Xinertel BigTao-V Series Layer 2–3 Network Test Platform
| Brand | Xinertel |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM/ODM) |
| Product Line | BigTao-V Series, BigTao220, BigTao6200 |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
Overview
The Xinertel BigTao-V Series Layer 2–3 Network Test Platform is a modular, FPGA-accelerated Ethernet traffic generation and protocol emulation system engineered for R&D validation of network forwarding devices—including L2/L3 switches, routers, firewalls, and SDN/NFV infrastructure elements. Built upon Xinertel’s proprietary PCT (Parallel Core Testing) architecture, the platform delivers deterministic, line-rate packet processing across heterogeneous interface speeds—from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps—enabling comprehensive functional, performance, and interoperability verification under realistic traffic conditions. Its hardware design emphasizes thermal efficiency, acoustic optimization, and field-deployable ergonomics, making it suitable for both lab-based development environments and controlled on-site validation scenarios.
Key Features
- Modular chassis architecture supporting 2-slot (BigTao220) or 6-slot (BigTao6200) configurations, scalable up to 24 x 100G ports in full-duplex mode
- FPGA-based packet engine ensuring wire-speed traffic generation, latency-accurate timestamping, and real-time statistics collection with sub-microsecond resolution
- Multi-rate port support: 100G (10G/25G/40G/100G auto-negotiation), 40G, 25G, 10G, 5G, 2.5G, and 1G Ethernet interfaces via interchangeable V-series test modules (V6000, V8000, V2-10G, V2-100G)
- Comprehensive standards compliance: RFC 2544 (throughput, latency, frame loss, back-to-back), RFC 2889 (address learning, forwarding rate, congestion control), and RFC 3918 (multicast scalability, group join/leave latency)
- Native IPv6 protocol stack implementation covering ICMPv6, NDP, DHCPv6, OSPFv3, BGP4+, PIM-SM/SSM, and MLDv1/v2—fully interoperable with dual-stack DUTs
- Low-noise mechanical design: ≤65 dBA at 1 m distance; optimized airflow and passive cooling zones enable continuous operation in office-grade environments
- Energy-efficient operation: maximum power draw ≤150 W at full chassis load, reducing TCO in long-duration regression and stress testing cycles
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The BigTao-V platform is validated for conformance testing against IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad, 802.1aq, 802.1cb, RFC 7322, and IETF draft specifications for segment routing (SRv6) and EVPN control plane extensions. It supports industry-standard test methodologies required for vendor interoperability certification programs—including MEF CE 2.0, ONF TR-512, and OpenConfig-compliant device validation workflows. All test procedures adhere to GLP-aligned documentation practices, with audit-ready test logs, configuration snapshots, and result traceability aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory management requirements.
Software & Data Management
Renix—the native test automation software suite—provides a unified GUI and RESTful API interface for scripting, scheduling, and reporting. It implements role-based access control (RBAC), encrypted project storage, and versioned test case libraries compliant with IEEE 1621-2021 test artifact management guidelines. Renix supports automated pass/fail evaluation against user-defined thresholds, generates PDF/CSV/HTML reports with embedded latency histograms and jitter heatmaps, and maintains immutable audit trails meeting FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic record requirements when deployed in regulated development environments.
Applications
- Forwarding plane validation: ACL throughput, TCAM utilization, LPM table convergence, and microburst resilience under mixed-traffic loads
- Control plane verification: BGP/OSPF route flapping recovery, IS-IS adjacency stability, and PIM join/prune timing accuracy
- QoS and traffic engineering: DiffServ PHB classification, WRED drop profiles, and MPLS TE tunnel establishment latency
- Security feature testing: Stateful firewall session capacity, NAT overload scalability, and IPSec SA negotiation robustness
- Cloud-native infrastructure validation: VXLAN/EVPN overlay control-plane convergence, SRv6 policy installation latency, and containerized CNI plugin performance benchmarking
FAQ
Does the BigTao-V platform support hardware-accelerated TLS/SSL traffic decryption for deep packet inspection?
No—it operates at Layers 2–3 and does not perform cryptographic offload or TLS termination. Traffic analysis is limited to header inspection and statistical profiling.
Can Renix integrate with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab CI?
Yes—via its REST API and Python SDK, enabling automated test execution triggered by code commits or build events.
Is third-party module compatibility supported (e.g., non-Xinertel interface cards)?
No—only certified V-series modules are supported to ensure timing fidelity, firmware synchronization, and PCT architecture integrity.
What is the minimum firmware version required to enable RFC 3918 multicast group scalability tests?
Renix v4.2.0 or later, paired with V2-100G module firmware v3.7.1 or higher.
How is time synchronization handled across distributed BigTao chassis in multi-rack testbeds?
Through IEEE 1588-2008 (PTPv2) Grandmaster clock support with hardware timestamping on all 100G+ modules, achieving ±50 ns phase alignment across chassis.
