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Testing the Limits (Oct 2023) Bob Noseworthy & Jason Sisk

Watch the latest Testing the Limits Series. Hear the latest updates on IEEE 802.1 for TSN and IEEE 802.3 for SPE. Covering information on the upcoming 2023 10BASE-T1S Plugfest, MultiGBase-T1 testing, PHY-C, and more.

Webinars October 18, 2023
USGv6 & IPv6 Ready Logo Grace Silha

Understand the evolution and key milestones for the USGv6 and IPv6 Ready Logo Certification program in this easy to read info graphic. 

Tutorials July 8, 2023
USGv6 & IPv6 Ready Logo Testing Process (updated) Michayla Newcombe

Learn more about the USGv6 & IPv6 Ready Logo Testing Process in this easy to follow infographic. To learn more about how to get your products certified, visit our testing services page.

 

Tutorials June 1, 2023
Testing the Limits: TSN and SPE Validation Updates (Feb 2023) Bob Noseworthy & Jason Sisk

Join UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy & Jason Sisk in a discussion centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet. Hear updates from the IEEE 802.1 and .3 Plenary, 10BASE-T1L and 10BASE-T1S Status, IEEE 1588 Certification, and more.

Webinars February 15, 2023
UNH-IOL Forum for TSN and SPE Validation Updates (Dec) Bob Noseworthy & Jason Sisk

Learn about recent updates centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet. This month's forum covers the following topics for 10BASE-T1S Plugfest, IEEE Plenary Bangkok and 1000BASE-T1 and Multigig Updates.

Webinars December 15, 2022
UNH-IOL NVMe® Development & Future Roadmap Webinar Carter Snay & James Kahn

We cover the following updates/items:

  • Roadmap & Future Development
  • Key Value • ZNS / Other Transports
  • NVMe® Test Plan Updates
  • Latest Features for IOL INTERACT™, our NVMe® testing software
  • RLM and Updated IOL INTERACT™ GUI
Webinars November 3, 2022
UNH-IOL Webinar: NVMe™ Plugfest #18 Webinar Carter Snay & James Kahn

Please join UNH-IOL’s Carter Snay, Technical Manager & James Kahn, Software Development Manager both in Data Center Technologies on this webinar as they discuss:

  • Test Plan 18.0
  • NVMe-MI Updates
  • Test updates to published ECN's
Webinars October 11, 2022
Piecing Together the Performance Testing Puzzle Chris Brown & Tim Carlin, UNH-IOL

The latest Dark Reading Ezine focused on Security Testing, features a piece by the IOL "Piecing Together the Performance Testing Puzzle" on pg. 17 NetSecOPEN is developing more security effectiveness test cases as it works to expand and evolve its consensus-driven testing model.

External Links September 6, 2022
Making Auto-Negotiation & Link Training Reliable and Why It Matters Kae Dube, UNH-IOL & Joshua Harsch & Craig Foster, Teledyne LeCroy Learn about Auto-Negotiation (ANEG) and Link Training (LT) by looking at common issues folks may run into during testing. Successful ANEG and LT have shown to reduce overall installation time while minimizing the risk of ongoing mistakes. This video will cover an introduction to ANEG: Why it’s used and how it's implemented, how ANEG reduces time for manual configuration and minimizes 'mistakes' and much more! Tutorials August 31, 2022
Testing the Limits: An IOL Forum for TSN and SPE Validation Updates (June 2022) Bob Noseworthy, UNH-IOL

Watch UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy in the discussion centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet. Expect the following updates in the video:

  • Status / New Findings from Automotive Ethernet Congress
  • 10BASE T1S Updates
  • 802.1 & 802.3 Updates
  • Summary of ongoing TSN profile work
  • Live Q&A with open discussion
External Links June 28, 2022
Testing the Limits: An IOL Forum for TSN and SPE Validation Updates (June) Bob Noseworthy, UNH-IOL

Join UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy in our discussion centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet. Sync up with UNH-IOL’s status and development plans and join in to share your needs. Our format is new and open, but come prepared to share your ideas and expect the following:

  • Status / New Findings from Automotive Ethernet Congress
  • 10BASE T1S Updates
  • 802.1 & 802.3 Updates
  • Summary of ongoing TSN profile work
Tutorials June 28, 2022
Testing The Limits: TSN and SPE Updates (April 2022) Bob Noseworthy

Join UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy in our discussion centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet. Sync up with UNH-IOL’s status and development plans and join in to share your needs. This is an open forum, so come prepared to share your ideas and expect the following IOL updates:

  • Update on the IEEE-SA 1588 Power Profile Certification Program
  • Summary of ongoing TSN profile work
  • Upcoming Plugfest Events at the IOL, including:
    • O-RAN Alliance Plugfest to include S-Plane testing aka “Synchronization Plane” as well as ITU-T 8275.1/.2 conformance test capability with industry partners
    • Ethernet Alliance High Speed Networking Plugfest
  • Live Q&A with open discussion
Tutorials June 28, 2022
Testing The Limits: TSN and SPE Updates (Feb 2022) Bob Noseworthy & Griffin Leclerc

Join UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy in our discussion centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet. Sync up with UNH-IOL’s status and development plans and join in to share your needs. Our format is new and open, but come prepared to share your ideas and expect the following IOL updates:

  • SPE, APL and TSN validation efforts and progress from IEEE 802 January interims
  • Status on NSF I/UCRC Center for Digital Factory Innovation with UNH, Georgia Tech and NCSU
  • Timing Security: 1588/PTP Security & NTP NTS
  • IEEE Certification for 1588
  • Summary of ongoing TSN profile work
Tutorials April 6, 2022
Auto-Negotiation Technology Overview Spencer Janelle

As defined by the IEEE 802.3 Working Group, Auto-Negotiation is the process that Ethernet Devices use to identify and resolve the highest possible link between two devices. In simplified terms, Auto-Negotiation aids a user in finding the highest and most efficient operating speed for their system. Learn more about Auto-Negotiation in this overview paper written by Spencer Janelle, UNH-IOL Test Technician, CS, 2022.

Tutorials March 23, 2022
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification Process Grace Silha

The UNH-IOL acts as the 3rd Party Test Lab for the Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification Program. This Program works to identify PoE Powered Devices (PDs) and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSEs) that are based on IEEE 802.3 PoE specifications and have passed the Ethernet Alliance PoE Test Plan. Learn more about the process in this step by step graphic.

Tutorials February 28, 2022
NVMe® Integrator's List Process Grace Silha

We have been a leader and expert in NVMe® Testing Services for several years providing conformance and interoperability testing. In addition, storage vendors from around the world test against NVMe standards to qualify them for the NVMe Integrator's List. The NVMe Integrator's List currently consists of configurations that have proven to be interoperable and conformant to NVMe standards. Here is a quick graphic highlighting the process of getting products on the list.

Tutorials February 28, 2022
USGv6 Testing Process Michayla Newcombe

Learn about the USGv6 Testing Process including in-house pre testing, all in this downloadable info graphic. 

Tutorials February 28, 2022
Testing the Limits: An IOL Forum for TSN and SPE Validation Updates Bob Noseworthy

Join UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy in our discussion centered around IEEE 802.1, specific to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IEEE 802.3 Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). Learn about the following IOL updates: 10BASE-T1L and Advanced Physical Layer (APL) work, 1000BASE-T1 validation, plans for MultiGigBASE-T1, TSN test NIC status, validation of Time Aware Shaping, PTP, UNH-IOL BitPhyer based preemption testing, including negative test conditions & IEEE Certification for IEEE 1588 profiles and more. Live discussion as well!

External Links December 13, 2021
The Current State of USGv6 and IPv6 Ready Logo Michayla Newcombe & Timothy Carlin

Learn about the latest information pertaining to USGv6 Revision 1 (USGv6-r1) and IPv6 Ready Logo. Testing is available now for USGv6-r1. Starting in November 2022 buyers will no longer be able to accept SDoCs for the previous revision of the profile. The UNH-IOL's accredited testing can test your products for USGv6-r1 and IPv6 Ready Logo.

Tutorials August 9, 2021
Broadband Forum TR-398i2 Testing Webinar Lincoln Lavoie, UNH-IOL and Mike Talbert, Verizon

Please join Lincoln Lavoie, UNH-IOL, and Mike Talbert, Verizon, as they review the upcoming release of Broadband Forum’s TR-398 Issue 2 testing, the latest release in wireless performance testing. TR-398i2 encompasses a set of performance metrics in different scenarios and focuses on Wi-Fi router performance to help benefit broadband gateway vendors and service providers by lowering costs and improving customer satisfaction.

This webinar covers:

  • A recap of Wi-Fi pain points in broadband deployments
  • A review of the TR-398 Issue 2 test coverage
  • Deep dive of how the UNH-IOL implements repeatable TR-398 Issue 2 testing
  • A sneak peak of the first results coming out of TR-398 Issue 2 testing
Tutorials April 1, 2021
NVMe Integrators List Statistics, Dec 2020 Grace Silha

All things NVMe Integrator's List in this facts graphic. Click to learn and see the evolution of the list, product types listed, and more. The NVMe Integrator's List currently consists of configurations that have proven to be interoperable and conformant to NVMe standards.

Tutorials February 9, 2021
USGv6 Registry Infographic Mara Johnson

Exciting stats to share for the 10th year of the USGv6 Registry! Check below to learn about the products tested, IPv6 capabilities, and more. As of May 2020 there have been 550 total products tested and more to share.

Tutorials February 3, 2021
Accelerate 1588/PTP and TSN Testing with UNH-IOL vIOLett® Software Bob Noseworthy & Daroc Alden

vIOLett® is a family of software packages used to test a product’s conformance to common protocols used in Time Sensitive Networking (TSN). There are vIOLett packages to test 1588, including Telecom and Power Profile, gPTP, MRP, MSRP, MVRP, and CBS. In addition, vIOLett is used to test products for the Avnu Certification Program, including Bridges, Pro AV or Milan Endstations, and Automotive devices. Learn how this tool can help identify areas of improvement during the development process and automate testing, reducing time to market and increasing your product’s reliability. In this presentation, industry experts, Bob Noseworthy and Daroc Alden, UNH-IOL, will review key features of vIOLett and what it means for your TSN testing. 

Tutorials January 31, 2021
Wi-Fi 6 Seminar: Broadband Forum TR-398 Certification Update Lincoln Lavoie

Part 5 of octoScope's seminar covering Wi-Fi 6 test methods and standards including live demonstrations of OFDMA testing on the octoBox testbed. Featuring speakers from octoScope, University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory and dot11 Labs, this seminar focuses on how testbeds, test methods and data visualization must be enhanced for meaningful Wi-Fi 6 testing.

External Links March 17, 2020
USGv6 Informational Webinar

Check out our latest webinar highlighting updates for the USG Test Program and IPv6 Ready Logo program with industry experts Timothy Winters, UNH-IOL; Michayla Newcombe, UNH-IOL and Doug Montgomery, NIST, as they discuss new updates on the USGv6 Test Program.

External Links January 2, 2020