Portable Traffic Generator from NextComputing Offers Cost-Effective Load Testing

NextComputing, a leading provider of portable and small footprint servers and network appliances, announces the Continuum traffic generator. Able to transmit packet streams at line rates up to 25Gb/s, Continuum is ideal for IT administrators, network engineers, and field technicians who need to troubleshoot or stress test high-speed enterprise networks.

New approach to the problem of load testing

NextComputing offers a new approach to the problem of load testing and troubleshooting Ethernet networks without breaking the bank. Continuum combines off-the-shelf hardware with reliable intelligent network adapters and pre-configured, open-source software to create a solution that is then reliable, flexible, and cost-effective. Packaged in a convenient, portable, all-in-one chassis with integrated monitor, the system is simple to set up and operate and can be transported anywhere testing must be conducted.

Continuum includes Ostinato, an open-source packet/traffic generator application capable of generating multiple packet streams of any size, in a wide range of formats to simulate different types of network loads like VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) or intrusions.

Although Ostinato is capable of producing any theoretical data rate, traditional network interface cards cannot produce line-rate traffic due to limitations in the design. To provide the high-speed, line-rate traffic generation capabilities of Continuum, NextComputing has partnered with Napatech, a leader in intelligent network adapters. Napatech's 1G, 10G, and 40G Ethernet adapters extend the power of Ostinato into the realm of modern high-speed networks, allowing administrators to gain a clearer picture of how their network responds to today's high-bandwidth traffic.

The DoDIIS 2011 Worldwide Conference

NextComputing will be giving live demonstrations of Continuum in booth 956 at the DoDIIS 2011 Worldwide Conference, May 2-4 at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule a demo, email sales(at)nextcomputing(dot)com.