Accelerating the Ethernet Ecosystem with Interop and Performance Testing
Seamless and rapid deployment while minimizing interop risk
- Rigorous testing of Taurus Ethernet SCMs integrated into Active Electrical Cables with a range of hosts, NICs, and switches
- Extensive test capabilities with Ethernet exercisers, analyzers, and custom systems
- Comprehensive testing including COSMOS software suite for compatibility, link up reliability, and performance stability
Hardware and Software Coverage
Example Tests
Link Up Reliability
- CMIS dump
- Hot-plug link up
- Shut-noshut
- Switch warm boot
Performance Stability
- FEC
- Shut-noshut + FEC performance
Network Tests
- COSMOS Developer Kit Test Suite
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards
- CMIS-based manageability validation
- Platform-specific AI fabric features
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Aries 6 Smart Cable Module Demo
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