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The EDM-2003B by Spirent is a Series 2000 Gigabit Ethernet test module that offers a wide range of capabilities for testing and validating network equipment. It provides extensive flexibility, including Layer scalability and conformance test capabilities with basic and advanced routing features, and high-performance routing capabilities. With the EDM-2003B, a user can measure the performance of various devices such as SSL and IPSec VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, IPTV systems, Web accelerators, and SSL accelerators.

One of the key benefits of the EDM-2003B is its ability to benchmark network device scalability in a cost-effective manner. It enables the user to compare and validate network equipment, ensuring their suitability for specific applications before deployment. The module covers a wide range of features, including total client or host capacities and throughput, performance metrics, VLAN tagging, QoS class prioritization, routing protocols, and SLA bandwidth verification. By utilizing the EDM-2003B, the user can significantly reduce the need for lab space and test equipment costs. Its multi-user operation maximizes the efficiency utilization of hardware resources.

The EDM-2003B supports both copper and fiber Ethernet interfaces, including 10/100/1000 Mbps and Gigabit fiber options, and it is hot swappable for easy service or replacement while the chassis remains fully operational. The EDM-2003B employs the same hardware platform for research and development purposes, allowing for the identification of potential issues, comprehensive functional testing, and high-scale performance testing. It offers industry-leading scalability, enabling emulation of large networks with thousands of hosts. The module can generate up to 32,767 streams per port and track up to 65,535 incoming streams per port. Its New Inspire Architecture facilitates large port and stream count tests.

With a single automation API spanning across all network interfaces and speeds, the EDM-2003B streamlines test automation and enhances test case throughput. It reduces overall test time and increases the productivity of engineers. The module allows for flexible classification of results based on any characteristic of the received traffic. Additionally, it features a real-time event log that provides users with protocol messaging details on a per-port basis. The hardware is upgradeable and programmable in the field, ensuring long-term adaptability. The EDM-2003B also provides access to real-time per stream statistics, such as average, maximum, and minimum latency per traffic class. This information is valuable for assessing network performance and identifying potential bottlenecks or issues.