Keysight Debuts 1.6T Platform and First-of-its-Kind Software to Automate Validation of Network Interconnect Performance
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has unveiled its new Interconnect Test System (ITS) software and Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE (INPT-1600GE) hardware platform. The solution validates AI infrastructure, network components, and data center interconnects from 200GE to 1600GE.
The INPT-1600GE platform is available in both portable benchtop and rackmount configurations, supporting various Ethernet configurations including 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE, and 8x200GE. The system features a patent-pending Interconnect Library (IL) that revolutionizes data organization and test automation.
Key benefits include:
- Support for high power consumption optical receivers up to 40 watts
- Automated validation capabilities without complex programming
- Multi-user test scheduling functionality
- Comprehensive automated report generation
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) ha presentato il suo nuovo software Interconnect Test System (ITS) e la piattaforma hardware Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE (INPT-1600GE). La soluzione convalida l'infrastruttura AI, i componenti di rete e le interconnessioni dei data center da 200GE a 1600GE.
La piattaforma INPT-1600GE è disponibile sia in configurazioni portatili da banco che in configurazioni rackmount, supportando varie configurazioni Ethernet tra cui 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE e 8x200GE. Il sistema presenta una libreria di interconnessione (IL) in attesa di brevetto che rivoluziona l'organizzazione dei dati e l'automazione dei test.
I principali vantaggi includono:
- Supporto per ricevitori ottici ad alta potenza fino a 40 watt
- Capacità di convalida automatizzata senza programmazione complessa
- Funzionalità di pianificazione dei test multi-utente
- Generazione di report automatizzati completa
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) ha presentado su nuevo software Interconnect Test System (ITS) y la plataforma de hardware Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE (INPT-1600GE). La solución valida la infraestructura de IA, los componentes de red y las interconexiones de centros de datos desde 200GE hasta 1600GE.
La plataforma INPT-1600GE está disponible en configuraciones portátiles de banco y en rack, soportando diversas configuraciones de Ethernet, incluyendo 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE y 8x200GE. El sistema cuenta con una biblioteca de interconexión (IL) en espera de patente que revoluciona la organización de datos y la automatización de pruebas.
Los principales beneficios incluyen:
- Soporte para receptores ópticos de alto consumo de energía de hasta 40 vatios
- Capacidades de validación automatizada sin programación compleja
- Funcionalidad de programación de pruebas para múltiples usuarios
- Generación de informes automatizados completa
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS)는 새로운 인터커넥트 테스트 시스템(ITS) 소프트웨어와 인터커넥트 및 네트워크 성능 테스터 1600GE(INPT-1600GE) 하드웨어 플랫폼을 발표했습니다. 이 솔루션은 AI 인프라, 네트워크 구성 요소 및 데이터 센터 간의 연결을 200GE에서 1600GE까지 검증합니다.
INPT-1600GE 플랫폼은 휴대용 벤치탑 및 랙 장착 구성으로 제공되며, 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE 및 8x200GE를 포함한 다양한 이더넷 구성을 지원합니다. 이 시스템은 데이터 조직 및 테스트 자동화를 혁신하는 특허 출원 중인 인터커넥트 라이브러리(IL)를 특징으로 합니다.
주요 이점은 다음과 같습니다:
- 최대 40와트의 고전력 소비 광수신기 지원
- 복잡한 프로그래밍 없이 자동화된 검증 기능
- 다중 사용자 테스트 일정 기능
- 포괄적인 자동 보고서 생성
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) a dévoilé son nouveau logiciel Interconnect Test System (ITS) et la plateforme matérielle Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE (INPT-1600GE). La solution valide l'infrastructure IA, les composants réseau et les interconnexions des centres de données de 200GE à 1600GE.
La plateforme INPT-1600GE est disponible en configurations portables de bureau et en montage en rack, prenant en charge diverses configurations Ethernet, y compris 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE et 8x200GE. Le système dispose d'une bibliothèque d'interconnexion (IL) en attente de brevet qui révolutionne l'organisation des données et l'automatisation des tests.
Les principaux avantages incluent:
- Support pour des récepteurs optiques à forte consommation d'énergie allant jusqu'à 40 watts
- Capacités de validation automatisée sans programmation complexe
- Fonctionnalité de planification de tests multi-utilisateurs
- Génération de rapports automatisés complète
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) hat sein neues Interconnect Test System (ITS) Software und die Hardware-Plattform Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE (INPT-1600GE) vorgestellt. Die Lösung validiert die KI-Infrastruktur, Netzwerkkomponenten und Datenzentrum-Interconnects von 200GE bis 1600GE.
Die INPT-1600GE Plattform ist sowohl in tragbaren Tisch- als auch in Rack-Konfigurationen erhältlich und unterstützt verschiedene Ethernet-Konfigurationen, darunter 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE und 8x200GE. Das System verfügt über eine patentierte Interconnect-Bibliothek (IL), die die Datenorganisation und Testautomatisierung revolutioniert.
Wichtige Vorteile sind:
- Unterstützung für Hochleistungsoptikempfänger bis zu 40 Watt
- Automatisierte Validierungsfunktionen ohne komplexe Programmierung
- Multi-User-Testplanungsfunktionalität
- Umfassende automatisierte Berichtserstellung
- Introduction of innovative 1.6T testing platform expands market opportunities
- Patent-pending technology demonstrates technological leadership
- Partnership with Broadcom strengthens market position
- Automation capabilities reduce testing time and increase efficiency
- High power consumption requirements (40W) for optical receivers may impact operating costs
Insights
Keysight's new Interconnect Test System and 1600GE testing platform represent a strategic expansion into the critical AI infrastructure validation space. This launch directly addresses the escalating demands of high-speed networks supporting AI workloads, where traditional testing methods are becoming obsolete.
The timing is particularly significant as data centers rapidly scale to accommodate AI computational needs, driving demand for 1600GE infrastructure. By automating what has traditionally been a manual, programming-intensive process, Keysight is solving a genuine pain point for network engineers and potentially accelerating time-to-market for critical AI networking components.
Most compelling is their patent-pending Interconnect Library technology that transforms how interconnect data is organized and utilized. This innovation creates a substantial competitive differentiator in the testing market by enabling non-programmers to automate complex validation sequences.
Keysight's collaboration with Broadcom and engagement with "the majority of global standards bodies" positions them centrally within the ecosystem developing next-generation networking technologies. This ecosystem centrality typically translates to sustained market relevance and commercial opportunities.
The product's versatility—supporting multiple configurations from 200GE to 1600GE and available in both benchtop and rackmount versions—gives Keysight maximum market coverage across various customer segments and use cases in the high-speed networking space.
Keysight's Interconnect Test System introduces fundamental architectural advances in validation methodology that address significant technical barriers in high-speed network testing. The new platform supports testing at unprecedented 1.6 terabit Ethernet speeds, with flexible configuration options covering 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE, and 8x200GE interfaces.
The platform's technical capabilities are impressive—supporting high-power optical receivers up to 40 watts while maintaining portability and office-friendly noise levels. This solves a significant challenge in testing environments where power consumption typically correlates with heat generation and noise.
The multi-user test scheduler represents a quantum leap in testing efficiency, allowing parallel test execution by multiple engineers simultaneously—a critical advantage in development environments where testing often creates bottlenecks.
Most revolutionary is their approach to CMIS (Common Management Interface Specification) data handling. The patent-pending Interconnect Library transforms how this standardized data is organized and utilized, creating a self-serve database that dramatically reduces test case development time.
The platform's comprehensive layer 1-3 testing capabilities across silicon chips, optical transceivers, active cables, and networking equipment position it as an extraordinarily versatile validation solution. The automated report generation capabilities with PASS/FAIL information create immediate value for both development and manufacturing applications.
- Versatile 1.6 Terabit Ethernet platform in portable benchtop or rackmount solutions, with application support for validating silicon chips to network equipment performance
- Validates functionality and reliability in 200GE to1600GE interconnects in high-speed Ethernet and AI network infrastructures
- Delivers a new methodology that transforms how interconnects are validated, setting a new standard for efficiency, accuracy, and automation
The Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE is the industry’s most versatile 1.6T platform and is available as a portable benchtop or rackmount solution.
For decades, validating network interconnect performance required a manual, time-consuming process with limited or no automation and needed advanced programming skills to write scripts. That process also lacked a centralized system to organize and store interconnect data and reports, making tracking and replicating tests and configurations difficult. With the increasing diversity and scale of AI and data center interconnects, these traditional test methods cannot accurately predict and measure the reliability of today’s complex production networks.
The new Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE, with ITS software, delivers a holistic system that can organize, store, and use data intelligently to automate interconnect validation in high-speed Ethernet networks and AI data centers. Benefits of the solution include:
- Adaptable and versatile high-speed Ethernet platform – The INPT-1600GE platform is lightweight and office quiet, supporting high power consumption optical receivers up to 40 watts. Available as a portable benchtop unit or rackmount chassis, both models support 1x1600GE, 2x800GE, 4x400GE, and 8x200GE to validate a broad range of Ethernet devices and interconnects that use 212Gb/s electrical lane interfaces. The benchtop model has a built-in handle for easy movement inside or outside the lab. The INPT-1600GE assesses the reliability, stability, and interoperability of silicon chips, optical transceivers, active cables, and networking equipment at speeds from 200GE to 1600GE PAM4 for layers 1 through 3 on any port.
- Redefines interconnect data storage and organization – The ITS software includes a first-of-its-kind, US patent pending Interconnect Library (IL) that introduces a new way to organize, retrieve, and use interconnect data, including Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) data. CMIS standardizes how high-speed interconnects are programmed and how the data is retrieved and used in networking systems. This cutting-edge library organizes all data and creates a comprehensive record that can be used to create and execute new tests. Once a record is created, it is automatically added to the IL self-serve database, where users can retrieve, reuse, edit, and update records. This dramatically increases productivity and accelerates the creation of automated test suites without advanced programming.
- Optimize interconnect validation efficiency – The browser-based ITS software includes a robust and fast graphical user interface (GUI) that allows multiple users to simultaneously run or schedule tests using the application’s advanced multi-user test scheduler. Using this tool increases test case throughput, allowing more tests to run unattended by a greater number of users.
- Automated report generator – Allows users to report on all the data from the IL records, including test results and CMIS data that includes PASS/FAIL information. This helps streamline the development process for interconnects and can also be used for manufacturing test applications using automated reports.
Khushrow Machhi, Senior Director of Marketing, Physical Layer Products Division at Broadcom, said: “As the industry moves toward 1.6T networking, ensuring signal integrity and error correction at these unprecedented speeds is critical. Broadcom is excited to collaborate with Keysight in developing cutting-edge testing solutions that address the challenges of higher modulation schemes, SerDes advancements, and forward error correction. Our combined expertise will help accelerate the deployment of 1.6T technology, paving the way for the future of high-speed data centers and AI-driven infrastructure.”
Andy Moorwood, Vice President, Hardware Engineering, Network Test & Security Solutions, Keysight, said: “Keysight’s ITS software is the industry’s first comprehensive solution for validating performance in high-speed Ethernet and AI data center interconnects. It helps reduce device failures and drastically reduces the time needed to characterize various interconnects. Moving from a manual and tedious process to one that enables faster, more accurate test suite automation without complex programming significantly boosts productivity.”
Ram Periakaruppan, Vice President and General Manager, Network Test & Security Solutions, Keysight, said: “Keysight is working with the majority of global standards bodies and manufacturers of silicon chips, optical and copper interconnects using 224Gb/s electrical lane interfaces to accelerate development of the ecosystem for 800GE and 1.6T AI network infrastructures. Our 1.6T and 800GE hardware platforms, combined with the ITS software, enable critical interconnect performance evaluations and tremendous gains in testbed productivity. This equips our customers with the tools they need to deploy highly stable and reliable solutions into their networks.”
Keysight will showcase the ITS software and high-speed Ethernet hardware platform in booth #1301 from April 1 – April 3 at the OFC Conference, Moscone Center,
Resources
- Product Page: Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE
- Solution Brief: Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE Solution Brief
- Solution Flyer: Interconnect Test System (ITS) Software Flyer
About Keysight Technologies
At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product lifecycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.
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