TSN/PTP Partner Test Tools

Calnex Paragon-X

The Calnex Paragon-X provides testing gPTP (generic Precision Time Protocol) also known as IEEE 802.1AS. The Paragon-X:

• Provides one-box testing for gPTP-defined Time-Aware systems – End Stations and Relays(Bridges).
• Allows complete testing of gPTP Correction Field, Neighbor Rate ratio and CSRO (Cumulative Scaled Rate Offset).
• Can use integrated packet impairments to verify gPTP performance in the presence of network impairments such as delay, PDV or dropped packets.
• In addition to detailed gPTP/802.1AS testing, the Paragon-X also supports the following profiles: IEEE1588-2008, G.8265.1 (Frequency), G.8275.1 (Phase), C37.238-2011 (Power), and Customer-defined profiles.
• Contact Calnex for additional information

The Paragon-X is also available for use by UNH-IOL IEEE 1588/PTP Test Service Members

Echo NIC-1

The Echo AVB Certification Kit (includes 1 or more Streamware NIC-1s) is currently recommended for use with VIOLETT™.

For End Station testing, only one NIC-1 is required. For Bridge testing, 3 are sufficient for most tests; 5 cards co-located in the same system is the maximum needed for full in-house Bridge testing. Please contact info@echoavb.com for more information.

Please indicate to Echo that your purchase is connected to your work with UNH-IOL.

IxNetwork

AVnu Certification testing at UNH-IOL has been further enhanced with the support of Ixia and their AVB capable solutions.  

For additional information please refer to https://www.ixiacom.com/resources/testing-audio-video-bridging-avb-and-time-sensitive-networking-tsn. As certification testing continues to expand, certification of 10G and 40G bridges are anticipated with this expanded capability.

Oregano Systems syn1588 NIC

• The IOL INTACT™ Avnu Alliance Member Edition for gPTP currently requires the Oregano Systems syn1588 PCIe NIC.
• 2 NICs are required for the 12 Bridge-specific tests, and 3 Bridge test parts require 3 NICs.
• For End Station testing, only one syn1588 NIC is required.
• The SYN1588PCIENIC-L (large PCI bracket) or SYN1588PCIENIC-S (small PCI bracket) are likely sufficient for your in-house needs.

For additional Information: syn1588 PCIe NIC Ordering syn1588 PCIe NIC (pdf), Contact Oregano Systems For US purchases, please contact JTime! If this option is pursued please indicate to Oregano Systems that your purchase is connected to your and their work with UNH-IOL.

Spirent TestCenter (STC)

AVnu Certification testing at UNH-IOL has utilized STC solutions in enhancing layer 1 and AVB testing.

For additional information please refer to the Spirent AVB/TSN Solutions Datasheet & Spirent Automotive C50 Datasheet. The Spirent test platforms such as the C50 (with 100BASE-T1 native interface) improve Automotive capabilities for certification testing completed by the UNH IOL and for in-house testing. Spirent also offers conformance solution that follows Avnu test specifications. The performance AVB test solution is supported across all STC platforms covering 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G/40G and 100G.