64 word buffer     */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE128 = 128, /**< 128 word buffer    */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_SIZE_INVALID = 129  /**< Insure that this is greater than largest
+				    * queue size supported by the hardware
+				    */
+} IxQMgrQSizeInWords;
+
+/**
+ * @enum IxQMgrWMLevel
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr watermark levels.
+ *
+ * These values define the valid watermark levels(in ENTRIES) for queues. Each
+ * queue 0-63 have configurable Nearly full and Nearly empty watermarks. For
+ * queues 32-63 the Nearly full watermark has NO EFFECT.
+ * If the Nearly full watermark is set to IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL16 this means that
+ * the nearly full flag will be set by the hardware when there are >= 16 empty
+ * entries in the specified queue.
+ * If the Nearly empty watermark is set to IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL16 this means that
+ * the Nearly empty flag will be set by the hardware when there are <= 16 full
+ * entries in the specified queue.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL0 = 0,    /**< 0 entry watermark  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL1 = 1,    /**< 1 entry watermark  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL2 = 2,    /**< 2 entry watermark  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL4 = 4,    /**< 4 entry watermark  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL8 = 8,    /**< 8 entry watermark  */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL16 = 16,  /**< 16 entry watermark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL32 = 32,  /**< 32 entry watermark */
+    IX_QMGR_Q_WM_LEVEL64 = 64   /**< 64 entry watermark */
+} IxQMgrWMLevel;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @enum IxQMgrDispatchGroup
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr dispatch group select identifiers.
+ *
+ * This enum defines the groups over which the  dispatcher will process when
+ * called. One of the enum values must be used as a input to
+ * @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0, @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0 
+ * or @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP.
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP = 0, /**< Queues 0-31  */
+    IX_QMGR_QUEUPP_GROUP      /**< Queues 32-63 */
+} IxQMgrDispatchGroup;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @enum IxQMgrPriority
+ *
+ * @brief Dispatcher priority levels.
+ *
+ * This enum defines the different queue dispatch priority levels.
+ * The lowest priority number (0) is the highest priority level.
+ *
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_0 = 0,  /**< Priority level 0 */
+  IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_1,      /**< Priority level 1 */
+  IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_2,      /**< Priority level 2 */
+  IX_QMGR_Q_PRIORITY_INVALID /**< Invalid Priority level */
+} IxQMgrPriority;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @enum IxQMgrType
+ *
+ * @brief Callback types as used with livelock prevention
+ *
+ * This enum defines the different callback types. 
+ * These types are only used when Livelock prevention is enabled.
+ * The default is IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_OTHER. 
+ *
+ */
+
+typedef enum
+{
+  IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_OTHER = 0, /**< Real time callbacks-always allowed run*/
+  IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC,  /**< Periodic callbacks-always allowed run */
+  IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC   /**< Sporadic callbacks-only run if no
+                                        periodic callbacks are in progress    */
+} IxQMgrType;
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @typedef IxQMgrCallbackId
+ *
+ * @brief Uniquely identifies a callback function.
+ *
+ * A unique callback identifier associated with each callback
+ * registered by clients.
+ *
+ */
+typedef unsigned IxQMgrCallbackId;
+
+/**
+ * @typedef IxQMgrCallback
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr notification callback type.
+ *
+ * This defines the interface to all client callback functions.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ * @param cbId @ref IxQMgrCallbackId [in] - the callback identifier
+ */
+typedef void (*IxQMgrCallback)(IxQMgrQId qId,
+                               IxQMgrCallbackId cbId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @typedef IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr
+ *
+ * @brief QMgr Dispatcher Loop function pointer.
+ *
+ * This defines the interface for QMgr Dispather functions.
+ *
+ * @param group @ref IxQMgrDispatchGroup [in] - the group of the 
+ *                  queue of which the dispatcher will run   
+ */
+typedef void (*IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr)(IxQMgrDispatchGroup group);
+
+/*
+ * Function Prototypes
+ */
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------------
+   Initialisation related functions
+   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrInit (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Initialise the QMgr.
+ *
+ * This function must be called before and other QMgr function. It
+ * sets up internal data structures.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, the IxQMgr successfully initialised
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL, failed to initialize the Qmgr
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrInit (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrUnload (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Uninitialise the QMgr.
+ *
+ * This function will perform the tasks required to unload the QMgr component
+ * cleanly.  This includes unmapping kernel memory.
+ * This should be called before a soft reboot or unloading of a kernel module.
+ *
+ * @pre It should only be called if @ref ixQMgrInit has already been called.
+ *
+ * @post No QMgr functions should be called until ixQMgrInit is called again.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, the IxQMgr successfully uninitialised
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL, failed to uninitialize the Qmgr
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrUnload (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrShow (void)
+ *
+ * @brief Describe queue configuration and statistics for active queues.
+ *
+ * This function shows active queues, their configurations and statistics.
+ *
+ * @return @li void
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrShow (void);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrQShow (IxQMgrQId qId)
+ *
+ * @brief Display aqueue configuration and statistics for a queue.
+ *
+ * This function shows queue configuration and statistics for a queue.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, success
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQShow (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------------
+   Configuration related functions
+   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQConfig (char *qName,
+	       IxQMgrQId qId,
+	       IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSizeInWords,
+	       IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords qEntrySizeInWords)
+ *
+ * @brief Configure an AQM queue.
+ *
+ * This function is called by a client to setup a queue. The size and entrySize
+ * qId and qName(NULL pointer) are checked for valid values. This function must
+ * be called for each queue, before any queue accesses are made and after
+ * ixQMgrInit() has been called. qName is assumed to be a '\0' terminated array
+ * of 16 charachters or less.
+ *
+ * @param *qName char [in] - is the name provided by the client and is associated
+ *                          with a QId by the QMgr.
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]  - the qId of this queue
+ * @param qSizeInWords @ref IxQMgrQSize [in] - the size of the queue can be one of 16,32
+ *                                       64, 128 words.
+ * @param qEntrySizeInWords @ref IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords [in] - the size of a queue entry
+ *                                                        can be one of 1,2,4 words.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, a specified queue has been successfully configured.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL, IxQMgr has not been initialised.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid parameter(s).
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_INVALID_QSIZE, invalid queue size
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ID, invalid queue id
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_ENTRY_SIZE, invalid queue entry size
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_ALREADY_CONFIGURED, queue already configured
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQConfig (char *qName,
+	       IxQMgrQId qId,
+	       IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSizeInWords,
+	       IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords qEntrySizeInWords);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQSizeInEntriesGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			 unsigned *qSizeInEntries)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the size of a queue in entries.
+ *
+ * This function returns the the size of the queue in entriese.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ * @param *qSizeInEntries @ref IxQMgrQSize [out] - queue size in entries
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, successfully retrieved the number of full entrie
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid parameter(s).
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQSizeInEntriesGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			 unsigned *qSizeInEntries);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrWatermarkSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		    IxQMgrWMLevel ne,
+		    IxQMgrWMLevel nf)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the Nearly Empty and Nearly Full Watermarks fo a queue.
+ *
+ * This function is called by a client to set the watermarks NE and NF for the
+ * queue specified by qId.
+ * The queue must be empty at the time this function is called, it is the clients
+ * responsibility to ensure that the queue is empty.
+ * This function will read the status of the queue before the watermarks are set
+ * and again after the watermarks are set. If the status register has changed,
+ * due to a queue access by an NPE for example, a warning is returned.
+ * Queues 32-63 only support the NE flag, therefore the value of nf will be ignored
+ * for these queues.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] -  the QId of the queue.
+ * @param ne @ref IxQMgrWMLevel [in]  - the NE(Nearly Empty) watermark for this
+ *                                 queue. Valid values are 0,1,2,4,8,16,32 and
+ *                                 64 entries.
+ * @param nf @ref IxQMgrWMLevel [in] - the NF(Nearly Full) watermark for this queue.
+ *                                 Valid values are 0,1,2,4,8,16,32 and 64
+ *                                 entries.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, watermarks have been set for the queu
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_INVALID_Q_WM, invalid watermark
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_WARNING, the status register may not be constistent
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrWatermarkSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		    IxQMgrWMLevel ne,
+		    IxQMgrWMLevel nf);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrAvailableSramAddressGet (UINT32 *address,
+			       unsigned *sizeOfFreeSram)
+ *
+ * @brief Return the address of available AQM SRAM.
+ *
+ * This function returns the starting address in AQM SRAM not used by the
+ * current queue configuration and should only be called after all queues
+ * have been configured.
+ * Calling this function before all queues have been configured will will return
+ * the currently available SRAM. A call to configure another queue will use some
+ * of the available SRAM.
+ * The amount of SRAM available is specified in sizeOfFreeSram. The address is the
+ * address of the bottom of available SRAM. Available SRAM extends from address
+ * from address to address + sizeOfFreeSram.
+ *
+ * @param **address UINT32 [out] - the address of the available SRAM, NULL if
+ *                                none available.
+ * @param *sizeOfFreeSram unsigned [out]- the size in words of available SRAM
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, there is available SRAM and is pointed to by address
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid parameter(s)
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_NO_AVAILABLE_SRAM, all AQM SRAM is consumed by the queue
+ *             configuration.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrAvailableSramAddressGet (UINT32 *address,
+			       unsigned *sizeOfFreeSram);
+
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------------
+   Queue access related functions
+   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQReadWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                       UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief Read an entry from a queue.
+ *
+ * This function reads an entire entry from a queue returning it in entry. The
+ * queue configuration word is read to determine what entry size this queue is
+ * configured for and then the number of words specified by the entry size is
+ * read.  entry must be a pointer to a previously allocated array of sufficient
+ * size to hold an entry.
+ *
+ * @note - IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW is only returned for queues 0-31 as queues 32-63
+ * do not have an underflow status maintained.
+ *
+ * @param  qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]   - the queue identifier.
+ * @param  *entry UINT32 [out]  - pointer to the entry word(s).
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entry was successfully read.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid paramter(s).
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW, attempt to read from an empty queue
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQReadWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                       UINT32 *entry);
+
+
+
+/** 
+ * @brief Internal structure to facilitate inlining functions in IxQMgr.h
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    /* fields related to write functions */
+    UINT32 qOflowStatBitMask;         /**< overflow status mask */
+    UINT32 qWriteCount;               /**< queue write count */
+
+    /* fields related to read and write functions */
+    volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr;     /**< access register */
+    volatile UINT32 *qUOStatRegAddr;  /**< status register */
+    volatile UINT32 *qConfigRegAddr;  /**< config register */
+    UINT32 qEntrySizeInWords;         /**< queue entry size in words */
+    UINT32 qSizeInEntries;            /**< queue size in entries */
+
+    /* fields related to read functions */
+    UINT32 qUflowStatBitMask;         /**< underflow status mask */
+    UINT32 qReadCount;                /**< queue read count */
+} IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo;
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1 (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			        UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief This function reads the remaining of the q entry
+ *        for queues configured with many words.
+ *        (the first word of the entry is already read 
+ *        in the inlined function and the entry pointer already
+ *        incremented
+ *
+ * @param  qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]  - the queue identifier.
+ * @param  *entry UINT32 [out] - pointer to the entry word(s).
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entry was successfully read.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW, attempt to read from an empty queue
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1 (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			 UINT32 *entry);
+
+
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief Fast read of an entry from a queue.
+ *
+ * This function is a heavily streamlined version of ixQMgrQReadWithChecks(),
+ * but performs essentially the same task.  It reads an entire entry from a
+ * queue, returning it in entry which must be a pointer to a previously
+ * allocated array of sufficient size to hold an entry.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is inlined, to reduce unnecessary function call
+ * overhead.  It does not perform any parameter checks, or update any statistics.
+ * Also, it does not check that the queue specified by qId has been configured.
+ * or is in range. It simply reads an entry from the queue, and checks for
+ * underflow.
+ *
+ * @note - IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW is only returned for queues 0-31 as queues 32-63
+ * do not have an underflow status maintained.
+ *
+ * @param  qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier.
+ * @param  *entry UINT32 [out] - pointer to the entry word(s).
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entry was successfully read.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW, attempt to read from an empty queue
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+             UINT32 *entryPtr);
+#else 
+extern IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[];
+extern IX_STATUS ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1 (IxQMgrQId qId, UINT32 *entryPtr);
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+             UINT32 *entryPtr);
+#endif
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     UINT32 *entryPtr)
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+    ;
+#else
+{
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 entry, entrySize;
+
+    /* get a new entry */
+    entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+    entry = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr);
+
+    if (entrySize != IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {	
+	*entryPtr = entry;
+	/* process the remaining part of the entry */
+	return ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1(qId, entryPtr);
+    }
+
+    /* underflow is available for lower queues only */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	/* the counter of queue entries is decremented. In happy 
+	 * day scenario there are many entries in the queue
+	 * and the counter does not reach zero.
+	 */
+ 	if (infoPtr->qReadCount-- == 0)
+	{
+	    /* There is maybe no entry in the queue
+	     * qReadCount is now negative, but will be corrected before
+	     * the function returns.
+	     */
+	    UINT32 qPtrs; /* queue internal pointers */
+
+	    /* when a queue is empty, the hw guarantees to return 
+	     * a null value. If the value is not null, the queue is
+	     * not empty.
+	     */
+	    if (entry == 0)
+	    {
+		/* get the queue status */
+		UINT32 status = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+	
+		/* check the underflow status */
+		if (status & infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask)
+		{
+		    /* the queue is empty 
+		    *  clear the underflow status bit if it was set 
+		    */
+		    IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+					 status & ~infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask);
+		    *entryPtr = 0;
+		    infoPtr->qReadCount = 0;
+		    return IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW;
+		}
+	    }
+	    /* store the result */
+	    *entryPtr = entry;
+
+	    /* No underflow occured : someone is filling the queue
+	     * or the queue contains null entries.
+	     * The current counter needs to be
+	     * updated from the current number of entries in the queue
+	     */
+
+	    /* get snapshot of queue pointers */
+	    qPtrs = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qConfigRegAddr);
+
+	    /* Mod subtraction of pointers to get number of words in Q. */
+	    qPtrs = (qPtrs - (qPtrs >> 7)) & 0x7f; 
+  
+	    if (qPtrs == 0)
+	    {
+		/* no entry in the queue */
+		infoPtr->qReadCount = 0;
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		/* convert the number of words inside the queue
+		 * to a number of entries 
+		 */
+		infoPtr->qReadCount = qPtrs & (infoPtr->qSizeInEntries - 1);
+	    }
+	    return IX_SUCCESS;
+	}
+    }
+    *entryPtr = entry;
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+#endif
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQBurstRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  UINT32 numEntries,
+		  UINT32 *entries)
+ *
+ * @brief Read a number of entries from an AQM queue.
+ *
+ * This function will burst read a number of entries from the specified queue.
+ * The entry size of queue is auto-detected. The function will attempt to
+ * read as many entries as specified by the numEntries parameter and will
+ * return an UNDERFLOW if any one of the individual entry reads fail.
+ *
+ * @warning
+ * IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW is only returned for queues 0-31 as queues 32-63
+ * do not have an underflow status maintained, hence there is a potential for
+ * silent failure here. This function must be used with caution.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * This function is intended for fast draining of queues, so to make it
+ * as efficient as possible, it has the following features:
+ * - This function is inlined, to reduce unnecessary function call overhead.
+ * - It does not perform any parameter checks, or update any statistics.
+ * - It does not check that the queue specified by qId has been configured.
+ * - It does not check that the queue has the number of full entries that
+ * have been specified to be read. It will read until it finds a NULL entry or
+ * until the number of specified entries have been read.  It always checks for
+ * underflow after all the reads have been performed.
+ * Therefore, the client should ensure before calling this function that there
+ * are enough entries in the queue to read.  ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet() will
+ * provide the number of full entries in a queue.
+ * ixQMgrQRead() or ixQMgrQReadWithChecks(), which only reads
+ * a single queue entry per call, should be used instead if the user requires
+ * checks for UNDERFLOW after each entry read.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]   - the queue identifier.
+ * @param numEntries unsigned [in] - the number of entries to read. 
+ *                     This number should be greater than 0
+ * @param *entries UINT32 [out] - the word(s) read.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entries were successfully read.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW, attempt to read from an empty queue 
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS  
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                  UINT32 numEntries,
+                  UINT32 *entries);
+#else
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                  UINT32 numEntries,
+                  UINT32 *entries);
+#endif  /* endif NO_INLINE_APIS */
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  UINT32 numEntries,
+		  UINT32 *entries)
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+;
+#else
+{
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 nullCheckEntry;
+
+    if (infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords == IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {
+	volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+
+	/* the code is optimized to take care of data dependencies:
+	 * Durig a read, there are a few cycles needed to get the 
+	 * read complete. During these cycles, it is poossible to
+	 * do some CPU, e.g. increment pointers and decrement 
+	 * counters.
+	 */
+
+	/* fetch a queue entry */
+	nullCheckEntry = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr);
+
+	/* iterate the specified number of queue entries */ 
+	while (--numEntries)
+	{
+	    /* check the result of the previous read */
+	    if (nullCheckEntry == 0)
+	    {
+		/* if we read a NULL entry, stop. We have underflowed */
+		break;
+	    }
+	    else
+	    {
+		/* write the entry */
+		*entries = nullCheckEntry;
+		/* fetch next entry */
+		nullCheckEntry = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(qAccRegAddr);
+		/* increment the write address */
+		entries++;
+	    }
+	}
+	/* write the pre-fetched entry */
+	*entries = nullCheckEntry;
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+	/* read the specified number of queue entries */
+	nullCheckEntry = 0;
+	while (numEntries--)
+	{
+	    UINT32 i;
+
+	    for (i = 0; i < (UINT32)entrySizeInWords; i++)
+	    {
+		*entries = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr + i);
+		nullCheckEntry |= *entries++;
+	    }
+
+	    /* if we read a NULL entry, stop. We have underflowed */
+	    if (nullCheckEntry == 0)
+	    {
+		break;
+	    }
+	    nullCheckEntry = 0;
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* reset the current read count : next access to the read function 
+     * will force a underflow status check 
+     */
+    infoPtr->qReadCount = 0;
+
+    /* Check if underflow occurred on the read */
+    if (nullCheckEntry == 0 && qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	/* get the queue status */
+	UINT32 status = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+
+	if (status & infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask)
+	{
+	    /* clear the underflow status bit if it was set */
+	    IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+				 status & ~infoPtr->qUflowStatBitMask);
+	    return IX_QMGR_Q_UNDERFLOW;
+	}
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQPeek (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     unsigned int entryIndex,
+	     UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief Read an entry from a queue without moving the read pointer.
+ *
+ * This function inspects an entry in a queue. The entry is inspected directly
+ * in AQM SRAM and is not read from queue access registers. The entry is NOT removed
+ * from the queue and the read/write pointers are unchanged.
+ * N.B: The queue should not be accessed when this function is called.
+ *
+ * @param  qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]   - the queue identifier.
+ * @param  entryIndex unsigned int [in] - index of entry in queue in the range
+ *                          [0].......[current number of entries in queue].
+ * @param  *entry UINT32 [out] - pointer to the entry word(s).
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entry was successfully inspected.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid paramter(s).
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_ENTRY_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS, an entry does not exist at
+ *             specified index.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL, failed to inpected the queue entry.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQPeek (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     unsigned int entryIndex,
+	     UINT32 *entry);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQWriteWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                        UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief Write an entry to an AQM queue.
+ *
+ * This function will write the entry size number of words pointed to by entry to
+ * the queue specified by qId. The queue configuration word is read to
+ * determine the entry size of queue and the corresponding number of words is
+ * then written to the queue.
+ *
+ * @note - IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW is only returned for queues 0-31 as queues 32-63
+ * do not have an overflow status maintained.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier.
+ * @param *entry UINT32 [in] - the word(s) to write.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, value was successfully written.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid paramter(s).
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW, attempt to write to a full queue
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQWriteWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                        UINT32 *entry);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	      UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief Fast write of an entry to a queue.
+ *
+ * This function is a heavily streamlined version of ixQMgrQWriteWithChecks(),
+ * but performs essentially the same task.  It will write the entry size number
+ * of words pointed to by entry to the queue specified by qId.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is inlined, to reduce unnecessary function call
+ * overhead.  It does not perform any parameter checks, or update any
+ * statistics. Also, it does not check that the queue specified by qId has
+ * been configured. It simply writes an entry to the queue, and checks for
+ * overflow.
+ *
+ * @note - IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW is only returned for queues 0-31 as queues 32-63
+ * do not have an overflow status maintained.
+ *
+ * @param  qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]   - the queue identifier.
+ * @param  *entry UINT32 [in] - pointer to the entry word(s).
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entry was successfully read.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW, attempt to write to a full queue
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	      UINT32 *entry);
+#else
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	      UINT32 *entry);
+#endif /* NO_INLINE_APIS */
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	      UINT32 *entry)
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+    ;
+#else
+{
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 entrySize;
+
+    /* write the entry */
+    IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qAccRegAddr, *entry);
+    entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+
+    if (entrySize != IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {	
+	/* process the remaining part of the entry */
+	volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+	while (--entrySize)
+	{
+	    ++entry;
+	    IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(++qAccRegAddr, *entry);
+	}
+ 	entrySize = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+    }
+
+    /* overflow is available for lower queues only */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {   
+	UINT32 qSize = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+	/* increment the current number of entries in the queue
+	 * and check for overflow 
+	 */
+	if (infoPtr->qWriteCount++ == qSize)
+	{
+	    /* the queue may have overflow */
+	    UINT32 qPtrs; /* queue internal pointers */
+  
+	    /* get the queue status */
+	    UINT32 status = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+
+	    /* read the status twice because the status may 
+	     * not be immediately ready after the write operation
+	     */
+	    if ((status & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask) ||
+		((status = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr))
+		 & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask))
+	    {
+		/* the queue is full, clear the overflow status
+		 *  bit if it was set 
+		 */
+		IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+				     status & ~infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask);
+		infoPtr->qWriteCount = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+		return IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+	    }
+	    /* No overflow occured : someone is draining the queue
+	     * and the current counter needs to be
+	     * updated from the current number of entries in the queue
+	     */
+
+	    /* get q pointer snapshot */
+	    qPtrs = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qConfigRegAddr);
+
+	    /* Mod subtraction of pointers to get number of words in Q. */
+	    qPtrs = (qPtrs - (qPtrs >> 7)) & 0x7f; 
+
+	    if (qPtrs == 0)
+	    {
+		/* the queue may be full at the time of the 
+		 * snapshot. Next access will check 
+		 * the overflow status again.
+		 */
+		infoPtr->qWriteCount = qSize;
+	    }
+	    else 
+	    {
+		/* convert the number of words to a number of entries */
+		if (entrySize == IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+		{
+		    infoPtr->qWriteCount = qPtrs & (qSize - 1);
+		}
+		else
+		{
+		    infoPtr->qWriteCount = (qPtrs / entrySize) & (qSize - 1);
+		}
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+#endif
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQBurstWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		   unsigned numEntries,
+		   UINT32 *entries)
+ *
+ * @brief Write a number of entries to an AQM queue.
+ *
+ * This function will burst write a number of entries to the specified queue.
+ * The entry size of queue is auto-detected. The function will attempt to
+ * write as many entries as specified by the numEntries parameter and will
+ * return an OVERFLOW if any one of the individual entry writes fail.
+ *
+ * @warning
+ * IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW is only returned for queues 0-31 as queues 32-63
+ * do not have an overflow status maintained, hence there is a potential for
+ * silent failure here. This function must be used with caution.
+ *
+ * @note
+ * This function is intended for fast population of queues, so to make it
+ * as efficient as possible, it has the following features:
+ * - This function is inlined, to reduce unnecessary function call overhead.
+ * - It does not perform any parameter checks, or update any statistics.
+ * - It does not check that the queue specified by qId has been configured.
+ * - It does not check that the queue has enough free space to hold the entries
+ * before writing, and only checks for overflow after all writes have been
+ * performed.  Therefore, the client should ensure before calling this function
+ * that there is enough free space in the queue to hold the number of entries
+ * to be written.  ixQMgrQWrite() or ixQMgrQWriteWithChecks(), which only writes
+ * a single queue entry per call, should be used instead if the user requires
+ * checks for OVERFLOW after each entry written.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]   - the queue identifier.
+ * @param numEntries unsigned [in] - the number of entries to write.
+ * @param *entries UINT32 [in]  - the word(s) to write.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, value was successfully written.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW, attempt to write to a full queue
+ *
+ */
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		   unsigned numEntries,
+		   UINT32 *entries);
+#else
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		   unsigned numEntries,
+		   UINT32 *entries);
+#endif /* NO_INLINE_APIS */
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQBurstWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		   unsigned numEntries,
+		   UINT32 *entries)
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+;
+#else
+{
+    IxQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo *infoPtr = &ixQMgrQInlinedReadWriteInfo[qId];
+    UINT32 status;
+
+    /* update the current write count */
+    infoPtr->qWriteCount += numEntries;
+
+    if (infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords == IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1)
+    {
+	volatile UINT32 *qAccRegAddr = infoPtr->qAccRegAddr;
+	while (numEntries--)
+	{
+	    IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(qAccRegAddr, *entries);
+	    entries++;
+	}
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords = infoPtr->qEntrySizeInWords;
+	UINT32 i;
+
+	/* write each queue entry */
+	while (numEntries--)
+	{
+	    /* write the queueEntrySize number of words for each entry */
+	    for (i = 0; i < (UINT32)entrySizeInWords; i++)
+	    {
+		IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG((infoPtr->qAccRegAddr + i), *entries);
+		entries++;
+	    }
+	}
+    }
+
+    /* check if the write count overflows */
+    if (infoPtr->qWriteCount > infoPtr->qSizeInEntries)
+    {
+	/* reset the current write count */
+	infoPtr->qWriteCount = infoPtr->qSizeInEntries;
+    }
+
+    /* Check if overflow occurred on the write operation */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	/* get the queue status */
+	status = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr);
+
+	/* read the status twice because the status may 
+	 * not be ready at the time of the write
+	 */
+	if ((status & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask) ||
+	    ((status = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr))
+	     & infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask))
+	{
+	    /* clear the underflow status bit if it was set */
+	    IX_QMGR_INLINE_WRITE_LONG(infoPtr->qUOStatRegAddr,
+				 status & ~infoPtr->qOflowStatBitMask);
+	    return IX_QMGR_Q_OVERFLOW;
+	}
+    }
+
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQPoke (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     unsigned int entryIndex,
+	     UINT32 *entry)
+ *
+ * @brief Write an entry to a queue without moving the write pointer.
+ *
+ * This function modifies an entry in a queue. The entry is modified directly
+ * in AQM SRAM and not using the queue access registers. The entry is NOT added to the
+ * queue and the read/write pointers are unchanged.
+ * N.B: The queue should not be accessed when this function is called.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in]  - the queue identifier.
+ * @param  entryIndex unsigned int [in] - index of entry in queue in the range
+ *                          [0].......[current number of entries in queue].
+ * @param  *entry UINT32 [in] - pointer to the entry word(s).
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, entry was successfully modified.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid paramter(s).
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_ENTRY_INDEX_OUT_OF_BOUNDS, an entry does not exist at
+ *             specified index.
+ * @return @li IX_FAIL, failed to modify the queue entry.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQPoke (IxQMgrQId qId,
+	     unsigned int entryIndex,
+	     UINT32 *entry);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		      unsigned *numEntries)
+ *
+ * @brief Get a snapshot of the number of entries in a queue.
+ *
+ * This function gets the number of entries in a queue.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] qId - the queue idenfifier
+ * @param *numEntries unsigned [out] - the number of entries in a queue
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, got the number of entries for the queue
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid paramter(s).
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, the specified qId has not been configured
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_WARNING, could not determine num entries at this time
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQNumEntriesGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		      unsigned *numEntries);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrQStatusGetWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                            IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus)
+ *
+ * @brief Get a queues status.
+ *
+ * This function reads the specified queues status. A queues status is defined
+ * by its status flags. For queues 0-31 these flags are E,NE,NF,F. For
+ * queues 32-63 these flags are NE and F.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier.
+ * @param &qStatus @ref IxQMgrQStatus [out] - the status of the specified queue.
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, queue status was successfully read.
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, the specified qId has not been configured
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid paramter.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQStatusGetWithChecks (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                            IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrQStatusGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus)
+ *
+ * @brief Fast get of a queue's status.
+ *
+ * This function is a streamlined version of ixQMgrQStatusGetWithChecks(), but
+ * performs essentially the same task.  It reads the specified queue's status.
+ * A queues status is defined by its status flags. For queues 0-31 these flags
+ * are E,NE,NF,F. For queues 32-63 these flags are NE and F.
+ *
+ * @note - This function is inlined, to reduce unnecessary function call
+ * overhead.  It does not perform any parameter checks, or update any
+ * statistics.  Also, it does not check that the queue specified by qId has
+ * been configured.  It simply reads the specified queue's status.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier.
+ * @param *qStatus @ref IxQMgrQStatus [out] - the status of the specified queue.
+ *
+ * @return @li void.
+ *
+ */
+
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQStatusGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus);
+#else  
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRegAddr[];
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsOffset[];
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsMask;
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0RegAddr;
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1RegAddr;
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0BitMask[];
+extern UINT32 ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1BitMask[];
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQStatusGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus);
+#endif  /* endif NO_INLINE_APIS */
+
+IX_QMGR_INLINE PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQStatusGet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus)
+#ifdef NO_INLINE_APIS
+    ;
+#else
+{
+    /* read the status of a queue in the range 0-31 */
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	volatile UINT32 *lowStatRegAddr = (UINT32*)ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRegAddr[qId];
+
+	UINT32 lowStatBitsOffset = ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsOffset[qId];
+	UINT32 lowStatBitsMask   = ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatBitsMask;
+
+	/* read the status register for this queue */
+	*qStatus = IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(lowStatRegAddr);
+
+	/* mask out the status bits relevant only to this queue */
+	*qStatus = (*qStatus >> lowStatBitsOffset) & lowStatBitsMask;
+
+    }
+    else /* read status of a queue in the range 32-63 */
+    {
+
+	volatile UINT32 *qNearEmptyStatRegAddr = (UINT32*)ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0RegAddr;
+	volatile UINT32 *qFullStatRegAddr      = (UINT32*)ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1RegAddr;
+	int maskIndex = qId - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID;
+	UINT32 qNearEmptyStatBitMask = ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat0BitMask[maskIndex];
+	UINT32 qFullStatBitMask      = ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStat1BitMask[maskIndex];
+
+	/* Reset the status bits */
+	*qStatus = 0;
+
+	/* Check if the queue is nearly empty */
+	if (IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(qNearEmptyStatRegAddr) & qNearEmptyStatBitMask)
+	{
+	    *qStatus |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK;
+	}
+
+	/* Check if the queue is full */
+	if (IX_QMGR_INLINE_READ_LONG(qFullStatRegAddr) & qFullStatBitMask)
+	{
+	    *qStatus |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK;
+	}
+    }
+    return IX_SUCCESS;
+}
+#endif
+
+/* ------------------------------------------------------------
+   Queue dispatch related functions
+   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrDispatcherPrioritySet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			     IxQMgrPriority priority)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the dispatch priority of a queue.
+ *
+ * This function is called to set the dispatch priority of queue. The effect of
+ * this function is to add a priority change request to a queue. This queue is
+ * serviced by @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0, @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0 or 
+ * @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP.
+ *
+ * This function is re-entrant. and can be used from an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ * @param priority @ref IxQMgrPriority [in] - the new queue dispatch priority
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, priority change request is queued
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, the specified qId has not been configured
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_INVALID_PRIORITY, specified priority is invalid
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrDispatcherPrioritySet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			     IxQMgrPriority priority);
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrNotificationEnable (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			  IxQMgrSourceId sourceId)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable notification on a queue for a specified queue source flag.
+ *
+ * This function is called by a client of the QMgr to enable notifications on a
+ * specified condition.
+ * If the condition for the notification is set after the client has called this
+ * function but before the function has enabled the interrupt source, then the
+ * notification will not occur.
+ * For queues 32-63 the notification source is fixed to the NE(Nearly Empty) flag
+ * and cannot be changed so the sourceId parameter is ignored for these queues.
+ * The status register is read before the notofication is enabled and is read again
+ * after the notification has been enabled, if they differ then the warning status
+ * is returned.
+ *
+ * This function is re-entrant. and can be used from an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ * @param sourceId @ref IxQMgrSourceId [in] - the interrupt src condition identifier
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, the interrupt has been enabled for the specified source
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, the specified qId has not been configured
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_INVALID_INT_SOURCE_ID, interrupt source invalid for this queue
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_WARNING, the status register may not be constistent
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrNotificationEnable (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			  IxQMgrSourceId sourceId);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrNotificationDisable (IxQMgrQId qId)
+ *
+ * @brief Disable notifications on a queue.
+ *
+ * This function is called to disable notifications on a specified queue.
+ *
+ * This function is re-entrant. and can be used from an interrupt context
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, the interrupt has been disabled
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, the specified qId has not been configured
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrNotificationDisable (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group)
+ *
+ * @brief Run the callback dispatcher.
+ *
+ * This function runs the dispatcher for a group of queues.
+ * Callbacks are made for interrupts that have occurred on queues within
+ * the group that have registered callbacks. The order in which queues are
+ * serviced depends on the queue priorities set by the client.
+ * This function may be called from interrupt or task context.
+ * For optimisations that were introduced in IXP42X B0 and supported IXP46X
+ * the @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0, or @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP 
+ * should be used.
+ *
+ * This function is not re-entrant.
+ *
+ * @param group @ref IxQMgrDispatchGroup [in] - the group of queues over which the
+ *                                        dispatcher will run
+ *
+ * @return @li void
+ *
+ * @note This function may be called from interrupt or task context.
+ * However, for optimal performance the choice of context depends also on the
+ * operating system used.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0 (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group)
+ *
+ * @brief Run the callback dispatcher.
+ *
+ * The enhanced version of @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0 that is optimised for
+ * features introduced in IXP42X B0 silicon and supported on IXP46X. 
+ * This is the default dispatcher for IXP42X B0 and IXP46X silicon. 
+ * The function runs the dispatcher for a group of queues.
+ * Callbacks are made for interrupts that have occurred on queues within
+ * the group that have registered callbacks. The order in which queues are
+ * serviced depends on the queue priorities set by the client.
+ * This  function may be called from interrupt or task context.
+ *
+ * This function is not re-entrant.
+ *
+ * @param group @ref IxQMgrDispatchGroup [in] - the group of queues over which the
+ *                                        dispatcher will run
+ *
+ * @return @li void
+ *
+ *
+ * @note This function may be called from interrupt or task context.
+ * However, for optimal performance the choice of context depends also on the
+ * operating system used.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0 (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group)
+ *
+ * @brief Run the callback dispatcher.
+ *
+ * This is a version of the optimised dispatcher for IXP42X B0 and IXP46X, 
+ * @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0, with added support for livelock prevention. 
+ * This dispatcher will only be used for the IXP42X B0 or IXP46X silicon if 
+ * feature control indicates that IX_FEATURECTRL_ORIGB0_DISPATCHER is set to   
+ * IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SWCONFIG_DISABLED. Otherwise the @a ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0 
+ * dispatcher will be used (Default). 
+ *
+ * When this dispatcher notifies for a queue that is type
+ * IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC, notifications for queues that are set
+ * as type IX_QMGR_REALTIME_SPORADIC are not processed and disabled.
+ * This helps prevent any tasks resulting from the notification of the 
+ * IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC type queue to being subject to livelock.
+ * The function runs the dispatcher for a group of queues.
+ * Callbacks are made for interrupts that have occurred on queues within
+ * the group that have registered callbacks. The order in which queues are
+ * serviced depends on their type along with the  queue priorities set by the 
+ * client. This function may be called from interrupt or task context.
+ *
+ * This function is not re-entrant.
+ *
+ * @param group @ref IxQMgrDispatchGroup [in] - the group of queues over which 
+ *                                        the dispatcher will run
+ *
+ * @return @li void
+ *
+ * @note This function may be called from interrupt or task context.
+ * However, for optimal performance the choice of context depends also on the
+ * operating system used.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ * 
+ * @fn ixQMgrNotificationCallbackSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			       IxQMgrCallback callback,
+			       IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the notification callback for a queue.
+ *
+ * This function sets the callback for the specified queue. This callback will
+ * be called by the dispatcher, and may be called in the context of a interrupt
+ * If callback has a value of NULL the previously registered callback, if one
+ * exists will be unregistered.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue idenfifier
+ * @param callback @ref IxQMgrCallback  [in] - the callback registered for this queue
+ * @param callbackId @ref IxQMgrCallbackId [in] - the callback identifier
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, the callback for the specified queue has been set
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, the specified qId has not been configured
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrNotificationCallbackSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			       IxQMgrCallback callback,
+			       IxQMgrCallbackId callbackId);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrDispatcherLoopGet (IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr *qDispatcherFuncPtr)
+ *
+ * @brief Get QMgr DispatcherLoopRun for respective silicon device
+ *
+ * This function gets a function pointer to ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunA0() for IXP42X A0
+ * Silicon. If the IXP42X B0 or 46X Silicon, the default is the ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0()
+ * function, however if live lock prevention is enabled a function pointer to
+ * ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRunB0LLP() is given.
+ *
+ * @param *qDispatchFuncPtr @ref IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr [out]  - 
+ *              the function pointer of QMgr Dispatcher
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrDispatcherLoopGet (IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr *qDispatcherFuncPtr);
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrStickyInterruptRegEnable(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Enable AQM's sticky interrupt register behaviour only available
+ *        on B0 Silicon. 
+ * 
+ * When AQM's sticky interrupt register is enabled, interrupt register bit will
+ * only be cleared when a '1' is written to interrupt register bit and the
+ * interrupting condition is satisfied, i.e.queue condition does not exist.
+ * 
+ * @note This function must be called before any queue is enabled.
+ *       Calling this function after queue is enabled will cause
+ *       undefined results. 
+ *
+ * @return none
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrStickyInterruptRegEnable(void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrCallbackTypeSet(IxQMgrQId qId,
+                             IxQMgrType type)
+ *
+ * @brief Set the Callback Type of a queue.
+ *
+ * This function is only used for live lock prevention.
+ * This function allows the callback type of a queue to be set. The default for
+ * all queues is IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_OTHER. Setting the type to
+ * IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_SPORADIC means that this queue will have it's 
+ * notifications disabled while there is a task associated with a 
+ * queue of type IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC running. As live lock
+ * prevention operates on lower queues, this function should
+ * be called for lower queues only.
+ * This function is not re-entrant.  
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ * @param type @ref IxQMgrType [in] - the type of callback
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, successfully set callback type for the queue entry
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid parameter(s).
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrCallbackTypeSet(IxQMgrQId qId,
+                      IxQMgrType type);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrCallbackTypeGet(IxQMgrQId qId,
+                             IxQMgrType *type)
+ *
+ * @brief Get the Callback Type of a queue.
+ *
+ * This function allows the callback type of a queue to be got. As live lock
+ * prevention operates on lower queues, this function should
+ * be called for lower queues only.
+ * This function is re-entrant.
+ *
+ * @param qId @ref IxQMgrQId [in] - the queue identifier
+ * @param *type @ref IxQMgrType [out] - the type of callback
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_SUCCESS, successfully set callback type for the queue entry
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_Q_NOT_CONFIGURED, queue not configured for this QId
+ * @return @li IX_QMGR_PARAMETER_ERROR, invalid parameter(s)
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrCallbackTypeGet(IxQMgrQId qId,
+                      IxQMgrType *type);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrPeriodicDone(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Indicate that the Periodic task is completed for LLP
+ *
+ * This function is used as part of live lock prevention. 
+ * A periodic task is a task that results from a queue that 
+ * is set as type IX_QMGR_TYPE_REALTIME_PERIODIC. This function 
+ * should be called to indicate to the dispatcher that the
+ * the periodic task is completed. This ensures that the notifications
+ * for queues set as type sporadic queues are re-enabled.
+ * This function is re-entrant.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrPeriodicDone(void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxQMgrAPI
+ *
+ * @fn ixQMgrLLPShow(int resetStats)
+ *
+ * @brief Print out the live lock prevention statistics when in debug mode.
+ *
+ * This function prints out statistics related to the livelock. These
+ * statistics are only collected in debug mode.
+ * This function is not re-entrant.
+ *
+ * @param resetStats @ref int [in] - if set the the stats are reset.
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixQMgrLLPShow(int resetStats);
+
+
+#endif /* IXQMGR_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxQMgrAPI
+ */
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7f5733c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,927 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrAqmIf_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    30-Oct-2001
+ *
+ * @brief   The IxQMgrAqmIf sub-component provides a number of inline
+ * functions for performing I/O on the AQM. 
+ *
+ * Because  some functions contained in this module are inline and are
+ * used in other modules (within the QMgr component) the definitions are
+ * contained in this header file. The "normal" use of inline functions
+ * is to use the inline functions in the module in which they are
+ * defined. In this case these inline functions are used in external
+ * modules and therefore the use of "inline extern". What this means
+ * is as follows: if a function foo is declared as "inline extern"this
+ * definition is only used for inlining, in no case is the function
+ * compiled on its own. If the compiler cannot inline the function it
+ * becomes an external reference. Therefore in IxQMgrAqmIf.c all
+ * inline functions are defined without the "inline extern" specifier
+ * and so define the external references. In all other modules these
+ * funtions are defined as "inline extern".
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#ifndef IXQMGRAQMIF_P_H
+#define IXQMGRAQMIF_P_H
+
+#include "IxOsalTypes.h"
+
+/*
+ * inline definition
+ */
+ 
+#ifdef IX_OSAL_INLINE_ALL
+/* If IX_OSAL_INLINE_ALL is set then each inlineable API functions will be defined as
+   inline functions */
+#define IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+#else   
+#ifdef IXQMGRAQMIF_C
+#ifndef IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE
+#define IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE
+#endif
+#else  
+#ifndef IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE
+#define IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE IX_OSAL_INLINE_EXTERN
+#endif
+#endif /* IXQMGRAQMIF_C */
+#endif /* IX_OSAL_INLINE */
+
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files.
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+#include "IxQMgrLog_p.h"
+#include "IxQMgrQCfg_p.h"
+
+/* Because this file contains inline functions which will be compiled into
+ * other components, we need to ensure that the IX_COMPONENT_NAME define
+ * is set to ix_qmgr while this code is being compiled.  This will ensure
+ * that the correct implementation is provided for the memory access macros
+ * IX_OSAL_READ_LONG and IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG which are used in this file.
+ * This must be done before including "IxOsalMemAccess.h"
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_AQMIF_SAVED_COMPONENT_NAME IX_COMPONENT_NAME
+#undef  IX_COMPONENT_NAME
+#define IX_COMPONENT_NAME ix_qmgr
+#include "IxOsal.h" 
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/* Number of bytes per word */
+#define IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD 4
+
+/* Underflow bit mask  */
+#define IX_QMGR_UNDERFLOW_BIT_OFFSET    0x0
+
+/* Overflow bit mask */
+#define IX_QMGR_OVERFLOW_BIT_OFFSET     0x1
+
+/* Queue access register, queue 0 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEACC0_OFFSET      0x0000
+
+/* Size of queue access register in words */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEACC_SIZE         0x4/*words*/
+
+/* Queue status register, queues 0-7 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT0_OFFSET  (IX_QMGR_QUEACC0_OFFSET +\
+(IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES * IX_QMGR_QUEACC_SIZE * IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD))
+
+/* Queue status register, queues 8-15 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT1_OFFSET  (IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT0_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue status register, queues 16-23 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT2_OFFSET  (IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT1_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue status register, queues 24-31 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT3_OFFSET  (IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT2_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue status register Q status bits mask */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_QUE_STS_BITS_MASK 0xF
+
+/* Size of queue 0-31 status register */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_SIZE     0x4 /*words*/
+
+/* The number of queues' status specified per word */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD 0x8
+
+/* Queue UF/OF status register queues 0-15  */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT0_OFFSET   (IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT3_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+/* Queue UF/OF status register queues 16-31 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT1_OFFSET   (IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT0_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* The number of queues' underflow/overflow status specified per word */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD 0x10
+
+/* Queue NE status register, queues 32-63   */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_OFFSET  (IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT1_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue F status register, queues 32-63    */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_OFFSET  (IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Size of queue 32-63 status register */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT_SIZE     0x2 /*words*/
+
+/* The number of queues' status specified per word */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD 0x20
+
+/* Queue INT source select register, queues 0-7   */
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_OFFSET (IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_OFFSET   +\
+                                       IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue INT source select register, queues 8-15  */
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG1_OFFSET (IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_OFFSET+\
+                                       IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue INT source select register, queues 16-23 */
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG2_OFFSET (IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG1_OFFSET+\
+                                       IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue INT source select register, queues 24-31 */
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG3_OFFSET (IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG2_OFFSET+\
+                                       IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Size of interrupt source select reegister */
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG_SIZE  0x4 /*words*/
+
+/* The number of queues' interrupt source select specified per word*/
+#define IX_QMGR_INTSRC_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD 0x8
+
+/* Queue INT enable register, queues 0-31  */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG0_OFFSET    (IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG3_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue INT enable register, queues 32-63 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG1_OFFSET    (IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG0_OFFSET      +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue INT register, queues 0-31  */
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG0_OFFSET     (IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG1_OFFSET +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Queue INT register, queues 32-63 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG1_OFFSET     (IX_QMGR_QINTREG0_OFFSET  +\
+                                     IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Size of interrupt register */
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG_SIZE        0x2 /*words*/
+
+/* Number of queues' status specified per word */
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD 0x20
+
+/* Number of bits per queue interrupt status */
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG_BITS_PER_QUEUE 0x1
+#define IX_QMGR_QINTREG_BIT_OFFSET 0x1
+
+/* Size of address space not used by AQM */
+#define IX_QMGR_AQM_UNUSED_ADDRESS_SPACE_SIZE_IN_BYTES  0x1bC0
+
+/* Queue config register, queue 0 */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET (IX_QMGR_QINTREG1_OFFSET +\
+                             IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD +\
+                             IX_QMGR_AQM_UNUSED_ADDRESS_SPACE_SIZE_IN_BYTES)
+
+/* Total size of configuration words */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_SIZE      0x100
+
+/* Start of SRAM queue buffer space */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUEBUFFER_SPACE_OFFSET (IX_QMGR_QUECONFIG_BASE_OFFSET +\
+                                 IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES * IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD)
+
+/* Total bits in a word */
+#define BITS_PER_WORD 32
+
+/* Size of queue buffer space */
+#define IX_QMGR_QUE_BUFFER_SPACE_SIZE 0x1F00
+
+/*
+ * This macro will return the address of the access register for the
+ * queue  specified by qId
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_Q_ACCESS_ADDR_GET(qId)\
+        (((qId) * (IX_QMGR_QUEACC_SIZE * IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD))\
+	 + IX_QMGR_QUEACC0_OFFSET)
+
+/* 
+ * Bit location of bit-3 of INT0SRCSELREG0 register to enabled
+ * sticky interrupt register.
+ */
+#define IX_QMGR_INT0SRCSELREG0_BIT3 3
+
+/*
+ * Variable declerations global to this file. Externs are followed by
+ * statics.
+ */
+extern UINT32 aqmBaseAddress;
+
+/*
+ * Function declarations.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfInit (void);
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfUninit (void);
+
+unsigned
+ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (unsigned number);
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQRegisterBitsWrite (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			       UINT32 registerBaseAddrOffset,
+			       unsigned queuesPerRegWord,
+			       UINT32 value);
+
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheckValsCalc (IxQMgrQId qId,
+				 IxQMgrSourceId srcSel,
+				 unsigned int *statusWordOffset,
+				 UINT32 *checkValue,
+				 UINT32 *mask);
+/*
+ * The Xscale software allways deals with logical addresses and so the
+ * base address of the AQM memory space is not a hardcoded value. This
+ * function must be called before any other function in this component.
+ * NO CHECKING is performed to ensure that the base address has been
+ * set.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressSet (UINT32 address);
+
+/*
+ * Get the base address of the AQM memory space.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfBaseAddressGet (UINT32 *address);
+
+/*
+ * Get the sram base address
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfSramBaseAddressGet (UINT32 *address);
+
+/*
+ * Read a queue status
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			IxQMgrQStatus* status);
+
+
+/*
+ *   Set INT0SRCSELREG0 Bit3 
+ */ 
+void ixQMgrAqmIfIntSrcSelReg0Bit3Set (void);
+
+
+/*
+ * Set the interrupt source
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfIntSrcSelWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			   IxQMgrSourceId sourceId);
+
+/*
+ * Enable interruptson a queue
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnable (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+/*
+ * Disable interrupt on a quee
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptDisable (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+/*
+ * Write the config register of the specified queue
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgWrite (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			IxQMgrQSizeInWords qSizeInWords,
+			IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords entrySizeInWords,
+			UINT32 freeSRAMAddress);
+
+/*
+ * read fields from the config of the specified queue.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueCfgRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		       unsigned int numEntries,
+		       UINT32 *baseAddress,
+		       unsigned int *ne,
+		       unsigned int *nf,
+		       UINT32 *readPtr,
+		       UINT32 *writePtr);
+
+/*
+ * Set the ne and nf watermark level on a queue.
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrAqmIfWatermarkSet (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			 unsigned ne,
+			 unsigned nf);
+
+/* Inspect an entry without moving the read pointer */
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPeek (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  unsigned int entryIndex,
+		  unsigned int *entry);
+
+/* Modify an entry without moving the write pointer */
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPoke (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  unsigned int entryIndex,
+		  unsigned int *entry);
+
+/*
+ * Function prototype for inline functions. For description refers to 
+ * the functions defintion below.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (VUINT32 *address,
+		      UINT32 word);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (VUINT32 *address,
+		     UINT32 *word);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPop (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		 IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords numWords,
+		 UINT32 *entry);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPush (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords numWords,
+		  UINT32 *entry);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusRegsRead (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			    UINT32 *qStatusWords);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheck (UINT32 *oldQStatusWords,
+			 UINT32 *newQStatusWords,
+			 unsigned int statusWordOffset,			 
+			 UINT32 checkValue,
+			 UINT32 mask);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfRegisterBitCheck (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			     UINT32 registerBaseAddrOffset,
+			     unsigned queuesPerRegWord,
+			     unsigned relativeBitOffset,
+			     BOOL reset);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfUnderflowCheck (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfOverflowCheck (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE UINT32
+ixQMgrAqmIfQRegisterBitsRead (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			      UINT32 registerBaseAddrOffset,
+			      unsigned queuesPerRegWord);
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegWrite (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			       UINT32 reg);
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			      UINT32 *regVal);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			   IxQMgrQStatus *status);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			   IxQMgrQStatus *status);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE unsigned
+ixQMgrAqmIfPow2NumDivide (unsigned numerator, 
+			  unsigned denominator);
+
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnableRegRead (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			            UINT32 *regVal);
+/*
+ * Inline functions
+ */
+
+/*
+ * This inline function is used by other QMgr components to write one
+ * word to the specified address.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (VUINT32 *address,
+		      UINT32 word)
+{
+    IX_OSAL_WRITE_LONG(address, word);
+}
+
+/*
+ * This inline function is used by other QMgr components to read a
+ * word from the specified address.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (VUINT32 *address,
+		     UINT32 *word)
+{
+    *word = IX_OSAL_READ_LONG(address);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * This inline function is used by other QMgr components to pop an
+ * entry off the specified queue.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPop (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		 IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords numWords,
+		 UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *accRegAddr;
+
+    accRegAddr = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+    			   IX_QMGR_Q_ACCESS_ADDR_GET(qId));
+
+    switch (numWords)
+    {
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1:
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr, entry);
+	    break;
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE2:
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr++, entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr, entry);
+	    break;
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE4:
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr++, entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr++, entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr++, entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (accRegAddr, entry);
+	    break;
+	default:
+	    IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR0("Invalid Q Entry size passed to ixQMgrAqmIfQPop");
+	    break;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * This inline function is used by other QMgr components to push an
+ * entry to the specified queue.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQPush (IxQMgrQId qId,
+		  IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords numWords,
+		  UINT32 *entry)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *accRegAddr;
+
+    accRegAddr = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+    			   IX_QMGR_Q_ACCESS_ADDR_GET(qId));
+    
+    switch (numWords)
+    {
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE1:
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr, *entry);
+	    break;
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE2:
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr++, *entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr, *entry);
+	    break;
+	case IX_QMGR_Q_ENTRY_SIZE4:
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr++, *entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr++, *entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr++, *entry++);
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (accRegAddr, *entry);
+	    break;
+	default:
+	    IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR0("Invalid Q Entry size passed to ixQMgrAqmIfQPush");
+	    break;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * The AQM interrupt registers contains a bit for each AQM queue
+ * specifying the queue (s) that cause an interrupt to fire. This
+ * function is called by IxQMGrDispatcher component.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusRegsRead (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			    UINT32 *qStatusWords)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *regAddress = NULL;
+
+    if (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP)
+    {
+	regAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			       IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT0_OFFSET);
+
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress++, qStatusWords++);
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress++, qStatusWords++);
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress++, qStatusWords++);
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress, qStatusWords);
+    }
+    else /* We have the upper queues */
+    {
+       /* Only need to read the Nearly Empty status register for
+	* queues 32-63 as for therse queues the interrtupt source
+	* condition is fixed to Nearly Empty
+	*/
+	regAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			       IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_OFFSET);
+	ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress, qStatusWords);
+    }
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * This function check if the status for a queue has changed between
+ * 2 snapshots and if it has, that the status matches a particular
+ * value after masking.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfQStatusCheck (UINT32 *oldQStatusWords,
+			 UINT32 *newQStatusWords,
+			 unsigned int statusWordOffset,			 
+			 UINT32 checkValue,
+			 UINT32 mask)
+{
+    if (((oldQStatusWords[statusWordOffset] & mask) != 
+	 (newQStatusWords[statusWordOffset] & mask)) &&
+	((newQStatusWords[statusWordOffset] & mask) == checkValue))
+    {
+	return TRUE;
+    }
+
+    return FALSE;
+}
+
+/*
+ * The AQM interrupt register contains a bit for each AQM queue
+ * specifying the queue (s) that cause an interrupt to fire. This
+ * function is called by IxQMgrDispatcher component.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegRead (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			      UINT32 *regVal)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *regAddress;
+
+    if (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP)
+    {
+	regAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			       IX_QMGR_QINTREG0_OFFSET);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	regAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			       IX_QMGR_QINTREG1_OFFSET);
+    }
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress, regVal);
+}
+
+/*
+ * The AQM interrupt enable register contains a bit for each AQM queue.
+ * This function reads the interrupt enable register. This
+ * function is called by IxQMgrDispatcher component.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptEnableRegRead (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			            UINT32 *regVal)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *regAddress;
+
+    if (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP)
+    {
+	regAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			       IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG0_OFFSET);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	regAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			       IX_QMGR_QUEIEREG1_OFFSET);
+    }
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (regAddress, regVal);
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * This inline function will read the status bit of a queue
+ * specified by qId. If reset is TRUE the bit is cleared.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfRegisterBitCheck (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			     UINT32 registerBaseAddrOffset,
+			     unsigned queuesPerRegWord,
+			     unsigned relativeBitOffset,
+			     BOOL reset)
+{
+    UINT32 actualBitOffset;
+    volatile UINT32 *registerAddress;
+    UINT32 registerWord;
+
+    /*
+     * Calculate the registerAddress
+     * multiple queues split accross registers
+     */
+    registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+    				registerBaseAddrOffset +
+    				((qId / queuesPerRegWord) *
+    				 IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD));
+
+    /*
+     * Get the status word
+     */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (registerAddress, &registerWord);
+    
+    /*
+     * Calculate the actualBitOffset
+     * status for multiple queues stored in one register
+     */
+    actualBitOffset = (relativeBitOffset + 1) <<
+	((qId & (queuesPerRegWord - 1)) * (BITS_PER_WORD / queuesPerRegWord));
+
+    /* Check if the status bit is set */
+    if (registerWord & actualBitOffset)
+    {
+	/* Clear the bit if reset */
+	if (reset)
+	{
+	    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (registerAddress, registerWord & (~actualBitOffset));
+	}
+	return TRUE;
+    }
+
+    /* Bit not set */
+    return FALSE;
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * @ingroup IxQmgrAqmIfAPI
+ *
+ * @brief Read the underflow status of a queue 
+ *
+ * This inline function will read the underflow status of a queue
+ * specified by qId.
+ * 
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfUnderflowCheck (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	return (ixQMgrAqmIfRegisterBitCheck (qId,
+					     IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT0_OFFSET,
+					     IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD,
+					     IX_QMGR_UNDERFLOW_BIT_OFFSET,
+					     TRUE/*reset*/));
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* Qs 32-63 have no underflow status */
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * This inline function will read the overflow status of a queue
+ * specified by qId.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE BOOL
+ixQMgrAqmIfOverflowCheck (IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	return (ixQMgrAqmIfRegisterBitCheck (qId,
+					     IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT0_OFFSET,
+					     IX_QMGR_QUEUOSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD,
+					     IX_QMGR_OVERFLOW_BIT_OFFSET,
+					     TRUE/*reset*/));
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	/* Qs 32-63 have no overflow status */
+	return FALSE;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * This inline function will read the status bits of a queue
+ * specified by qId.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE UINT32
+ixQMgrAqmIfQRegisterBitsRead (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			      UINT32 registerBaseAddrOffset,
+			      unsigned queuesPerRegWord)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *registerAddress;
+    UINT32 registerWord;
+    UINT32 statusBitsMask;
+    UINT32 bitsPerQueue;
+
+    bitsPerQueue = BITS_PER_WORD / queuesPerRegWord;
+
+    /*
+     * Calculate the registerAddress
+     * multiple queues split accross registers
+     */
+    registerAddress = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+				registerBaseAddrOffset +
+				((qId / queuesPerRegWord) *
+				 IX_QMGR_NUM_BYTES_PER_WORD));
+    /*
+     * Read the status word
+     */
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordRead (registerAddress, &registerWord);
+    
+
+    /*
+     * Calculate the mask for the status bits for this queue.
+     */
+    statusBitsMask = ((1 << bitsPerQueue) - 1);
+
+    /*
+     * Shift the status word so it is right justified
+     */    
+    registerWord >>= ((qId & (queuesPerRegWord - 1)) * bitsPerQueue);
+
+    /*
+     * Mask out all bar the status bits for this queue
+     */
+    return (registerWord &= statusBitsMask);
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function is called by IxQMgrDispatcher to set the contents of
+ * the AQM interrupt register.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQInterruptRegWrite (IxQMgrDispatchGroup group, 
+			       UINT32 reg)
+{
+    volatile UINT32 *address;
+
+    if (group == IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP)
+    {
+	address = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			    IX_QMGR_QINTREG0_OFFSET);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	address = (UINT32*)(aqmBaseAddress +
+			    IX_QMGR_QINTREG1_OFFSET);
+    }
+
+    ixQMgrAqmIfWordWrite (address, reg);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Read the status of a queue in the range 0-31.
+ *
+ * This function is used by other QMgr components to read the
+ * status of the queue specified by qId.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			   IxQMgrQStatus *status)
+{
+    /* Read the general status bits */
+    *status = ixQMgrAqmIfQRegisterBitsRead (qId,
+					    IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT0_OFFSET,
+					    IX_QMGR_QUELOWSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD);
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function will read the status of the queue specified
+ * by qId.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId,
+			   IxQMgrQStatus *status)
+{
+    /* Reset the status bits */
+    *status = 0;
+
+    /* 
+     * Check if the queue is nearly empty,
+     * N.b. QUPP stat register contains status for regs 32-63 at each
+     *      bit position so subtract 32 to get bit offset
+     */
+    if (ixQMgrAqmIfRegisterBitCheck ((qId - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID),
+				     IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT0_OFFSET,
+				     IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD,
+				     0/*relativeBitOffset*/,
+				     FALSE/*!reset*/))
+    {
+	*status |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_NE_BIT_MASK;
+    }
+
+    /* 
+     * Check if the queue is full,
+     * N.b. QUPP stat register contains status for regs 32-63 at each
+     *      bit position so subtract 32 to get bit offset
+     */
+    if (ixQMgrAqmIfRegisterBitCheck ((qId - IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID),
+				     IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT1_OFFSET,
+				     IX_QMGR_QUEUPPSTAT_NUM_QUE_PER_WORD,
+				     0/*relativeBitOffset*/,
+				     FALSE/*!reset*/))
+    {
+	*status |= IX_QMGR_Q_STATUS_F_BIT_MASK;
+    }
+}
+
+/*
+ * This function is used by other QMgr components to read the
+ * status of the queue specified by qId.
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE void
+ixQMgrAqmIfQueStatRead (IxQMgrQId qId, 
+			IxQMgrQStatus *qStatus)
+{
+    if (qId < IX_QMGR_MIN_QUEUPP_QID)
+    {
+	ixQMgrAqmIfQueLowStatRead (qId, qStatus);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+	ixQMgrAqmIfQueUppStatRead (qId, qStatus);
+    }
+}
+
+
+/*
+ * This function performs a mod division
+ */
+IX_QMGR_AQMIF_INLINE unsigned
+ixQMgrAqmIfPow2NumDivide (unsigned numerator, 
+			  unsigned denominator)
+{
+    /* Number is evenly divisable by 2 */
+    return (numerator >> ixQMgrAqmIfLog2 (denominator));
+}
+
+/* Restore IX_COMPONENT_NAME */
+#undef IX_COMPONENT_NAME
+#define IX_COMPONENT_NAME IX_QMGR_AQMIF_SAVED_COMPONENT_NAME
+
+#endif/*IXQMGRAQMIF_P_H*/
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrDefines_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrDefines_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0183596
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrDefines_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrDefines_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    19-Jul-2002
+ *
+ * @brief   IxQMgr Defines and tuneable constants
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#ifndef IXQMGRDEFINES_P_H
+#define IXQMGRDEFINES_P_H
+
+#define IX_QMGR_PARM_CHECKS_ENABLED   1
+#define IX_QMGR_STATS_UPDATE_ENABLED  1
+
+#endif /* IXQMGRDEFINES_P_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrDispatcher_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrDispatcher_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..71a3f85
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrDispatcher_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrDispatcher_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    07-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief   This file contains the internal functions for dispatcher
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#ifndef IXQMGRDISPATCHER_P_H
+#define IXQMGRDISPATCHER_P_H
+
+/*
+ * User defined include files
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+
+/*
+ * This structure defines the statistic data for a queue
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    unsigned callbackCnt;       /* Call count of callback                    */
+    unsigned priorityChangeCnt; /* Priority change count                     */
+    unsigned intNoCallbackCnt;  /* Interrupt fired but no callback set count */
+    unsigned intLostCallbackCnt;  /* Interrupt lost and detected ;  SCR541   */
+    BOOL notificationEnabled;    /* Interrupt enabled for this queue         */
+    IxQMgrSourceId srcSel;       /* interrupt source                         */
+    unsigned enableCount;        /* num times notif enabled by LLP           */
+    unsigned disableCount;       /* num of times notif disabled by LLP       */
+} IxQMgrDispatcherQStats;
+
+/*
+ * This structure defines statistic data for the disatcher
+ */
+typedef struct
+ {
+    unsigned loopRunCnt;       /* ixQMgrDispatcherLoopRun count */
+
+    IxQMgrDispatcherQStats queueStats[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+} IxQMgrDispatcherStats;
+
+/*
+ * Initialise the dispatcher component
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrDispatcherInit (void);
+
+/*
+ * Get the dispatcher statistics
+ */
+IxQMgrDispatcherStats*
+ixQMgrDispatcherStatsGet (void);
+
+/**
+ * Retrieve the number of leading zero bits starting from the MSB 
+ * This function is implemented as an (extremely fast) asm routine 
+ * for XSCALE processor (see clz instruction) and as a (slower) C 
+ * function for other systems.
+ */
+unsigned int
+ixQMgrCountLeadingZeros(unsigned int value);
+
+#endif/*IXQMGRDISPATCHER_P_H*/
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrLog_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrLog_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6b685b8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrLog_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrLog_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    07-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief   This file contains the internal functions for config
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#ifndef IXQMGRLOG_P_H
+#define IXQMGRLOG_P_H
+
+/*
+ * User defined header files
+ */
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Macros
+ */
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG0(string) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG1(string, arg1) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, (int)arg1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG2(string, arg1, arg2) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, (int)arg1, (int)arg2, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG3(string, arg1, arg2, arg3) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, (int)arg1, (int)arg2, (int)arg3, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG6(string, arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_USER, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, (int)arg1, (int)arg2, (int)arg3, (int)arg4, (int)arg5, (int)arg6); \
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_WARNING0(string) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_WARNING1(string, arg1) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, (int)arg1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_WARNING2(string, arg1, arg2) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_WARNING, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDOUT, string, (int)arg1, (int)arg2, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR0(string) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR, string, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR1(string, arg1) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR, string, (int)arg1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR2(string, arg1, arg2) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR, string, (int)arg1, (int)arg2, 0, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+
+#define IX_QMGR_LOG_ERROR3(string, arg1, arg2, arg3) do\
+{\
+    ixOsalLog(IX_OSAL_LOG_LVL_ERROR, IX_OSAL_LOG_DEV_STDERR, string, (int)arg1, (int)arg2, (int)arg3, 0, 0, 0);\
+}while(0);
+#endif /* IX_QMGRLOG_P_H */
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrQAccess_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrQAccess_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8612670
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrQAccess_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrQAccess_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    30-Oct-2001
+ *
+ * @brief   QAccess private header file
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#ifndef IXQMGRQACCESS_P_H
+#define IXQMGRQACCESS_P_H
+
+/*
+ * User defined header files
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+
+/* 
+ * Global variables declarations.
+ */
+extern volatile UINT32 * ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[]; 
+
+/* 
+ * Initialise the Queue Access component
+ */
+void
+ixQMgrQAccessInit (void);
+
+/*
+ * read the remainder of a multi-word queue entry 
+ * (the first word is already read)
+ */
+IX_STATUS
+ixQMgrQReadMWordsMinus1 (IxQMgrQId qId,
+                         UINT32 *entry);
+
+/*
+ * Fast access : pop a q entry from a single word queue
+ */
+extern __inline__ UINT32 ixQMgrQAccessPop(IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+extern __inline__ UINT32 ixQMgrQAccessPop(IxQMgrQId qId)
+{
+  return *(ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[qId]);
+}
+
+/*
+ * Fast access : push a q entry in a single word queue
+ */
+extern __inline__ void ixQMgrQAccessPush(IxQMgrQId qId, UINT32 entry);
+
+extern __inline__ void ixQMgrQAccessPush(IxQMgrQId qId, UINT32 entry)
+{
+  *(ixQMgrAqmIfQueAccRegAddr[qId]) = entry;
+}
+
+#endif/*IXQMGRQACCESS_P_H*/
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrQCfg_p.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrQCfg_p.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c9dae1e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQMgrQCfg_p.h
@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+/**
+ * @file    IxQMgrQCfg_p.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date    07-Feb-2002
+ *
+ * @brief   This file contains the internal functions for config
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+#ifndef IXQMGRQCFG_P_H
+#define IXQMGRQCFG_P_H
+
+/*
+ * User defined header files
+ */
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+
+/*
+ * Typedefs
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    unsigned wmSetCnt;    
+
+    struct
+    {
+	char *qName;
+	BOOL isConfigured;	
+	unsigned int qSizeInWords;
+	unsigned int qEntrySizeInWords;
+	unsigned int ne;
+	unsigned int nf;
+	unsigned int numEntries;
+	UINT32 baseAddress;
+	UINT32 readPtr;
+	UINT32 writePtr;
+    } qStats[IX_QMGR_MAX_NUM_QUEUES];
+
+} IxQMgrQCfgStats;
+
+/*
+ * Initialize the QCfg subcomponent
+ */ 
+void
+ixQMgrQCfgInit (void);
+
+/*
+ * Uninitialize the QCfg subcomponent
+ */ 
+void
+ixQMgrQCfgUninit (void);
+
+/*
+ * Get the Q size in words
+ */ 
+IxQMgrQSizeInWords
+ixQMgrQSizeInWordsGet (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+/*
+ * Get the Q entry size in words
+ */ 
+IxQMgrQEntrySizeInWords
+ixQMgrQEntrySizeInWordsGet (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+/*
+ * Get the generic cfg stats
+ */
+IxQMgrQCfgStats*
+ixQMgrQCfgStatsGet (void);
+
+/*
+ * Get queue specific stats
+ */
+IxQMgrQCfgStats*
+ixQMgrQCfgQStatsGet (IxQMgrQId qId);
+
+/*
+ * Check is the queue configured
+ */
+BOOL
+ixQMgrQIsConfigured(IxQMgrQId qId);
+ 
+#endif /* IX_QMGRQCFG_P_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQueueAssignments.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxQueueAssignments.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0c1543f
--- /dev/null
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+/**
+ * @file IxQueueAssignments.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 29-Oct-2004
+ *
+ * @brief Central definition for queue assignments
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ * This file contains queue assignments used by Ethernet (EthAcc),
+ * HSS (HssAcc), ATM (atmdAcc) and DMA (dmaAcc) access libraries.
+ *
+ * Note: Ethernet QoS traffic class definitions are managed separately
+ * by EthDB in IxEthDBQoS.h.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxQueueAssignments_H
+#define IxQueueAssignments_H
+
+#include "IxQMgr.h"
+
+/***************************************************************************
+ *  Queue assignments for ATM
+ ***************************************************************************/
+
+/** 
+ * @brief Global compiler switch to select between 3 possible NPE Modes
+ * Define this macro to enable MPHY mode
+ *
+ * Default(No Switch) = MultiPHY Utopia2
+ * IX_UTOPIAMODE = 1 for single Phy Utopia1
+ * IX_MPHYSINGLEPORT = 1 for single Phy Utopia2 
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_MPHYMULTIPORT 1
+#if IX_UTOPIAMODE == 1
+#undef  IX_NPE_MPHYMULTIPORT
+#endif
+#if IX_MPHYSINGLEPORT == 1
+#undef  IX_NPE_MPHYMULTIPORT
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_TXDONE_QUEUE_HIGHWATERMARK
+ *
+ * @brief The NPE reserves the High Watermark for its operation. But it must be set by the Xscale
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_TXDONE_QUEUE_HIGHWATERMARK  2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX_DONE
+ *
+ * @brief Queue ID for ATM Transmit Done queue
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX_DONE       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX0
+ *
+ * @brief Queue ID for ATM transmit Queue in a single phy configuration
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX0           IX_QMGR_QUEUE_2
+
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TXID_MIN
+ *
+ * @brief Queue Manager Queue ID for ATM transmit Queue with minimum number of queue
+ *
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TXID_MAX
+ *
+ * @brief Queue Manager Queue ID for ATM transmit Queue with maximum number of queue
+ *
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RX_HI
+ *
+ * @brief Queue Manager Queue ID for ATM Receive high Queue
+ *
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RX_LO
+ *
+ * @brief Queue Manager Queue ID for ATM Receive low Queue
+ */
+
+#ifdef IX_NPE_MPHYMULTIPORT
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX1
+ *
+ * @brief Queue ID for ATM transmit Queue Multiphy from 1 to 11
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX1           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX0+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX2           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX1+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX3           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX2+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX4           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX3+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX5           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX4+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX6           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX5+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX7           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX6+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX8           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX7+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX9           IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX8+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX10          IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX9+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX11          IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX10+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TXID_MIN      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX0
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TXID_MAX      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX11
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RX_HI         IX_QMGR_QUEUE_21
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RX_LO         IX_QMGR_QUEUE_22
+#else
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TXID_MIN      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX0
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TXID_MAX      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_TX0
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RX_HI         IX_QMGR_QUEUE_10
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RX_LO         IX_QMGR_QUEUE_11
+#endif /* MPHY */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC0
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for ATM Free VC Queue.
+ *
+ * There are 32 Hardware QMgr Queue ID; from IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC1 to
+ * IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC30
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC0      IX_QMGR_QUEUE_32
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC1      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC0+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC2      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC1+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC3      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC2+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC4      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC3+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC5      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC4+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC6      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC5+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC7      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC6+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC8      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC7+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC9      IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC8+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC10     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC9+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC11     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC10+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC12     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC11+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC13     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC12+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC14     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC13+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC15     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC14+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC16     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC15+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC17     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC16+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC18     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC17+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC19     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC18+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC20     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC19+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC21     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC20+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC22     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC21+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC23     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC22+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC24     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC23+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC25     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC24+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC26     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC25+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC27     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC26+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC28     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC27+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC29     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC28+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC30     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC29+1
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC31     IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC30+1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RXFREE_MIN
+ *
+ * @brief The minimum queue ID for FreeVC queue
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RXFREE_MIN  IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RXFREE_MAX
+ *
+ * @brief The maximum queue ID for FreeVC queue
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_RXFREE_MAX  IX_NPE_A_QMQ_ATM_FREE_VC31
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_OAM_FREE_VC
+ * @brief OAM Rx Free queue ID
+ */
+#ifdef IX_NPE_MPHYMULTIPORT
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_OAM_FREE_VC       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_14
+#else
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_OAM_FREE_VC       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_3
+#endif /* MPHY */
+
+/****************************************************************************
+ * Queue assignments for HSS
+ ****************************************************************************/
+
+/****  HSS Port 0 ****/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_CHL_RX_TRIG
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Channelized Receive trigger
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_CHL_RX_TRIG   IX_QMGR_QUEUE_12
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Receive
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX        IX_QMGR_QUEUE_13
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX0
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Transmit queue 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX0       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_14
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX1
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Transmit queue 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX1       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_15
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX2
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Transmit queue 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX2       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_16
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX3
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Transmit queue 3
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX3       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_17
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE0
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Receive Free queue 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE0  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_18
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE1
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Receive Free queue 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE1  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_19
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE2
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Receive Free queue 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE2  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_20
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE3
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Receive Free queue 3
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_RX_FREE3  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_21
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX_DONE
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 0 Packetized Transmit Done queue
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS0_PKT_TX_DONE   IX_QMGR_QUEUE_22
+
+/****  HSS Port 1 ****/
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_CHL_RX_TRIG
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Channelized Receive trigger
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_CHL_RX_TRIG   IX_QMGR_QUEUE_10
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Receive
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX        IX_QMGR_QUEUE_0
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX0
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Transmit queue 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX0       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_5
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX1
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Transmit queue 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX1       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_6
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX2
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Transmit queue 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX2       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_7
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX3
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Transmit queue 3
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX3       IX_QMGR_QUEUE_8
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE0
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Receive Free queue 0
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE0  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_1
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE1
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Receive Free queue 1
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE1  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_2
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE2
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Receive Free queue 2
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE2  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_3
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE3
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Receive Free queue 3
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_RX_FREE3  IX_QMGR_QUEUE_4
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX_DONE
+ *
+ * @brief Hardware QMgr Queue ID for HSS Port 1 Packetized Transmit Done queue
+ */
+#define IX_NPE_A_QMQ_HSS1_PKT_TX_DONE   IX_QMGR_QUEUE_9
+
+/*****************************************************************************************
+ * Queue assignments for DMA
+ *****************************************************************************************/
+
+#define IX_DMA_NPE_A_REQUEST_QID IX_QMGR_QUEUE_19   /**< Queue Id for NPE A DMA Request */
+#define IX_DMA_NPE_A_DONE_QID    IX_QMGR_QUEUE_20   /**< Queue Id for NPE A DMA Done    */
+#define IX_DMA_NPE_B_REQUEST_QID IX_QMGR_QUEUE_24   /**< Queue Id for NPE B DMA Request */
+#define IX_DMA_NPE_B_DONE_QID    IX_QMGR_QUEUE_26   /**< Queue Id for NPE B DMA Done    */
+#define IX_DMA_NPE_C_REQUEST_QID IX_QMGR_QUEUE_25   /**< Queue Id for NPE C DMA Request */
+#define IX_DMA_NPE_C_DONE_QID    IX_QMGR_QUEUE_27   /**< Queue Id for NPE C DMA Done    */
+
+
+/*****************************************************************************************
+ * Queue assignments for Ethernet
+ *
+ * Note: Rx queue definitions, which include QoS traffic class definitions
+ * are managed by EthDB and declared in IxEthDBQoS.h
+ *****************************************************************************************/
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q 
+*
+* @brief  Eth0/Eth1 NPE Frame Recieve Q.
+*
+* @note THIS IS NOT USED - the Rx queues are read from EthDB QoS configuration
+* 
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FRAME_ETH_Q 	(IX_QMGR_QUEUE_4)
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q
+*
+* @brief Supply Rx Buffers Ethernet Q for NPEB - Eth 0 - Port 1
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET0_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_27)
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q
+*
+* @brief Supply Rx Buffers Ethernet Q for NPEC - Eth 1 - Port 2
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET1_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_28)
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q
+*
+* @brief Supply Rx Buffers Ethernet Q for NPEA - Eth 2 - Port 3
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_RX_FREE_BUFF_ENET2_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_26)
+
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q
+*
+* @brief Submit frame Q for NPEB Eth 0 - Port 1
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET0_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_24)
+
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q
+*
+* @brief Submit frame Q for NPEC Eth 1 - Port 2
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET1_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_25)
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q
+*
+* @brief Submit frame Q for NPEA Eth 2 - Port 3
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_ENET2_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_23)
+
+/**
+*
+* @def IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q
+*
+* @brief Transmit complete Q for NPE Eth 0/1, Port 1&2
+*
+*/
+#define IX_ETH_ACC_TX_FRAME_DONE_ETH_Q    (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_31)
+
+/*****************************************************************************************
+ * Queue assignments for Crypto
+ *****************************************************************************************/
+
+/** Crypto Service Request Queue */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_CRYPTO_REQ_Q  (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_29)
+
+/** Crypto Service Done Queue */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_CRYPTO_DONE_Q (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_30)
+
+/** Crypto Req Q CB tag */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_CRYPTO_REQ_Q_CB_TAG   (0)
+
+/** Crypto Done Q CB tag */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_CRYPTO_DONE_Q_CB_TAG  (1)
+
+/** WEP Service Request Queue */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_WEP_REQ_Q  (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_21)
+
+/** WEP Service Done Queue */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_WEP_DONE_Q (IX_QMGR_QUEUE_22)
+
+/** WEP Req Q CB tag */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_WEP_REQ_Q_CB_TAG      (2)
+
+/** WEP Done Q CB tag */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_WEP_DONE_Q_CB_TAG     (3)
+
+/** Number of queues allocate to crypto hardware accelerator services */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_NUM_OF_CRYPTO_Q       (2)
+
+/** Number of queues allocate to WEP NPE services */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_NUM_OF_WEP_NPE_Q      (2)
+                                                      
+/** Number of queues allocate to CryptoAcc component */
+#define IX_CRYPTO_ACC_NUM_OF_Q (IX_CRYPTO_ACC_NUM_OF_CRYPTO_Q + IX_CRYPTO_ACC_NUM_OF_WEP_NPE_Q)   
+
+#endif /* IxQueueAssignments_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxSspAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxSspAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..35e7abf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxSspAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,1271 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxSspAcc.h
+ *
+ * @brief  Header file for the IXP400 SSP Serial Port Access (IxSspAcc)
+ *
+ * @version $Revision: 0.1 $
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxSspAcc IXP400 SSP Serial Port Access (IxSspAcc) API 
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 SSP Serial Port Access Public API
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+#ifndef IXSSPACC_H
+#define IXSSPACC_H
+
+#ifdef __ixp46X
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/*
+ * Section for enum
+ */
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccDataSize
+ *
+ * @brief The data sizes in bits that are supported by the protocol
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	DATA_SIZE_TOO_SMALL = 0x2,
+	DATA_SIZE_4 = 0x3,
+	DATA_SIZE_5,
+	DATA_SIZE_6,
+	DATA_SIZE_7,
+	DATA_SIZE_8,
+	DATA_SIZE_9,
+	DATA_SIZE_10,
+	DATA_SIZE_11,
+	DATA_SIZE_12,
+	DATA_SIZE_13,
+	DATA_SIZE_14,
+	DATA_SIZE_15,
+	DATA_SIZE_16,
+	DATA_SIZE_TOO_BIG
+} IxSspAccDataSize;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccPortStatus
+ *
+ * @brief The status of the SSP port to be set to enable/disable
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	SSP_PORT_DISABLE = 0x0,
+	SSP_PORT_ENABLE,
+	INVALID_SSP_PORT_STATUS
+} IxSspAccPortStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccFrameFormat
+ *
+ * @brief The frame format that is to be used - SPI, SSP, or Microwire
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	SPI_FORMAT = 0x0,
+	SSP_FORMAT,
+	MICROWIRE_FORMAT,
+	INVALID_FORMAT
+} IxSspAccFrameFormat;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccClkSource
+ *
+ * @brief The source to produce the SSP serial clock
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	ON_CHIP_CLK = 0x0,
+	EXTERNAL_CLK,
+	INVALID_CLK_SOURCE
+} IxSspAccClkSource;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccSpiSclkPhase
+ *
+ * @brief The SPI SCLK Phase: 
+ * 0 - SCLK is inactive one cycle at the start of a frame and 1/2 cycle at the
+ *		end of a frame.
+ * 1 - SCLK is inactive 1/2 cycle at the start of a frame and one cycle at the
+ *		end of a frame.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	START_ONE_END_HALF = 0x0,
+	START_HALF_END_ONE,
+	INVALID_SPI_PHASE
+} IxSspAccSpiSclkPhase;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccSpiSclkPolarity
+ *
+ * @brief The SPI SCLK Polarity can be set to either low or high.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	SPI_POLARITY_LOW = 0x0,
+	SPI_POLARITY_HIGH,
+	INVALID_SPI_POLARITY
+} IxSspAccSpiSclkPolarity;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccMicrowireCtlWord
+ *
+ * @brief The Microwire control word can be either 8 or 16 bit.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	MICROWIRE_8_BIT = 0x0,
+	MICROWIRE_16_BIT,
+	INVALID_MICROWIRE_CTL_WORD
+} IxSspAccMicrowireCtlWord;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxSspAccFifoThreshold
+ *
+ * @brief The threshold in frames (each frame is defined by IxSspAccDataSize)
+ *			that can be set for the FIFO to trigger a threshold exceed when
+ *			checking with the ExceedThresholdCheck functions or an interrupt
+ *			when it is enabled.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	FIFO_TSHLD_1 =	0x0,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_2,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_3,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_4,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_5,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_6,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_7,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_8,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_9,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_10,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_11,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_12,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_13,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_14,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_15,
+	FIFO_TSHLD_16,
+	INVALID_FIFO_TSHLD
+} IxSspAccFifoThreshold;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IX_SSP_STATUS
+ *
+ * @brief The statuses that can be returned in a SSP Serial Port Access
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+	IX_SSP_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS, /**< Success status */
+	IX_SSP_FAIL, /**< Fail status */
+	IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_OVERRUN_HANDLER_MISSING, /**<
+						Rx FIFO Overrun handler is NULL. */
+	IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_HANDLER_MISSING, /**<
+					Rx FIFO threshold hit or above handler is NULL
+					*/
+	IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_HANDLER_MISSING, /**<
+					Tx FIFO threshold hit or below handler is NULL
+					*/
+	IX_SSP_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY_FOR_SETTING_CTL_CMD, /**<
+					Tx FIFO not empty and therefore microwire
+					control command size setting is not allowed.	*/
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_FRAME_FORMAT_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					frame format selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_DATA_SIZE_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					data size selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_CLOCK_SOURCE_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					source clock selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_TX_FIFO_THRESHOLD_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					Tx FIFO threshold selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_RX_FIFO_THRESHOLD_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					Rx FIFO threshold selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_SPI_PHASE_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					SPI phase selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_SPI_POLARITY_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					SPI polarity selected is invalid. */
+	IX_SSP_INVALID_MICROWIRE_CTL_CMD_ENUM_VALUE, /**<
+					Microwire control command selected is invalid
+					*/
+	IX_SSP_INT_UNBIND_FAIL, /**< Interrupt unbind fail to unbind SSP
+	                interrupt */
+	IX_SSP_INT_BIND_FAIL, /**< Interrupt bind fail during init */
+	IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY, /**<
+					Rx FIFO not empty while trying to change data
+					size. */
+	IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY, /**<
+					Rx FIFO not empty while trying to change data
+					size or microwire control command size.	*/
+	IX_SSP_POLL_MODE_BLOCKING, /**<
+					poll mode selected blocks interrupt mode from
+					being selected.	*/
+	IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_HIT_BELOW_THRESHOLD, /**<
+					Tx FIFO level hit or below threshold. */
+	IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_EXCEED_THRESHOLD, /**<
+					Tx FIFO level exceeded threshold. */
+	IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_HIT_ABOVE_THRESHOLD, /**<
+					Rx FIFO level hit or exceeded threshold. */
+	IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_BELOW_THRESHOLD, /**<
+					Rx FIFO level below threshold. */
+	IX_SSP_BUSY, /**< SSP is busy. */
+	IX_SSP_IDLE, /**< SSP is idle. */
+	IX_SSP_OVERRUN_OCCURRED, /**<
+					SSP has experienced an overrun. */
+	IX_SSP_NO_OVERRUN, /**<
+					SSP did not experience an overrun. */
+	IX_SSP_NOT_SUPORTED, /**< hardware does not support SSP */
+	IX_SSP_NOT_INIT, /**< SSP Access not intialized */
+	IX_SSP_NULL_POINTER /**< parameter passed in is NULL */
+} IX_SSP_STATUS;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ *
+ * @brief SSP Rx FIFO Overrun handler
+ *
+ * This function is called for the client to handle Rx FIFO Overrun that occurs
+ * in the SSP hardware
+ */
+typedef void (*RxFIFOOverrunHandler)(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @brief SSP Rx FIFO Threshold hit or above handler
+ *
+ * This function is called for the client to handle Rx FIFO threshold hit or
+ * or above that occurs in the SSP hardware
+ */
+typedef void (*RxFIFOThresholdHandler)(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @brief SSP Tx FIFO Threshold hit or below handler
+ *
+ * This function is called for the client to handle Tx FIFO threshold hit or
+ * or below that occurs in the SSP hardware
+ */
+typedef void (*TxFIFOThresholdHandler)(void);
+
+
+/*
+ * Section for struct
+ */
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ *
+ * @brief contains all the variables required to initialize the SSP serial port
+ *		hardware.
+ * 
+ * Structure to be filled and used for calling initialization
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+	IxSspAccFrameFormat FrameFormatSelected;/**<Select between SPI, SSP and
+												Microwire. */
+	IxSspAccDataSize DataSizeSelected;		/**<Select between 4 and 16. */
+	IxSspAccClkSource ClkSourceSelected;	/**<Select clock source to be
+												on-chip or external. */
+	IxSspAccFifoThreshold TxFIFOThresholdSelected;
+											/**<Select Tx FIFO threshold
+												between 1 to 16. */
+	IxSspAccFifoThreshold RxFIFOThresholdSelected;
+											/**<Select Rx FIFO threshold
+												between 1 to 16. */
+	BOOL RxFIFOIntrEnable;					/**<Enable/disable Rx FIFO
+												threshold interrupt. Disabling
+												this interrupt will require
+												the use of the polling function
+												RxFIFOExceedThresholdCheck. */
+	BOOL TxFIFOIntrEnable;					/**<Enable/disable Tx FIFO
+												threshold interrupt. Disabling
+												this interrupt will require
+												the use of the polling function
+												TxFIFOExceedThresholdCheck. */
+	RxFIFOThresholdHandler RxFIFOThsldHdlr;	/**<Pointer to function to handle
+												a Rx FIFO interrupt. */
+	TxFIFOThresholdHandler TxFIFOThsldHdlr;	/**<Pointer to function to handle
+												a Tx FIFO interrupt. */
+	RxFIFOOverrunHandler RxFIFOOverrunHdlr;	/**<Pointer to function to handle
+												a Rx FIFO overrun interrupt. */
+	BOOL LoopbackEnable;					/**<Select operation mode to be
+												normal or loopback mode. */
+	IxSspAccSpiSclkPhase SpiSclkPhaseSelected;
+											/**<Select SPI SCLK phase to start
+												with one inactive cycle and end
+												with 1/2 inactive cycle or
+												start with 1/2 inactive cycle
+												and end with one inactive
+												cycle. (Only used in
+												SPI format). */
+	IxSspAccSpiSclkPolarity SpiSclkPolaritySelected;
+											/**<Select SPI SCLK idle state
+												to be low or high. (Only used in
+												SPI format). */
+	IxSspAccMicrowireCtlWord MicrowireCtlWordSelected;
+											/**<Select Microwire control
+												format to be 8 or 16-bit. (Only
+												used in Microwire format). */
+	UINT8 SerialClkRateSelected;			/**<Select between 0 (1.8432Mbps)
+												and 255 (7.2Kbps). The
+												formula used is	Bit rate = 
+												3.6864x10^6 / 
+												(2 x (SerialClkRateSelect + 1))
+												*/
+} IxSspInitVars;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ *
+ * @brief contains counters of the SSP statistics
+ * 
+ * Structure contains all values of counters and associated overflows.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+	UINT32 ixSspRcvCounter;		/**<Total frames received. */
+	UINT32 ixSspXmitCounter;	/**<Total frames transmitted. */
+	UINT32 ixSspOverflowCounter;/**<Total occurrences of overflow. */
+} IxSspAccStatsCounters;
+
+
+/*
+ * Section for prototypes interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccInit (
+	IxSspInitVars *initVarsSelected);
+ *
+ * @brief Initializes the SSP Access module.
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccInitVars [in] *initVarsSelected" - struct containing required
+ *			variables for initialization 
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will initialize the SSP Serial Port hardware to the user specified
+ * configuration. Then it will enable the SSP Serial Port.
+ * *NOTE*: Once interrupt or polling mode is selected, the mode cannot be
+ * changed via the interrupt enable/disable function but the init needs to be
+ * called again to change it.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Successfully initialize and enable the SSP
+ *									serial port.
+ *		- IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_HANDLER_MISSING - interrupt mode is selected but RX FIFO
+ *									handler pointer is NULL
+ *		- IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_HANDLER_MISSING - interrupt mode is selected but TX FIFO
+ *									handler pointer is NULL
+ *		- IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_OVERRUN_HANDLER_MISSING - interrupt mode is selected but
+ *									RX FIFO Overrun handler pointer is NULL
+ *		- IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY - Rx FIFO not empty, data size change is not
+ *			                        allowed.
+ *		- IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY - Tx FIFO not empty, data size change is not
+ *			                        allowed.
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_FRAME_FORMAT_ENUM_VALUE - frame format selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_DATA_SIZE_ENUM_VALUE - data size selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_CLOCK_SOURCE_ENUM_VALUE - clock source selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_TX_FIFO_THRESHOLD_ENUM_VALUE - Tx FIFO threshold level
+ *									selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_RX_FIFO_THRESHOLD_ENUM_VALUE - Rx FIFO threshold level
+ *									selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_SPI_PHASE_ENUM_VALUE - SPI phase selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_SPI_POLARITY_ENUM_VALUE - SPI polarity selected is invalid
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_MICROWIRE_CTL_CMD_ENUM_VALUE - microwire control command
+ *									size is invalid
+ *      - IX_SSP_INT_UNBIND_FAIL - interrupt handler failed to unbind SSP interrupt
+ *		- IX_SSP_INT_BIND_FAIL - interrupt handler failed to bind to SSP interrupt
+ *									hardware trigger
+ *      - IX_SSP_NOT_SUPORTED - hardware does not support SSP
+ *      - IX_SSP_NULL_POINTER - parameter passed in is NULL
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccInit (IxSspInitVars *initVarsSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccUninit (
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief Un-initializes the SSP Serial Port Access component
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will disable the SSP Serial Port hardware. The client can call the
+ * init function again if they wish to enable the SSP.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - successfully uninit SSP component
+ *      - IX_SSP_INT_UNBIND_FAIL - interrupt handler failed to unbind SSP interrupt
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccUninit (void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccFIFODataSubmit (
+	UINT16 *data,
+	UINT32 amtOfData)
+ *
+ * @brief Inserts data into the SSP Serial Port's FIFO
+ *
+ * @param	"UINT16 [in] *data" - pointer to the location to transmit the data
+ *				from
+ *			"UINT32 [in] amtOfData" - number of data to be transmitted.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will insert the amount of data specified by "amtOfData" from buffer
+ * pointed to by "data" into the FIFO to be transmitted by the hardware.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Data inserted successfully into FIFO
+ *		- IX_SSP_FAIL - FIFO insufficient space
+ *		- IX_SSP_NULL_POINTER - data pointer passed by client is NULL
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccFIFODataSubmit (
+	UINT16* data,
+	UINT32 amtOfData);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccFIFODataReceive (
+	UINT16 *data,
+	UINT32 amtOfData)
+ *
+ * @brief Extract data from the SSP Serial Port's FIFO
+ *
+ * @param	"UINT16 [in] *data" - pointer to the location to receive the data into
+ *			"UINT32 [in] amtOfData" - number of data to be received.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will extract the amount of data specified by "amtOfData" from the
+ * FIFO already received by the hardware into the buffer pointed to by "data".
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Data extracted successfully from FIFO
+ *		- IX_SSP_FAIL - FIFO has no data
+ *		- IX_SSP_NULL_POINTER - data pointer passed by client is NULL
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccFIFODataReceive (
+	UINT16* data,
+	UINT32 amtOfData);
+
+
+/**
+ * Polling Functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccTxFIFOHitOrBelowThresholdCheck (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Check if the Tx FIFO threshold has been hit or fallen below.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return whether the Tx FIFO threshold has been exceeded or not
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_HIT_BELOW_THRESHOLD - Tx FIFO level hit or below threshold .
+ *		- IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_EXCEED_THRESHOLD - Tx FIFO level exceeded threshold.
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccTxFIFOHitOrBelowThresholdCheck (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccRxFIFOHitOrAboveThresholdCheck (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Check if the Rx FIFO threshold has been hit or exceeded.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return whether the Rx FIFO level is below threshold or not
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_HIT_ABOVE_THRESHOLD - Rx FIFO level hit or exceeded threshold
+ *		- IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_BELOW_THRESHOLD - Rx FIFO level below threshold
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccRxFIFOHitOrAboveThresholdCheck (
+	void);
+
+
+/**
+ * Configuration functions
+ *
+ * NOTE: These configurations are not required to be called once init is called
+ * unless configurations need to be changed on the fly.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccSSPPortStatusSet (
+	IxSspAccPortStatus portStatusSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables/disables the SSP Serial Port hardware.
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccPortStatus [in] portStatusSelected" - Set the SSP port to
+ *			enable or disable
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will enable/disable the SSP Serial Port hardware.
+ * NOTE: This function is called by init to enable the SSP after setting up the
+ * configurations and by uninit to disable the SSP.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Port status set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_FAIL - invalid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccSSPPortStatusSet (
+	IxSspAccPortStatus portStatusSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccFrameFormatSelect (
+	IxSspAccFrameFormat frameFormatSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the frame format for the SSP Serial Port hardware
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccFrameFormat [in] frameFormatSelected" - The frame format of
+ *			SPI, SSP or Microwire can be selected as the format
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the format for the transfers via user input.
+ * *NOTE*: The SSP hardware will be disabled to clear the FIFOs. Then its
+ * previous state (enabled/disabled) restored after changing the format.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - frame format set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_FRAME_FORMAT_ENUM_VALUE - invalid frame format value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccFrameFormatSelect (
+	IxSspAccFrameFormat frameFormatSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccDataSizeSelect (
+	IxSspAccDataSize dataSizeSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the data size for transfers
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccDataSize [in] dataSizeSelected" - The data size between 4
+ *			and 16 that can be selected for data transfers
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the data size for the transfers via user input. It will
+ * disallow the change of the data size if either of the Rx/Tx FIFO is not
+ * empty to prevent data loss.
+ * *NOTE*: The SSP port will be disabled if the FIFOs are found to be empty and
+ *			if between the check and disabling of the SSP (which clears the
+ *			FIFOs) data is received into the FIFO, it might be lost.
+ * *NOTE*: The FIFOs can be cleared by disabling the SSP Port if necessary to
+ *			force the data size change.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - data size set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY - Rx FIFO not empty, data size change is not
+ *							allowed.
+ *		- IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY - Tx FIFO not empty, data size change is not
+ *							allowed.
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_DATA_SIZE_ENUM_VALUE - invalid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccDataSizeSelect (
+	IxSspAccDataSize dataSizeSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccClockSourceSelect(
+	IxSspAccClkSource clkSourceSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the clock source of the SSP Serial Port hardware
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccClkSource [in] clkSourceSelected" - The clock source from
+ *			either external source on on-chip can be selected as the source
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the clock source for the transfers via user input.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - clock source set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_CLOCK_SOURCE_ENUM_VALUE - invalid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccClockSourceSelect (
+	IxSspAccClkSource clkSourceSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccSerialClockRateConfigure (
+	UINT8 serialClockRateSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the on-chip Serial Clock Rate of the SSP Serial Port hardware.
+ *
+ * @param "UINT8 [in] serialClockRateSelected" - The serial clock rate that can
+ *			be set is between 7.2Kbps and 1.8432Mbps. The formula used is
+ *			Bit rate = 3.6864x10^6 / (2 x (SerialClockRateSelected + 1))
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the serial clock rate for the transfers via user input.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Serial clock rate configured successfully
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccSerialClockRateConfigure (
+	UINT8 serialClockRateSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccRxFIFOIntEnable (
+	RxFIFOThresholdHandler rxFIFOIntrHandler)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables service request interrupt whenever the Rx FIFO hits its
+ *		threshold
+ *
+ * @param "void [in] *rxFIFOIntrHandler(UINT32)" - function pointer to the
+ *				interrupt handler for the Rx FIFO exceeded.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will enable the service request interrupt for the Rx FIFO
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Rx FIFO level interrupt enabled successfully
+ *		- IX_SSP_RX_FIFO_HANDLER_MISSING - missing handler for Rx FIFO level interrupt
+ *		- IX_SSP_POLL_MODE_BLOCKING - poll mode is selected at init, interrupt not
+ *				allowed to be enabled. Use init to enable interrupt mode.
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccRxFIFOIntEnable (
+	RxFIFOThresholdHandler rxFIFOIntrHandler);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccRxFIFOIntDisable (
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief Disables service request interrupt of the Rx FIFO.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will disable the service request interrupt of the Rx FIFO.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *		- IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Rx FIFO Interrupt disabled successfully
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccRxFIFOIntDisable (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccTxFIFOIntEnable (
+	TxFIFOThresholdHandler txFIFOIntrHandler)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables service request interrupt of the Tx FIFO.
+ *
+ * @param "void [in] *txFIFOIntrHandler(UINT32)" - function pointer to the
+ *				interrupt handler for the Tx FIFO exceeded.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will enable the service request interrupt of the Tx FIFO.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Tx FIFO level interrupt enabled successfully
+ *		- IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_HANDLER_MISSING - missing handler for Tx FIFO level interrupt
+ *		- IX_SSP_POLL_MODE_BLOCKING - poll mode is selected at init, interrupt not
+ *				allowed to be enabled. Use init to enable interrupt mode.
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccTxFIFOIntEnable (
+	TxFIFOThresholdHandler txFIFOIntrHandler);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccTxFIFOIntDisable (
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief Disables service request interrupt of the Tx FIFO
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will disable the service request interrupt of the Tx FIFO
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *		- IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Tx FIFO Interrupt disabled successfuly.
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccTxFIFOIntDisable (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccLoopbackEnable (
+	BOOL loopbackEnable)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables/disables the loopback mode
+ *
+ * @param "BOOL [in] loopbackEnable" - True to enable and false to disable.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the mode of operation to either loopback or normal mode
+ * according to the user input.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *		- IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Loopback enabled successfully
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccLoopbackEnable (
+	BOOL loopbackEnable);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccSpiSclkPolaritySet (
+	IxSspAccSpiSclkPolarity spiSclkPolaritySelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the SPI SCLK Polarity to Low or High
+ *
+ * @param - "IxSspAccSpiSclkPolarity [in] spiSclkPolaritySelected" - SPI SCLK
+ *				polarity that can be selected to either high or low
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API is only used for the SPI frame format and will set the SPI SCLK polarity
+ * to either low or high
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - SPI Sclk polarity set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_SPI_POLARITY_ENUM_VALUE - invalid SPI polarity value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccSpiSclkPolaritySet (
+	IxSspAccSpiSclkPolarity spiSclkPolaritySelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccSpiSclkPhaseSet (
+	IxSspAccSpiSclkPhase spiSclkPhaseSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the SPI SCLK Phase
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccSpiSclkPhase [in] spiSclkPhaseSelected" - Phase of either
+ *			the SCLK is inactive one cycle at the start of a frame and 1/2
+ *			cycle at the end of a frame, OR
+ *			the SCLK is inactive 1/2 cycle at the start of a frame and one
+ *			cycle at the end of a frame.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- IX_SSP_SUCCESS - SPI Sclk phase set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_SPI_PHASE_ENUM_VALUE - invalid SPI phase value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *                        
+ * This API is only used for the SPI frame format and will set the SPI SCLK
+ * phase according to user input.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - None
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccSpiSclkPhaseSet (
+	IxSspAccSpiSclkPhase spiSclkPhaseSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccMicrowireControlWordSet (
+	IxSspAccMicrowireCtlWord microwireCtlWordSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the Microwire control word to 8 or 16 bit format
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccMicrowireCtlWord [in] microwireCtlWordSelected" - Microwire
+ *			control word format can be either 8 or 16 bit format
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API is only used for the Microwire frame format and will set the
+ * control word to 8 or 16 bit format
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Microwire Control Word set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_TX_FIFO_NOT_EMPTY - Tx FIFO not empty, data size change is not
+ *							allowed.
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_MICROWIRE_CTL_CMD_ENUM_VALUE - invalid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccMicrowireControlWordSet (
+	IxSspAccMicrowireCtlWord microwireCtlWordSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccTxFIFOThresholdSet (
+	IxSspAccFifoThreshold txFIFOThresholdSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the Tx FIFO Threshold.
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccFifoThreshold [in] txFIFOThresholdSelected" - Threshold that
+ *		is set for a Tx FIFO service request to be triggered
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the threshold for a Tx FIFO threshold to be triggered
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Tx FIFO Threshold set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_TX_FIFO_THRESHOLD_ENUM_VALUE - invalid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccTxFIFOThresholdSet (
+	IxSspAccFifoThreshold txFIFOThresholdSelected);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccRxFIFOThresholdSet (
+	IxSspAccFifoThreshold rxFIFOThresholdSelected)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the Rx FIFO Threshold.
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccFifoThreshold [in] rxFIFOThresholdSelected" - Threshold that
+ *		is set for a Tx FIFO service request to be triggered
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will will set the threshold for a Rx FIFO threshold to be triggered
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Rx FIFO Threshold set with valid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_INVALID_RX_FIFO_THRESHOLD_ENUM_VALUE - invalid enum value
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccRxFIFOThresholdSet (
+	IxSspAccFifoThreshold rxFIFOThresholdSelected);
+
+
+/**
+ * Debug functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccStatsGet (
+	IxSspAccStatsCounters *sspStats)
+ *
+ * @brief Returns the SSP Statistics through the pointer passed in
+ *
+ * @param "IxSspAccStatsCounters [in] *sspStats" - SSP statistics counter will
+ *			be read and written to the location pointed by this pointer.
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return the statistics counters of the SSP transfers.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_SUCCESS - Stats obtained into the pointer provided successfully
+ *		- IX_SSP_FAIL - client provided pointer is NULL
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccStatsGet (
+	IxSspAccStatsCounters *sspStats);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccStatsReset (
+	void)
+ *
+ * @brief Resets the SSP Statistics
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will reset the SSP statistics counters.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - None
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixSspAccStatsReset (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccShow (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Display SSP status registers and statistics counters.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will display the status registers of the SSP and the statistics
+ * counters.
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *		- IX_SSP_SUCCESS - SSP show called successfully.
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccShow (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccSSPBusyCheck (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Determine the state of the SSP serial port hardware.
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return the state of the SSP serial port hardware - busy or
+ * idle
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_BUSY - SSP is busy
+ *		- IX_SSP_IDLE - SSP is idle.
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccSSPBusyCheck (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccTxFIFOLevelGet (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Obtain the Tx FIFO's level
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return the level of the Tx FIFO
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - 0..16; 0 can also mean SSP not initialized and will need to be init.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT8
+ixSspAccTxFIFOLevelGet (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccRxFIFOLevelGet (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Obtain the Rx FIFO's level
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return the level of the Rx FIFO
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - 0..16; 0 can also mean SSP not initialized and will need to be init.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC UINT8
+ixSspAccRxFIFOLevelGet (
+	void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxSspAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn ixSspAccRxFIFOOverrunCheck (
+		void)
+ *
+ * @brief Check if the Rx FIFO has overrun its FIFOs
+ *
+ * @param - None
+ *
+ * Global Data	:
+ *		- None.
+ *                        
+ * This API will return whether the Rx FIFO has overrun its 16 FIFOs
+ *
+ * @return 
+ *      - IX_SSP_OVERRUN_OCCURRED - Rx FIFO overrun occurred
+ *		- IX_SSP_NO_OVERRUN - Rx FIFO did not overrun
+ *		- IX_SSP_NOT_INIT - SSP not initialized. SSP init needs to be called.
+ *
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_SSP_STATUS
+ixSspAccRxFIFOOverrunCheck (
+	void);
+
+#endif /* __ixp46X */
+#endif /* IXSSPACC_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTimeSyncAcc.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTimeSyncAcc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..25effed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTimeSyncAcc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,783 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxTimeSyncAcc.h
+ *
+ * @author Intel Corporation
+ * @date 07 May 2004
+ *
+ * @brief  Header file for IXP400 Access Layer to IEEE 1588(TM) Precision
+ * Clock Synchronisation Protocol Hardware Assist
+ *
+ * @version 1
+ *
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxTimeSyncAcc IXP400 Time Sync Access Component API 
+ *
+ * @brief Public API for IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+#ifndef IXTIMESYNCACC_H
+#define IXTIMESYNCACC_H
+
+#ifdef  __ixp46X
+
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+
+/**
+ * Section for enum
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ *
+ * @brief The status as returned from the API
+ */
+typedef enum /**< IxTimeSyncAccStatus */
+{
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS = IX_SUCCESS,    /**< Requested operation successful */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM,            /**< An invalid parameter was passed */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_NOTIMESTAMP,             /**< While polling no time stamp available */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_INTERRUPTMODEINUSE,      /**< Polling not allowed while operating in interrupt mode */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED                   /**< Internal error occurred */
+}IxTimeSyncAccStatus;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode
+ *
+ * @brief Master or Slave Auxiliary Time Stamp (Snap Shot)
+ */
+typedef enum /**< IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode */
+{
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_AUXMODE_MASTER,          /**< Auxiliary Master Mode */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_AUXMODE_SLAVE,           /**< Auxiliary Slave Mode */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_AUXMODE_INVALID          /**< Invalid Auxiliary Mode */
+}IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort
+ *
+ * @brief IEEE 1588 PTP Communication Port(Channel)
+ */
+typedef enum /**< IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort */
+{
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_NPE_A_1588PTP_PORT,      /**< PTP Communication Port on NPE-A */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_NPE_B_1588PTP_PORT,      /**< PTP Communication Port on NPE-B */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_NPE_C_1588PTP_PORT,      /**< PTP Communication Port on NPE-C */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_NPE_1588PORT_INVALID     /**< Invalid PTP Communication Port */
+} IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode
+ *
+ * @brief Master or Slave mode for IEEE 1588 PTP Communication Port
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode */
+{
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_PORT_MASTER,       /**< PTP Communication Port in Master Mode */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_PORT_SLAVE,        /**< PTP Communication Port in Slave Mode */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_PORT_ANYMODE,      /**< PTP Communication Port in ANY Mode
+                                                  allows time stamping of all messages
+                                                  including non-1588 PTP */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_PORT_MODE_INVALID  /**< Invalid PTP Port Mode */
+}IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @enum IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPMsgType
+ *
+ * @brief 1588 PTP Messages types that can be detected on communication port
+ *
+ * Note that client code can determine this based on master/slave mode in which
+ * it is already operating in and this information is made available for the sake
+ * of convenience only.
+ */
+typedef enum  /**< IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPMsgType */
+{
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_MSGTYPE_SYNC,     /**< PTP Sync message sent by Master or received by Slave */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_MSGTYPE_DELAYREQ, /**< PTP Delay_Req message sent by Slave or received by Master */
+    IX_TIMESYNCACC_1588PTP_MSGTYPE_UNKNOWN   /**< Other PTP and non-PTP message sent or received by both
+                                                Master and/or Slave */
+} IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPMsgType;
+
+/**
+ * Section for struct
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue
+ *
+ * @brief Struct to hold 64 bit SystemTime and TimeStamp values
+ */
+typedef struct  /**< IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue */
+{
+    UINT32 timeValueLowWord;               /**< Lower 32 bits of the time value */
+    UINT32 timeValueHighWord;              /**< Upper 32 bits of the time value */  
+} IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxTimeSyncAccUuid
+ *
+ * @brief Struct to hold 48 bit UUID values captured in Sync or Delay_Req messages
+ */
+typedef struct  /**< IxTimeSyncAccUuid */
+{
+    UINT32 uuidValueLowWord;               /**<The lower 32 bits of the UUID */
+    UINT16 uuidValueHighHalfword;          /**<The upper 16 bits of the UUID */  
+} IxTimeSyncAccUuid;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData
+ *
+ * @brief Struct for data from the PTP message returned when TimeStamp available
+ */
+typedef struct  /**< IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData */
+{
+    IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPMsgType ptpMsgType; /**< PTP Messages type */
+    IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue ptpTimeStamp;    /**< 64 bit TimeStamp value from PTP Message */
+    IxTimeSyncAccUuid ptpUuid;              /**< 48 bit UUID value from the PTP Message */
+    UINT16 ptpSequenceNumber;               /**< 16 bit Sequence Number from PTP Message */
+} IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @struct IxTimeSyncAccStats
+ *
+ * @brief Statistics for the PTP messages
+ */
+typedef struct  /**< IxTimeSyncAccStats */
+{
+    UINT32 rxMsgs; /**< Count of timestamps for received PTP Messages */
+    UINT32 txMsgs; /**< Count of timestamps for transmitted PTP Messages */
+} IxTimeSyncAccStats;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @typedef IxTimeSyncAccTargetTimeCallback
+ *
+ * @brief Callback for use by target time stamp interrupt
+ */
+typedef void (*IxTimeSyncAccTargetTimeCallback)(IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue targetTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @typedef IxTimeSyncAccAuxTimeCallback
+ *
+ * @brief Callback for use by auxiliary time interrupts
+ */
+typedef void (*IxTimeSyncAccAuxTimeCallback)(IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode,
+             IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue auxTime);
+
+/*
+ * Section for prototypes interface functions
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccPTPPortConfigSet(
+                               IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+                               IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode ptpPortMode)
+ *
+ * @brief Configures the IEEE 1588 message detect on particular PTP port.
+ *
+ * @param ptpPort [in] - PTP port to config
+ * @param ptpPortMode [in]- Port to operate in Master or Slave mode
+ *
+ * This API will enable the time stamping on a particular PTP port.
+ *          
+ * @li Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li ISR Callable : No
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccPTPPortConfigSet(IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+       IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode ptpPortMode);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccPTPPortConfigGet(
+                               IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+                               IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode *ptpPortMode)
+ *
+ * @brief Retrieves IEEE 1588 PTP operation mode on particular PTP port.
+ *
+ * @param ptpPort [in] - PTP port
+ * @param ptpPortMode [in]- Mode of operation of PTP port (Master or Slave)
+ *
+ * This API will identify the time stamping capability of a PTP port by means
+ * of obtaining its mode of operation.
+ *          
+ * @li Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li ISR Callable : No
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccPTPPortConfigGet(IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+    IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPortMode *ptpPortMode);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccPTPRxPoll(
+                               IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+                               IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData  *ptpMsgData)
+ *
+ * @brief Polls the IEEE 1588 message/time stamp detect status on a particular 
+ * PTP Port on the Receive side.
+ *
+ * @param ptpPort [in] - PTP port to poll
+ * @param ptpMsgData [out] - Current TimeStamp and other Data
+ *
+ * This API will poll for the availability of a time stamp on the received Sync 
+ * (Slave) or Delay_Req (Master) messages.
+ * The client application will provide the buffer.
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li ISR Callable : No
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_NOTIMESTAMP - No time stamp available
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccPTPRxPoll(IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+    IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData  *ptpMsgData);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccPTPTxPoll(
+                               IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+                               IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData  *ptpMsgData)
+ *
+ *
+ * @brief Polls the IEEE 1588 message/time stamp detect status on a particular 
+ * PTP Port on the Transmit side.
+ *
+ * @param ptpPort [in] - PTP port to poll
+ * @param ptpMsgData [out] - Current TimeStamp and other Data
+ *                        
+ * This API will poll for the availability of a time stamp on the transmitted
+ * Sync (Master) or Delay_Req (Slave) messages.
+ * The client application will provide the buffer.
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : No
+ * @li ISR Callable : No
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_NOTIMESTAMP - No time stamp available
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccPTPTxPoll(IxTimeSyncAcc1588PTPPort ptpPort,
+    IxTimeSyncAccPtpMsgData  *ptpMsgData);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccSystemTimeSet(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue systemTime)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the System Time in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param systemTime [in] - Value to set System Time
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the SystemTime to given value.
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccSystemTimeSet(IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue systemTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccSystemTimeGet(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *systemTime)
+ *
+ * @brief Gets the System Time from the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param systemTime [out] - Copy the current System Time into the client 
+ * application provided buffer
+ *
+ * This API will get the SystemTime from IEEE1588 block and return to client
+ *      
+ * @li Re-entrant   : no
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ * 
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccSystemTimeGet(IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *systemTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTickRateSet(
+                               UINT32 tickRate)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the Tick Rate (Frequency Scaling Value) in the IEEE 1588
+ * hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param tickRate [in] - Value to set Tick Rate
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the Tick Rate (Frequency Scaling Value) in the IEEE
+ * 1588 block to the given value. The Accumulator register (not client 
+ * visible) is incremented by this TickRate value every clock cycle. When 
+ * the Accumulator overflows, the SystemTime is incremented by one. This
+ * TickValue can therefore be used to adjust the system timer.
+ *           
+ * @li Re-entrant   : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTickRateSet(UINT32 tickRate);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTickRateGet(
+                               UINT32 *tickRate)
+ *
+ * @brief Gets the Tick Rate (Frequency Scaling Value) from the IEEE 1588
+ * hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param tickRate [out] - Current Tick Rate value in the IEEE 1588 block
+ *
+ * This API will get the TickRate on IEE15588 block. Refer to @ref 
+ * ixTimeSyncAccTickRateSet for notes on usage of this value.
+ *         
+ * @li   Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li   ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTickRateGet(UINT32 *tickRate);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptEnable(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTargetTimeCallback targetTimeCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables the interrupt to verify the condition where the System Time 
+ * greater or equal to the Target Time in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block. 
+ * If the condition is true an interrupt will be sent to XScale.
+ *
+ * @param targetTimeCallback [in] - Callback to be invoked when interrupt fires
+ *
+ * This API will enable the Target Time reached/hit condition interrupt.
+ *
+ * NOTE: The client application needs to ensure that the APIs 
+ * @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptEnable, @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeSet and
+ * @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptDisable are accessed in mutual exclusive 
+ * manner with respect to each other.
+ *
+ * @li Re-entrant   : no
+ * @li ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Null parameter passed for callback
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptEnable(IxTimeSyncAccTargetTimeCallback targetTimeCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptDisable(
+                               void)
+ *
+ * @brief Disables the interrupt for the condition explained in the function
+ * description of @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptEnable.
+ *
+ * This API will disable the Target Time interrupt.
+ *
+ * NOTE: The client application needs to ensure that the APIs 
+ * @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptEnable, @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeSet and
+ * @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptDisable are accessed in mutual exclusive 
+ * manner with respect to each other.
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : no
+ * @li ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptDisable(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimePoll(
+                               BOOL *ttmPollFlag,
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *targetTime)
+ *
+ * @brief Poll to verify the condition where the System Time greater or equal to
+ * the Target Time in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block. If the condition is
+ * true an event flag is set in the hardware.
+ *
+ * @param ttmPollFlag [out] - TRUE  if the target time reached/hit condition event set
+ *                            FALSE if the target time reached/hit condition event is 
+                                    not set
+ * @param targetTime [out] - Capture current targetTime into client provided buffer
+ *
+ * Poll the target time reached/hit condition status. Return true and the current
+ * target time value, if the condition is true else return false.
+ *
+ * NOTE: The client application will need to clear the event flag that will be set
+ * as long as the condition that the System Time greater or equal to the Target Time is
+ * valid, in one of the following ways:
+ *     1) Invoke the API to change the target time
+ *     2) Change the system timer value 
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Null parameter passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INTERRUPTMODEINUSE - Interrupt mode in use
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimePoll(BOOL *ttmPollFlag,
+    IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *targetTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeSet(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue targetTime)
+ *
+ * @brief Sets the Target Time in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param targetTime [in] - Value to set Target Time
+ *                        
+ * This API will set the Target Time to a given value.
+ *
+ * NOTE: The client application needs to ensure that the APIs 
+ * @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptEnable, @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeSet and
+ * @ref ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeInterruptDisable are accessed in mutual exclusive 
+ * manner with respect to each other.
+ *              
+ * @li   Reentrant    : no
+ * @li   ISR Callable : yes
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeSet(IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue targetTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeGet(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *targetTime)
+ *
+ * @brief Gets the Target Time in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param targetTime [out] - Copy current time to client provided buffer
+ *                                                 
+ * This API will get the Target Time from IEEE 1588 block and return to the 
+ * client application
+ *            
+ * @li Re-entrant   : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Null parameter passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccTargetTimeGet(IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *targetTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimeInterruptEnable(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode, 
+                               IxTimeSyncAccAuxTimeCallback auxTimeCallback)
+ *
+ * @brief Enables the interrupt notification for the given mode of Auxiliary Time 
+ * Stamp in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ * 
+ * @param auxMode [in] - Auxiliary time stamp register (slave or master) to use
+ * @param auxTimeCallback [in] - Callback to be invoked when interrupt fires 
+ *                                                              
+ * This API will enable the Auxiliary Master/Slave Time stamp Interrupt.
+ *
+ * <pre>
+ * NOTE: 1) An individual callback is to be registered for each Slave and Master 
+ * Auxiliary Time Stamp registers. Thus to register for both Master and Slave time
+ * stamp interrupts either the same callback or two separate callbacks the API has
+ * to be invoked twice.
+ *       2) On the IXDP465 Development Platform, the Auxiliary Timestamp signal for 
+ * slave mode is tied to GPIO 8 pin. This signal is software routed by default to 
+ * PCI for backwards compatibility with the IXDP425 Development Platform. This
+ * routing must be disabled for the auxiliary slave time stamp register to work 
+ * properly. The following commands may be used to accomplish this. However, refer
+ * to the IXDP465 Development Platform Users Guide or the BSP/LSP documentation for
+ * more specific information.
+ *
+ * For Linux (at the Redboot prompt i.e., before loading zImage):
+ *     mfill -b 0x54100000 -1 -l 1 -p 8
+ *     mfill -b 0x54100001 -1 -l 1 -p 0x7f
+ * For vxWorks, at the prompt:
+ *     intDisable(25)
+ *     ixdp400FpgaIODetach(8)
+ * </pre>
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : no
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Null parameter passed for callback or
+                                            invalid auxiliary snapshot mode
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimeInterruptEnable(IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode,
+    IxTimeSyncAccAuxTimeCallback auxTimeCallback);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimeInterruptDisable(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode)
+ *
+ * @brief Disables the interrupt for the indicated mode of Auxiliary Time Stamp
+ * in the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ *
+ * @param auxMode [in] - Auxiliary time stamp mode (slave or master) using which
+ * the interrupt will be disabled.
+ *                        
+ * This API will disable the Auxiliary Time Stamp Interrupt (Master or Slave)
+ *              
+ * @li Re-entrant   : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Invalid parameters passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimeInterruptDisable(IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ * 
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimePoll(
+                               IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode,
+                               BOOL *auxPollFlag,
+                               IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *auxTime)
+ *
+ * @brief Poll for the Auxiliary Time Stamp captured for the mode indicated 
+ * (Master or Slave)
+ *
+ * @param auxMode [in] - Auxiliary Snapshot Register (Slave or Master) to be checked
+ * @param auxPollFlag [out] - TRUE if the time stamp captured in auxiliary 
+                                   snapshot register
+ *                            FALSE if the time stamp not captured in 
+                                   auxiliary snapshot register
+ * @param auxTime [out] - Copy the current Auxiliary Snapshot Register value into the
+ * client provided buffer
+ *
+ * Polls for the Time stamp in the appropriate Auxiliary Snapshot Registers based 
+ * on the mode specified. Return true and the contents of the Auxiliary snapshot,
+ * if it is available else return false.
+ * 
+ * Please refer to the note #2 of the API @ref ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimeInterruptEnable
+ * for more information for Auxiliary Slave mode.
+ *
+ * @li Re-entrant   : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - Null parameter passed for auxPollFlag,
+                   callback or invalid auxiliary snapshot mode
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INTERRUPTMODEINUSE - Interrupt mode in use
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccAuxTimePoll(IxTimeSyncAccAuxMode auxMode,
+    BOOL *auxPollFlag,
+    IxTimeSyncAccTimeValue *auxTime);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccReset(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Resets the IEEE 1588 hardware assist block
+ *
+ * Sets the reset bit in the IEEE1588 silicon which fully resets the silicon block
+ *            
+ * @li Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED  - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccReset(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccStatsGet(IxTimeSyncAccStats
+                               *timeSyncStats)
+ *
+ * @brief Returns the IxTimeSyncAcc Statistics in the client supplied buffer
+ *
+ * @param timeSyncStats [out] - TimeSync statistics counter values
+ *
+ * This API will return the statistics of the received or transmitted messages.
+ * 
+ * NOTE: 1) These counters are updated only when the client polls for the time 
+ * stamps or interrupt are enabled. This is because the IxTimeSyncAcc module 
+ * does not either transmit or receive messages and does only run the code 
+ * when explicit requests received by client application.
+ *
+ *       2) These statistics reflect the number of valid PTP messages exchanged
+ * in Master and Slave modes but includes all the messages (including valid 
+ * non-PTP messages) while operating in the Any mode.
+ *              
+ * @li Reentrant    : no
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_INVALIDPARAM - NULL parameter passed
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccStatsGet(IxTimeSyncAccStats *timeSyncStats);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @fn void ixTimeSyncAccStatsReset(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Reset Time Sync statistics
+ *
+ * This API will reset the statistics counters of the TimeSync access layer.
+ *             
+ * @li Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable:  no
+ *
+ * @return @li None
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixTimeSyncAccStatsReset(void);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ *
+ * @fn IxTimeSyncAccStatus ixTimeSyncAccShow(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Displays the Time Sync current status
+ *
+ * This API will display status on the current configuration of the IEEE
+ * 1588 hardware assist block, contents of the various time stamp registers,
+ * outstanding interrupts and/or events.
+ *
+ * Note that this is intended for debug only, and in contrast to the other
+ * functions, it does not clear the any of the status bits associated with
+ * active timestamps and so is passive in its nature.
+ *            
+ * @li Reentrant    : yes
+ * @li ISR Callable : no
+ *
+ * @return @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_SUCCESS - Operation is successful
+ *         @li IX_TIMESYNCACC_FAILED - Internal error occurred
+ */
+PUBLIC IxTimeSyncAccStatus
+ixTimeSyncAccShow(void);
+
+#endif /* __ixp46X */
+#endif /* IXTIMESYNCACC_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxTimeSyncAcc
+ */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTimerCtrl.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTimerCtrl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..669dd3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTimerCtrl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,263 @@
+/** 
+ * @file IxTimerCtrl.h
+ * @brief 
+ *    This is the header file for the Timer Control component.
+ *
+ *    The timer callback control component provides a mechanism by which different 
+ *    client components can start a timer and have a supplied callback function
+ *    invoked when the timer expires.
+ *    The callbacks are all dispatched from one thread inside this component. 
+ *    Any component that needs to be called periodically should use this facility 
+ *    rather than create its own task with a sleep loop. 
+ *
+ * @par
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxTimerCtrl IXP400 Timer Control (IxTimerCtrl) API
+ *
+ * @brief The public API for the IXP400 Timer Control Component.
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxTimerCtrl_H
+#define IxTimerCtrl_H
+
+
+#include "IxTypes.h"
+/* #include "Ossl.h" */
+
+/*
+ * #defines and macros used in this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @def IX_TIMERCTRL_NO_FREE_TIMERS
+ *
+ * @brief Timer schedule return code.
+ *
+ * Indicates that the request to start a timer failed because
+ * all available timer resources are used. 
+ */
+#define IX_TIMERCTRL_NO_FREE_TIMERS 2
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @def IX_TIMERCTRL_PARAM_ERROR
+ *
+ * @brief Timer schedule return code.
+ *
+ * Indicates that the request to start a timer failed because
+ * the client has supplied invalid parameters.
+ */
+#define IX_TIMERCTRL_PARAM_ERROR 3
+
+ 
+/*
+ * Typedefs whose scope is limited to this file.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @brief A typedef for a pointer to a timer callback function. 
+ * @para void * - This parameter is supplied by the client when the
+ * timer is started and passed back to the client in the callback.
+ * @note in general timer callback functions should not block or 
+ * take longer than 100ms. This constraint is required to ensure that
+ * higher priority callbacks are not held up. 
+ * All callbacks are called from the same thread. 
+ * This thread is a shared resource. 
+ * The parameter passed is provided when the timer is scheduled.
+ */
+typedef void (*IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback)(void *userParam);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @brief List used to identify the users of timers.
+ * @note The order in this list indicates priority.  Components appearing 
+ * higher in the list will be given priority over components lower in the
+ * list.  When adding components, please insert at an appropriate position
+ * for priority ( i.e values should be less than IxTimerCtrlMaxPurpose ) .
+ */
+typedef enum 
+{
+    IxTimerCtrlAdslPurpose,
+   /* Insert new purposes above this line only
+    */
+   IxTimerCtrlMaxPurpose
+}
+IxTimerCtrlPurpose;
+
+
+/*
+ * Function definition
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @fn ixTimerCtrlSchedule(IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback func, 
+                       void *userParam, 
+                       IxTimerCtrlPurpose purpose,
+	               UINT32 relativeTime,
+                       unsigned *timerId )
+ * 
+ * @brief Schedules a callback function to be called after a period of "time".
+ * The callback function should not block or run for more than 100ms.
+ * This function 
+ *
+ * @param func @ref IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback [in] - the callback function to be called.
+ * @param userParam void [in] - a parameter to send to the callback function, can be NULL.
+ * @param purpose @ref IxTimerCtrlPurpose [in] - the purpose of the callback, internally this component will 
+ * decide the priority of callbacks with different purpose.
+ * @param relativeTime UINT32 [in] - time relative to now in milliseconds after which the callback 
+ * will be called. The time must be greater than the duration of one OS tick.
+ * @param *timerId unsigned [out] -  An id for the callback scheduled. 
+ * This id can be used to cancel the callback.
+ * @return 
+ * @li IX_SUCCESS - The timer was started successfully.
+ * @li IX_TIMERCTRL_NO_FREE_TIMERS - The timer was not started because the maximum number
+ * of running timers has been exceeded.
+ * @li IX_TIMERCTRL_PARAM_ERROR - The timer was not started because the client has supplied 
+ * a NULL callback func, or the requested timeout is less than one OS tick.
+ * @note  This function is re-entrant. The function accesses a list of running timers
+ * and may suspend the calling thread if this list is being accesed by another thread.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixTimerCtrlSchedule(IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback func, 
+                       void *userParam, 
+                       IxTimerCtrlPurpose purpose,
+	               UINT32 relativeTime,
+                       unsigned *timerId );
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @fn ixTimerCtrlScheduleRepeating(IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback func, 
+                                void *param, 
+                                IxTimerCtrlPurpose purpose,
+			        UINT32 interval,
+                                unsigned *timerId )
+ * 
+ * @brief Schedules a callback function to be called after a period of "time".
+ * The callback function should not block or run for more than 100ms.
+ *
+ * @param func @ref IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback [in] - the callback function to be called.
+ * @param userParam void [in] - a parameter to send to the callback function, can be NULL.
+ * @param purpose @ref IxTimerCtrlPurpose [in] - the purpose of the callback, internally this component will 
+ * decide the priority of callbacks with different purpose.
+ * @param interval UINT32 [in] - the interval in milliseconds between calls to func. 
+ * @param timerId unsigned [out] - An id for the callback scheduled. 
+ * This id can be used to cancel the callback.
+ * @return 
+ * @li IX_SUCCESS - The timer was started successfully.
+ * @li IX_TIMERCTRL_NO_FREE_TIMERS - The timer was not started because the maximum number
+ * of running timers has been exceeded.
+ * @li IX_TIMERCTRL_PARAM_ERROR - The timer was not started because the client has supplied 
+ * a NULL callback func, or the requested timeout is less than one OS tick.
+ * @note  This function is re-entrant. The function accesses a list of running timers
+ * and may suspend the calling thread if this list is being accesed by another thread.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS 
+ixTimerCtrlScheduleRepeating(IxTimerCtrlTimerCallback func, 
+                                void *param, 
+                                IxTimerCtrlPurpose purpose,
+			        UINT32 interval,
+                                unsigned *timerId );
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @fn ixTimerCtrlCancel (unsigned id)
+ *
+ * @brief Cancels a scheduled callback.
+ *
+ * @param id unsigned [in] - the id of the callback to be cancelled.
+ * @return
+ * @li IX_SUCCESS - The timer was successfully stopped.
+ * @li IX_FAIL - The id parameter did not corrrespond to any running timer..
+ * @note This function is re-entrant. The function accesses a list of running timers
+ * and may suspend the calling thread if this list is being accesed by another thread.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixTimerCtrlCancel (unsigned id);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @fn ixTimerCtrlInit(void)
+ *
+ * @brief Initialise the Timer Control Component.
+ * @return 
+ * @li IX_SUCCESS - The timer control component initialized successfully.
+ * @li IX_FAIL - The timer control component initialization failed,
+ * or the component was already initialized.
+ * @note This must be done before any other API function is called.
+ * This function should be called once only and is not re-entrant.
+ */
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS
+ixTimerCtrlInit(void);
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxTimerCtrl
+ *
+ * @fn ixTimerCtrlShow( void )
+ *
+ * @brief Display the status of the Timer Control Component. 
+ * @return void
+ * @note Displays a list of running timers.
+ * This function is not re-entrant. This function does not suspend the calling thread.
+ */
+PUBLIC void
+ixTimerCtrlShow( void );
+
+#endif  /* IXTIMERCTRL_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTypes.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTypes.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c4c5a2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxTypes.h
@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxTypes.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * @date 28-NOV-2001
+
+ * @brief This file contains basic types used by the IXP400 software
+ *
+ * Design Notes:
+ *    This file shall only include fundamental types and definitions to be
+ *    shared by all the IXP400 components.
+ *    Please DO NOT add component-specific types here.
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxTypes IXP400 Types (IxTypes) 
+ *
+ * @brief Basic data types used by the IXP400 project
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IxTypes_H
+
+#ifndef __doxygen_HIDE
+
+#define IxTypes_H
+
+#endif /* __doxygen_HIDE */
+
+
+/* WR51880: Undefined data types workaround for backward compatibility */
+#ifdef __linux
+#ifndef __INCvxTypesOldh
+typedef int (*FUNCPTR)(void);
+typedef int STATUS;
+#define OK (0)
+#define ERROR (-1)
+#endif
+#endif
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* IxTypes_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} addtogroup IxTypes
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxUART.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxUART.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..03a4444
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxUART.h
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+/** 
+ * @file IxUART.h
+ *
+ * @date 12-OCT-01
+ *
+ * @brief Public header for the Intel IXP400 internal UART, generic driver.
+ * 
+ * Design Notes:
+ * This driver allows you to perform the following functions: 
+ *	Device Initialization,
+ *	send/receive characters.
+ *
+ * Perform Uart IOCTL for the following:
+ *	Set/Get the current baud rate,
+ *	set parity,
+ *	set the number of Stop bits,
+ *	set the character Length (5,6,7,8),
+ *	enable/disable Hardware flow control.
+ *
+ * Only Polled mode is supported for now.
+ *    
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+*/
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxUARTAccAPI IXP400 UART Access (IxUARTAcc) API
+ *
+ * @brief IXP400 UARTAcc Driver Public API
+ * 
+ * @{
+ */
+
+
+/* Defaults */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup DefaultDefines Defines for Default Values
+ *
+ * @brief Default values which can be used for UART configuration
+ *
+ * @sa ixUARTDev
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_UART_DEF_OPTS
+ *
+ * @brief The default hardware options to set the UART to -
+ * no flow control, 8 bit word, 1 stop bit, no parity 
+ *
+ * @ingroup DefaultDefines
+ */
+#define IX_UART_DEF_OPTS (CLOCAL | CS8)
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_UART_DEF_XMIT
+ *
+ * @brief The default UART FIFO size - must be no bigger than 64
+ *
+ * @ingroup DefaultDefines
+ */
+#define IX_UART_DEF_XMIT 64
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_UART_DEF_BAUD
+ *
+ * @brief The default UART baud rate - 9600
+ *
+ * @ingroup DefaultDefines
+ */
+#define IX_UART_DEF_BAUD 9600
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_UART_MIN_BAUD
+ *
+ * @brief The minimum UART baud rate - 9600
+ *
+ * @ingroup DefaultDefines
+ */
+#define IX_UART_MIN_BAUD 9600
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_UART_MAX_BAUD
+ *
+ * @brief The maximum UART baud rate - 926100
+ *
+ * @ingroup DefaultDefines
+ */
+#define IX_UART_MAX_BAUD 926100
+
+/**
+ * @def IX_UART_XTAL
+ *
+ * @brief The UART clock speed
+ *
+ * @ingroup DefaultDefines
+ */
+#define IX_UART_XTAL 14745600
+
+
+
+/* IOCTL commands (Request codes) */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IoctlCommandDefines Defines for IOCTL Commands
+ *
+ * @brief IOCTL Commands (Request codes) which can be used
+ *        with @ref ixUARTIoctl
+ */
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ *
+ * @def IX_BAUD_SET
+ *
+ * @brief Set the baud rate
+ */
+#define IX_BAUD_SET	0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ *
+ * @def IX_BAUD_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Get the baud rate
+ */
+#define IX_BAUD_GET	1
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ * @def IX_MODE_SET
+ * @brief Set the UART mode of operation
+ */
+#define IX_MODE_SET	2
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ *
+ * @def IX_MODE_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Get the current UART mode of operation
+ */
+#define IX_MODE_GET	3
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ *
+ * @def IX_OPTS_SET
+ *
+ * @brief Set the UART device options
+ */
+#define IX_OPTS_SET	4
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ *
+ * @def IX_OPTS_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Get the UART device options
+ */
+#define IX_OPTS_GET	5
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlCommandDefines
+ *
+ * @def IX_STATS_GET
+ *
+ * @brief Get the UART statistics
+ */
+#define IX_STATS_GET	6
+
+
+/* POSIX style ioctl arguments */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IoctlArgDefines Defines for IOCTL Arguments
+ *
+ * @brief POSIX style IOCTL arguments which can be used
+ *        with @ref ixUARTIoctl
+ *
+ * @sa ixUARTMode
+ */
+
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CLOCAL
+ *
+ * @brief Software flow control
+ */
+#ifdef CLOCAL
+#undef CLOCAL
+#endif
+#define CLOCAL		0x1
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CREAD
+ *
+ * @brief Enable interrupt receiver
+ */
+#ifdef CREAD
+#undef CREAD
+#endif
+#define CREAD		0x2
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CSIZE
+ *
+ * @brief Characters size
+ */
+#ifdef CSIZE
+#undef CSIZE
+#endif
+#define CSIZE		0xc
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CS5
+ *
+ * @brief 5 bits
+ */
+#ifdef CS5
+#undef CS5
+#endif
+#define CS5		0x0
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CS6
+ *
+ * @brief 6 bits
+ */
+#ifdef CS6
+#undef CS6
+#endif
+#define CS6		0x4
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CS7
+ *
+ * @brief 7 bits
+ */
+#ifdef CS7
+#undef CS7
+#endif
+#define CS7		0x8
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def CS8
+ *
+ * @brief 8 bits
+ */
+#ifdef CS8
+#undef CS8
+#endif
+#define CS8		0xc
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def STOPB
+ *
+ * @brief Send two stop bits (else one)
+ */
+#define STOPB		0x20
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def PARENB
+ *
+ * @brief Parity detection enabled (else disabled)
+ */
+#ifdef PARENB
+#undef PARENB
+#endif
+#define PARENB		0x40
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IoctlArgDefines
+ *
+ * @def PARODD
+ *
+ * @brief Odd parity  (else even)
+ */
+#ifdef PARODD
+#undef PARODD
+#endif
+#define PARODD		0x80
+
+/**
+ * @enum ixUARTMode
+ * @brief The mode to set to UART to.
+ */
+typedef enum
+{
+    INTERRUPT=0,	/**< Interrupt mode */
+    POLLED,		/**< Polled mode */
+    LOOPBACK		/**< Loopback mode */
+} ixUARTMode;
+
+/**
+ * @struct ixUARTStats
+ * @brief Statistics for the UART.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT32  rxCount;
+    UINT32  txCount;	
+    UINT32  overrunErr;
+    UINT32  parityErr;
+    UINT32  framingErr;
+    UINT32  breakErr;
+} ixUARTStats;
+
+/**
+ * @struct ixUARTDev
+ * @brief Device descriptor for the UART.
+ */
+typedef struct
+{
+    UINT8 *addr;	/**< device base address */
+    ixUARTMode mode;	/**< interrupt, polled or loopback */
+    int baudRate;	/**< baud rate */
+    int freq;		/**< UART clock frequency */     
+    int options;	/**< hardware options */
+    int fifoSize;	/**< FIFO xmit size */
+
+    ixUARTStats   stats;	/**< device statistics */
+} ixUARTDev;
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxUARTAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixUARTInit(ixUARTDev* pUART)
+ * 
+ * @param pUART	@ref ixUARTDev [in] - pointer to UART structure describing our device.
+ * 
+ * @brief Initialise the UART. This puts the chip in a quiescent state.
+ * 
+ * @pre The base address for the UART must contain a valid value.
+ *      Also the baud rate and hardware options must contain sensible values
+ *      otherwise the defaults will be used as defined in ixUART.h
+ *
+ * @post UART is initialized and ready to send and receive data.
+ *
+ * @note This function should only be called once per device.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_SUCCESS - UART device successfully initialised.
+ * @retval IX_FAIL - Critical error, device not initialised.
+ ***************************************************************************/
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixUARTInit(ixUARTDev* pUART);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxUARTAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixUARTPollOutput(ixUARTDev* pUART, int outChar)
+ *
+ * @param pUART @ref ixUARTDev [out] - pointer to UART structure describing our device.
+ * @param outChar int [out] - character to transmit.
+ *
+ * @brief Transmit a character in polled mode.
+ *
+ * @pre UART device must be initialised.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_SUCCESS - character was successfully transmitted.
+ * @retval IX_FAIL - output buffer is full (try again).
+ ***************************************************************************/
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixUARTPollOutput(ixUARTDev* pUART, int outChar);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxUARTAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixUARTPollInput(ixUARTDev* pUART, char *inChar)
+ *
+ * @param pUART	@ref ixUARTDev [in] - pointer to UART structure describing our device.
+ * @param *inChar char [in] - character read from the device.
+ *
+ * @brief Receive a character in polled mode.
+ *
+ * @pre UART device must be initialised.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_SUCCESS - character was successfully read.
+ * @retval IX_FAIL - input buffer empty (try again).
+ ***************************************************************************/
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixUARTPollInput(ixUARTDev* pUART, char *inChar);
+
+/**
+ * @ingroup IxUARTAccAPI
+ *
+ * @fn IX_STATUS ixUARTIoctl(ixUARTDev* pUART, int cmd, void* arg)
+ *
+ * @param pUART	@ref ixUARTDev [in] - pointer to UART structure describing our device.
+ * @param cmd int [in] - an ioctl request code.
+ * @param arg void* [in] - optional argument used to set the device mode,
+ *	 baud rate, and hardware options.
+ *
+ * @brief Perform I/O control routines on the device.
+ *
+ * @retval IX_SUCCESS - requested feature was set/read successfully.
+ * @retval IX_FAIL - error setting/reading the requested feature.
+ *
+ * @sa IoctlCommandDefines
+ * @sa IoctlArgDefines
+ ***************************************************************************/    
+PUBLIC IX_STATUS ixUARTIoctl(ixUARTDev* pUART, int cmd, void* arg);
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxUARTAcc
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxVersionId.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxVersionId.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..27796ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/IxVersionId.h
@@ -0,0 +1,155 @@
+/**
+ * @file IxVersionId.h
+ *
+ * @date 22-Aug-2002
+ *
+ * @brief This file contains the IXP400 Software version identifier
+ *
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @defgroup IxVersionId IXP400 Version ID (IxVersionId)
+ *
+ * @brief Version Identifiers
+ *
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef IXVERSIONID_H
+#define IXVERSIONID_H
+
+/**
+ * @brief Version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each customer release of the IXP400
+ * Software.
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_ID "2_0"
+
+/**
+ * This string will be updated with each customer release of the IXP400
+ * ADSL driver package.
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_ADSL_ID "1_12"
+
+
+/**
+ * This string will be updated with each customer release of the IXP400
+ * USB Client driver package.
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_USBRNDIS_ID "1_9"
+
+/**
+ * This string will be updated with each customer release of the IXP400
+ * I2C Linux driver package.
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_I2C_LINUX_ID "1_0"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Linux Ethernet Driver Patch Version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each release of Linux Ethernet Patch
+ */
+#define LINUX_ETHERNET_DRIVER_PATCH_ID "1_4"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Linux Integration Patch Version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This String will be updated with each release of Linux Integration Patch
+ */
+#define LINUX_INTEGRATION_PATCH_ID "1_3"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Linux Ethernet Readme version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each release of Linux Ethernet Readme
+ */
+#define LINUX_ETHERNET_README_ID "1_3"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Linux Integration Readme version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each release of Linux Integration Readme
+ */
+
+#define LINUX_INTEGRATION_README_ID "1_3"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Linux I2C driver Readme version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each release of Linux I2C Driver Readme
+ */
+#define LINUX_I2C_DRIVER_README_ID "1_0"
+
+/**
+ * @brief ixp425_eth_update_nf_bridge.patch version Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each release of ixp425_eth_update_nf_bridge.
+patch
+ *
+ */
+
+#define IXP425_ETH_UPDATE_NF_BRIDGE_ID "1_3"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Internal Release Identifier String
+ *
+ * This string will be updated with each internal release (SQA drop)
+ * of the IXP400 Software.
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_INTERNAL_ID "SQA3_5"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Compatible Tornado Version Identifier
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_COMPATIBLE_TORNADO "Tornado2_2_1-PNE2_0"
+
+/**
+ * @brief Compatible Linux Version Identifier
+ */
+#define IX_VERSION_COMPATIBLE_LINUX "MVL3_1"
+
+
+#endif /* IXVERSIONID_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} addtogroup IxVersionId
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_error.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_error.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d32ace2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_error.h
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *      ix_error.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *      This file will describe the basic error type and support functions that
+ *      will be used by the IXA SDK Framework API.
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ *      4/22/2002 4:19:03 PM - creation time 
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#if !defined(__IX_ERROR_H__)
+#define __IX_ERROR_H__
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* end !defined(__IX_ERROR_H__) */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_macros.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_macros.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..53f5942
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_macros.h
@@ -0,0 +1,266 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *      ix_macros.h
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *      This file will define the basic preprocessor macros that are going to be used
+ *      the IXA SDK Framework API.
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ *      4/22/2002 4:41:05 PM - creation time 
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#if !defined(__IX_MACROS_H__)
+#define __IX_MACROS_H__
+
+
+#if defined(__cplusplus)
+extern "C"
+{
+#endif /* end defined(__cplusplus) */
+
+
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK16
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Builds the mask required to extract the bit field from a 16 bit unsigned integer value.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ *
+ * @Return: Returns a 16 bit mask that will extract the bit field from a 16 bit unsigned integer value.
+ */
+#define IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK16( \
+                             arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                             arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                            ) \
+                            ((ix_bit_mask16)((((ix_uint16)1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 - arg_FieldLSBBit)) - \
+                            (ix_uint16)1) << arg_FieldLSBBit))
+
+
+
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_GET_BIT_FIELD16
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Extracts a bit field from 16 bit unsigned integer. The returned value is normalized in
+ *          in the sense that will be right aligned.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_PackedData16 a 16 bit unsigned integer that contains the bit field of interest.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ *
+ * @Return: Returns the value of the bit field. The value can be from 0 to (1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 -
+ *          arg_FieldLSBBit)) - 1.
+ */
+#define IX_GET_BIT_FIELD16( \
+                            arg_PackedData16, \
+                            arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                            arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                          ) \
+                          (((ix_uint16)(arg_PackedData16) & IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK16(arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit)) >> \
+                             arg_FieldLSBBit)
+
+
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_MAKE_BIT_FIELD16
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: This macro will create a temporary 16 bit value with the bit field
+ *          desired set to the desired value.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_BitFieldValue is the new value of the bit field. The value can be from 0 to 
+ *          (1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 - arg_FieldLSBBit)) - 1.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * 
+ * @Return: Returns a temporary ix_uint16 value that has the bit field set to the appropriate value.
+ */
+#define IX_MAKE_BIT_FIELD16( \
+                             arg_BitFieldValue, \
+                             arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                             arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                           ) \
+                           (((ix_uint16)(arg_BitFieldValue) << arg_FieldLSBBit) & \
+                           IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK16(arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit))
+                                 
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_SET_BIT_FIELD16
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Sets a new value for a bit field from a 16 bit unsigned integer.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_PackedData16 a 16 bit unsigned integer that contains the bit field of interest.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_BitFieldValue is the new vale of the bit field. The value can be from 0 to 
+ *          (1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 - arg_FieldLSBBit)) - 1.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ *
+ * @Return: Returns the updated value of arg_PackedData16.
+ */
+#define IX_SET_BIT_FIELD16( \
+                            arg_PackedData16, \
+                            arg_BitFieldValue, \
+                            arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                            arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                          ) \
+                          (arg_PackedData16 = (((ix_uint16)(arg_PackedData16) & \
+                          ~(IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK16(arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit))) | \
+                          IX_MAKE_BIT_FIELD16(arg_BitFieldValue, arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit))) 
+
+
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK32
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Builds the mask required to extract the bit field from a 32 bit unsigned integer value.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ *
+ * @Return: Returns a 32 bit mask that will extract the bit field from a 32 bit unsigned integer value.
+ */
+#define IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK32( \
+                             arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                             arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                           ) \
+                           ((ix_bit_mask32)((((ix_uint32)1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 - arg_FieldLSBBit)) - \
+                           (ix_uint32)1) << arg_FieldLSBBit))
+
+
+
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_GET_BIT_FIELD32
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Extracts a bit field from 32 bit unsigned integer. The returned value is normalized in
+ *          in the sense that will be right aligned.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_PackedData32 a 32 bit unsigned integer that contains the bit field of interest.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ *
+ * @Return: Returns the value of the bit field. The value can be from 0 to (1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 -
+ *          arg_FieldLSBBit)) - 1.
+ */
+#define IX_GET_BIT_FIELD32( \
+                            arg_PackedData32, \
+                            arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                            arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                          ) \
+                          (((ix_uint32)(arg_PackedData32) & IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK32(arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit)) >> \
+                             arg_FieldLSBBit)
+
+
+
+
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_MAKE_BIT_FIELD32
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: This macro will create a temporary 32 bit value with the bit field
+ *          desired set to the desired value.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_BitFieldValue is the new value of the bit field. The value can be from 0 to 
+ *          (1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 - arg_FieldLSBBit)) - 1.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * 
+ * @Return: Returns a temporary ix_uint32 value that has the bit field set to the appropriate value.
+ */
+#define IX_MAKE_BIT_FIELD32( \
+                             arg_BitFieldValue, \
+                             arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                             arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                           ) \
+                           (((ix_uint32)(arg_BitFieldValue) << arg_FieldLSBBit) & \
+                           IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK32(arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit))
+                            
+                                
+/**
+ * MACRO NAME: IX_SET_BIT_FIELD32
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Sets a new value for a bit field from a 32 bit unsigned integer.
+ *
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_PackedData32 a 32 bit unsigned integer that contains the bit field of interest.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_BitFieldValue is the new value of the bit field. The value can be from 0 to 
+ *          (1 << (arg_FieldMSBBit + 1 - arg_FieldLSBBit)) - 1.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldLSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the least significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ * @Param:  - IN arg_FieldMSBBit an unsigned integer value representing the position of the most significant
+ *          bit of the bit field.
+ *
+ * @Return: Returns the updated value of arg_PackedData32.
+ */
+#define IX_SET_BIT_FIELD32( \
+                            arg_PackedData32, \
+                            arg_BitFieldValue, \
+                            arg_FieldLSBBit, \
+                            arg_FieldMSBBit \
+                          ) \
+                          (arg_PackedData32 = (((ix_uint32)(arg_PackedData32) & \
+                          ~(IX_BIT_FIELD_MASK32(arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit))) | \
+                          IX_MAKE_BIT_FIELD32(arg_BitFieldValue, arg_FieldLSBBit, arg_FieldMSBBit))) 
+
+
+
+#if defined(__cplusplus)
+}
+#endif /* end defined(__cplusplus) */
+
+#endif /* end !defined(__IX_MACROS_H__) */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_os_type.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_os_type.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8575096
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_os_type.h
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *      ix_os_type.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *      This file provides protable symbol definitions for the current OS type.
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ *      4/22/2002 4:43:30 PM - creation time 
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#if !defined(__IX_OS_TYPE_H__)
+#define __IX_OS_TYPE_H__
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* end !defined(__IX_OS_TYPE_H__) */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_ossl.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_ossl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b59f7d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_ossl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = LIBRARY
+ *      OSSL - Operating System Services  Library
+ *
+ * = MODULE
+ *      OSSL  Abstraction layer header file
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *       ix_ossl.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *   This file contains the prototypes of OS-independent wrapper
+ *   functions which allow the programmer not to be tied to a specific
+ *   operating system. The OSSL functions can be divided into three classes:
+ *
+ *   1) synchronization-related wrapper functions around thread system calls
+ *   2) thread-related wrapper functions around thread calls
+ *   3) transactor/workbench osapi calls -- defined in osApi.h
+ *
+ *   Both 1 and 2 classes of functions provide Thread Management, Thread 
+ *   Synchronization, Mutual Exclusion and  Timer primitives. Namely, 
+ *   creation and deletion functions as well as the standard "wait" and
+ *   "exit". Additionally, a couple of utility functions which enable to 
+ *   pause the execution of a thread are also provided.
+ *
+ *   The 3rd class provides a  slew of other OSAPI functions to handle
+ *   Transactor/WorkBench OS calls.
+ *
+ *
+ *   OSSL Thread APIs:
+ *             The OSSL thread functions that allow for thread creation,
+ *             get thread id, thread deletion and set thread priroity.
+ *
+ *             ix_ossl_thread_create
+ *             ix_ossl_thread_get_id
+ *             ix_ossl_thread_exit
+ *             ix_ossl_thread_kill
+ *             ix_ossl_thread_set_priority
+ *             ix_ossl_thread__delay
+ * 
+ *   OSSL Semaphore APIs:
+ *             The OSSL semaphore functions that allow for initialization,
+ *             posting, waiting and deletion of semaphores.
+ *
+ *             ix_ossl_sem_init
+ *             ix_ossl_sem_fini
+ *             ix_ossl_sem_take
+ *             ix_ossl_sem_give
+ *             ix_ossl_sem_flush
+ *
+ *   OSSL Mutex APIs:
+ *             The OSSL wrapper functions that allow for initialization,
+ *             posting, waiting and deletion of mutexes.
+ *
+ *             ix_ossl_mutex_init
+ *             ix_ossl_mutex_fini
+ *             ix_ossl_mutex_lock
+ *             ix_ossl_mutex_unlock
+ *
+ *   OSSL Timer APIs:
+ *     	       The timer APIs provide sleep and get time functions.
+ *
+ *             ix_ossl_sleep
+ *             ix_ossl_sleep_tick
+ *             ix_ossl_time_get
+ * 
+ *   OSAPIs for Transactor/WorkBench:
+ *             These OSAPI functions are used for transator OS calls. 
+ *             They are defined in osApi.h. 
+ *
+ *             Sem_Init 			
+ *             Sem_Destroy 		
+ *             Sem_Wait 			
+ *             Sem_Wait			
+ *             Thread_Create		
+ *             Thread_Cancel 		
+ *             Thread_SetPriority 		
+ *             delayMs 			
+ *             delayTick			
+ *             
+ *
+ *
+ **********************************************************************
+ *      
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
+ *      
+ *
+ * = CREATION TIME
+ *      1/8/2002 1:53:42 PM
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ *   02/22/2002 : Renamed osapi.h os_api.h
+ *                Moved OS header file includes from OSSL.h to os_api.h
+ *                Moved OS specific datatypes to os_api.h 
+ *                Modified data types, macros and functions as per
+ *                'C' coding guidelines.
+ *
+ *
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#ifndef _IX_OSSL_H
+#ifndef __doxygen_hide
+#define _IX_OSSL_H
+#endif /* __doxygen_hide */
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+ 
+#endif /* _IX_OSSL_H */
+
+/**
+ * @} defgroup IxOSSL
+ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_symbols.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_symbols.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f7bb029
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_symbols.h
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *      ix_symbols.h
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *      This file declares all the global preprocessor symbols required by 
+ *      the IXA SDK Framework API.
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ *      4/23/2002 10:41:13 AM - creation time 
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#if !defined(__IX_SYMBOLS_H__)
+#define __IX_SYMBOLS_H__
+
+
+#if defined(__cplusplus)
+extern "C"
+{
+#endif /* end defined(__cplusplus) */
+
+/**
+ * The IX_EXPORT_FUNCTION symbol will be used for compilation on different platforms.
+ * We are planning to provide a simulation version of the library that should work
+ * with the Transactor rather than the hardware. This implementation will be done on
+ * WIN32 in the form of a DLL that will need to export functions and symbols.
+ */
+#if (_IX_OS_TYPE_ == _IX_OS_WIN32_)
+#    if defined(_IX_LIB_INTERFACE_IMPLEMENTATION_)
+#        define IX_EXPORT_FUNCTION __declspec( dllexport )
+#    elif defined(_IX_LIB_INTERFACE_IMPORT_DLL_)
+#        define IX_EXPORT_FUNCTION __declspec( dllimport )
+#    else
+#        define IX_EXPORT_FUNCTION extern 
+#    endif
+#elif (_IX_OS_TYPE_ == _IX_OS_WINCE_)
+#    define IX_EXPORT_FUNCTION __declspec(dllexport)
+#else
+#    define IX_EXPORT_FUNCTION  extern
+#endif
+
+
+/**
+ * This symbols should be defined when we want to build for a multithreaded environment
+ */
+#define _IX_MULTI_THREADED_     1
+    
+
+/**
+ * This symbol should be defined in the case we to buils for a multithreaded environment
+ * but we want that our modules to work as if they are used in a single threaded environment.
+ */
+/* #define _IX_RM_EXPLICIT_SINGLE_THREADED_    1  */
+
+#if defined(__cplusplus)
+}
+#endif /* end defined(__cplusplus) */
+
+#endif /* end !defined(__IX_SYMBOLS_H__) */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_types.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_types.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fc7b1e9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/ix_types.h
@@ -0,0 +1,208 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *      ix_types.h
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *      This file will define generic types that will guarantee the protability
+ *      between different architectures and compilers. It should be used the entire
+ *      IXA SDK Framework API.
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ *      4/22/2002 4:44:17 PM - creation time 
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#if !defined(__IX_TYPES_H__)
+#define __IX_TYPES_H__
+
+
+#if defined(__cplusplus)
+extern "C"
+{
+#endif /* end defined(__cplusplus) */
+
+
+/**
+ * Define generic integral data types that will guarantee the size.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_int8
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 8 bit signed integer value.
+ *
+ */
+typedef signed char ix_int8;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_uint8
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 8 bit unsigned integer value.
+ *
+ */
+typedef unsigned char ix_uint8;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_int16
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 16 bit signed integer value.
+ *
+ */
+typedef signed short int ix_int16;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_uint16
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 16 bit unsigned integer value.
+ *
+ */
+typedef unsigned short int ix_uint16;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_int32
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 32 bit signed integer value.
+ *
+ */
+typedef signed int ix_int32;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_uint32
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 32 bit unsigned integer value.
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef __wince
+typedef unsigned int ix_uint32;
+#else
+typedef unsigned long ix_uint32;
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_int64
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 64 bit signed integer value.
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef __wince
+__extension__ typedef signed long long int ix_int64;
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_uint64
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines an 64 bit unsigned integer value.
+ *
+ */
+#ifndef __wince
+__extension__ typedef unsigned long long int ix_uint64;
+#endif
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_bit_mask8
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This is a generic type for a 8 bit mask. 
+ */
+typedef ix_uint8 ix_bit_mask8;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_bit_mask16
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This is a generic type for a 16 bit mask. 
+ */
+typedef ix_uint16 ix_bit_mask16;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_bit_mask32
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This is a generic type for a 32 bit mask. 
+ */
+typedef ix_uint32 ix_bit_mask32;
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_bit_mask64
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This is a generic type for a 64 bit mask. 
+ */
+#ifndef __wince
+typedef ix_uint64 ix_bit_mask64;
+#endif
+
+
+/**
+ * TYPENAME: ix_handle
+ * 
+ * DESCRIPTION: This type defines a generic handle.
+ *
+ */
+typedef ix_uint32 ix_handle;
+
+
+
+/**
+ * DESCRIPTION: This symbol defines a NULL handle
+ *
+ */
+#define IX_NULL_HANDLE   ((ix_handle)0) 
+
+
+#if defined(__cplusplus)
+}
+#endif /* end defined(__cplusplus) */
+
+#endif /* end !defined(__IX_TYPES_H__) */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/npe.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/npe.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e53458d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/npe.h
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+/*
+ * (C) Copyright 2005
+ * Stefan Roese, DENX Software Engineering, sr@denx.de.
+ *
+ * See file CREDITS for list of people who contributed to this
+ * project.
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+ * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as
+ * published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of
+ * the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+ * Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston,
+ * MA 02111-1307 USA
+ */
+
+#ifndef NPE_H
+#define NPE_H
+
+/*
+ * defines...
+ */
+#define CFG_NPE_NUMS		1
+#ifdef CONFIG_HAS_ETH1
+#undef CFG_NPE_NUMS
+#define CFG_NPE_NUMS		2
+#endif
+
+#define NPE_NUM_PORTS		3
+#define ACTIVE_PORTS		1
+
+#define NPE_PKT_SIZE		1600
+
+#define CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS	64
+#define CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_TX_DESCRIPTORS	2
+
+#define NPE_MBUF_POOL_SIZE					\
+	((CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_TX_DESCRIPTORS +	\
+	  CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS) *	\
+	 sizeof(IX_OSAL_MBUF) * ACTIVE_PORTS)
+
+#define NPE_PKT_POOL_SIZE					\
+	((CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_TX_DESCRIPTORS +	\
+	  CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS) *	\
+	 NPE_PKT_SIZE * ACTIVE_PORTS)
+
+#define NPE_MEM_POOL_SIZE (NPE_MBUF_POOL_SIZE + NPE_PKT_POOL_SIZE)
+
+#define PHY_AUTONEGOTIATE_TIMEOUT 4000	/* 4000 ms autonegotiate timeout */
+
+/*
+ * structs...
+ */
+struct npe {
+	u8			active;           /* NPE active				*/
+	u8			eth_id;           /* IX_ETH_PORT_1 or IX_ETH_PORT_2	*/
+	u8			phy_no;           /* which PHY (0 - 31)			*/
+	u8			mac_address[6];
+
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF		*rxQHead;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF		*txQHead;
+
+	u8			*tx_pkts;
+	u8			*rx_pkts;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF		*rx_mbufs;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF		*tx_mbufs;
+
+	int			print_speed;
+
+	int			rx_read;
+	int			rx_write;
+	int			rx_len[PKTBUFSRX];
+};
+
+/*
+ * prototypes...
+ */
+extern int npe_miiphy_read (char *devname, unsigned char addr,
+			    unsigned char reg, unsigned short *value);
+extern int npe_miiphy_write (char *devname, unsigned char addr,
+			     unsigned char reg, unsigned short value);
+
+#endif /* ifndef NPE_H */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/include/os_datatypes.h b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/os_datatypes.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4387b2a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/include/os_datatypes.h
@@ -0,0 +1,82 @@
+/**
+ * ============================================================================
+ * = COPYRIGHT
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * IXP400 SW Release version 2.0
+ * 
+ * -- Copyright Notice --
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Copyright 2001-2005, Intel Corporation.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ * 3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS''
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+ * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * @par
+ * -- End of Copyright Notice --
+ * = PRODUCT
+ *      Intel(r) IXP425 Software Release
+ *
+ * = LIBRARY
+ *      OSSL - Operating System Services  Library
+ *
+ * = MODULE
+ *      OS Specific Data Types header file
+ *
+ * = FILENAME
+ *       OSSL.h (Replaced by OSAL)
+ *
+ * = DESCRIPTION
+ *   This file  contains definitions and encapsulations for OS specific data types. These
+ *   encapsulated  data types are  used by OSSL header files and OS API functions.
+ *
+ *
+ **********************************************************************
+ *      
+ *
+ * = AUTHOR
+ *      Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * = AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
+ *      
+ *
+ * = CREATION TIME
+ *      1/8/2002 1:53:42 PM
+ *
+ * = CHANGE HISTORY
+ 
+ * ============================================================================
+ */
+
+#ifndef _OS_DATATYPES_H
+#define _OS_DATATYPES_H
+
+#include "IxOsalBackward.h"
+
+#endif /* _OS_DATATYPES_H */
+
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/miiphy.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/miiphy.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c63c54e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/miiphy.c
@@ -0,0 +1,118 @@
+/*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+  |
+  |	  This source code has been made available to you by IBM on an AS-IS
+  |	  basis.  Anyone receiving this source is licensed under IBM
+  |	  copyrights to use it in any way he or she deems fit, including
+  |	  copying it, modifying it, compiling it, and redistributing it either
+  |	  with or without modifications.  No license under IBM patents or
+  |	  patent applications is to be implied by the copyright license.
+  |
+  |	  Any user of this software should understand that IBM cannot provide
+  |	  technical support for this software and will not be responsible for
+  |	  any consequences resulting from the use of this software.
+  |
+  |	  Any person who transfers this source code or any derivative work
+  |	  must include the IBM copyright notice, this paragraph, and the
+  |	  preceding two paragraphs in the transferred software.
+  |
+  |	  COPYRIGHT   I B M   CORPORATION 1995
+  |	  LICENSED MATERIAL  -	PROGRAM PROPERTY OF I B M
+  +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+/*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+  |
+  |  File Name:	 miiphy.c
+  |
+  |  Function:	 This module has utilities for accessing the MII PHY through
+  |	       the EMAC3 macro.
+  |
+  |  Author:	 Mark Wisner
+  |
+  |  Change Activity-
+  |
+  |  Date	 Description of Change					     BY
+  |  ---------	 ---------------------					     ---
+  |  05-May-99	 Created						     MKW
+  |  01-Jul-99	 Changed clock setting of sta_reg from 66Mhz to 50Mhz to
+  |		 better match OPB speed. Also modified delay times.	     JWB
+  |  29-Jul-99	 Added Full duplex support				     MKW
+  |  24-Aug-99	 Removed printf from dp83843_duplex()			     JWB
+  |  19-Jul-00	 Ported to esd cpci405					     sr
+  |  23-Dec-03	 Ported from miiphy.c to 440GX Travis Sawyer		     TBS
+  |		 <travis.sawyer@sandburst.com>
+  |
+  +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
+
+#include <common.h>
+#include <miiphy.h>
+#include "IxOsal.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc.h"
+#include "IxEthAcc_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMac_p.h"
+#include "IxEthAccMii_p.h"
+
+/***********************************************************/
+/* Dump out to the screen PHY regs			   */
+/***********************************************************/
+
+void miiphy_dump (char *devname, unsigned char addr)
+{
+	unsigned long i;
+	unsigned short data;
+
+
+	for (i = 0; i < 0x1A; i++) {
+		if (miiphy_read (devname, addr, i, &data)) {
+			printf ("read error for reg %lx\n", i);
+			return;
+		}
+		printf ("Phy reg %lx ==> %4x\n", i, data);
+
+		/* jump to the next set of regs */
+		if (i == 0x07)
+			i = 0x0f;
+
+	}			/* end for loop */
+}				/* end dump */
+
+
+/***********************************************************/
+/* (Re)start autonegotiation				   */
+/***********************************************************/
+int phy_setup_aneg (char *devname, unsigned char addr)
+{
+	unsigned short ctl, adv;
+
+	/* Setup standard advertise */
+	miiphy_read (devname, addr, PHY_ANAR, &adv);
+	adv |= (PHY_ANLPAR_ACK | PHY_ANLPAR_RF | PHY_ANLPAR_T4 |
+		PHY_ANLPAR_TXFD | PHY_ANLPAR_TX | PHY_ANLPAR_10FD |
+		PHY_ANLPAR_10);
+	miiphy_write (devname, addr, PHY_ANAR, adv);
+
+	/* Start/Restart aneg */
+	miiphy_read (devname, addr, PHY_BMCR, &ctl);
+	ctl |= (PHY_BMCR_AUTON | PHY_BMCR_RST_NEG);
+	miiphy_write (devname, addr, PHY_BMCR, ctl);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+
+int npe_miiphy_read (char *devname, unsigned char addr,
+		     unsigned char reg, unsigned short *value)
+{
+	u16 val;
+
+	ixEthAccMiiReadRtn(addr, reg, &val);
+	*value = val;
+
+	return 0;
+}				/* phy_read */
+
+
+int npe_miiphy_write (char *devname, unsigned char addr,
+		      unsigned char reg, unsigned short value)
+{
+	ixEthAccMiiWriteRtn(addr, reg, value);
+	return 0;
+}				/* phy_write */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/npe/npe.c b/cpu/ixp/npe/npe.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ab7ca8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cpu/ixp/npe/npe.c
@@ -0,0 +1,694 @@
+/*
+ * (C) Copyright 2005-2006
+ * Stefan Roese, DENX Software Engineering, sr@denx.de.
+ *
+ * See file CREDITS for list of people who contributed to this
+ * project.
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+ * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as
+ * published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of
+ * the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+ * Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston,
+ * MA 02111-1307 USA
+ */
+
+#if 0
+#define DEBUG		/* define for debug output */
+#endif
+
+#include <config.h>
+#include <common.h>
+#include <net.h>
+#include <miiphy.h>
+#include <malloc.h>
+#include <asm/processor.h>
+#include <asm/arch-ixp/ixp425.h>
+
+#include <IxOsal.h>
+#include <IxEthAcc.h>
+#include <IxEthDB.h>
+#include <IxNpeDl.h>
+#include <IxQMgr.h>
+#include <IxNpeMh.h>
+#include <ix_ossl.h>
+#include <IxFeatureCtrl.h>
+
+#include <npe.h>
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_IXP4XX_NPE
+
+static IxQMgrDispatcherFuncPtr qDispatcherFunc = NULL;
+static int npe_exists[NPE_NUM_PORTS];
+static int npe_used[NPE_NUM_PORTS];
+
+/* A little extra so we can align to cacheline. */
+static u8 npe_alloc_pool[NPE_MEM_POOL_SIZE + CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE - 1];
+static u8 *npe_alloc_end;
+static u8 *npe_alloc_free;
+
+static void *npe_alloc(int size)
+{
+	static int count = 0;
+	void *p = NULL;
+
+	size = (size + (CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE-1)) & ~(CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE-1);
+	count++;
+
+	if ((npe_alloc_free + size) < npe_alloc_end) {
+		p = npe_alloc_free;
+		npe_alloc_free += size;
+	} else {
+		printf("%s: failed (count=%d, size=%d)!\n", count, size);
+	}
+	return p;
+}
+
+/* Not interrupt safe! */
+static void mbuf_enqueue(IX_OSAL_MBUF **q, IX_OSAL_MBUF *new)
+{
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *m = *q;
+
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(new) = NULL;
+
+	if (m) {
+		while(IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m))
+			m = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m);
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m) = new;
+	} else
+		*q = new;
+}
+
+/* Not interrupt safe! */
+static IX_OSAL_MBUF *mbuf_dequeue(IX_OSAL_MBUF **q)
+{
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *m = *q;
+	if (m)
+		*q = IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m);
+	return m;
+}
+
+static void reset_tx_mbufs(struct npe* p_npe)
+{
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *m;
+	int i;
+
+	p_npe->txQHead = NULL;
+
+	for (i = 0; i < CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_TX_DESCRIPTORS; i++) {
+		m = &p_npe->tx_mbufs[i];
+
+		memset(m, 0, sizeof(*m));
+
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m) = (void *)&p_npe->tx_pkts[i * NPE_PKT_SIZE];
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m) = NPE_PKT_SIZE;
+		mbuf_enqueue(&p_npe->txQHead, m);
+	}
+}
+
+static void reset_rx_mbufs(struct npe* p_npe)
+{
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *m;
+	int i;
+
+	p_npe->rxQHead = NULL;
+
+	HAL_DCACHE_INVALIDATE(p_npe->rx_pkts, NPE_PKT_SIZE *
+			      CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS);
+
+	for (i = 0; i < CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS; i++) {
+		m = &p_npe->rx_mbufs[i];
+
+		memset(m, 0, sizeof(*m));
+
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m) = (void *)&p_npe->rx_pkts[i * NPE_PKT_SIZE];
+		IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m) = NPE_PKT_SIZE;
+
+		if(ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(p_npe->eth_id, m) != IX_SUCCESS) {
+			printf("ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish failed for port %d\n", p_npe->eth_id);
+			break;
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+static void init_rx_mbufs(struct npe* p_npe)
+{
+	p_npe->rxQHead = NULL;
+
+	p_npe->rx_pkts = npe_alloc(NPE_PKT_SIZE *
+				   CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS);
+	if (p_npe->rx_pkts == NULL) {
+		printf("alloc of packets failed.\n");
+		return;
+	}
+
+	p_npe->rx_mbufs = (IX_OSAL_MBUF *)
+		npe_alloc(sizeof(IX_OSAL_MBUF) *
+			  CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_RX_DESCRIPTORS);
+	if (p_npe->rx_mbufs == NULL) {
+		printf("alloc of mbufs failed.\n");
+		return;
+	}
+
+	reset_rx_mbufs(p_npe);
+}
+
+static void init_tx_mbufs(struct npe* p_npe)
+{
+	p_npe->tx_pkts = npe_alloc(NPE_PKT_SIZE *
+				   CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_TX_DESCRIPTORS);
+	if (p_npe->tx_pkts == NULL) {
+		printf("alloc of packets failed.\n");
+		return;
+	}
+
+	p_npe->tx_mbufs = (IX_OSAL_MBUF *)
+		npe_alloc(sizeof(IX_OSAL_MBUF) *
+			  CONFIG_DEVS_ETH_INTEL_NPE_MAX_TX_DESCRIPTORS);
+	if (p_npe->tx_mbufs == NULL) {
+		printf("alloc of mbufs failed.\n");
+		return;
+	}
+
+	reset_tx_mbufs(p_npe);
+}
+
+/* Convert IX_ETH_PORT_n to IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEx */
+static int __eth_to_npe(int eth_id)
+{
+	switch(eth_id) {
+	case IX_ETH_PORT_1:
+		return IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEB;
+
+	case IX_ETH_PORT_2:
+		return IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEC;
+
+	case IX_ETH_PORT_3:
+		return IX_NPEMH_NPEID_NPEA;
+	}
+	return 0;
+}
+
+/* Poll the CSR machinery. */
+static void npe_poll(int eth_id)
+{
+	if (qDispatcherFunc != NULL) {
+		ixNpeMhMessagesReceive(__eth_to_npe(eth_id));
+		(*qDispatcherFunc)(IX_QMGR_QUELOW_GROUP);
+	}
+}
+
+/* ethAcc RX callback */
+static void npe_rx_callback(u32 cbTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *m, IxEthAccPortId portid)
+{
+	struct npe* p_npe = (struct npe *)cbTag;
+
+	if (IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m) > 0) {
+		mbuf_enqueue(&p_npe->rxQHead, m);
+
+		if (p_npe->rx_write == ((p_npe->rx_read-1) & (PKTBUFSRX-1))) {
+			debug("Rx overflow: rx_write=%d rx_read=%d\n",
+			      p_npe->rx_write, p_npe->rx_read);
+		} else {
+			debug("Received message #%d (len=%d)\n", p_npe->rx_write,
+			      IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m));
+			memcpy((void *)NetRxPackets[p_npe->rx_write], IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m),
+			       IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m));
+			p_npe->rx_len[p_npe->rx_write] = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m);
+			p_npe->rx_write++;
+			if (p_npe->rx_write == PKTBUFSRX)
+				p_npe->rx_write = 0;
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_PRINT_RX_FRAMES
+			{
+				u8 *ptr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m);
+				int i;
+
+				for (i=0; i<60; i++) {
+					debug("%02x ", *ptr++);
+				}
+				debug("\n");
+			}
+#endif
+		}
+
+		m = mbuf_dequeue(&p_npe->rxQHead);
+	} else {
+		debug("Received frame with length 0!!!\n");
+		m = mbuf_dequeue(&p_npe->rxQHead);
+	}
+
+	/* Now return mbuf to NPE */
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m) = NPE_PKT_SIZE;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(m) = NULL;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS(m) = 0;
+
+	if(ixEthAccPortRxFreeReplenish(p_npe->eth_id, m) != IX_SUCCESS) {
+		debug("npe_rx_callback: Error returning mbuf.\n");
+	}
+}
+
+/* ethAcc TX callback */
+static void npe_tx_callback(u32 cbTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *m)
+{
+	struct npe* p_npe = (struct npe *)cbTag;
+
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m) = NPE_PKT_SIZE;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_BUFFER_IN_PKT_PTR(m) = NULL;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_FLAGS(m) = 0;
+
+	mbuf_enqueue(&p_npe->txQHead, m);
+}
+
+
+static int npe_set_mac_address(struct eth_device *dev)
+{
+	struct npe *p_npe = (struct npe *)dev->priv;
+	IxEthAccMacAddr npeMac;
+
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+
+	/* Set MAC address */
+	memcpy(npeMac.macAddress, dev->enetaddr, 6);
+
+	if (ixEthAccPortUnicastMacAddressSet(p_npe->eth_id, &npeMac) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("Error setting unicast address! %02x:%02x:%02x:%02x:%02x:%02x\n",
+		       npeMac.macAddress[0], npeMac.macAddress[1],
+		       npeMac.macAddress[2], npeMac.macAddress[3],
+		       npeMac.macAddress[4], npeMac.macAddress[5]);
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	return 1;
+}
+
+/* Boot-time CSR library initialization. */
+static int npe_csr_load(void)
+{
+	int i;
+
+	if (ixQMgrInit() != IX_SUCCESS) {
+		debug("Error initialising queue manager!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	ixQMgrDispatcherLoopGet(&qDispatcherFunc);
+
+	if(ixNpeMhInitialize(IX_NPEMH_NPEINTERRUPTS_YES) != IX_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("Error initialising NPE Message handler!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	if (npe_used[IX_ETH_PORT_1] && npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_1] &&
+	    ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart(IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEB_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS)
+	    != IX_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("Error downloading firmware to NPE-B!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	if (npe_used[IX_ETH_PORT_2] && npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_2] &&
+	    ixNpeDlNpeInitAndStart(IX_NPEDL_NPEIMAGE_NPEC_ETH_LEARN_FILTER_SPAN_FIREWALL_VLAN_QOS)
+	    != IX_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("Error downloading firmware to NPE-C!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	/* don't need this for U-Boot */
+	ixFeatureCtrlSwConfigurationWrite(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH_LEARNING, FALSE);
+
+	if (ixEthAccInit() != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("Error initialising Ethernet access driver!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	for (i = 0; i < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; i++) {
+		if (!npe_used[i] || !npe_exists[i])
+			continue;
+		if (ixEthAccPortInit(i) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+			printf("Error initialising Ethernet port%d!\n", i);
+		}
+		if (ixEthAccTxSchedulingDisciplineSet(i, FIFO_NO_PRIORITY) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+			printf("Error setting scheduling discipline for port %d.\n", i);
+		}
+		if (ixEthAccPortRxFrameAppendFCSDisable(i) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+			printf("Error disabling RX FCS for port %d.\n", i);
+		}
+		if (ixEthAccPortTxFrameAppendFCSEnable(i) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+			printf("Error enabling TX FCS for port %d.\n", i);
+		}
+	}
+
+	return 1;
+}
+
+static int npe_init(struct eth_device *dev, bd_t * bis)
+{
+	struct npe *p_npe = (struct npe *)dev->priv;
+	int i;
+	u16 reg_short;
+	int speed;
+	int duplex;
+
+	debug("%s: 1\n", __FUNCTION__);
+
+	miiphy_read (dev->name, p_npe->phy_no, PHY_BMSR, &reg_short);
+
+	/*
+	 * Wait if PHY is capable of autonegotiation and autonegotiation is not complete
+	 */
+	if ((reg_short & PHY_BMSR_AUTN_ABLE) && !(reg_short & PHY_BMSR_AUTN_COMP)) {
+		puts ("Waiting for PHY auto negotiation to complete");
+		i = 0;
+		while (!(reg_short & PHY_BMSR_AUTN_COMP)) {
+			/*
+			 * Timeout reached ?
+			 */
+			if (i > PHY_AUTONEGOTIATE_TIMEOUT) {
+				puts (" TIMEOUT !\n");
+				break;
+			}
+
+			if ((i++ % 1000) == 0) {
+				putc ('.');
+				miiphy_read (dev->name, p_npe->phy_no, PHY_BMSR, &reg_short);
+			}
+			udelay (1000);	/* 1 ms */
+		}
+		puts (" done\n");
+		udelay (500000);	/* another 500 ms (results in faster booting) */
+	}
+
+	speed = miiphy_speed (dev->name, p_npe->phy_no);
+	duplex = miiphy_duplex (dev->name, p_npe->phy_no);
+
+	if (p_npe->print_speed) {
+		p_npe->print_speed = 0;
+		printf ("ENET Speed is %d Mbps - %s duplex connection\n",
+			(int) speed, (duplex == HALF) ? "HALF" : "FULL");
+	}
+
+	npe_alloc_end = npe_alloc_pool + sizeof(npe_alloc_pool);
+	npe_alloc_free = (u8 *)(((unsigned)npe_alloc_pool +
+				 CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE - 1) & ~(CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE - 1));
+
+	/* initialize mbuf pool */
+	init_rx_mbufs(p_npe);
+	init_tx_mbufs(p_npe);
+
+	if (ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister(p_npe->eth_id, npe_rx_callback,
+					   (u32)p_npe) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("can't register RX callback!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	if (ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister(p_npe->eth_id, npe_tx_callback,
+					       (u32)p_npe) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("can't register TX callback!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	npe_set_mac_address(dev);
+
+	if (ixEthAccPortEnable(p_npe->eth_id) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("can't enable port!\n");
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	p_npe->active = 1;
+
+	return 1;
+}
+
+#if 0 /* test-only: probably have to deal with it when booting linux (for a clean state) */
+/* Uninitialize CSR library. */
+static void npe_csr_unload(void)
+{
+	ixEthAccUnload();
+	ixEthDBUnload();
+	ixNpeMhUnload();
+	ixQMgrUnload();
+}
+
+/* callback which is used by ethAcc to recover RX buffers when stopping */
+static void npe_rx_stop_callback(u32 cbTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *m, IxEthAccPortId portid)
+{
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+}
+
+/* callback which is used by ethAcc to recover TX buffers when stopping */
+static void npe_tx_stop_callback(u32 cbTag, IX_OSAL_MBUF *m)
+{
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+}
+#endif
+
+static void npe_halt(struct eth_device *dev)
+{
+	struct npe *p_npe = (struct npe *)dev->priv;
+	int i;
+
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+
+	/* Delay to give time for recovery of mbufs */
+	for (i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
+		npe_poll(p_npe->eth_id);
+		udelay(100);
+	}
+
+#if 0 /* test-only: probably have to deal with it when booting linux (for a clean state) */
+	if (ixEthAccPortRxCallbackRegister(p_npe->eth_id, npe_rx_stop_callback,
+					   (u32)p_npe) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		debug("Error registering rx callback!\n");
+	}
+
+	if (ixEthAccPortTxDoneCallbackRegister(p_npe->eth_id, npe_tx_stop_callback,
+					       (u32)p_npe) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		debug("Error registering tx callback!\n");
+	}
+
+	if (ixEthAccPortDisable(p_npe->eth_id) != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		debug("npe_stop: Error disabling NPEB!\n");
+	}
+
+	/* Delay to give time for recovery of mbufs */
+	for (i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
+		npe_poll(p_npe->eth_id);
+		udelay(10000);
+	}
+
+	/*
+	 * For U-Boot only, we are probably launching Linux or other OS that
+	 * needs a clean slate for its NPE library.
+	 */
+#if 0 /* test-only */
+	for (i = 0; i < IX_ETH_ACC_NUMBER_OF_PORTS; i++) {
+		if (npe_used[i] && npe_exists[i])
+			if (ixNpeDlNpeStopAndReset(__eth_to_npe(i)) != IX_SUCCESS)
+				printf("Failed to stop and reset NPE B.\n");
+	}
+#endif
+
+#endif
+	p_npe->active = 0;
+}
+
+
+static int npe_send(struct eth_device *dev, volatile void *packet, int len)
+{
+	struct npe *p_npe = (struct npe *)dev->priv;
+	u8 *dest;
+	int err;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF *m;
+
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+	m = mbuf_dequeue(&p_npe->txQHead);
+	dest = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m);
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_PKT_LEN(m) = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m) = len;
+	IX_OSAL_MBUF_NEXT_PKT_IN_CHAIN_PTR(m) = NULL;
+
+	memcpy(dest, (char *)packet, len);
+
+	if ((err = ixEthAccPortTxFrameSubmit(p_npe->eth_id, m, IX_ETH_ACC_TX_DEFAULT_PRIORITY))
+	    != IX_ETH_ACC_SUCCESS) {
+		printf("npe_send: Can't submit frame. err[%d]\n", err);
+		mbuf_enqueue(&p_npe->txQHead, m);
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+#ifdef DEBUG_PRINT_TX_FRAMES
+	{
+		u8 *ptr = IX_OSAL_MBUF_MDATA(m);
+		int i;
+
+		for (i=0; i<IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m); i++) {
+			printf("%02x ", *ptr++);
+		}
+		printf(" (tx-len=%d)\n", IX_OSAL_MBUF_MLEN(m));
+	}
+#endif
+
+	npe_poll(p_npe->eth_id);
+
+	return len;
+}
+
+static int npe_rx(struct eth_device *dev)
+{
+	struct npe *p_npe = (struct npe *)dev->priv;
+
+	debug("%s\n", __FUNCTION__);
+	npe_poll(p_npe->eth_id);
+
+	debug("%s: rx_write=%d rx_read=%d\n", __FUNCTION__, p_npe->rx_write, p_npe->rx_read);
+	while (p_npe->rx_write != p_npe->rx_read) {
+		debug("Reading message #%d\n", p_npe->rx_read);
+		NetReceive(NetRxPackets[p_npe->rx_read], p_npe->rx_len[p_npe->rx_read]);
+		p_npe->rx_read++;
+		if (p_npe->rx_read == PKTBUFSRX)
+			p_npe->rx_read = 0;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int npe_initialize(bd_t * bis)
+{
+	static int virgin = 0;
+	struct eth_device *dev;
+	int eth_num = 0;
+	struct npe *p_npe = NULL;
+
+	for (eth_num = 0; eth_num < CFG_NPE_NUMS; eth_num++) {
+
+		/* See if we can actually bring up the interface, otherwise, skip it */
+		switch (eth_num) {
+		default:		/* fall through */
+		case 0:
+			if (memcmp (bis->bi_enetaddr, "\0\0\0\0\0\0", 6) == 0) {
+				continue;
+			}
+			break;
+#ifdef CONFIG_HAS_ETH1
+		case 1:
+			if (memcmp (bis->bi_enet1addr, "\0\0\0\0\0\0", 6) == 0) {
+				continue;
+			}
+			break;
+#endif
+		}
+
+		/* Allocate device structure */
+		dev = (struct eth_device *)malloc(sizeof(*dev));
+		if (dev == NULL) {
+			printf ("%s: Cannot allocate eth_device %d\n", __FUNCTION__, eth_num);
+			return -1;
+		}
+		memset(dev, 0, sizeof(*dev));
+
+		/* Allocate our private use data */
+		p_npe = (struct npe *)malloc(sizeof(struct npe));
+		if (p_npe == NULL) {
+			printf("%s: Cannot allocate private hw data for eth_device %d",
+			       __FUNCTION__, eth_num);
+			free(dev);
+			return -1;
+		}
+		memset(p_npe, 0, sizeof(struct npe));
+
+		switch (eth_num) {
+		default:		/* fall through */
+		case 0:
+			memcpy(dev->enetaddr, bis->bi_enetaddr, 6);
+			p_npe->eth_id = 0;
+			p_npe->phy_no = CONFIG_PHY_ADDR;
+			break;
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_HAS_ETH1
+		case 1:
+			memcpy(dev->enetaddr, bis->bi_enet1addr, 6);
+			p_npe->eth_id = 1;
+			p_npe->phy_no = CONFIG_PHY1_ADDR;
+			break;
+#endif
+		}
+
+		sprintf(dev->name, "NPE%d", eth_num);
+		dev->priv = (void *)p_npe;
+		dev->init = npe_init;
+		dev->halt = npe_halt;
+		dev->send = npe_send;
+		dev->recv = npe_rx;
+
+		p_npe->print_speed = 1;
+
+		if (0 == virgin) {
+			virgin = 1;
+
+			if (ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead() == IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP42X) {
+				switch (ixFeatureCtrlProductIdRead() & IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_STEPPING_MASK) {
+				case IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_B0:
+					/*
+					 * If it is B0 Silicon, we only enable port when its corresponding
+					 * Eth Coprocessor is available.
+					 */
+					if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0) ==
+					    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED)
+						npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_1] = TRUE;
+
+					if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1) ==
+					    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED)
+						npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_2] = TRUE;
+					break;
+				case IX_FEATURE_CTRL_SILICON_TYPE_A0:
+					/*
+					 * If it is A0 Silicon, we enable both as both Eth Coprocessors
+					 * are available.
+					 */
+					npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_1] = TRUE;
+					npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_2] = TRUE;
+					break;
+				}
+			} else if (ixFeatureCtrlDeviceRead() == IX_FEATURE_CTRL_DEVICE_TYPE_IXP46X) {
+				if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH0) ==
+				    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED)
+					npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_1] = TRUE;
+
+				if (ixFeatureCtrlComponentCheck(IX_FEATURECTRL_ETH1) ==
+				    IX_FEATURE_CTRL_COMPONENT_ENABLED)
+					npe_exists[IX_ETH_PORT_2] = TRUE;
+			}
+
+			npe_used[IX_ETH_PORT_1] = 1;
+			npe_used[IX_ETH_PORT_2] = 1;
+
+			npe_alloc_end = npe_alloc_pool + sizeof(npe_alloc_pool);
+			npe_alloc_free = (u8 *)(((unsigned)npe_alloc_pool +
+						 CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE - 1)
+						& ~(CFG_CACHELINE_SIZE - 1));
+
+			if (!npe_csr_load())
+				return 0;
+		}
+
+		eth_register(dev);
+
+#if defined(CONFIG_MII) || (CONFIG_COMMANDS & CFG_CMD_MII)
+		miiphy_register(dev->name, npe_miiphy_read, npe_miiphy_write);
+#endif
+
+	}			/* end for each supported device */
+
+	return 1;
+}
+
+#endif /* CONFIG_IXP4XX_NPE */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/start.S b/cpu/ixp/start.S
index 2726f65..757cfaa 100644
--- a/cpu/ixp/start.S
+++ b/cpu/ixp/start.S
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ reset:
 	/* copy */
 	mov     r0, #0
 	mov     r4, r0
-	add     r2, r0, #0x40000
+	add     r2, r0, #CFG_MONITOR_LEN
 	mov     r1, #0x10000000
 	mov     r5, r1
 
@@ -497,3 +497,29 @@ reset_cpu:
 reset_endless:
 
 	b	reset_endless
+
+#ifdef CONFIG_USE_IRQ
+
+.LC0:		.word	loops_per_jiffy
+
+/*
+ * 0 <= r0 <= 2000
+ */
+.globl udelay
+udelay:
+	mov	r2,     #0x6800
+	orr	r2, r2, #0x00db
+	mul	r0, r2, r0
+	ldr	r2, .LC0
+	ldr	r2, [r2]		@ max = 0x0fffffff
+	mov	r0, r0, lsr #11		@ max = 0x00003fff
+	mov	r2, r2, lsr #11		@ max = 0x0003ffff
+	mul	r0, r2, r0		@ max = 2^32-1
+	movs	r0, r0, lsr #6
+
+delay_loop:
+	subs	r0, r0, #1
+	bne	delay_loop
+	mov	pc, lr
+
+#endif /* CONFIG_USE_IRQ */
diff --git a/cpu/ixp/timer.c b/cpu/ixp/timer.c
index 8df2a31..920f34e 100644
--- a/cpu/ixp/timer.c
+++ b/cpu/ixp/timer.c
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
-/* vi: set ts=8 sw=8 noet: */
 /*
+ * (C) Copyright 2006
+ * Stefan Roese, DENX Software Engineering, sr@denx.de.
+ *
  * (C) Copyright 2002
  * Sysgo Real-Time Solutions, GmbH <www.elinos.com>
  * Marius Groeger <mgroeger@sysgo.de>
@@ -30,6 +32,7 @@
 #include <common.h>
 #include <asm/arch/ixp425.h>
 
+#ifndef CONFIG_USE_IRQ
 ulong get_timer (ulong base)
 {
        return get_timer_masked () - base;
@@ -77,3 +80,4 @@ ulong get_timer_masked (void)
 	}
 	return (reload_constant - current);
 }
+#endif /* #ifndef CONFIG_USE_IRQ */