The rollout of 40G/100G Ethernet communication hardware that is currently underway calls for highly sophisticated test equipment. To support operators and their contract partners in the deployment of such next generation networks, test sourcing specialist Livingston now offers Spirents TestCenter HyperMetrics neXt solution. Optimised specifically to address multi-Terabit routers, large capacity multi-service routers and datacentre fabrics, these advanced test modules utilise state-of-the-art Intel microprocessor devices in order to deliver extremely high density 40G/100G Ethernet test capacity per rack unit. They can ensure dataplane quality of service (QoS) on high throughput traffic and verify the scalability of routing, access, application and security protocols.
Each HyperMetrics neXt has four 40G QSFP ports and two 100G CFP ports per module. The proprietary NoCode automation feature incorporated into each of these units enables construction of highly automated test cases without the user requiring any previous programming experience. This is accompanied by the Cloud Core processing functionality, which intelligently distributes resources across ports in order to optimise testing tasks over parallel processes, pooling them across multiple microprocessor cores and threads.
Tests beds that are constructed on Cloud Core present a compelling mix of scalable performance and deep real-time analysis capabilities, which proves highly suited to the testing of complex converged IP systems. Users can combine numerous individual test cases into a single run, thereby saving regression test time. They can also export automated test cases to run from a command line for headless test execution.
This highdensity Spirent 40G/100G Ethernet test solution facilitates marked enhancements in terms scalability and performance. Implementation can be carried out far quicker, as the huge quantities of data involved can be comfortably dealt with - processing billons of results to validate test activities and uncover major issues affecting the network. It can emulate multiple layers of network protocols and has the ability to perform real-time cause/effect analysis on reams of statistical information while placing the system into realistic scenarios, including dynamic topology changes and fail-overs.
The HyperMetrics neXt modules represent a major step forward in ensuring that the implementation of 40G and 100G infrastructure is fully effective, possessing the capacity necessary to test Ethernet core routers with high scale, multi-protocol topologies and validate the IP throughput for networks serving millions of subscribers, states Geoff Kempster, Inventory Manager for Livingston. The advance processing functionality integrated into these modules, as well as the real-time cause/effect analysis they support, maximise both performance and scaling over high-speed Ethernet lines. Livingston has made heavy investment in this area, acquiring instrumentation from Spirent as well as JDSU and EXFO. We also have a broad selection of CFP interfaces to choose from, such as ones from Finisar, Opnext and Sumitomo, and are uniquely positioned as the only recognised rental source for these interfaces.
About Livingston:
Livingston provides and manages test equipment for companies in more than 100 countries worldwide, giving them access to leading edge products regardless of their budget constraints. Founded over forty years ago, the company has built up a highly experienced team of engineering and supply chain professionals. Its services include rental, calibration management, and inventory management. Partnering with Livingston allows companies to optimise their capital expenditure, bringing greater return on investment, as well as generating cash for unused or underused assets through its equipment disposal and redeployment activities.
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