Network Service Provider

Test. Improve. Repeat.

Network Service Providers (NSPs) must deliver reliable, high-performance services to their customers in a dynamic and highly competitive environment. Therefore, network test solutions are indispensable tools for NSPs, ensuring their infrastructure meets the highest standards of efficiency, security, and reliability.

Network Test Solutions for Scalability and Performance

One of the primary challenges for NSPs is managing the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth. With the exponential growth of data traffic, NSPs must continuously upgrade their infrastructure to handle this surge without compromising on performance. Ethernet traffic generators are the ideal network test solutions to address this challenge. They enable NSPs to simulate real-world traffic conditions, allowing for comprehensive testing and validation of network capacity and performance. By utilizing Ethernet traffic generators, NSPs can make informed decisions about network expansion, ensuring their networks remain efficient under varying usage patterns. Additionally, these tools are crucial for testing interoperability between equipment from different vendors, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across diverse network components.

Network Test Solutions for Security and Reliability

Security and reliability in networks are increasingly critical for Network Service Providers (NSPs). To protect their infrastructure from a wide range of cyber threats, including DDoS attacks, malware, and data breaches, NSPs must implement robust security protocols. Ethernet traffic generators are invaluable network test solutions that help NSPs emulate malicious traffic patterns, allowing them to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defenses. By simulating various cyber threats, this test equipment enables monitoring and testing of security measures, ensuring rapid response strategies are in place to mitigate risks and minimize downtime. Furthermore, in the event of network errors or breakdowns, Ethernet traffic generators facilitate effective troubleshooting, helping NSPs quickly diagnose and resolve issues to restore optimal network functionality.

Our solutions for Network Service Providers

Broad range of test modules

Xena offers a selection of test modules for testing all Ethernet speeds from 10Mbps to 800Gbps.

Our range includes the latest Ethernet technology with 112G-based SerDes and PAM-4 in our Z800 Freya product line. For testing and debugging AN/LT protocols we offer our dedicated Z800 Freya Compact ANLT Test Appliance.

Easy-to-use software

Xena’s test solutions include feature-rich software for generating Ethernet traffic and analyzing the result. The primary tool is XenaManager.

There are also test suites for running standard tests such as RFC2544, RFC2889, RFC3918 and Y.1564, and specialized AN/LT tests along with a comprehensive range of powerful scripting and test automation options such as Xena OpenAutomation (XOA), an open-source test automation framework featuring a Python API that runs on any OS.

Robust chassis choices

Choose between the robust scalable 4U XenaBay with space for up to 12 test modules, or the small, easy-to-transport 1U XenaCompact with just one test module.

Exceptional value

All our solutions include the Xena Value Pack which consists of 3 years’ SW updates, 3 years’ HW warranty, free online/email support for the lifetime of the product and free product training.

Together with our low port-pricing, this represents significant savings on the TCO of your Ethernet traffic generation and analysis solutions.

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CASE STORY

400GE FEC MEASUREMENTS

A key player in the Chinese telecommunications industry needed a 400GE traffic generation and analysis solution for performance testing of new standards and technology. Critical requirements for the solution was the capability to do FEC measurements, and it needed to be compatible with 400GE transceivers from major vendors.

CASE STORY

GPON TESTING at 1GE AND 10 GE

To meet the ever-increasing demand for high-speed symmetrical Internet access and triple-play services to businesses and subscribers, the introduction of GPON technology in India was pioneered by a high-profile government R&D institute.

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