The Spirent Adtech AX 4000 Broadband Test System is a modular, multi-port platform engineered for comprehensive performance and Quality of Service (QoS) testing across network access, mobile backhaul, and core infrastructure. This configuration includes two Ethernet Control Modules (401428) and two 10 Gbps Generator/Analyzer modules (403103/403100), enabling simultaneous multi-technology testing at speeds up to 10 Gbps across ATM, IP, Frame Relay, Ethernet, MPLS, and routing protocols.
Technical Specifications
• Chassis Architecture: 5-slot mainframe configuration with field-programmable test modules
• Speed Range: 1.554 Mbps to 10 Gbps per interface
• Maximum Sessions: Up to 32,000 subscriber sessions per port; 256,000 sessions per chassis
• Supported Technologies: ATM, IP, Frame Relay, Ethernet, MPLS (LDP, CR-LDP), Routing (RIP V1/V2/RIPng, IPv6, OSPF, BGP/BGP-4, IS-IS), PPPoX (PPPoEoA, PPPoA, PPPoE)
• Module Configuration: 2x Spirent 403100 10 Gbps Generator/Analyzer modules; 2x Spirent Adtech 401428 Ethernet Control modules
– Key Features
• Over 35 interchangeable interface modules support diverse transmission technologies and connection types
• Generator/Analyzer modules include conformance test suites for protocol validation
• Modular design enables scalability and technology evolution
• Field-programmable architecture adapts to emerging test requirements
– Typical Applications
• Access network device validation
• Mobile backhaul performance testing
• Routing and switching infrastructure assessment
• Multicast and MPLS protocol verification
• End-to-end subscriber-to-core network simulation
• QoS and reliability testing under demanding conditions
– Compatibility & Integration
The system accommodates industry-standard optical and electrical interfaces. Compatible modules include single-mode and multimode fiber interfaces (OC-12c/OC-3c/STM-4c/STM-1 configurations) and additional generator/analyzer options across the 1.554 Mbps to 10 Gbps speed range.
