Features

Easy to Use

Easy to Use: The Linktropy 10G WAN emulator is a snap to install and configure. Just plug in the Ethernet cables, specify your link conditions, and begin the emulation. No software to install, no training needed. The Linktropy GUI combines the responsiveness of an application with the convenience of a standard web browser.

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Bandwidths up to 10 Gbps

Emulate WAN bandwidths up to 10 Gbps to an aggregate of 20 Gbps.

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Multiple Links

The Linktropy 10G emulates two separate 10 Gbps and one 1 Gbps links. Independent pairs of interfaces for each link make configuration of multiple links as easy as a single link.

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Delay up to 10 sec

Emulate latency from 0.1 millisecond up to 10 seconds in each direction in a constant, normal, or uniform distribution.

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Error Emulation

Specify loss as a packet loss rate, bit error rate, or both.

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Congestion

Determine the effects of congestion on bandwidth and jitter-sensitive applications by utilizing Linktropy's background traffic emulation.

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Advanced Emulation Parameters

Verify that applications properly handle anomalous packet reordering and duplication conditions without inducing stability or performance problems. Adjust the framing overhead and maximum queue depth to match real link behavior.

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XTP or CX4 interfaces

The Linktropy 10G is available with either modular XFP interfaces for convenient connection to any 10 Gbps Ethernet network, or inexpensive CX4 interfaces. The Linktropy 10G also includes a pair of copper Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for easy testing of links up to 1 Gbps.

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Jumbo Frames

Test with Ethernet frames of up to 9 KB.

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Capture and Replay Live Network Conditions

Capture live network conditions with the Linktropy Recorder and replay them through the Linktropy WAN emulator to reproduce the varying characteristics of the production network in a repeatable test environment.

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Traffic Monitor

See a visual display of the current traffic, including throughput graphs and link statistics. Download up to 24 hours of statistics for analysis.

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Bridging/Routing

Install the Linktropy 10G as either a bridge or router for easy integration with any test configuration.

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Automated Testing

Take advantage of the Linktropy Scheduler or the command line interface to automate a series of tests.

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Unsurpassed Precision

Test with confidence - Linktropy WAN emulators offer unsurpassed precision to ensure accurate and reproducible results.

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Everything You Need

Everything you need is included in the compact, 1U rack-mountable Linktropy 7500 PRO. No additional hardware or software is required.

Uses

Application Testing

You've developed your client/server application and it works great on your local network. But how well will it run when users are located across town from the server, or on the other side of the world? Use the Linktropy 10G to ensure your application works well under all conditions before deployment.

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Remote Backup and Storage

Data at remote offices needs to be backed up to a contral facility, while centralized records have to be moed off-site for disaster recovery. Use the Linktropy 10G to ensure that bandwidth limitations and link latency do not prevent the process from completing in the available time.

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Equipment Testing

As the developer of high-speed networking equipment or applications, you need a way to emulate customer networks for product development, QA, and customer support. Use the Linktropy 10G to emulate any customer network from low speed links up to a high-speed backbone.

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VoIP and Video

IP voice and video work perfectly in demonstrations on the LAN, but quality degrades with latency, jitter, and packet loss. IPTV and Tele-presence are both bandwidth-hungry and highly sensitive to any link impairments. Evaluate quality under real-world conditions to verify that it meets your requirements before making a commitment.

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Troubleshooting

Your applications aren't performing well and you need to find out why. Use the Linktropy WAN Emulator in the lab to help pinpoint the cause of the problem and validate solutions without disrupting the production network.

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Network Validation

You have to choose between different carriers with different latency, loss, and jitter guarantees. The cost trade-offs are easy to quantify, but how do link conditions affect performance? Dial-in different conditions to test before a choice is made.

GUI

User Interface

The Linktropy 10G is configured through an intuitive, easy-to-use, browser-based interface. Screen shots for the main Configuration Window and the Monitor Page are shown below.

Configuration Window with Link Emulation Tab

Monitor Window

Specifications

Capacity
Maximum Link Rate	10 Gbps full duplex per link
Emulated Links	3 links: 2x 10 Gbps, 1x 1 Gbps
Maximum Throughput	20 Gbps aggregate across all 3 links
Maximum Packet Rate	aggregate: over 10 million packets per second   10 Gbps interfaces: 2.5 million pps per link per direction   1 Gbps interfaces: full line rate
Maximum Frame Size	9 KB
Emulation Settings
Bandwidth	300 bps - maximum license rate in 1 bps increments
Delay	0 ms - 10 sec. in 0.1 ms increments; constant, uniform, normal distributions
Packet Loss Rate	0-100% in increments of 0.0001%
Background Traffic	0-100% in increments of 0.1%
Additional Parameters	Bit Error Rate, Packet Reordering, Packet Duplication, Queue Depth, Framing Overhead, Linktropy Scheduler for emulating dynamic WAN conditions
Interfaces
Emulation	6 Total: 4x 10 Gbps Ethernet (XFP or CX4) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (copper)
Management	1x Gigabit Ethernet 1x RS-232 serial console
Environmental and Physical Specifications
AC Input Voltage	Auto ranging 100 VAC to 240 VAC
AC Input Frequency	47 to 63 Hz
AC Input Current	8.0 A Max 2.0 A Typical
Power Draw	250 Watts
Dimensions	16.8" W x 23.6" D x 3.5" H (2 RU) 42.4 cm W x 60.0 cm D x 8.8 cm H (2 RU)
Weight   Product   Shipping	29 lbs. (13 kg) 37 lbs. (17 kg)
Temperature   Operating   Storage	32° to 95°F (0° to 35°C) 32° to 167°F (-20° to 75°C)
Humidity   Operating   Storage	10% to 85% (non-condensing) 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications	FCC, CE, RoHS
Warranty & Support
Hardware Warranty	1 year
Support and Maintenance	1 year, including all firmware upgrades

Documentation

	Linktropy User's Guide
	Linktropy 10G Quick Start Guide
	Linktropy 10G Hardware Guide