Xena Networks - XenaCompact 1U Fixed Chassis Solution for Xena Traffic Generator NICs
- Up to 96 differential channels per full rack mainframe
- Constantly monitor input signals for fault conditions
- Flexible configurations for detecting edges, out-of-bounds conditions and measuring pulse widths
- Inputs can be masked, inverted, and combined to produce interrupts
- Can be used as a time stamp module and as a digital I/O
- Programmable debounce circuitry prevents erroneous readings
- 10 V and 100 V input ranges
- On-board memory stores events with IEEE 1588 timestamps
- Synchronize reading of input states with other scanned analog channels
The EX1200-7416 has sixteen true differential channels of analog comparator input that can be selected to provide an interrupt to the EX1200 system when the input falls outside the software programmed bounds, independent of the scan list operation. The EX1200-7416 is an ideal device in “go/no-go” testing, where a device fails if the voltage outputs exceed a threshold or window, or in control applications where a device or test needs to be shut down if a voltage level is exceeded. Using an analog comparator/interrupter in certain applications, as opposed to a traditional scanning approach, considerably improves the overall response time of the system, providing the ability to ‘constantly monitor’ signals of interest for fault conditions.
The inputs are independently software programmable, permitting the user to vary input thresholds per channel. Each input signal is also digitally debounced for a programmed time ranging from 1 μs to 500 ms, preventing input signal noise from causing undesired interrupts. The threshold polarity can be programmed to detect either a rising or falling edge or can be masked to prevent unused channels from causing interrupts. All of the enabled inputs are OR’d together to produce a single interrupt signal. Input can be combined via math functions to create virtual channels when multiple conditions must be satisfied before an event is recorded. On board memory stores events with precise IEEE 1588 timestamps. The interrupt signal can be routed through the front panel connector for distribution to other devices in the test system for absolute deterministic communication.
There are three modes of operation that satisfy a wide range of applications. In normal mode, any channel crossing a threshold with the programmed polarity will cause an event to be latched into memory. Window mode automatically parallels two adjacent input channels and is used when an input signal is expected to be within upper and lower bounds. Pulse mode provides a means for measuring the pulse width of input signals by automatically changing the threshold polarity at each crossing.
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E100 Chimera can impair Ethernet traffic at 5 speeds up to 100Gbps to emulate real-world network behavior
- E100 Chimera supports a broad range of impairments (latency/jitter, packet & port impairments, flexible distributions, BW shaping etc)
- True wire-speed impairment @ 100Gbps (plus 50 / 40 / 25 & 10Gbps) NRZ and PAM4
- Ease of use – E100 Chimera is a stand-alone impairment tool that integrates seamlessly with Xena’s traffic generator, letting you speed up your work flow by using the same SW to both generate and impair Ethernet traffic.
- Highest port density in the industry – plus you can reserve individual port-pairs without blocking access to the others
- Setting up custom impairment distributions is a breeze
- Powerful, easy-to-use automation & scripting options
XenaManager is used to configure and generate streams of Ethernet traffic between Xena test equipment and Devices Under Test (DUTs) at all speeds up to 800Gbps, and analyze the results. It can also be used to add various forms of impairment up to 100Gbps when using the Chimera network emulator.
The user-friendly interface makes XenaManager an effective tool for performing a wide range of core test scenarios for semiconductor & Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs), network service providers, and hyperscalers.
- 1-slot 1U allows high-port density in a robust form factor
- Price/performance
- Ease of use
- Advanced architecture
- User-friendly software (XenaManager, Xena OpenAutomation)
- Test automation with XOA
- Three years’ software updates
- Three years’ hardware warranty
- Free tech support & training for the product lifetime
Xena2889 is a Windows desktop application for benchmarking the performance of Layer 2 LAN switches. It is free and bundled with every XenaManager release.
- Create, edit and execute test configurations using Xena test equipment according to RFC 2889
- Configure and enable many of the test-types defined in RFC 2889
- Supports L2-3 testing and either IPv4 or IPv6
- Flexibly define protocol layers (Ethernet, VLANs, IP, UDP, etc.)
- Assign separate protocol layer definitions to each test port
- Extensive configuration options to fine-tune the tests
Xena3918 provides an easy-to-use port configuration panel that lets you add and remove ports, and assign IP addresses and port roles. Ports from multiple XenaBay and XenaCompact chassis can be freely mixed.
- Makes it easy to create, edit and execute all test-types specified in RFC 3918
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6
- Multiple protocols supported per UNI (Ethernet, Customer and Service VLANs, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, and UDP)
- Support for all IGMP/MLD versions
- Works seamlessly with multiple XenaBay and XenaCompact test chassis
- Ability to flexibly define protocol layers supported by the test incl. Ethernet VLANs, IP and UDP
- Extensive configuration options for fine-tuning tests
Xena OpenAutomation (XOA) is an open-source test automation framework for use with all Xena solutions.
Fast, easy to use and extremely flexible, XOA features a Python API that runs on any OS. You can use XOA in whichever way suits your test needs.
There are three main options:
- Use XOA CLI or XOA Python API to add Xena test equipment to your existing test automation setup.
- Use XOA CLI or XOA Python API to add Xena testers and run Xena test suites via your existing test automation setup.
- Use XOA to automate all your Ethernet testing.
In Nordic mythology, Loki is the god of mischief. In the world of Ethernet testing, Z100 Loki is an important part of the Xena product line, which is Xena’s Ethernet Traffic Generation & Analysis (TGA) solution.
Z100 Loki supports testing of NRZ-based Ethernet at data rates of 10G / 25G / 40G / 50G / 100G.
In the Xena line we also have Z10 Odin (NRZ testing 10Mbps to 10G), Z400 Thor (NRZ testing 10 to 100G and PAM4 testing 50G to 400G), Z800 Freya (10G NRZ to 800G PAM4) and the Z1608 Edun (112G & 224G SerDes) which can generate up to 1.6Tbps.
- Wire-speed traffic generation and analysis
- High precision solution for chassis time synchronization
- Used for OWL measurements, synchronized traffic start and timestamping
- Can use any combination of NTP, PTP or RFC 868 TIME
- Legacy Xena testers can be retro-fitted with XenaTimeSynch (GPS requires factory refit)
- Compatible with Xena1564 (ITU-T Y.1564) test methodology
Xena2544 offers full support for the 4 test-types specified in RFC2544, and also lets you partially enable one or more test types. Xena2544 supports different network topologies and traffic flow directions on both Layer 2 and Layer 3, as well as both IPv4 and IPv6.
Teledyne LeCroy Xena
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Teledyne LeCroy Xena is a leader in Ethernet traffic generators, physical layer testing and network emulation. They are one of a handful of companies with solutions for testing the fastest Ethernet speeds (currently 800Gbps using 112G SerDes). Customers around the world rely on Xena solutions to test, debug and validate the performance and interoperability of new Ethernet devices and outperform their competitors.
