The Cisco Route Processor Module XF (Cisco RPM-XF) is a seamlessly integrated IP/MPLS services gateway for Cisco Advanced ATM Multiservice Portfolio (AAMP) leveraging industry leading Cisco IOS software and powered by Cisco PXF's innovative adaptive processing for highest service performance.The Cisco RPM-XF has an adaptive network processing technology based on Cisco's patented Parallel Express Forwarding (PXF) architecture. The PXF network processor provides hardware-based forwarding and ease of programmability for flexible service delivery. The Cisco RPM-XF is built to provide high-performance edge services, high scalability, and reliability. The Cisco RPM-XF creates new and differentiated current services for ATM-based networks, such as voice over IP (VoIP) and IP-enabled Layer 2 service. The Cisco RPM-XF also provides a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) control plane for emerging services and network architectures.