The IntelliProp IPC-GZ198A-ZM Gen-Z Link Layer is an IP Core that allows companies to build Gen-Z compliant devices. The IPC-GZ198A-ZM is compliant with the Gen-Z 1.1 Core specification and provides support for the Link Local protocol and passing of end-to-end packets. The IPC-GZ198A-ZM IP core is designed for integration into FPGA and ASIC developments to minimize development time and familiarization required to develop this IP independently. The IPC-GZ198A-ZM is fully verified in pseudo random simulation.