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Vantage is a production line test solution for networking devices that use Ethernet traffic, such as switches, NICs, routers, GPON devices, cable modems, EOC, power modems and so on.
The solution consists of dedicated hardware and software that is flexible, scalable and very easy to use.
Vantage helps Networking Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) quickly detect performance issues and verify new features before the Devices Under Test (DUTs) leave the factory.
Vantage is all about ease-of-use. The intuitive GUI gives quick access to powerful automation features that make it simple for production-line staff to conduct comprehensive testing with just a few minutes instruction – one click of a button is enough to execute complex sequences of testing and report generation.
The modular, high-port density 4U VantageBay chassis has 12 slots for test modules supporting speeds from 1GE up to 400GE via a variety of interfaces: SFP, SFP+, QSFP, QSFP28, QSFP56 & RJ45.
There are 4 versions the fixed 1U VantageCompact chassis which support testing from 1GE to 100GE. You can also buy a convenient travel case that protects the tester while it is being transported.
Vantage has 5 dedicated production-only test modules that can be installed in many combinations. The robust chassis features a very strong mounting mechanism for the test modules. This ensures high levels of reliability in demanding production environments and during transportation.
Vantage is controlled via an easy-to-use web-interface called VantageManager. VantageManager works with any web browser and requires no understanding of network or testing to operate.
Pre-defined testcases are available and new testcases can be developed by Xena’s engineers or customers to meet individual needs.
VantageManager automatically generates reports of all tests. These are easy to understand, with the front page summarizing pass/fail of the DUT ports, plus a list of possible causes for failed ports. Full details are also available later in the report if needed.
Bi-directional traffic generation between WAN and LAN ports, could be multiple LAN ports to single WAN port, or one WAN port to multiple LAN ports. Test of throughput and failures. The test may be configured with values for packet size, bandwidth, packet loss and other stream parameters. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
Generate traffic between all ports, or between odd and even ports, or one direction traffic generation, with or without VLAN tagged frames. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
Supports one-to-many and many-to-one traffic generation.
Loopback test one a configurable number of ports on e.g. a DUT such as a switch or a router. The test may be configured with values for packet size, bandwidth, packet loss and other stream parameters. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
Traffic is transmitted one-to-many and packets are sent both up and down-link. The test may be configured with values for packet size, bandwidth, packet loss and other stream parameters. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
Vantage and Valkyrie are based on the same technology but there are some key differences. Here’s how they compare:
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Test Modules | Wide range of test modules supporting all speeds from 100M to 400GE | Comprehensive range of test modules supporting all speeds from 100M to 400GE incl. several not supported by Vantage |
| Chassis | 1U and 4U chassis | 1U and 4U chassis |
| Port Density | Fewer options than Valkyrie | Very high port density |
Vantage is for production line testing, while Valkyrie is for R&D testing. Vantage’s operation is very simple and demands zero technical background. Valkyrie is a professional test tool which requires a good knowledge of Ethernet and network infrastructure
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Web UI – Python based | Windows APP |
| Test Automation | Highly automated test environment: auto link status checking and test run | Need interactive configuration and manual test implementation with UI |
| Test Configuration | Pre-defined test cases and scenarios; simple and repeated test setup, no tech background needed | Complex test parameters configurations, learning curve is longer, need professional network and testing tech background |
| Test Execution | Three steps to execute a test case, multiple tests with different setups for different DUTs can be ran simultaneously | One test setup for single DUT in most environments |
Vantage delivers a simple Pass/Failure result mechanism. Valkyrie provides comprehensive results that are much more detailed for further analysis.
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time statistics | Not supported | Supported |
| Chart statistics | Not supported | Supported |
| Statistics in report | Simple reports only shows: TX/RX packets, Loss, Loss Rate, Latency; and test pass or failure | • L1/L2 TX/RX (Mbit/s, packets/s, packets, bytes) • Loss, payload integrity errors, sequence errors, misorder errors • Min latency, max latency, average latency • Min jitter, max jitter, average jitter |
| Log | Simple log file content | Highly detailed log |
| Statistics logging | Not supported | Supported |
Vantage is used for production line testing – most functions and configurations are pre-defined, and repeated in very short test duration. Valkyrie is used for a huge range of test scenarios and supports complex configurations and extended testing.
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| RFC2544 | Not supported | Supported |
| RFC2889 | Not supported | Supported |
| RFC3918 | Not supported | Supported |
| Y.1564 | Not supported | Supported |
| Capture & Replay | Not supported | Supported |
| Port configuration | Only configure IP address | Full version of Port configuration |
| Stream Configuration | Not supported | Support multiple streams and comprehensive stream configuration |
| Header configure | Not supported | Load and edit any packet header |
| Filtering | Not supported | Supported |
| Inject Errors | Not supported | Supported |
| Loopback | Not supported | Supported |
| Multicast | Not supported | Supported |
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