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Carrier routers are fundamental components of IP/MPLS core
networks. They are sophisticated devices that are capable
of simultaneously managing multiple protocol engines, forwarding
millions of packets per second and enabling revenue generating
services. It is critical that the performance of carrier routers
are maintained under normal, stressful operational conditions
such that all features operate to their full design parameters
when used collectively, not just individually.
Validating the reliability, stability and scalable performance
of routers are of absolute critical concern to service providers
as they seek to deliver a reliable and resilient network.
The Agilent N2X solution is the industry's first to combine
leading-edge data services testing with carrier-grade infrastructure
testing and emulation. The N2X solution comprehensively verifies
the ultimate performance, scalability and resiliency of carrier
grade services under realistic network operating conditions.
Including the ability to stress both the network data and
control planes, the Agilent N2X offers unparalleled test realism
and scalability to verify the ultimate performance of carrier
routers.
- Industry's leading multi-protocol emulation and traffic
generation environment,
- Extensive interface range (from Sonet/SDH, 10/100 Ethernet
to OC-768c),
- Patented real-time measurements,
- Powered through a versatile GUI
- Fully featured API
Scalability: Test extreme network conditions
The scalable performance of underlying carrier-grade devices
is critical in the network's ability to efficiently deliver
the new wave and density of services reliably and consistently.
Only Agilent N2X, with the industry's highest layer 2/3 traffic
and protocol scalability can test the ultimate performance
of the device's ability to deliver network services.
- Industry highest stream scalability through the generation
and measurement of over 32,000 unique streams representing
customer service levels (QoS) per port simultaneously.
- Industry's highest port density to cost-effectively stress
the devices and networks
- Most Comprehensive network services coverage including
Layer 2/3 MPLS VPNs, Multicast, VPLS and IPv6 based services.
- Powerful protocol emulation to simulate complex real-world
multi-protocol environments
- Simultaneously test the control and data planes
Versatility: Test without boundaries
Agilent N2X simplifies scalable performance testing through
unique ease of use features, which simplifies and accelerates
complex test scenario configurations. This not only reduces
the time required to learn how to use the tool, but also provides
users with the versatility to test without boundaries and
get the most of their testing time.
- Versatile and interactive user interface
- Flexible PDU Builder to build any type of encapsulation
easily
- Topology builder to quickly create complex multi-protocol
network topologies
- Comprehensive API and QuickTest library for complete automation
and repeatability
Innovation: Industry leading solutions
N2X builds upon Agilent's long established reputation of
innovation through continuous industry leadership in carrier
routing test methodologies and test capability. Agilent N2X
has spearheaded definition of test methodologies and procedures
to evaluate cutting edge services such as Layer 2/3 MPLS VPNs
and multicast. Furthermore, Agilent N2X has enabled network
services innovation through the delivery of industry first
solutions for VPLS, GMPLS and most recently 40G.
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Network Services 
