VIAVI TestCenter A2 400G 8-port Appliance QSFP-DD Test Platform
2U QSFP-DD test appliance with 8 ports supporting 400/200/100/50G PAM4 and 200G to 10G NRZ speed modes.
- MSA Interface
- QSFP-DD
- Operational Modes
- PAM4 – 400/200/100/50G; NRZ – 200/100/50/40/25/10G
- AN/LT
- AN/LT supported for all speed modes
Overview
VIAVI TestCenter Platforms are the hardware appliances, chassis and test modules that run VIAVI TestCenter software for Layer 2-3 generation and analysis of network traffic. The family covers a range of port speeds and form factors, from compact multi-speed appliances up to 400G, 800G and 1.6T high-speed Ethernet test systems.
The A2 400G 8-port Appliance belongs to this family. Network equipment manufacturers, service providers, hyperscale data centers and enterprise test labs use the platforms to validate routers, switches, data center fabrics and AI infrastructure for function, performance and scale.
All members are operated through the TestCenter software environment. That environment provides real-time statistics, packet capture, a scripting and automation framework, and reporting that is shared across the platform family.
Key Features
- 8-port 2U high appliance
- PAM4 per port: 1x400G, 2x200G, 4x100G, 8x50G
- NRZ per port: 1x200G, 2x100G, 4x50G, 2x40G, 8x25G, 8x10G
- Single port upgrades available
- 8 to 16 port upgrade available via licensing
- MACsec supported
- Ethernet FEC, Auto Negotiation and Link Training for all supported speeds and full breakouts
Specifications
| MSA Interface | QSFP-DD |
|---|---|
| Operational Modes | PAM4 – 400/200/100/50G; NRZ – 200/100/50/40/25/10G |
| AN/LT | AN/LT supported for all speed modes |
| Frame Time-stamp Resolution | 2.5 ns |
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| Appliance Synchronization |
± 20 ns
Daisy chain up to 255 appliances
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| Number of Streams (400G) |
Tx=16 K, Rx=32 K
TX = 64 K, RX = 128 K @400G with VIAVI XStream license
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| Min/Max Frame Size (w/CRC) | 60 to 16,004 |
| Min/Max Tx Rates | 1 packet per 3.43 seconds to 101% of line rate |
| Capture Buffer Size | 400G: 640 KB per port; 200/100G: 512 KB per port; 50/40/25/10G: 256 KB per port |
| Operating Temperature Range |
50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C)
With QSFP-DD transceivers rated up to 15 W; above 15 W max 86°F (30°C); 10% to 80% RH non-condensing
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| AC Input Range | 100 – 240 VAC |
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| Max Power Draw | 1340 W |
| Product Dimensions | 17.1 in W x 3.5 in H x 29.5 in L (43.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 74.9 cm) |
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Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Cloud computing and streaming services
- Data center ToR and EoR switches and fabrics
- Next-gen routers and switches
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| A2-400-QD-8-350A | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 200G/100G/50G PAM4 Bundle |
| A2-400-QD-8-400A | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 400G PAM4 Only |
| A2-400-QD-8-550A | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 400G/100G/50G PAM4 Bundle |
| A2-400-QD-8-700A | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 400G/200G/100G PAM4 Bundle |
| A2-400-QD-8-750A | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 400G/200G/100G/50G PAM4 Bundle |
| A2-400-QD-8-825A | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 400G/200G/100G/50G/40G/25G/10G PAM4 and NRZ Bundle |
| A2-400-QD-8-T1S | A2 8-PORT QSFP-DD 7-Speed T1 Appliance |
| HWO-A2-400-QD-8-Port | A2 QSFP-DD-8P Single Port Enablement |
| HWO-A2-QSFP-DD-8-4QSFP28 | Hardware Option for A2-400-QD-8-T1S 400G PAM4 to 4x100G QSFP28 NRZ |
| SWO-A2-400-QD-8-MACSEC | MACSEC Software on A2-400-QD-8-T1S Appliance |
| SWO-A2-400-QD-8-AST | Advanced Sequence Tracking 400/100G ON A2-400-QD-8-T1S |