The Ixia NOVUS10/1GE16DP is a high-density Layer 2-7 network and application testing load module delivering 16 Dual-PHY ports per module. Each port operates at 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE), or 100 Megabit Ethernet (100MbE) across both fiber (SFP+) and copper (10GBASE-T RJ45) interfaces simultaneously. The module generates full line-rate L2/3 traffic and true L4-7 application traffic with stateful generation up to 480 Gbps in a 12-slot chassis configuration.
## Technical Specifications
• **Port Density:** 16 Dual-PHY ports per module
• **Supported Speeds:** 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE), 100 Megabit Ethernet (100MbE)
• **Interface Types:** SFP+ (fiber), 10GBASE-T RJ45 (copper)
• **Maximum Density:** Up to 192 x 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE Ethernet test ports in a single 12-slot XGS chassis
• **Stateful Traffic Generation:** Up to 480 Gbps in a 12-slot chassis
• **Stateless Traffic Emulation:** Up to 160 Gbps per Novus ONE appliance
• **Stateful Application Traffic Emulation:** Up to 20 Gbps per Novus ONE appliance
• **Real-Time Latency Measurement:** Resolution down to 2.5 ns
## Key Features
• Dual-PHY capability enables simultaneous testing of SFP+ and 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports at different speeds on the same module
• Hardware packet capture and decode with extensive port statistics
• Advanced sequence checking for protocol validation
• Full line-rate traffic generation and analysis at L2/3
• True L4-7 application traffic generation with subscriber emulation
• Support for voice, video, storage, and access protocols
## Protocol Emulation
• High-performance routing and bridging protocol emulation
• Routing, switching, MPLS, IP multicast, and Carrier Ethernet protocols
• Data center Ethernet protocol emulation
• IxLoad L4-7 support including voice, video, and access protocols
• Quality of Experience (QoE) subscriber and protocol emulation
## Typical Applications
• ASIC design and FPGA validation
• Hardware switch fabric evaluation
• Data center test scenarios
• Routing and switching validation
• Application performance testing across L2-7
## Compatibility & Integration
Installs in Keysight XGS series chassis: XGS12-SD, XGS12-HSL, XGS2-SD, XGS2-HSL, XGS2-SDL, and XGS12-SDL. Integrates with Keysight IxNetwork and IxLoad for protocol emulation and application traffic generation.
