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MCM Gigabit Ethernet Interface Series
Highlights 64 000 hardware-based real-time protocol (RTP) streams 64 000 real-time control protocol (RTCP) streams 64 000 simultaneous real-time path verification for audio, video, DTMF, codecs mix 64 000 simultaneous quality of service (QoS) measurement including mean opinion score (MOS), media delivery index (MDI), packet loss, delay and jitter 256 000 session initiation protocol (SIP) endpoints emulation 64 000 border gateway function (BGF) endpoints emulation 64 000 H.323 endpoints emulation 512 000 home subscriber server (HSS) subscribers emulation 3600 SIP registrations per second 8600 SIP messages flood per second 850 SIP calls per second Multiple codec support such as AMR, ILBC, G.711, G.729, G.721, G.722, G.726, G.723, EVRC, EVRC-B, H.263, H.264 Accurate network delay, latency and session establishment time measurement High-capacity secured connection supporting IPSec, TLS, IKE, IMS AKA, SRTP Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet interface (RJ-45 or SFP) Three models available, in standard or lite version
Next-Generation Network Assessment
Delivering Quality, Flexibility and Performance The MCM Gigabit Ethernet Interface series is comprised of three models—the MCM-GbE, the MCM-GbE-Lite and the MCM-GbE-R14. It is designed to facilitate high-performance signaling and media testing of voice-over-IP (VoIP) and Internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) networks. Thanks to its versatile testing capabilities including functional, load/ stress, regression, negative and denial of service (DoS) attack testing as well as its media generation and quality analysis capabilities, this dual Gigabit Ethernet series provides complete test coverage and delivers the renowned quality, flexibility and performance of EXFO’s VoIP and IMS testing solutions. Available in standard or lite version, each module of the MCM Gigabit Ethernet Interface series supports up to 256 000 SIP endpoints (512 000 per QualityAssurer QA-604 or 1 280 000 per InterWatch R14), 64 000 BGF endpoints (256 000 per QualityAssurer QA 604 or 320 000 per InterWatch R14), 64 000 H.323 endpoints (256 000 per QualityAssurer QA-604 or 320 000 per InterWatch R14) and 512 000 HSS subscribers (1 024 000 per QualityAssurer QA 604 or 2 560 000 per InterWatch R14). The standard version of this series—the MCM-GbE or MCM-GbE-R14 module—provides 64 000 RTP streams (128 000 per QualityAssurer QA-604 or 320 000 per InterWatch R14) with a simultaneous RTCP stream for every RTP stream. As for the lite version—the MCM-GbE-Lite module—it offers a smaller media capacity supporting up to 10 000 RTP streams (20 000 per QualityAssurer QA-604) while maintaining the same signaling capacity provided on the standard version. All modules are designed to test both the IMS network core elements such as session control function (I/P/C-CSCFs), HSS and border elements such as the border gateway function (BGF) as well as VoIP network control elements, namely SIP registrar, redirect or proxy server. When used with high-performance and flexible SIP and HSS test applications, the MCM Gigabit Ethernet Interface series becomes an easy-to-use, all-in-one powerful solution to perform comprehensive VoIP and IMS network testing. The entire IMS network core can be tested by generating SIP traffic with EXFO’s sipFlex Test Suite on one port while emulating HSS with EXFO’s hssFlex Test Suite on the other port. Moreover, coupled with these two test suites, the complete signaling path of an IMS call can be characterized. Each module can generate 3600 SIP registrations per second (7200 per QualityAssurer QA-604 or 18 000 per InterWatch R14), 850 SIP calls per second (1700 per QualityAssurer QA-604 or 4250 per InterWatch R14) and SIP message flood, which emulates a DoS attack at 8600 per second (17 200 per QualityAssurer QA-604 or 43 000 per InterWatch R14). Combined with EXFO’s Megaco/H.248 BGF Test Suite, the signaling and media of the BGF in the IMS network can be tested together. This series is equipped with custom-designed field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), enabling real-time analysis of every media RTP stream for QoS, MOS or MDI on each packet received. The dedicated FPGAs also ensure accurate time-stamping of signaling messages with a 10-nanosecond time-stamp resolution. By measuring the precise time difference between any two messages, key performance indicators (KPIs) gauging the network response latency and call session establishment time can precisely be assessed to characterize the network’s performance under various conditions and traffic loads. Furthermore, by emulating service theft, injecting rogue media or emulating DoS attack, the session border controller (SBC) can be characterized. Other VoIP and IMS devices including security gateways, SIP proxy/registrar server and application servers such as Presence and IP Centrex can also be tested with the MCM Gigabit Ethernet Interface series. It also supports high-performance security protocols by using the hardware assisted security feature of the processor. Security protocols such as transport layer security (TLS), Internet protocol security (IPSec), secure real-time transport protocol (SRTP) and Internet key exchange (IKE) are integral components of VoIP and IMS networks. The ability to support large amount of such security connections is crucial to perform realistic IMS testing. The MCM Gigabit Ethernet Interface series supports two RJ-45 connectors for Gigabit Ethernet unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) connections and two small-form pluggable (SFP) connectors for fiber-optic connections. Each port can be controlled separately in a multi-user environment through EXFO’s QualityAssurer QA-604 and InterWatch R14 platforms, yielding a granularity of one user per port. Each of its two ports is connected to a dedicated PowerPC processor that runs an optimized Linux operating system to provide extremely high processing capacity to each port. A single QualityAssurer QA-604 can house up to two modules (four ports), while the InterWatch R14 can support up to five modules (ten ports). Both platforms can be managed with a single graphical user interface, making it the solution of choice to perform large-scale testing in a single test bed.
Specifications Test solutions Protocol supported Codec support QoS, MOS, MDI SIP endpoints per port (per module) SIP registration support per port (per module) SIP calls per port (per module) SIP message flood per port (per module) HSS subscribers per port (per module) BGF endpoints per port (per module) H.323 endpoints per port (per module) RTP/SRTP streams per port (per module) Connection speed Number of ports Hot-swappable module Central processing unit (CPU) Status LEDs Reset button Platforms supported Connection interface Available SFP transceiver modules
SBC, security gateways, BGF, IMS I/P/C-CSCF, HSS, SIP proxy/registrar SIP, Diameter, Megaco/H.248, RTP/RTCP, SRTP/SRTCP, TLS, IPSec, IKEv1, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, SCTP, DHCP, DNS AMR, ILBC, G.711, G.729, G.721, G.722, G.726, G.723, EVRC, EVRC-B, H.263, H.264, DTMF Yes 128 000 (256 000) 1800 (3600) per second 425 (850) attempts per second 4300 (8600) attempts per second 256 000 (512 000) 32 000 (64 000) 32 000 (64 000) Standard version: 32 000 (64 000) Lite version: 5000 (10 000) Auto-negotiate 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Two Yes Two PowerPC Speed (no link, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s) Status Activity Signal Laser on Two (one per port) QualityAssurer QA-604 Next-Generation Network Test Platform InterWatch R14 RJ-45 (electrical) or SFP (optical) 850 nm, 500 m 1310 nm, 4 km
Physical characteristics Platform Number of modules per platform (max.) Width Length Weight
QualityAssurer QA-604 (Two-slot module) Two 40.6 mm (1.6 in) 320 mm (12.25 in) 935 g (2.06 lb)
InterWatch R14 (Three-slot module) Five 60.9 mm (2.4 in) 320 mm (12.25 in) 1150 g (2.54 lb)
Compatibility Model MCM-GbE MCM-GbE-Lite MCM-GbE-R14
Number of slots needed 2 2 3
Maximum number of media streams per module 64 000 10 000 64 000
Platform QualityAssurer QA-604 QualityAssurer QA-604 InterWatch R14
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Hot-swappable Yes Yes No
Complementary Products sipFlex Test Suite This SIP endpoint and network cloud emulation tool simulates subscribers’ behavior as they interact with the network. It also tests the device under test security capabilities such as protection against theft of service, registration floods, rogue media and media pinhole hijacking. hssFlex Test Suite This HSS emulator designed with built-in test functionality, provides a comprehensive IMS test bed, allowing NEMs and NSPs to perform comprehensive device and end-to-end testing using a combination of the industry-leading HSS test emulator and IMS subscribers (sipFlex) in a single test application. It also allows characterizing device and network response latency measurement under various network load conditions. h323Flex Test Suite The h323Flex Test Suite is designed to assist NEMs and NSPs to perform H.323 to SIP interwork testing, using real-world traffic load in lab environments. This easy-to-use application provides comprehensive capabilities, covering the entire H.323 network at the various stages of development and deployment. IMS Border Gateway Test Suite The IMS Border Gateway Test Suite is designed to test the IMS border gateway. It integrates the subscribers and the controller into a single flexible, easy-to-use GUI-driven test bed to perform numerous tests such as feature, negative, load, regression, interoperability and scalability.
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EXFO is certified ISO 9001 and attests to the quality of these products. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EXFO has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this specification sheet is accurate. However, we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and we reserve the right to modify design, characteristics and products at any time without obligation. Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and practices. In addition, all of EXFO’s manufactured products are compliant with the European Union’s WEEE directive. For more information, please visit www.EXFO.com/recycle. Contact EXFO for prices and availability or to obtain the phone number of your local EXFO distributor. For the most recent version of this spec sheet, please go to the EXFO website at http://www.EXFO.com/specs In case of discrepancy, the Web version takes precedence over any printed literature.
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