Date: 05/05/2010

Testing solutions for mobile backhaul networks from Ixia

Ixia is offering testing solution for mobile backhaul networks for testing conformance validation, interoperability, precision and performance of devices and networks used for mobile backhaul, including IEEE 1588v2 and ITU-T Sync-E-based time synchronization standards.

"The hurdle facing most mobile backhaul network operators is reproducing the stability and reliability of TDM on Ethernet-based services," said Bob Mandeville, president and founder of Iometrix. "Full end-to-end compliance testing of timing protocols such as 1588v2 - demonstrating reliability on par with TDM - is key for equipment manufacturers helping carriers to make the transition."

"With the increase in data, video, and voice traffic from mobile devices and skyrocketing numbers of mobile broadband subscribers, mobile network operators are choosing IP and Ethernet to stay ahead of bandwidth demands. This effectively is unifying the wired and wireless services over a common technology infrastructure," said Joe Zeto, Ixia Senior Marketing Evangelist. "Ixia's converged IP platform and test solution allows our customers to completely validate their deployments and upgrades before going live, guaranteeing that their networks are properly provisioned and ready for prime-time."