Spirent 400503A AX4000 Control Module

The Spirent 400503A AX4000 Control Module is the key building block of the Adtech AX/4000 Broadband Test System, built to proactively address the needs in advanced broadband technology performance testing and Quality of Service. This module offers a control interface essential for the AX/4000 system and thus enables the integration and management of various transmission testing protocols, such as ATM, IP, Frame Relay, and Ethernet, all simultaneously testable at speeds up to 10 Gbps.

The module 400503A is of prime importance for configuring and managing several network test modules within the AX/4000 system. Its modular design inherently provides for extensive flexibility, which offers users a choice and deployment of more than 35 interchangeable interfaces to simulate real-world networking conditions. It also provides a way of accurately emulating broadband networks, necessary in the confirmation of protocol conformity and dependability of network devices under strenuous performance testing.

The control module 400503A is usually employed in various network architectures, including core, metro, and access, due to its field-programmable test modules and tailor-made interfaces. It offers an aggressive test environment that suits service providers, manufacturers of telecommunications equipment, and any other bodies with an urgent need for analysis in broadband technology. It supports protocols needed in the industry and, therefore, allows the module to test any form of network condition and standards compliance.

This module extends AX/4000 functionalities to support multiple concurrent connections to realize high-performance tests like routing scalability, bandwidth capacity, and QoS under high load. The AX4000 system supports simulation of complex network scenarios like up to 32,000 PPPoX sessions per port and 256,000 sessions per chassis with automated conformance suites for accelerating development and troubleshooting phases.