The IXIA 400 Traffic Generator with LM10GE223M module is a high-performance network testing platform built on a scalable desktop chassis architecture. It delivers 32,000 traffic flows per port with line-rate stateless traffic generation at 10GBASE-R (LAN) data rates. The system performs real-time packet-by-packet latency measurements, QoS emulation, and multilayer protocol analysis across Layers 2–7.
Technical Specifications
Chassis & Architecture
• Chassis Type: IXIA 400 Traffic Generator/Analyzer
• Form Factor: Desktop configuration; 4-slot density
• Scalability: Daisy-chain up to 256 chassis with 10 nanosecond synchronization timing
Traffic Generation
• Traffic Flows: 32,000 flows per port
• Streams: Up to 256 per port
• Packet Payload: 12 bytes (undersized) to 65,536 bytes (oversized), plus valid and error packets
• Unique Packets: Millions per stream
• Data Rate: 10GBASE-R (LAN) line-rate transmission
• Address Variation: Incrementing, decrementing, or random MAC and IP addressing for simultaneous Layer 2 and Layer 3 testing
Traffic Analysis
• Latency Measurement: Real-time, packet-by-packet resolution
• Protocol Scope: Simultaneous multilayer (L2–L7) testing
• Statistics: Graphical and tabular analysis views
Protocol Support
• Editors: IP, UDP, IPX, TCP, IGMP, ARP, DHCP, RIP, ISL, MPLS, VLAN 802.1pq, OSPF
• Routing Protocols: BGP-4, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS (RSVP-TE, LDP)
• IP Standards: IPv4 and IPv6 wire-speed generation and analysis
• Emulation: Thousands of routers/bridges with millions of reachable networks and hosts
• QoS: Emulation and measurement supported
– Key Features
• CPU-based test ports with independent multi-core processors running Linux
• Multi-user remote access for collaborative testing environments
• Compatible with IxExplorer, IxNetwork, and IxLoad applications
– Typical Applications
• Ethernet switch and router validation at Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Protocol conformance and performance testing
• QoS and network behavior verification
• Large-scale network emulation and stress testing.
– Compatibility & Integration
The IXIA 400 supports Ixia’s full range of load modules and integrates with industry-standard test applications for protocol, traffic, and application-layer performance analysis.
