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401260
Spirent 401260, Multi Port, Programmable Connection Type, Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Interface
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Spirent 401260 IP (Layer 3) Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Interface
The Spirent 401260 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet module that comprises part of the AX/4000 Broadband Test System, particularly for the advanced testing of broadband networks. It is intended to provide flexible and scalable IP Layer 3 test functionality with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity required to validate complex broadband and IP networking configurations. Being the element of the system AX/4000, it allows parallel testing on several protocols, including but not limited to ATM, IP, Frame Relay, and Ethernet, offering unmatched versatility for a wide range of broadband applications.
This interface module allows users to perform extensive conformance and performance testing across access, mobile backhaul, and core routing networks involved in technologies such as multicast, MPLS, and switching. With such extensive conformance suites, the module enables operators to ensure protocol conformance and fine-tune device and network behavior before actual deployment. The AX/4000 further supports scalable subscriber emulation; it allows the simulation of thousands of sessions-like scenarios, which very accurately emulates real-world network loads while providing the needed insight into scalability and reliability expected from broadband solutions.
Equipped with a variety of interfaces, from entry-level speeds up to high-bandwidth 10 Gbps connections, this module covers everything from small-scale local network tests to large broadband environments. This flexibility is further supported by efficient test methodologies, speeding up the testing process and allowing thorough end-to-end validation. By emulating various user scenarios, it provides important performance insights for network developers and providers, confirming that both devices and networks comply with the required performance standards prior to any kind of deployment.
Another similar purpose of the Spirent 401260 IP Layer 3 module is to reduce the testing time and cost by simplifying complex test processes with intuitive software controls and automated test cases. These features support repeatable and exhaustive tests that help enhance reliability in network performance evaluations, making sure all possible issues can be detected and mitigated right from the beginning of the development cycle.
| Model | 401260 |
|---|---|
| Interface type | Gigabit Ethernet GBIC |
| Transmission Rate | Up to 10 Gbps |
| Protocols Supported | IP, ATM, Frame Relay, Ethernet |
| Test Suites | MPLS, multicast, IP protocol validation |
| Scalability | Thousands of subscriber sessions per port |
| Ports | Multi-port, modular |
| Connection Type | Layer 3 (IP), programmable |
| Optical Connector | SC, multimode |
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