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The MSA-1001A by Spirent is an advanced and versatile high density 10-Gigabit Ethernet test module. This cutting-edge module offers a comprehensive range of features and capabilities to facilitate efficient and thorough evaluation of network equipment and protocols. Designed to cater to the needs of both 10GbE WAN and LAN protocols, the MSA-1001A excels in providing complete Layer 2 and Layer 3 functional and LAN switching.

With its exceptional metropolitan and enterprise routing protocol test capability, the MSA-1001A is particularly suitable for applications involving IPTV and broadband access. This module supports an array of applications, highlighting its versatility and complexity in comparison to other test modules available in the market. One of the key advantages of the MSA-1001A lies in its ability to assess the key feature functional and performance parameters of 10GbE switches, link aggregators, and routers. It enables thorough testing under various traffic loads, including extreme conditions and deliberate error scenarios. By validating and comparing network equipment to product and protocol specifications, the module ensures reliable and efficient deployment of 10GbE technology.

The MSA-1001A is an indispensable tool for evaluating the performance of advanced network device features. It offers the capability to verify routing controls and converged network capabilities, ensuring the smooth operation of complex network infrastructures. Moreover, the module can be effectively employed for testing silicon communications chips and optical transceivers, as well as measuring ultra-low latency in any network topology, accurately simulating realistic network traffic scenarios. The MSA-1001A boasts a wide range of benefits that make it an optimal choice for numerous applications. It significantly reduces total test cycle time, enhancing productivity for test engineers. Troubleshooting complex devices becomes effortless due to its user-friendly interface.

The MSA-1001A provides real-time per-stream statistics, including jitter, PRBS, and minimum, maximum, and average latency per stream. Users can monitor actual protocol messaging on a per-port basis through the module's real-time event log. Additionally, the module's hardware is field-programmable, allowing on-site upgrades within its chassis to incorporate new features and technologies as they become available. The MSA-1001A also offers per-port group reservation, enabling multi-user capability, and supports various advanced functionalities such as diagnostic loopback, Management Data Input/Output (MDIO), Ethernet preamble editing, Loop Line Timing, Link Fault Signaling (LFS), and Deficit Idle Count (DIC).