Ethernet as defined in the IEEE802.3 standard is the underlying technology behind almost any wired data transmission on our planet. Installing and maintaining networks and equipment often require the ability to generate, manipulate and analyse complex ethernet traffic flows. The same testing functionality is needed by developers of new semiconductors, switches and network interface cards to verify the performance of new products.
To provide vendor-independent comparable test with unambiguous results, a number of standardized test suites have been defined. The tests are considered mandatory to pass before any new network element is introduced into a network. The following list outlines the most common test suites along with a short description of the functionality they cover:
Although the standardised test suites described above are great for benchmarking, more sophisticated tests are generally needed for product development and troubleshooting.
Also, configuring a large test network with multiple ports, flows and test cases can be a huge task. For this reason, easy-to-use graphical user interfaces as well as automation options through scripting and/or programming is often beneficial.
Xena is a comprehensive Ethernet traffic generator platform offering a range of chassis and test modules, user-friendly test software, and rich automation options for testing Ethernet devices up to 800Gbps.
With over a dozen test modules to choose from, Xena makes it easy to test all Ethernet speeds from 10Mbps to 800Gbps via both optical and electrical cables.
Choose between the robust scalable 4U XenaBay with space for up to 12 test modules, or the small, easy-to-transport 1U XenaCompact with one fixed test module.
Xena’s test solutions include feature-rich XenaManager software for generating Ethernet traffic and analyzing the result.
There are also test suites for running standard tests such as RFC2544, RFC2889, RFC3918 and Y.1564, as well as comprehensive 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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