Xcellon-Multis AVB 40/10GE Load Module
Data Sheets
Introducing the Evolution of High-Speed Ethernet Testing
Audio Video networks have been analog, one-way and point-to-point specialized networks. With IEEE’s efforts to improve the reliability and synchronization in Ethernet, Audio Video networks are fast converging to Ethernet. These networks now need to keep pace with the bandwidth hungry audio and video applications. Equipment manufacturers have already built many 10G AVB capable switches. Now they need to build AVB capable switches with 40G capabilities. As audio/video network service providers and large enterprises use this same equipment in their own networks, they must also test and verify performance and functionality prior to deployment. XcellonMultis AVB is Ixia’s next-generation architecture and test solution to satisfy a wide range of testing needs of high speed AVB and LAN networks.
Ixia’s XM AVB load module family comprises the industry’s highest-density 10GE and 40GE higher speed Ethernet (HSE) test equipment, providing more flexible test coverage at 6x40GE ports per load module, with a dual-rate 40GE/10GE capability, all in a single-slot load module. XM AVB load module employs innovative 10GE fan-out technology, a new paradigm in Ethernet testing, to allow the higher-speed 40GE port to fan-out to four lower speed 10GE ports. This ultra-dense load module brings a higher return on investment by reducing overall costs associated with product licensing, space, power, and cooling.
Xcellon-Multis AVB Load Module Specifications
Model Name |
XMAVB10/40GE6QSFP+FAN |
Part number |
944-1132 |
Hardware Load Module Specifications |
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Slot / number of ports |
1-slot: • 6x40GE QSFP native ports • 10GE fan-out; ° 6x10GE ports (1x10GE/port) ° 16x10GE ports (4x10GE/port) |
Physical interfaces |
QSFP 6x40GE (native) 10GE: LC connector (fiber), or SFP+ connector (copper) |
Chassis Capacity: Maximum Number of Cards and Ports per Chassis Model |
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XGS12-SD chassisi (940-0011) |
10 cards: • 60-ports of 40GE • 60-ports of 10GE (1x10GE mode) • 160-ports of 10GE (4x10GE mode) |
XGS2-SD, XGS2-HD chassisii (941-0003) |
2 cards: • 12-ports of 40GE • 12-ports of 10GE (1x10GE mode) |
Model Name |
XMAVB10/40GE6QSFP+FAN |
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• 32-ports of 10GE (4x10GE mode) |
CPU and memory |
Multicore processors with 4GbB of memory per processor |
IEEE interface protocols |
40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4 (802.3ba-2010) 10GBASE-SR (802.3ae-2002) |
Transceiver support |
QSFP: • 40GBASE-SR4 (multimode 850nm) • 40GBASE-LR4 (single mode 1310nm)iii |
Operating temperature range |
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), ambient air 0% to 85%, non-condensing |
Load module dimensions |
16.8” (L) x 1.3” (W) x 12.0” (H) 427mm (L) x 33mm (W) x 305mm (H) |
Load module weights |
6 port model: • Module only: 9.3 lbs. (4.22 kg) • Shipping: 13.1 lbs. (5.94 kg) |
Transmit Feature Specifications |
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Transmit engine |
Wire-speed packet generation with timestamps, sequence numbers, data integrity signature, and packet group signatures |
Max. streams per port |
40GE: 32 10GE 6x10 mode: 32 (1x10GE fan-out/port) 10GE 16x10 mode: 16 (4x10GE fan-out/port) |
Max. streams per port in data center Ethernet |
40GE: 32 10GE 6x10 mode: 32 (1x10GE fan-out/port) 10GE 16x10 mode: 16 (4x10GE fan-out/port) |
Stream controls |
Rate and frame size change on the fly, sequential and advanced stream scheduler |
Minimum frame size |
40GE: • 64 bytes (line rate) • 49 bytes (< line rate) 10GE: • 64 bytes (line rate) • 49 bytes (< line rate) |