Xena Z1608 Edun – 1.6Tbps Terabit Ethernet Traffic Generator
Powering next-generation AI, cloud, and hyperscale Ethernet testing up to 1.6Tbps with 224G SerDes accuracy
Z1608 Edun is a high-performance Ethernet traffic generator designed for Terabit-era networking, enabling testing up to 1.6Tbps using advanced 224G and 112G SerDes technologies. Built for AI, cloud, hyperscalers, semiconductor validation, and next-gen networking equipment, it delivers scalable Layer 1 and Layer 2 testing with precision and reliability.
It supports multiple Ethernet speeds including 1.6TE, 800GE, 400GE, 200GE, and 100GE, making it ideal for validating switches, NICs, transceivers, and high-speed interconnects.
The platform enables deep validation across silicon testing, cable and transceiver evaluation, network equipment benchmarking, and full data centre performance testing, ensuring readiness for real-world Terabit Ethernet deployments.
- Enable lossless Terabit Ethernet validation for AI, cloud, and hyperscale networks
- Test silicon, optics, cables, and switches under real-world traffic conditions
- Support advanced Layer 1 signal integrity and Layer 2/3 performance testing
- Simulate complex network scenarios including congestion, latency, and BER analysis
- Validate interoperability across next-generation 224G SerDes-based systems
- Reduce deployment risk through controlled pre-production testing
- Optimise performance of AI infrastructure and high-speed data centres
- Enable scalable testing from component level to full system validation
- Supports 1.6Tbps, 800GE, 400GE, 200GE, 100GE Ethernet testing
- Built on 224G & 112G SerDes architecture
- Supports OSFP-1600 (RHS/IHS) optical and copper interfaces
- Layer 1–Layer 3 testing including signal integrity and protocol validation
- Advanced FEC, PCS diagnostics, and link training support
- Compatible with PRBS testing for BER measurement and signal validation
- Supports RFC2544, RFC2889 and other benchmarking test suites
- Automated testing using XenaManager and Xena OpenAutomation (XOA)
- Python-based automation for scalable test workflows
- Compact, lab-friendly hardware design for development environments
- Silicon Chip Testing
Validates new semiconductor devices at Layer 1 using signal integrity and BER testing. Enables FEC, PCS lane alignment, and error injection analysis for chip-level validation. - Cable & Transceiver Testing
Tests DACs, active cables, and optical transceivers. Includes equaliser tuning, BER optimisation, and automation for LPO/LRO optics and high-speed links. - Network Equipment Testing
Validates switches and NICs for Layer 1–3 performance including forwarding, latency, VLAN handling, QoS, and interoperability using traffic emulation. - Data Centre Testing
Ensures full system readiness before deployment by testing interoperability, configuration stability, and real-world traffic behaviour in large-scale data centre environments.
- Supports Ethernet speeds: 1.6TE / 800GE / 400GE / 200GE / 100GE
- SerDes technology: 224G and 112G NRZ/PAM4
- Interface: OSFP-1600 (RHS or IHS), optical and copper support
- Testing coverage: Layer 1 signal integrity, Layer 2 traffic generation, Layer 3 validation
- Automation: CLI, XOA, Python-based frameworks
- Test scenarios: Silicon validation, cable testing, transceiver testing, switch benchmarking, data centre validation
- Supported methodologies: PRBS, RFC2544, RFC2889, BER analysis, link training tests
- Deployment: Lab-based development, QA, and production validation environments
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