The Agilent/Keysight Novus SFP28 / QSFP28 High-Density 100/25/10GE is a multi-rate load module engineered for comprehensive network testing across 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE speeds. It delivers native QSFP28 ports for 100GbE validation alongside SFP28 interface support for 5G RAN transport networks. The platform enables interoperability and functional testing for network equipment manufacturers and enterprise deployers validating data center switches, routers, and service provider infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
Port Configuration & Data Rates
• 8 native QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE per port
• 8x25GbE and 8x10GbE SFP28 interface support via included QSA56 adaptors
• 16 ports of 50GbE via fan-out media (50GbE speed option required)
• 8 ports of 40GbE via fan-out media (40/10GbE speed option required)
• Up to 32 ports of 25GbE via fan-out media (25GbE speed option required)
• Up to 32 ports of 10GbE via fan-out media (40/10GbE speed option required)
Protocol & Electrical Features
• Forward Error Correction: RS-FEC and FC_FEC on 100GbE, 50GbE, and 25GbE
• Auto-Negotiation and Link Training on 100GbE, 50GbE, and 25GbE
• NRZ encoding for 100GbE and 50GbE over QSFP28; 25GbE and 10GbE over SFP28
• Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Frame preemption (802.1Qbu / 802.1Qbr), Time-aware shaper (802.1Qbv), and multiple 1588v2 profiles
• Line-rate hardware packet capture for real-time packet detection and decoding
Module Variants
• NOVUS100GE8Q28+FAN: 8-port 100GbE module for enterprise and data center testing
• NOVUS100GE4Q28+FAN: 4-port (upgradeable to 8-port) 100GbE module
• NOVUS-M100GE8Q28+FAN: 8-port mid-range module for small/medium enterprise deployment
• NOVUS-R100GE8Q28+FAN: 8-port reduced feature module optimized for high-density switch testing
– Key Features
• Multi-rate testing eliminates need for separate modules across speed tiers
• Fan-out capabilities scale port counts for high-density test beds
• SFP28 interface validation via pluggable adaptors supports 5G RAN transport
• TSN and 1588v2 support for time-critical networking applications
– Typical Applications
Data center switch and router validation, enterprise network equipment testing, 5G transport network infrastructure verification, service provider network deployment validation, high-port-count performance testing environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
QSA56 adaptors (included) enable SFP28 connectivity. Module variants support upgrade paths and scaling across performance tiers.
