Xena Networks - Vantage - Ethernet production line tester
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World’s fastest production line tester
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Ultra-simple web-browser UI - 3 clicks to complete test cycle
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Seamless parallel test case execution
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Displays test status, progress, and real time logs
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Easy to script using CLI and RESTapi from any software environment, for rapid integration with customers own UI applications
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Telnet feature makes it easy to remotely check DUT status (e.g. LED, USB and REGEDIT), and modify DUT configuration
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Interface with customer Manufacturing Execution System (MES) system via DLL/ SQL/HTTP, to store test results into its database
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Vantage can test all Ethernet speeds from 100M up to 400G speeds (including both NRZ & PAM4)
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It is based on Xena’s Valkyrie platform making it the industry’s most stable and accurate Ethernet production test solution
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Free software & free tech support product lifetime
Vantage is a production line test solution for networking devices that use Ethernet traffic, such as switches, NICs, routers, GPON devices, cable modems, EOC, power modems and so on.
The solution consists of dedicated hardware and software that is flexible, scalable and very easy to use.
Vantage helps Networking Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) quickly detect performance issues and verify new features before the Devices Under Test (DUTs) leave the factory.
Vantage is all about ease-of-use. The intuitive GUI gives quick access to powerful automation features that make it simple for production-line staff to conduct comprehensive testing with just a few minutes instruction – one click of a button is enough to execute complex sequences of testing and report generation.
- Pre-defined production test cases
- Easy to develop new test cases
- Sequential and batch test modes, without manual intervention
- Pass/Failure threshold pre-configuration
Hardware
ROBUST, HIGH-DENSITY TEST CHASSIS:
The modular, high-port density 4U VantageBay chassis has 12 slots for test modules supporting speeds from 1GE up to 400GE via a variety of interfaces: SFP, SFP+, QSFP, QSFP28, QSFP56 & RJ45.
EASY-TO-TRANSPORT VANTAGECOMPACT:
There are 4 versions the fixed 1U VantageCompact chassis which support testing from 1GE to 100GE. You can also buy a convenient travel case that protects the tester while it is being transported.
WIRE-SPEED TEST MODULES:
Vantage has 5 dedicated production-only test modules that can be installed in many combinations. The robust chassis features a very strong mounting mechanism for the test modules. This ensures high levels of reliability in demanding production environments and during transportation.
- Van-400G-7S-1P supports testing at 400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G and 10G.
- Van-100G-5S-2P supports testing at 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G and 10G
- Van-10G-5S-6P-CU supports testing 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M.
- Van-10G-1S-6P: 6 SFP+ ports for testing at 10GBASE-SR/LR/DAC
- Van-1G-3S-6P : 6 RJ45 ports for testing 10GBase-T copper at 10M, 100M and 1G.
Software
VantageManager
Vantage is controlled via an easy-to-use web-interface called VantageManager. VantageManager works with any web browser and requires no understanding of network or testing to operate.
Pre-defined testcases are available and new testcases can be developed by Xena’s engineers or customers to meet individual needs.
VantageManager automatically generates reports of all tests. These are easy to understand, with the front page summarizing pass/fail of the DUT ports, plus a list of possible causes for failed ports. Full details are also available later in the report if needed.
Types of tests
ROUTER TEST
Bi-directional traffic generation between WAN and LAN ports, could be multiple LAN ports to single WAN port, or one WAN port to multiple LAN ports. Test of throughput and failures. The test may be configured with values for packet size, bandwidth, packet loss and other stream parameters. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
TWO-WAY INTERACTION TEST
Generate traffic between all ports, or between odd and even ports, or one direction traffic generation, with or without VLAN tagged frames. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
AGGREGATION TEST
Supports one-to-many and many-to-one traffic generation.
LOOPBACK TEST
Loopback test one a configurable number of ports on e.g. a DUT such as a switch or a router. The test may be configured with values for packet size, bandwidth, packet loss and other stream parameters. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
PON AGGREGATION TEST
Traffic is transmitted one-to-many and packets are sent both up and down-link. The test may be configured with values for packet size, bandwidth, packet loss and other stream parameters. The result of the test is a pass/fail message and in the case of fail details about the failure for later analysis.
How does Vantage compare to Valkyrie?
Vantage and Valkyrie are based on the same technology but there are some key differences. Here’s how they compare:
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
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| Test Modules | Wide range of test modules supporting all speeds from 100M to 400GE | Comprehensive range of test modules supporting all speeds from 100M to 400GE incl. several not supported by Vantage |
| Chassis | 1U and 4U chassis | 1U and 4U chassis |
| Port Density | Fewer options than Valkyrie | Very high port density |
1. Different Test Applications
Vantage is for production line testing, while Valkyrie is for R&D testing. Vantage’s operation is very simple and demands zero technical background. Valkyrie is a professional test tool which requires a good knowledge of Ethernet and network infrastructure
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Web UI – Python based | Windows APP |
| Test Automation | Highly automated test environment: auto link status checking and test run | Need interactive configuration and manual test implementation with UI |
| Test Configuration | Pre-defined test cases and scenarios; simple and repeated test setup, no tech background needed | Complex test parameters configurations, learning curve is longer, need professional network and testing tech background |
| Test Execution | Three steps to execute a test case, multiple tests with different setups for different DUTs can be ran simultaneously | One test setup for single DUT in most environments |
2. Different Test Results
Vantage delivers a simple Pass/Failure result mechanism. Valkyrie provides comprehensive results that are much more detailed for further analysis.
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time statistics | Not supported | Supported |
| Chart statistics | Not supported | Supported |
| Statistics in report | Simple reports only shows: TX/RX packets, Loss, Loss Rate, Latency; and test pass or failure |
• L1/L2 TX/RX (Mbit/s, packets/s, packets, bytes) • Loss, payload integrity errors, sequence errors, misorder errors • Min latency, max latency, average latency • Min jitter, max jitter, average jitter |
| Log | Simple log file content | Highly detailed log |
| Statistics logging | Not supported | Supported |
3. Different Software Features
Vantage is used for production line testing – most functions and configurations are pre-defined, and repeated in very short test duration. Valkyrie is used for a huge range of test scenarios and supports complex configurations and extended testing.
| Vantage | Valkyrie | |
|---|---|---|
| RFC2544 | Not supported | Supported |
| RFC2889 | Not supported | Supported |
| RFC3918 | Not supported | Supported |
| Y.1564 | Not supported | Supported |
| Capture & Replay | Not supported | Supported |
| Port configuration | Only configure IP address | Full version of Port configuration |
| Stream Configuration | Not supported | Support multiple streams and comprehensive stream configuration |
| Header configure | Not supported | Load and edit any packet header |
| Filtering | Not supported | Supported |
| Inject Errors | Not supported | Supported |
| Loopback | Not supported | Supported |
| Multicast | Not supported | Supported |
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Thor-400G-7S-1P & Thor-100G5S-1P are the only test modules on the market that can test AN/ LT as well as PAM4-based speeds (50, 100, 200 and 400GE) and NRZ based speeds (10, 25, 40, 50 and 100GE)
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Advanced FEC stats for PAM4
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Same CLI commands across all port speeds
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Industry’s only UI integrated Traffic Generation & Impairment solution (Valkyrie & Chimera)
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Robust chassis platform (Linux), runs “forever”, supporting +40-day test cases
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Smooth and fast chassis software upgrade processes
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Multi-user platform with port reservation resolution down to one port per user
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Very precise and accurate traffic generation
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Synchronize chassis with ValkyrieTimeSynch option
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Free training & tech support for product lifetime
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World’s fastest production line tester
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Ultra-simple web-browser UI - 3 clicks to complete test cycle
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Seamless parallel test case execution
-
Displays test status, progress, and real time logs
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Easy to script using CLI and RESTapi from any software environment, for rapid integration with customers own UI applications
-
Telnet feature makes it easy to remotely check DUT status (e.g. LED, USB and REGEDIT), and modify DUT configuration
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Interface with customer Manufacturing Execution System (MES) system via DLL/ SQL/HTTP, to store test results into its database
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Vantage can test all Ethernet speeds from 100M up to 400G speeds (including both NRZ & PAM4)
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It is based on Xena’s Valkyrie platform making it the industry’s most stable and accurate Ethernet production test solution
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Free software & free tech support product lifetime
Xena OpenAutomation (XOA) is an open-source test automation framework for use with Xena’s Valkyrie & Vulcan Traffic Generation & Analysis (TGA) solutions and Chimera, our network impairment emulator.
Fast, easy to use and extremely flexible, XOA features a Python API that runs on any OS.
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Responsive and easy to use management software
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Highly scalable UDP/TCP layer 4 traffic generation
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High performance TLS testing suite
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Use your own application traffic or AppMix to create and scale realistic application traffic
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1U and 2U rack mounting hardware with a wide range of port speeds offers low entry and yet a scalable solution
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Ease of use
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Free software (incl. VulcanManager and VulcanAppMix)
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Free tech support product lifetime
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True wire-speed impairment @ 100Gbps (plus 50 / 40 /25 & 10Gbps)
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Ease of use – Chimera is a stand-alone impairment tool that integrates seamlessly with Xena’s Valkyrie traffic generator, letting you speed up your work flow by using the same SW to both generate and impair Ethernet traffic.
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Highest port density in the industry – plus you can reserve individual port-pairs without blocking access to the others
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Setting up custom impairment distributions is a breeze
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Powerful, easy-to-use automation & scripting options
Teledyne LeCroy Xena
Teledyne LeCroy Xena is a leader in Ethernet traffic generators, physical layer testing and network emulation. They are one of a handful of companies with solutions for testing the fastest Ethernet speeds (currently 800Gbps using 112G SerDes). Customers around the world rely on Xena solutions to test, debug and validate the performance and interoperability of new Ethernet devices and outperform their competitors. Acquired by Teledyne LeCroy in 2023, Xena is renowned for user-friendly solutions with the industry’s lowest TCO thanks to the Xena Value Pack’s generous software licensing policy.
Xena offers award-winning solutions for generating Ethernet traffic, physical layer testing and network emulation. Xena Ethernet Traffic Generators are a series of over 12 NICs and 2 chassis options with user-friendly software for conducting a wide range of test scenarios for all Ethernet speeds from 10Mbps up to 800Gbps. Xena also offers a dedicated network emulation NIC for impairing traffic with various forms of latency and jitter at wire-speed up to 100Gbps. All Xena Ethernet traffic generators and the network emulation NICs include powerful options for Physical Layer testing. Comprehensive software is bundled with all Xena solutions. XenaManager is a Windows PC client used for configuring and running traffic, there are standalone apps for running industry-standard RFC2544, 2889, 3918 & Y.1564 tests, plus comprehensive open-source automation and scripting options.
Contact Details
Xena Networks ApS (Global HQ, Europe)
Gammel Lundtoftevej 1B, 2nd floor, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark
VAT#: DK 30615956
Phone: +45 7020 0823
Email: sales@xenanetworks.com
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