Overview#

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XenaManager serves as the primary software application utilized for the management and configuration of Xena Networks’ Ethernet testing products. This software facilitates the establishment of connections to one or more testers by utilizing their respective IP addresses, providing an extensive point-and-click user interface for configuring and operating these testers.

XenaManager is instrumental in configuring and generating streams of Ethernet traffic, supporting speeds of up to 800 Gbps, between Xena test equipment and Devices Under Test (DUTs), while also facilitating result analysis. Its user-friendly interface makes it a valuable tool for conducting a wide range of core test scenarios, catering to the needs of semiconductor and Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs), network service providers, and hyperscalers.

Key features of XenaManager include:

  • Traffic Generation (TG) for Ethernet speeds of up to 800 Gbps, suitable for both functional and performance testing.

  • Comprehensive Layer-1 testing capabilities, encompassing PCS/FEC, PMA, PRBS, AN & LT, Signal Integrity, Error Injection, and more.

  • Network impairment functionalities, allowing users to introduce conditions such as drop, latency/jitter, corruption, duplication, misordering, shaper, and policer.

  • Simple and efficient management of ports and traffic streams, customizable to replicate real-world scenarios.

  • Packet editor that supports both protocol and byte-level packet definitions.

  • Automatic protocol decoding of incoming packets.

  • Support for multiple Xena chassis, which can be shared by multiple users across different subnets.

In summary, XenaManager is a versatile and user-friendly software application that plays a crucial role in configuring, testing, and analyzing Ethernet networks, making it an indispensable tool for a variety of industries and use cases.