Features

Easy to Use

The Netropy N80 Network Emulator is quick to install, intuitive to configure, and easy to operate. The Netropy GUI provides the responsiveness of an application with the convenience of a standard web browser.

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Multiple Links

The Netropy N80 simulates up to 15 separate WAN links through each of 4 separate 1 Gbps Emulation Engines. Packets are assigned to individual links by IP source and destination address, IPv6 source and destination address, VLAN ID, or MPLS label.

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Multiple Emulation Engines

Take advantage of 4 separate 1 Gbps Emulation Engines for concurrent testing or multi-user environments.

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Bandwidths up to 1 Gbps

Accurately simulate links from 100 bits per second up to 1 Gbps.

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Latency up to 10 sec.:

Emulate delay and jitter up to 10 seconds, in increments of 0.1 ms, with a constant, normal, or uniform distribution.

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Packet Loss

Set random, burst, or periodic packet loss, or a bit error rate.

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Background Utilization

Test how applications run over a congested network without costly traffic generators or a rack full of client machines using Netropy’s unique background utilization feature.

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Traffic Monitor

View and download up to 24 hours of throughput graphs and link statistics.

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Copper and SFP interfaces

The Netropy N80 includes 4 copper RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and 4 SFP Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for convenient connection to both copper and fiber-based networks.

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Automated Testing

Automate testing using the comprehensive command line interface.

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Unsurpassed Precision

Test with confidence - the high-precision Netropy Emulation Engine ensures accurate and reproducible results.

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Self Monitoring

The Netropy Emulation Engine displays self monitoring indicators of available processing and buffering resources to guarantee testing validity.

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Priced Right

Get the functionality and performance you need at a price you can afford.

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Everything You Need

Everything is included with the Netropy N80. No additional hardware, software, or training required.

Uses

With the ability to simulate up to 15 separate WAN links on each of the four Emulation Engines, the Netropy N80 has a myriad of uses:

Emulate multi-site networks

Model a full enterprise network of regional, branch, and local offices, telecommuters, and partners, all connected to headquarters or centralized datacenter.

• View applications as they will be seen by different end users
• Verify the operation of application servers with concurrent users

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Side-by-side benchmarking

Run separate tests side-by-side to:

• View the effects of different conditions on application responsiveness
• Compare products from different vendors
• Tune application settings
• Analyze the benefits of acceleration and optimization products

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Isolate individual applications

Segregate traffic from individual devices and apply impairments to specific applications

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Concurrent testing

Complete a matrix of conditions by running multiple tests in parallel

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Multiple Users

With four independent Emulation Engines, each with their own Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, it’s easy to share a single unit across multiple users or separate organizations.

GUI

Netropy advanced network emulators are quick to install and easy to operate. Configuration requires only a few simple steps through the intuitive, browser-based GUI.

Netropy main configuration and monitoring window.

Set the bandwidth, delay, loss, and other network conditions for each link in the Path Configuration window.

Direct packets onto individual links by IP address, VLAN ID, or MPLS label rules in the Packet Classifier window.

Lifecycle

Network design

Build "what-if" scenarios to choose between private lines, internet VPNs, and wireless and satellite networks to connect offices across the globe, and determine how much bandwidth to purchase to ensure critical applications perform as needed.

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Application validation

See how applications will perform prior to roll-out and avoid unpleasant surprises and panic fixes later.

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Vendor selection

Compare products from different vendors to select the one that works best on your network.

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Tuning

Adjust application settings to optimize performance for different end users. Optimization: Analyze the benefits of WAN acceleration products to optimize the existing infrastructure.

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Troubleshooting

Pinpoint the cause of reported problems and complaints, then validate potential solutions without disrupting the production network.

Specifications

Emulation Capabilities
Packet Classification	IP source and destination address, VLAN ID, MPLS label
Bandwidth	100 bps to 1 Gbps
Latency & jitter	0 ms – 10,000 ms. in 0.1 ms increments; constant, uniform, normal distributions
Loss	random, burst, periodic, BER
Queue Management	RED, tail drop
Additional	reordering, duplication, frame overhead, separate inbound and outbound rate control.
Capacity
Max. Rate per Link Direction	1 Gbps
Aggregate Throughput	4 Gbps
Emulation Engines	3
Maximum Packet Rate	3,000,000 packets per second
Maximum Frame Size	9 KB
Interfaces
Emulation	8 Total: 4x Gigabit Ethernet - copper 4x Gigabit Ethernet - SFP
Management	1x Gigabit Ethernet 1x RS-232 serial console
Environmental and Physical Specifications
AC Input Voltage	Auto ranging 90 VAC to 264 VAC
AC Input Frequency	47 to 63 Hz
AC Input Current	8.0 A Max. 1.4 A Typical
Power Draw	155 Watts
Dimensions	16.8" W x 18.0" D x 1.75" H (1 RU) 42.6 cm W x 45.7 cm D x 4.35 cm H (1 RU)
Weight   Product   Shipping	18 lbs. (8 kg) 23 lbs. (10 kg)
Temperature   Operating   Storage	32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) -4° to 185°F (-20° to 85°C)
Humidity   Operating   Storage	10% to 95% (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

	Netropy User's Guide
	Netropy N80 Quick Start Guide
	Netropy N80 Hardware Guide