Spirent A2 400G Appliance Offers Industry’s Best Value-to-Performance for High-Density Ethernet Testing

New appliance leverages proven solution for validating mission-critical network infrastructure

CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), the leading provider of test and assurance solutions for next-generation devices and networks, today announced the availability of the new A2 400G Appliance to help accelerate the design and development of new generation high-speed Ethernet devices. Optimized for system and scale testing the streamlined, pre-configured A2 400G Appliance is intended for market segments such as network equipment manufacturers (NEMs), service providers, enterprises, chipset vendors and government that need high-density 400G test capabilities to validate routers and switches.

The Spirent A2 400G Appliance is a flexible platform with high-density 400G ports for mission-critical scale emulation and select functional testing, such as throughput testing with traffic packet blasting, and proof of concept (PoC) labs to emulate a real-world service provider customer network. The next-generation 2U platform is available in 8-port and 16-port variants for high-density 400G testing and protocol scale emulation, such as high-density hardware interoperability testing and ASICS testing for chipset vendors.

“Spirent offers vendor-neutral Ethernet test solutions with support for various technologies” said Aniket Khosla, Spirent’s VP of Cloud and IP Product Management. “This latest optimized solution is designed for customers looking to test key elements of the network under realistic conditions, either traffic or control plane, to accelerate time to market and meet business objectives with confidence.”

The A2 platform delivers a proven test solution for validating 400G QSFP-DD architectures for scalability, reliability and interoperability with automation capabilities that save valuable time and resources to accelerate time to market. In addition, the seven-speed appliance supports 400/200/100/50/40/25/10G Ethernet speeds for network traffic testing at line rate.

For more information, visit the Spirent high-speed Ethernet testing solutions page.

About Spirent

Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT) is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. The company provides innovative products, services and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, SD-WAN, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From the lab to the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies. For more information, please visit www.spirent.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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FAQ

What is the Spirent A2 400G Appliance?

The Spirent A2 400G Appliance is a new testing solution designed for validating high-speed Ethernet devices, offering 8-port and 16-port configurations for high-density testing.

How does the A2 400G Appliance benefit network equipment manufacturers?

The A2 400G Appliance enables network equipment manufacturers to accelerate testing processes, ensuring higher scalability and reliability of their products.

What companies can utilize the A2 400G Appliance?

The A2 400G Appliance is tailored for network equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises, chipset vendors, and government sectors.

What Ethernet speeds does the A2 400G Appliance support?

The A2 400G Appliance supports a range of Ethernet speeds including 400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, and 10G.

When was the A2 400G Appliance announced?

The A2 400G Appliance was announced on January 10, 2023.