Apposite Netropy WAN Emulators


Apposite Netropy WAN Emulators

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WAN emulation and application testing tools

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Netropy’s High-Precision Network Emulators Make It Easy to Simulate Complex Network Topologies for Advanced Performance Testing at Speeds up to 100 Gbps

Netropy advanced network emulators simulate up to 15 separate WAN links, each with their own bandwidth, delay, and loss characteristics, through each pair of physical ports. Packets can be assigned to individual links by IP address range, VLAN, or any other packet specifier.

Netropy also offers advanced emulation and administrative capabilities for complex requirements or multi-user environments.

The Netropy 10G1 model simulates links up to 10 Gbps in an affordable, 1U system. The 10G2 doubles the capacity to simulate two separate 10 Gbps links through two pairs of SFP+ ports. The Netropy N61 emulates links up to 1 Gbps while the N91 provides 4 x 1G capabilities at full line rate. The Netropy 40G emulates links up to 40 Gbps. All models are available at a variety of maximum emulation speeds for users who do not need the full capacity of the device.

To model complex network topologies, run multiple concurrent tests, or emulate links of greater than 1 Gbps, select the Netropy network emulator.

PRODUCT RANGE

Netropy N61

The Netropy N61 Network Emulator offers advanced capabilities to benchmark, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of critical applications over WAN links of up to 1 Gbps. Netropy’s unique, high-performance Emulation Engine enables high-precision emulation of up to 15 separate WAN links to model complex network topologies or run multiple concurrent tests.

The Netropy N61 is configured and managed through an intuitive, browser-based interface for easy operation, or through a comprehensive command line interface for integration with test automation tools.

Netropy N61 Capacity

  • One 1 Gbps Emulation Engine, 15 separate links
  • Packets assigned to individual link by any combination of IP address, VLAN, MPLS label, port number, or any other packet field
  • Total throughput of 1 Gbps in each direction for any size packet
  • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports, choice of copper or SFP
  • Compact, 1U-sized appliance
Netropy N91

The Netropy N91 Network Emulator offers advanced capabilities to benchmark, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of critical applications. Netropy’s unique, high-performance Emulation Engine enables high-precision emulation of up to 15 separate WAN links in each of four 1 Gbps Emulation Engines to model complex network topologies or run multiple concurrent tests.

The Netropy N91 is configured and managed through an intuitive, browser-based interface for easy operation, or through a comprehensive command line interface for integration with test automation tools.

The Netropy N91 includes 4 separate 1 Gbps Emulation Engines, ideal for concurrent testing or multiple users.

Netropy N91 Capacity

  • Four 1 Gbps Emulation Engines
  • 15 separate links per Emulation Engine (60 links total)
  • Packets assigned to individual link by any combination of IP address, VLAN, MPLS label, port number, or any other packet field
  • Aggregate 8 Gbps capacity at full line rate
  • Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports: Copper or SFP
  • Compact, 1U-sized appliance
Netropy 10G1

The Netropy 10G1 raises the bar on performance and affordability for a 10 Gbps network emulator. With the ability to simulate links up to 10 Gbps in a compact 1U-sized system, the 10G1 is ideal for testing cloud computing, storage replication and synchronization, media asset distribution, telepresence, and other applications that rely on high-speed networks.

In addition simulating a single link up to 10 Gbps, the Netropy 10G1 can simulate up to fifteen separate WAN links, with packets assigned to the various links by IP address range, VLAN, or any other packet identifier, making it possible to simulate ten 1 Gbps links or fifteen lower speed links all within a single device.

The 10G1 comes with two 10GbE Ethernet ports for emulation, either SFP+ or RJ45. The device can forward an aggregate of 20 Gbps of traffic at a rate of more than 29 million packets per second, making it suitable for testing any type of data, voice, or video application.

The Netropy 10G1 is configured and managed through an intuitive, browser-based interface for easy operation, or through a comprehensive command line interface for integration with test automation tools.

Netropy 10G1 Capacity

  • One 10 Gbps Emulation Engine, up to 15 separate WAN links
  • Packets assigned to individual links by IP address, VLAN, application port number, or any other packet field
  • 20 Gbps aggregate capacity at a rate of over 29 million packets per second
  • Two 10GbE ports, either SFP+ or RJ45
  • Compact 1U-sized appliance
Netropy 10G2

With a capacity of 40 Gbps, the Netropy 10G2 Network Emulator can simulate two separate 10 Gbps full-duplex links. Each of the two Emulation Engines also offers the ability to filter packets onto 15 separate virtual WAN links with their own bandwidth, latency, and loss conditions, making it easy to simulate a large number of high-speed links using a single emulation device.

The 4 SFP+ ports offer 1/10 Gbps dual rate capability, supporting both 10 Gbps SFP+ and 1 Gbps SFP for easy installation onto any type of 1 or 10 Gbps network.

The Netropy 10G2 is configured and managed through an intuitive, browser-based interface for easy operation, or through a comprehensive command line interface for integration with test automation tools.

Netropy 10G2 Capacity

  • Two 10 Gbps Emulation Engines
  • 15 separate links per Emulation Engine (30 links total)
  • Packets assigned to individual link by any combination of IP address, VLAN, MPLS label, port number, or any other packet field
  • 40 Gbps aggregate capacity at full line rate
  • Four 1/10 Gbps SFP+ ports
  • Modular redundant power supply

With a capacity of 80 Gbps, the Netropy 10G4 Network Emulator can simulate four separate 10 Gbps full-duplex links. Each of the four Emulation Engines also offers the ability to filter packets onto 15 separate virtual WAN links with their own bandwidth, latency, and loss conditions, making it easy to simulate a large number of high-speed links using a single emulation device.

The 8 SFP+ ports offer 1/10 Gbps dual rate capability, supporting both 10 Gbps SFP+ and 1 Gbps SFP for easy installation onto any type of 1 or 10 Gbps network.

The Netropy 10G4 is configured and managed through an intuitive, browser-based interface for easy operation, or through a comprehensive command line interface for integration with test automation tools.

Netropy 10G4 Capacity

  • Four 10 Gbps Emulation Engine
  • 15 separate links per Emulation Engine (60 links total)
  • Packets assigned to individual link by any combination of IP address, VLAN, MPLS label, port number, or any other packet field
  • Aggregate 80 Gbps capacity at full line rate
  • Eight 1/10 Gbps SFP+ ports
  • Modular redundant power supply
Netropy 40G

The Netropy 40G is the only WAN emulator capable of simulating 40 Gbps links. The 40G comes with two QSFP 40GbE ports for emulation and can handle an aggregate of 80 Gbps, making it ideal for testing cloud computing, storage replication and synchronization, media asset distribution, telepresence, and other applications that rely on high-speed networks.

In addition simulating a single link up to 40 Gbps, the Netropy 40G can simulate up to fifteen separate WAN links, with packets assigned to the various links by IP address range, VLAN, or any other packet identifier, making it possible to simulate four 10 Gbps links or fifteen lower speed links all within a single 1U-sized device.

The Netropy 40G is configured and managed through an intuitive, browser-based interface for easy operation, or through a comprehensive command line interface for integration with test automation tools.

Netropy 40G Capacity

  • One 40 Gbps Emulation Engine, up to 15 separate WAN links
  • Packets assigned to individual links by IP address, VLAN, application port number, or any other packet field
  • 80 Gbps aggregate capacity
  • Two QSFP 40GbE ports
  • Compact 1U-sized appliance
Netropy 100G

The Netropy 100G is the most diverse network emulation tool available for validating the performance of 100GbE network equipment and the industry’s first testing appliance capable of emulating 25/40/50/100Gbps WAN links (Quad 25Gbps channels, QSFP28 Optics). The 100G comes with two QSFP28 100GbE emulation ports and can handle an aggregate throughput of 150Gbps. The 100G allows users to quickly deploy test networks and emulate impairments like latency, loss, and congestion through an intuitive, web-based GUI.

Validating the performance of 100GbE network infrastructures, devices, and storage mechanisms that handle mission-critical business applications is essential to deployment success. With the ability to configure and test multiple if/then scenarios under real-world conditions, the Netropy 100G provides a fast, easy, and accurate way to evaluate the effects of network impairments before going live and identify and address issues before it’s too late.

Netropy 100G Capacity

  • One 100 Gbps Emulation Engine, up to 15 separate WAN links
  • Packets assigned to individual link by any combination of IP address, VLAN, MPLS label, port number, or any other packet field
  • 100 Gbps aggregate capacity
  • Two QSFP28 100GbE ports
  • Modular redundant power supply
NetropyVE

NetropyVE™ is the virtual edition of the Netropy network emulator. It offers advanced capabilities to benchmark, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of critical applications in virtualized test environments. Every virtual machine can be assigned a unique WAN access profile, and then controlled to insert latency, jitter, packet loss, and congestion.

Simulate Bandwidth, Latency & Jitter, Loss

  • Change WAN impairments and view results in real time
  • Configure via browser or automate with CLI
  • Profile live networks and import into WAN simulation
  • Replay capture files as background traffic

Why use the software version of Netropy? Many software development teams run their tests in a cloud or private datacenter where they do not have the ability to install an appliance. With NetropyVE, it is now possible to install WAN emulation between virtual resources. For high bandwidth applications Netropy appliances are available supporting all speeds up to 100Gbps.

NetropyVE can run in VMWare ESXI or KVM environments.

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