Ethernet Packet Generator
USER GUIDE
APG-UG-V2-1
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8 February 2018
1.
I
NTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an Axtrinet™ APG Ethernet Packet Generator.
The Axtrinet APG Ethernet Packet Generators provide compact and affordable 40Gbps and
10Gbps Ethernet Packet Generator/Analysers with a simple-to-use Control Interface and an
open TCL API for third party scripting.
Ideally suited to applications in R&D, Test and Manufacturing environments, and 'on the road'
with Field Sales and Application Engineers, the Axtrinet APG Ethernet Packet Generators allow
reliable and affordable development and testing of:
Ethernet network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls and network monitoring
devices
Data storage equipment with 10Gbps and 40Gbps Ethernet interfaces
Specialist devices such as FPGA accelerator NIC cards and offload appliances
Ethernet infrastructure installations encompassing cabling and switches
1.1
M
AIN
F
EATURES
Highly configurable Ethernet Packet Generation
Full wire-speed operation on all ports
Industry standard QSFP+ and SFP+ ports
Real-time packet counts and error detection
Packet Capture for post-test analysis
Simple to use Control Interface for configuration and control
Clear LED status indication for unit operation and Ethernet traffic generation/reception
USB 2.0 port for easy set up and local management and 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN
connection for flexible remote management
1.2
B
ENEFITS
Low cost allows multiple units to be deployed in a development environment – one per
desk
Easy to set up and use. Avoids the need for complex vendor specific programming skills
Ideal for integration into a manufacturing test environment using TCL scripting interface
Flexible choices of interfaces allows use with different speeds and media types, maximising
the investment across multiple projects
Small size, 1U high (44mm) and 146mm wide, for desk-top or rack shelf mounting (1/3
rack width)
