The Spirent 3U chassis (SPT-3U) lays the foundation for testing converged multi-service devices using the HyperMetrics neXt? family of test modules with Cloud Core? processing. HyperMetrics neXt ensures delivery of the multiplay experience by combining high-performance stateful traffic, high-scale routing, access, and control plane in a single system.

The SPT-3U chassis is the next generation in chassis architecture, designed to handle tomorrow’s most complex multiprotocol scale and cloud virtualization testing needs. The SPT-3U chassis supports all Spirent HyperMetrics modules up to 100 Gbps. With ultra high-scale, green low-power per port, inligent fan control, and full support for IPv4 and IPv6 control, the SPT-3U chassis provides the foundation for the highest performance test system available today.

Because there is no central operating system or slow software proxy server bottleneck, the SPT-3U switched-Ethernet backplane design optimizes efficiency and performance when configuring tests and gathering results across multiple users or automation processes. This architecture approach yields the fastest time to test and eliminates concern with managing a virus prone operating system in the chassis. The SPT-3U innovative Android? based touch screen allows easy chassis status monitoring and configuration.

Applications

• chassis solution for Spirent HyperMetrics neXt test modules
• Fully backward compatible with current and older generation cards
• Portable high-density 10G and 40/100G Ethernet
• Stratum-3 clock solution for ultra-precise PTP Grandmaster Clock emulation (Upgrade Stratum-1 with GPS Option)
• Full support for Routing Topology emulation and full Layer 2-7 Traffic
• Multi-user capability 

Features

3U height with 2 available module slots Client software available for download from the chassis via web browser Enhanced reliability with an Ethernet hardware-switched backplane and no central proxy server or operating system point of failure Synchronize 255 chassis in a single test with dynamic automatic sync cable calibration Inligent fan control—cools based on environment and module load IPv4, IPv6, DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 chassis addressable 19" rack mountable Easily removable hard drive for security

Benefits

Foundation for a portable high density 10G and 40/100G Ethernet test solution Fully compatible with all HyperMetrics neXt and previous generation modules Supports hot-swap of test modules Best-in-class timing precision with internal Stratum-3 clock solution for ultra-precise PTP grandmaster clock emulation (upgradeable to Stratum-1 with GPS Option) GPS option for high precision latency testing across wide geographies. Also supports CDMA TIA/EIA-95B, BITS, and NTP timing sources.