Keysight Technologies has released the AresONE-M 800GE — the industry's most comprehensive Layer 1-3 Ethernet performance test platform, supporting data center interconnect speeds from 10 to 800GE.
Data-intensive applications such as AI, IoT, high-resolution video streaming, 5G, edge computing and cloud computing are fueling the need for a secure and reliable 800GE network infrastructure.
Deploying the 800GE into existing network infrastructures creates complex testing challenges for network engineers, who must deal with a variety of new and legacy network protocols, multiple Ethernet speeds, and a wide range of fiber data center interconnects (DCIs). and copper.
To properly validate the performance of network infrastructures and network system designs, equipment manufacturers and network operators must have a flexible test platform that can scale to evaluate mixed-speed networks that support a broad set of connections and network protocols.
Keysight's new AresONE-M 800GE addresses this need by offering the only Layer 1-3 Ethernet network and infrastructure test solution that supports the most comprehensive DCI speeds from 10GE to 800GE on a single platform. With this range of features, the AresONE-M 800GE enables design engineers and data center operators to validate network equipment interoperability and bandwidth performance while supporting the transition to 400GE and 800GE networks with the ability to test slower legacy Ethernet speeds as well.
“At Keysight, we believe that industry-standard Ethernet test solutions are an essential and integral part of solving the most complex problems our customers face today,” said Ram Periakaruppan, vice president and general manager of Network Testing Solutions and Keysight security. “We are extremely proud to introduce the AresONE-M 800GE, the world’s highest-density, most-featured Layer 1-3 800GE test platform that features high scale, power efficiency and performance.”
AresONE-M 800GE benefits include:
- Comprehensive Ethernet speeds – 1x800, 2x400, 4x200 and 8x100GE.
- PAM4 and NRZ signaling support – Features 106.25 Gb/s host electrical lane signaling with the ability to step down to lower electrical lane speeds of 53 Gb/s and 25 Gb/s for 400 and 100GE speeds.
- Single Test Platform – Supports all required Forward Error Correction (FEC) types and a full range of detailed link tuning, stability, reliability, and performance measurement statistics.
- Full 800GE High-Scale Protocol Emulation and Performance Testing – Provides the protocol support needed to test enterprise, metro, and cloud-capable Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing network equipment through the IxNetwork software application.
- Highest port density currently available for 800GE test systems – Supports 8 ports in a single dual-rack mount unit chassis with additional 2- and 4-port configurations.
The AresONE-M 800GE uses an integrated physical layer digital signal processor (DSP) from Credo Technology Group for fast and efficient data transfer with low latency that enables data transit requirements of hyperscalers, enterprises, 5G operators and service providers . The Credo chip also optimizes power consumption to reduce operating costs, minimize heat dissipation and meet energy efficiency standards for advanced networks.
“Keysight has once again delivered a landmark product with the AresONE-M 800GE, a comprehensive Layer 1-3 Ethernet test platform designed to address the challenges faced with scaling and supporting AI/machine learning network applications. next generation,” said Bill Brennan, president and CEO of Credo Technology Group. “Credo is proud to collaborate with Keysight on its AresONE-M 800GE platform, providing high-quality commercial silicon solutions that support data center interconnect speeds from 10GE to 800GE, across a wide range of physical connections.”