Spirent Delivers Flexibility for Testing Tomorrow’s Ethernet with Compact M1 Appliance

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Spirent Communications plc has launched the compact M1 Appliance, designed to enhance testing for Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet technologies. This innovative platform accelerates time to market for small to medium-scale users, offering higher reliability and density with up to eight network interface card slots. Key benefits include a smaller footprint for efficient lab use, cost-effective solutions for specific performance needs, and improved customer experience through easy manageability. Target applications encompass network traffic, broadband testing, SDN validation, and automotive hardware-in-the-loop systems, supporting speeds from 10M to 10G.

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• Launch of the compact M1 Appliance enhances Ethernet testing capabilities.
• Accelerates time to market for new technologies.
• Higher reliability and density with up to eight NIC slots.
• Cost-effective tool designed for specific application testing.

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New small form factor appliance accelerates time to market and new technology deployments for small to medium-scale users

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 compact M1 Appliance for testing Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet in tomorrow’s networks and applications. The new space-saving platform with its built-in flexibility is designed to help accelerate time to market and assure successful deployments of new technologies, while also improving product quality and ensuring reliable, high-quality user experiences.

The flexibility of the Spirent M1 Appliance makes it an ideal tool for the entire test lifecycle for functional, performance and benchmark testing of new networking products targeting network infrastructure, as well as for validating evolving SDN and NFV technologies. M1's innovative platform architecture delivers higher reliability and density compared to the previous generation of compact appliances, with a maximum of eight network interface card (NIC) slots. Support for a wide variety of NIC combinations means the ability to create additional appliance kits for specific testing needs, while the small form factor offers lower power consumption compared to larger chassis. The M1 Appliance also enables users to easily distribute test systems among multiple locations as opposed to installing them in a dedicated lab space, which some users may lack.

“Spirent is committed to supporting the evolving testing needs of the IP networking and automotive sectors,” said Aniket Khosla, Spirent’s VP of Cloud and IP Product Management. “Our next-generation M1 platform plays an important role. Its higher density, smaller form factor architecture is a continuation of our rich legacy of Ethernet innovation to provide versatile, flexible test solutions to help verify the scale, reliability and performance of Ethernet networks and services - a critical step towards successful deployment of new technologies.”

Optimal use for the M1 Appliance embraces network traffic, broadband testing, SDN and datacenter validation, device benchmarking, core and edge routers and switch verification, carrier Ethernet verification, and subscriber emulation. Key benefits include:

• Smaller footprint for more efficient lab space use. It delivers core testing capabilities at a lower port count and scale, while using less power and generating less heat.
• Cost-effective tool bundled for special use cases, designed for specific application testing, select performance use cases, and verifying functionality on Ethernet speeds from 10M to 100G.
• Improved customer experience with enhanced manageability and serviceability, components are easily serviceable in the field. It also provides a seamless testing experience without a steep learning curve.

The small form factor and high port density makes it an ideal component for complex automotive hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems built to validate the Ethernet-based, software-defined cars of the future. The new M1 Appliance supports all Automotive Ethernet Base-T1 speeds, from 10M(T1S) to 10G.

For more information, visit https://www.spirent.com/products/testcenter-hardware.

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 M1 Appliance?

The Spirent M1 Appliance is a compact testing platform for Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet technologies, designed to enhance testing reliability and efficiency.

When was the Spirent M1 Appliance announced?

The Spirent M1 Appliance was announced on February 10, 2023.

What are the key benefits of the M1 Appliance?

Key benefits include a smaller footprint for efficient lab use, cost effectiveness for specific testing applications, and improved customer experience.

Which network speeds does the M1 Appliance support?

The M1 Appliance supports Ethernet speeds from 10M to 10G.

How does the M1 Appliance impact the testing lifecycle?

The M1 Appliance is designed for the entire testing lifecycle, including functional, performance, and benchmark testing of networking products.