Name: Calnex NE-ONE Enterprise CN-NE1-ENTP-6-1G 1 Gbps Network Emulator, 6 Ports
Brand: Calnex
SKU: CN-NE1-ENTP-6-1G

Overview

NE-ONE Enterprise from Calnex is a network emulator that builds software defined test networks in one system. It recreates real-world network conditions that can be controlled and repeated, so organizations can analyze, predict and verify application performance before deployment. Typical uses include rolling out enterprise applications, data center consolidation, SD-WAN, VDI and WAN optimization evaluation, cloud migration and mobile app testing.

Routing and topologies

Traffic can be routed between any combination of physical ports and Soft Ports, port-to-port or port-to-multi-port, including across bridged networks. Soft Ports are subdivisions of physical ports. They let several users or teams run independent test networks on the same appliance. The Network Topology Wizard provides ready-made templates such as Point-to-Point, Hub & Spoke and Cloud, and a free-form designer is also available. Pre-installed profiles cover LAN, WAN, Cloud, Satellite, Mobile, DSL and WiFi conditions.

Impairments and analysis

Traffic can be classified, routed and impaired by any packet field across protocol layers 2–7 using a Wireshark-like syntax, with more than 100 impairment parameters. The Network Scenario Builder automates time-based transitions. Intelligent Packet Replay recreates application traffic flows from clients and devices that do not need to physically exist. Built-in graphs, reports, predictive analytics and full PCAP packet capture show how applications perform.

Integration and deployment

NE-ONE Enterprise offers a CLI and a full RESTful API, the same API used by the GUI. Network Variables give no-code automation: formulas and timelines can drive values such as bandwidth, latency and loss. An embedded JavaScript engine and the Packet Engine Programming Language (PEPL) support custom packet-level behavior. The emulator is available as hardware, virtual (VMware, Proxmox, OpenStack, KVM) and cloud (AWS, Azure) appliances.

Key Features

Hardware or virtual appliances
Virtual Editions for VMware, Proxmox, Openstack and KVM
Cloud Editions for AWS and Azure
Preloaded networks and example profiles for LAN, WAN, Cloud, Satellite and others
Inline and sophisticated routing options
Internal and external (OSPF / BGP) dynamic routing
Port-to-port or port-to-multi-port traffic, including physical and Soft Ports
Soft Ports: hundreds of sub-ports for independent or large-scale testing
Topology Wizard with ready-made network templates and free-form network designer
Geo-location network latency calculator with a catalogue of over 42,000 locations
Impair traffic by any packet field across layers 2–7 using Wireshark-like syntax
Add custom protocols
More than 100 parameters for realistic network impairments
Network Scenario Builder for time-based impairment transitions
Intelligent Packet Replay to recreate real-world application traffic flows
Real-time graphs, statistics and comprehensive reports
Predictive analytics based on historical data
Full packet capture in PCAP format at any point in the test network
RESTful API and Network Variables system for automation
Embedded JavaScript engine and Packet Engine Programming Language (PEPL)
Dynamic and static NAT options, including port forwarding
Cisco-style QoS and traffic shaping emulation
LDAP, RADIUS single sign-on and SNMP support
Multi-user / multi-team operation

Specifications

Hardware Configuration

Management Port	1 RJ45 Copper
Model class	1 Gbps models: Model 6
Emulation Ports - RJ45 Copper	6
Network Objects	40
Soft Ports	48

General

User interface	Intuitive Web GUI
Users	Multi-user (Unlimited)
Virtual Appliance	Virtual Appliance (VMware Certified) for all models
User Authentication	Built-in, LDAP
Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9,700 bytes

Network Topologies

Network Topology Wizard	Point to Point (Single), Point to Point (Dual), Fully Mesh, Hub and Spoke, Cloud, Free Form
Supported topologies	Point-to-Point, Point-to-Point Dual Hop, Hub and Spoke, Partial Mesh & Fully Meshed, Cloud, Any Combination of the above
Network Profiles	LAN, WAN, Mobile - 2G, Mobile - 3G, Mobile - 4G, Mobile - 5G, SDSL, ADSL, Satcom, Custom
Network Scenario Builder transitions	None, Variable, Outage, Gradual
Geolocation Network Latency Calculator	catalogue of over 42,000 locations

Port Set-up and Routing

Addressing	IP V4 & V6 Addressing
Port modes	Inline - Bridge, Inline - Route, Router, Router on one port (router-on-a-stick), DHCP Relay
NAT	NAT - Both Static & Dynamic; NAT & PAT
Soft Port routing	VLAN (Layer 2) with tagging/detagging/retagging; IPv4 (Layer 3) with ICMP/ARP/DHCP Relay support; IP (Layer 3) with IPv4 and IPv6 support; Filter (layer-less) by ranges of IP src/dest, Port (application), VLANs or "Wireshark-like" expression
Routing & Filtering	Route by Layer 2 and Layer 3 properties e.g. IP/Subnet, IP Range, IP src/dest, Port (application); symmetric and asymmetric; "Wireshark-like" classification "route" at Layers 4-7 Filter and route expressions use a Just-in-time (JIT) compiler for speed
Dynamic Routing	Internal and External (OSPF / BGP)

Impairments and Traffic

Impairments	Bandwidth (1bps increments), Loss, Latency, Bit Error, Duplicate, Fragment, Out Of Order, Congestion - Static, Congestion - Variable, And More... Unlimited impairments; more than 100 parameters
Traffic Generation	UDP, TCP
PCAP Playback	Packet Replay, Intelligent Packet Replay
QoS	QoS Bandwidth & Priority; Class of Service Handling and Traffic Shaping
Packet Capture	Packet Capture; Nodes and Links PCAP format

Administration and Integration

Administration	Backup, Restore, File Browser, Port Pair Manager, System Notifications (Audit Log), SSL Certificate, Software Update, Network Time (NTP) Server, SNMP Support, Session Time-out
Integration Feature Pack	Restful API, Embedded Javascript Engine, Packet Engine Programming Language (PEPL) Integration features are not included in the base license
Help and Training	Operator Manual (via GUI), CLI/API Manual (via GUI), Restful API (via GUI), Online videos - (via GUI), Training Course

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
Integration Feature Pack	Integration Feature Pack — Restful API, Embedded Javascript Engine and Packet Engine Programming Language (PEPL); not included in the base license