Ospirent pX3 400G 2-port Speed Test Module Owner’s Manual
- August 20, 2024
- Ospirent
Table of Contents
Ospirent pX3 400G 2-port Speed Test Module
Specifications
- Module Part Number : PX3-QSFP-DD-2-825A
- Speed : 400/200/100/50/40/25/10G
- Maximum Ports per slot : 2/4/8/16
- Maximum Ports per SPT-N12U Chassis : 24/48/96/192
- Maximum Ports per SPT-N4U Chassis : 4/8/16/32
- MSA Interface: QSFP-DD
- Operational modes:
- Port CPU Stackable multi-core CPU
- User reservation Per QSFP-DD port
- Test Port speed config: 2 test port speed groups per blade
- Line clocking and packet time-stamping
- Inter-module and inter-chassis time synchronization
- Module weight: 3.219 kg, 5.45 lbs.
- Module predicted MTBF : 56,330 hours. Hours of continuous operation
- Operating temperature range
- Max power draw per module : Maximum of 450W per slot
Product Usage Instructions
Installation and Setup
- Ensure the chassis and modules are powered off before installation.
- Insert the pX3 400G 2-port Module into the designated slot on the chassis.
- Power on the chassis and follow any setup instructions provided in the user manual.
Configuration
To configure the test ports, follow these steps:
- Access the configuration menu on the module.
- Select the desired test port speed groups.
- Adjust any other settings as needed for your specific testing requirements.
Testing Procedures
When testing with the pX3 400G 2-port Module, consider the following:
- Connect your test equipment to the module using appropriate cables.
- Run your testing software or platform and initiate the tests on the configured ports.
- Monitor the test results and analyze the performance metrics provided by the module.
QSFP-DD Test Module
400/200/100/50/40/25/10G Network bandwidth needs continue to grow at a rapid
pace.
Network equipment manufacturers are developing highly flexible multi-rate products to support the latest generation of HSE devices. Service Providers and Hyperscale data centers are deploying multi-rate networking infrastructure solutions to meet this growing market. With these multi-rate requirements, customers demand higher density test equipment. Flexibility is needed to validate the next generation of routers and data center fabrics. Spirent pX3 quad-speed module architecture was developed to meet these specific needs with its industry-leading 2 times density advantage for QSFP-DD. Spirent’s QSFP-DD test modules can be configured to support seven speeds per port, 400/200/100/50/40/25/10G with both PAM4 and NRZ encoding. The QSFP-DD test module also supports Auto Negotiation and Link Training for all speeds including 8x50G. Trade-in programs are available for customers interested in upgrading existing test modules to support AN/LT and NRZ encoding. As an additional benefit, PX3-QSFP-DD-2 test modules provide a convenient way to upgrade to new hardware speed options through the purchase of related software licenses. These next-generation modules do not need to be returned to the factory in order to upgrade support for new speed options. For more information, see Ordering Information section.
Applications
Cloud Computing/Streaming Services—Validate data plane QoS on thousands of
flows at line rate and test complex routing, data center and access protocols
on switches and routers. A single N12U can support 24-400G ports, or 4-ports
from a single N4U chassis. Data Center ToR and EoR Switches and
Fabrics—Validate forwarding performance, latency, MAC capacity and functional
capabilities of ultra-high-scale, next-generation enabled multi-terabit cloud
data center fabrics. Terabit Routers—Test 400G core routers with high-scale,
multiprotocol topologies.
Features
- 2x 400G ports per pX3 module, delivers the highest density highspeed Ethernet solution per module, chassis or rack unit
- Each QSFP-DD port supports:
- PAM4 – 1x400G, 2x200G, 4x100G, 8x50G
- NRZ – 2x100G, 4x50G, 2x40G, 8x25G, 8x10G
- 4x100G (QSFP28) accessory cable ACC-1067A and chassis license required
- Each port supports both PAM4 and NRZ encoding (requires chassis license)
- Support for Ethernet (FEC), and Auto Negotiation and Link Training (AN/LT) on all speeds including 8x50G mode
- Support for MACsec across all port speeds
- Protocol testing for L2/3 routing/ switching and data center test cases
Benefits
- Industry’s highest density single slot test module: 2 times QSFP-DD advantage
- PAM4 and NRZ solution in one platform
- Provides large capacity testing for a variety of services
- Hardware speed option upgrades available via licensing
Productivity
- Intelligent Results™
- When creating test beds at the scale needed the amount of data that is produced is astronomical. An advanced, highly efficient distributed database processes billons of real-time results to validate tests and identify problems, giving engineers the immediate feedback they need to debug problems and accelerate development
- Delivers more results with tight correlation, and more information to find those obscure bugs. With more coverage and more information, Spirent answers questions faster, and in a single test run, where multiple runs are necessary with other test tools
- Interesting streams uses real-time results data mining to dynamically filter through mountains of data and display the results that matter
- Powerful automation with Command Sequencer (Visual Programming) and GUI to Script empowers the test operator to:
- Construct sophisticated, stressful, automated test cases without programming experience
- Combine numerous individual test cases into a single run to save regression test time
- Develop a catalog of broad automated test cases in a fraction of the time
- Export automated test cases to run from a command line for headless test execution that can be integrated with any automated regression system
Extensive, Flexible Reporting —Real-time statistics for critical variables across all protocols. Using Spirent’s iTest platform, your device under test results can easily be correlated and compared with Spirent’s results.
Technical Specifications
Ordering Information
Requirements
- Spirent chassis and controller (see table)
- Windows-based workstation with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet NIC; mouse and color monitor required for GUI operation
- Linux- or Windows-based workstation for scripting
- Mac-, Linux- or Windows- based workstation for Rest API support
- High density 100G QSFP28, also requires BPK-1378 QSFP-DD to 4xQSFP28 chassis license
- This feature requires 8x50G-AN/LT-compatible hardware. If hardware already supports 8x50G AN/LT, quote only UPG-NRZ-PX3-400G-T2.
If hardware does not support 8x50G AN/LT, then UPG-8x50G-ANLT-T2 needs to be added to quote (return to factory upgrade).
About Spirent Communications
Spirent Communications (LSE: SPT) is a global leader with deep expertise and
decades of experience in testing, assurance, analytics and security, serving
developers, service providers, and enterprise networks. We help bring clarity
to increasingly complex technological and business challenges. Spirent’s
customers have made a promise to their customers to deliver superior
performance. Spirent assures that those promises are fulfilled.
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FAQ
Q: Can I upgrade my existing test modules to support new speed options?
A: Yes, trade-in programs are available for customers interested in upgrading
existing test modules to support new speed options.
Q: What is the maximum power draw per module?
A: The maximum power draw per module is 450W per slot.
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