The Agilent/Keysight Novus 3-Speed 32-Port 10G/1G/100M is a high-density network load module for Layer 2/3 protocol testing and validation. Each module provides 32 ports supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 Gigabit Ethernet, and 100 Megabit Ethernet via SFP+ transceivers. It delivers line-rate traffic generation and analysis across all speeds while enabling emulation of routing, bridging, host, and access protocols at scale.
Technical Specifications
• Port Configuration: 32 ports per module; up to 384 3-speed ports in a single 12-slot chassis
• Supported Speeds: 10GbE, 1GbE, and 100M Ethernet
• Transceiver Type: SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus)
• Dual-PHY Support: Optional models include simultaneous SFP+ and 10GBASE-T RJ45 interfaces for copper and fiber testing
• Latency Resolution: 2.5 nanoseconds
• CPU/Memory Aggregation: 4:1 flexible aggregation for ultra-high-scale emulation
– Key Features
• Line-rate traffic generation and analysis at 10GbE, 1GbE, and 100M speeds
• Hardware packet capture and decode at line rate across all supported speeds
• Real-time latency measurement with 2.5 nanosecond resolution
• Advanced sequence checking with duplicate packet detection
• Preamble customization (length and data) via IxNetwork
• RFC benchmark testing and protocol validation
• Extensive per-port and traffic flow statistics
• Layer 4-7 protocol testing for voice, video, storage, and access applications
– Typical Applications
Designed for ultra-high-density test environments requiring line-rate traffic generation and multi-protocol emulation. Ideal for validating routing and switching behavior, data center networking equipment, and access protocol stacks at production scale.
– Compatibility & Integration
Integrates into Keysight’s 12-slot rackmount chassis architecture. Supported by IxExplorer, IxNetwork, and IxLoad applications with full Tcl and automation API access for test automation and custom protocol implementation.
