Linktropy Emulators Provide Affordable Network Emulation for Accurate, Repeatable Performance Testing at Speeds up to 1 Gbps
Explore the benefits of Linktropy emulation tools at Apposite Technologies. Quickly troubleshoot and optimize the performance of applications over wide-area networks using our live network emulation to simulate network impairments. Simulate bandwidth constraints, jitter, and loss at speeds up to 1Gbps. Our Linktropy emulator will give you the tools to effectively import live traffic, vary impairments and evaluate their impact in real time.
The emulators are easy to use and offer unsurpassed precision to give you accurate and predictable results. Some popular features include network delay simulator capabilities, bridging/routing, flexible capacity, and automated testing. If you want affordable live network emulation with intuitive configuration that you can deploy in minutes, check out the information below or contact us today to get started.
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Performance Before You Launch
Quickly benchmark, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of applications over wide-area networks with Linktropy’s single link WAN emulator.
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Fast, Flexible Network Emulation
Test your applications performance against potential network impairments by emulating network latency, bandwidth, constraints, jitter, and loss at speeds up to 1Gbps. Linktropy enables users to import live traffic, vary impairments, and measure their impact in real time.
Deploy Test Networks in Minutes
Linktropy network emulators are quick to install, intuitive to configure, and easy to operate. The Linktropy GUI provides the responsiveness of an application with the convenience of a standard web browser. Get up and running in minutes with no training necessary with Apposite’s easy to use application performance testing tool.
Emulate Any Complex Network Scenario with Netropy’s Advanced Feature Set
Easy to Use: Linktropy WAN emulators are a snap to install and configure. Just plug in the Ethernet cables, specify your link conditions, and begin emulating networks. No complex software to install and no training needed. The Linktropy GUI combines the responsiveness of an application with the convenience of a standard web browser.
Bandwidths up to 1 Gbps: Emulate links of any speed from 300 bits per second up to 1 Gbps.
Delay up to 10 seconds: Emulate network latency from 0.1 ms up to 10 seconds in each direction in a constant, normal, or uniform distribution.
Error Emulation: Specify loss as a packet loss rate, bit error rate, or both.
Congestion: Determine the effects of congestion on bandwidth and jitter-sensitive applications by utilizing Linktropy’s background traffic emulation.
Advanced Emulation Parameters: Linktropy’s state of the art application performance testing tools helps verify that applications properly handle anomalous packet reordering and duplication conditions without inducing stability or performance problems.
Bridging/Routing: Install the Linktropy WAN emulator as either a bridge or router for easy integration with any test network.
Copper or Fiber Interfaces: Available with either copper or SFP ports for easy integration into any network.
Flexible Capacity: Pay only for the bandwidth that you need to emulate now, and upgrade later if you ever need to emulate higher speed links.
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 actual network in a repeatable test environment.
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.
Multiple Links: Emulate multiple links with the 8510 model. Four separate pairs of Ethernet interfaces make simulation of multiple links as easy as a single link.
Automated Testing: Take advantage of the Linktropy Scheduler or the command line interface to automate a series of tests.
Unsurpassed Precision: Test with confidence — Linktropy WAN emulators offer unsurpassed precision to ensure accurate and reproducible results.
Everything You Need: Everything you need is included in the compact, rack-mountable Linktropy WAN emulator. No additional hardware, software, or training required.
Easy to Use: Linktropy WAN emulators are a snap to install and configure. Just plug in the Ethernet cables, specify your link conditions, and begin emulating networks. No complex software to install and no training needed. The Linktropy GUI combines the responsiveness of an application with the convenience of a standard web browser.
Bandwidths up to 1 Gbps: Emulate links of any speed from 300 bits per second up to 1 Gbps.
Delay up to 10 seconds: Emulate network latency from 0.1 ms up to 10 seconds in each direction in a constant, normal, or uniform distribution.
Error Emulation: Specify loss as a packet loss rate, bit error rate, or both.
Congestion: Determine the effects of congestion on bandwidth and jitter-sensitive applications by utilizing Linktropy’s background traffic emulation.
Advanced Emulation Parameters: Linktropy’s state of the art application performance testing tools helps verify that applications properly handle anomalous packet reordering and duplication conditions without inducing stability or performance problems.
Bridging/Routing: Install the Linktropy WAN emulator as either a bridge or router for easy integration with any test network.
Copper or Fiber Interfaces: Available with either copper or SFP ports for easy integration into any network.
Flexible Capacity: Pay only for the bandwidth that you need to emulate now, and upgrade later if you ever need to emulate higher speed links.
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 actual network in a repeatable test environment.
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.
Multiple Links: Emulate multiple links with the 8510 model. Four separate pairs of Ethernet interfaces make simulation of multiple links as easy as a single link.
Automated Testing: Take advantage of the Linktropy Scheduler or the command line interface to automate a series of tests.
Unsurpassed Precision: Test with confidence — Linktropy WAN emulators offer unsurpassed precision to ensure accurate and reproducible results.
Everything You Need: Everything you need is included in the compact, rack-mountable Linktropy WAN emulator. No additional hardware, software, or training required.
Specifications | Linktropy 5510 | Linktropy 8510 |
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Capacity | ||
Max. Emulation Speed | 10 Mbps, 45 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps | 10 Mbps, 45 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps |
Max. Agg. Throughput | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
Emulated Links | 1 Link | 4 Links |
Maximum Packet Rate | 3 million pps | 12 million pps |
Emulation Settings | ||
Bandwidth | 300 bps—maximum 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 | |
Interfaces | ||
Emulation | 2 Gigabit Ethernet (copper or SFP) | 8 Gigabit Ethernet (8 copper, 8 SFP, or 4 of each) |
Management | 1xGigabit Ethernet, 1xRS-232 serial console | 1xGigabit Ethernet, 1xRS-232 serial console |
Warranty & Support | ||
Hardware Warranty | 1 year included | 1 year included |
Support & Maintenance | 1 year included | 1 year included |
Linktropy WAN Emulation Models
Linktropy 5510
Linktropy 8510
A Network Delay Simulator You Can Trust
With Linktropy emulators, you can simulate network delays and other link impairments for the most deterministic and repeatable results possible. You can emulate bandwidth constraints, latency, jitter, loss and congestion to bring real-world scenarios into your lab. Our network delay simulator tools offer the best of all possible worlds: high precision, unbeatable pricing and industry-leading ease-of-use. There’s no training required for our intuitive, user-friendly GUI. Just plug in the Ethernet cables and specify your link conditions to begin using Linktropy‘s network delay simulator. You can perform live network emulation by capturing network conditions with the Linktropy Recorder and replaying them through the Linktropy WAN emulator. Reproduce actual network variables in a repeatable test environment. You can use Linktropy as a bandwidth simulator at any speed from 300 bits per second up to 1 Gbps.
Emulate Network Latency
Linktropy allows you to simulate latency from 0.1 ms up to 10 seconds in a constant, normal or uniform distribution in either direction. You can also specify loss as either a packet loss rate, bit error rate or both. By using Linktropy‘s background traffic emulation, you can determine congestion effects on bandwidth and jitter-sensitive applications. Confirm that applications can adequately handle anomalous packet reordering and duplication conditions without creating performance or stability problems. You can easily integrate Linktropy with any test network as either a bridge or a router. Throughput graphs and link statistics provide a visual display of the current traffic, and you can download up to 24 hours of statistics for analysis. Automated testing is available using the Linktropy Scheduler or the command line interface.
Our network delay simulator tools provide repeatable, precise results for a wide range of uses, such as:
- Pre-deployment testing
- Network validation
- Application optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Disaster recovery and remote backup
Learn More About Linktropy Network Delay Emulator Tools
With Linktropy, you can simulate network impairments and ensure your testing environment emulates potential network issues as realistically as possible. Our 8510 network delay emulator offers four separate pairs of Ethernet interfaces, allowing you to simulate multiple links as easily as one link. Either copper or SFP ports are available for ease of integration with any network. You get everything you need with our compact, rack-mountable network delay emulator. Use Linktropy for live network emulation and test with confidence. Visit our Resource Library or FAQ page for more information, and be sure to contact us to discover the role Linktropy can play in your testing.