Spirent TestCenter C1

Spirent TestCenter C1 incorporates a Layer 2 through Layer 7 router, switch and application optimisation and security device test solutions in a portable form factor. With support for two line-rate 10 G test ports and the suite of Spirent test solutions, it is suitable for users looking for a converged test tool instead of relying on multiple open source utilities or ad hoc testing methods.

Testing a network with a solution that reproduces anything less than a realistic environment risks slower product development and deployment and lower network service quality. Spirent TestCenter minimises that risk by mirroring actual network scenarios and traffic patterns so networks, services and individual network elements can be validated quickly.

The C1 supports Spirent TestCenter, Avalanche and Spirent Test Expert software packages.

C1 is suitable for: network element engineering development, design and test groups requiring physical access to a test port on the workbench; network equipment manufacturers doing burn-in and production line tests requiring low port count; technical and field marketing groups needing a low-density portable solution; enterprise network engineers and technicians performing predeployment testing and service rollout testing; university computer science departments and technical training organisations.

Test packages are available for: mobile and fixed infrastructures; cloud infrastructures; cloud applications; enterprise campus and WAN networks; data centres.

Realism packages are available for: realistic Layer 4-7 user emulation to test applications and application infrastructure; realistic Layer 2-3 traffic to test quality of service mechanisms.

Benefits include: intelligent results allow users to quickly confirm positive results and identify problematic areas; real-time traffic and protocol controls enable the tester to validate and troubleshoot problems by altering the test while it is running; real-time results views allow the user to see how the network responds to changes in specific test conditions without having to stop the test and save the results; built-in wizards and automated test scenarios reduce test set-up and execution times; easy automation for novice programmers.