RFC 3918-compliant IP multicast network testing tool Supports IPv4 and IPv6 multicast performance validation Advanced port configuration with flexible role assignment Supports multiple chassis environments (XenaBay and XenaCompact) Customisable multicast and unicast traffic definitions Full IGMP and MLD protocol version support Flexible frame size configuration (fixed or variable within tests) Detailed multicast group behaviour analysis Supports Ethernet, VLAN, MPLS, IP, IPv6, and UDP protocols Enables precise multicast performance and scalability testing

Create, edit, and execute RFC 3918 test scenarios with Xena hardware Advanced port panel for easy port management and IP assignment Supports mixed protocol configurations per UNI interface Flexible protocol header customisation with full field control Supports both multicast and unicast traffic modelling In-test and multi-run frame size variation support Seamless operation across multiple chassis setups Extensive configuration options for test optimisation and tuning Supports IGMP/MLD-based multicast group management Designed for scalable multicast network performance testing

Forwarding & Throughput: mixed class throughput, scaled group forwarding matrix, aggregated multicast throughput Forwarding Latency: multicast latency, min/max latency measurement Overhead Metrics: group join delay, group leave delay Capacity Testing: multicast group capacity evaluation Interaction Testing: forwarding burdened multicast latency, burdened join delay Supports Ethernet, VLAN, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP traffic types Compatible with all Xena test chassis and port speeds Supports both XenaCompact and XenaBay platforms

Xena3918

Advanced RFC 3918 IP Multicast Network Testing Platform for Accurate Multicast Performance Validation

Xena3918 is a Windows-based desktop application designed for advanced IP multicast network testing using one or more Xena test chassis in accordance with RFC 3918 standards. It enables engineers to configure, execute, and analyse multicast performance tests with precision across complex network setups.

The tool provides an intuitive port configuration interface for adding, removing, and managing ports while assigning IP addresses and roles. It supports mixed deployments using multiple XenaBay and XenaCompact chassis. Xena3918 allows flexible control over multicast and unicast traffic, frame sizes, and protocol headers, making it suitable for detailed performance and scalability testing in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.

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