Product Models

Linktropy WAN Emulators

 

Linktropy WAN emulators simulate a single link through each pair of interfaces, offering the simplest configuration possible. If you need to emulate a single set of conditions between two networks, Linktropy is the product for you.

 

Linktropy Models
Linktropy Mini2: Basic, low cost emulator up to 100 Mbps in a portable form factor
Linktropy 5500: Emulates WAN links up to 1 Gbps
Linktropy 8500: Emulates four independent gigabit speed WAN links

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Netropy Advanced Network Emulators       

Netropy advanced network emulators simulate up to 15 separate WAN links, each with their own bandwidth, delay, and loss characteristics, through each pair of physical ports. Packets can be assigned to individual links by IP address range, VLAN, or other packet specifier.

Netropy also offers advanced modeling and administrative capabilities for complex scenarios or multi-user environments.

The Netropy 10G2 model is a 10 Gbps emulator with four SFP+ ports and an aggregate capacity of 40 Gbps. The Netropy N60 and N90 emulate links up to 1 Gbps. All models are available at a variety of maximum emulation speeds for users who do not need the full capacity of the device.

To model complex network topologies, run multiple concurrent tests, or emulate links of greater than 1 Gbps, select the Netropy network emulator.

Netropy Models
Netropy N60: Emulate complex networks up to 1 Gbps
Netropy N90: Four separate 1 Gbps Emulation Engines
Netropy 10G2: Two 10 Gbps Emulation Engines

Detailed Comparison

Features	Linktropy Mini2	Linktropy 5500 / 8500	Netropy N60 / N80 / 10G2
Capacity
Max. emulation rate	100 Mbps	5500: 1 Gbps 8500: 1 Gbps	N60: 1 Gbps N90: 1 Gbps 10G2: 10 Gbps
emulated WAN links (per port pair)	1	1	15
Emulation ports	2	5500: 2 8500: 8	N60: 2 N90: 8 10G2: 4
Max. packet rate (packets per second)	80,000	5500: 1 million 8500: 12 million	N60: 1 million N90: 12 million 10G2: 17 million
Test lab level precision (packets per second)
Link Impairments
Packet filtering	N/A	N/A	Source and dest. IP address Src. and dest. IPv6 address VLAN ID and PCP value TCP/UDP port numbers MAC address MPLS label Any arbitrary packet field
Bandwidth emulation	300 bps to 100 Mbps	300 bps to 1 Gbps (depending on license)	300 bps to 10 Gbps (depending on model and license)
Latency & jitter	0 ms – 10,000 ms in 0.1 ms increments Constant, uniform, normal distributions
Packet Loss Models	Random, BER	Random, BER	Random, Periodic, Burst, BER
Packet Corruption
Packet Reordering
Packet Duplication
Queue Management	Tail drop	Tail drop	Tail drop RED
ToS Prioritization			FIFO Strict Priority Round Robin
Access link rate control	Out-bound	Out-bound	In-bound and out-bound
Live condition capture and replay
Background traffic
MTU and Fragmentation
Installation and Operation
Form Factor	portable 6" x 6"	5500: 1U 8500: 1U	N60: 1U N90: 1U 10G2: 2U
Jumbo frame support
Statistics download		24 hours	24 hours
Throughput graphs	previous 10 minutes	previous 10 minutes	24 hours reviewable with pan and zoom controls
Self-monitoring indicators and warnings
Full CLI
SSL and SSH secure access
Multiple users with configuration locking