CNTL - Connect

SOLUTION OVERVIEW

CNTL (Composable Network Test Labs), also referred to as "Control," offers a transformative approach to network testing environments by leveraging composable infrastructure principles. Our solution empowers users to compose on-demand, dynamic testing environments with secure remote access. Through intelligent infrastructure automation, CNTL streamlines traditional testing processes, enabling network professionals to construct, modify, and deconstruct test environments with exceptional speed.

SOLUTION OVERVIEW

CNTL Connect promotes a modular approach for test lab infrastructure, enabling unprecedented flexibility in how you build and adapt testbeds. As the cornerstone of the CNTL (Composable Network Test Labs) solution suite, CNTL Connect empowers users with dynamic control over switching and connecting the physical infrastructure. Eliminate manual patching, streamline setup, and gain full visibility into your test network switching fabric. CNTL Connect seamlessly integrates with APNT’s CNTL Manage and Automate, solutions, facilitating centralized resource management, test execution orchestration, and deeper automation for a holistic, optimized network test lab.

SOLUTION FEATURES BY SPIRENT VELOCITY TESTSTREAM

Agile Provisioning

Design, schedule, and activate topologies on-demand

Intuitive Configuration

Remotely manage and automate connectivity with visual tools

Test Traffic Shaping

Customize traffic flows and patterns for realistic testing

Secure Remote Access

Control user access with role-based permissions and resource domains

Troubleshooting

Remotely pinpoint issues with in-depth port analysis and diagnostics

UNIFIED E2E SWITCHING ARCHITECTURE

L1 OEO Switching

Port Aggregation, Replication, Tap- ping & Impairments (OEO Only)

L1 OOO Switching

COTs L2-3 Switching*

Cloud, Virtual &Container E2E Connectivity*

NETWORK TEST LAB INFRASTRUCTURE

Test Tools

Analyzers

Mulit-Service Devices

Blades

Disk Storage

Routers

Access/Edge Device

Cloud ServiceS

EMS

CONNECTIVITY: THE FOUNDATION OF LAB AUTOMATION

APNT CNTL Solution Suit pro- motes a modular approach to test lab infrastructure, ena- bling you to build and adapt testbeds with unprecedented flexibility. At the core of this composability lies CNTL Con- nect, a solution that empowers you to dynamically manage physical connectivity with the following key strengths.

Rapidly Reconfigure Testbeds

Swap rigid cabling with intelligent software- defined fabrics.

Compose and Share Topologies with Ease

Visually compose, automate and reuse lab infrastructure elements.

Unified E2E Switching Architecture

Utilize standardized interfaces to scale an E2E, multi-vendor switching environment.

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UNIFIED L1 OEO AND OOO CONTROL

Unify and streamline your network testing with CNTL Connect. This powerful solution uses Spirent Velocity TestStream's automation with Optical-Optical-Optical (OOO) and Optical-Electrical-Optical (OEO) L1 switching. Experience centralized control of your entire L1 switching environment through a single, intuitive interface (UI, CLI, or API) for unparalleled efficiency and adaptability. Future-proof your switching architecture and seamlessly adapt to evolving network technologies. Some OEO and OOO switch- ing benefits to consider for your networking test lab.

Benefit	OEO Switch	OOO Switch
Signal Integrity	Precise control & regeneration	Data plane integrity
Performance	Predictable, deterministic latency	Latency-neutral
Flexibility	Advanced traffic engineering	Optics versatility
Scalability	Modular for growth	Cost-effective at scale
Reliability	Redundancy & hot-swappable	Simple design

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FLEXIBLE SOLUTION OPTIONS TAILORED TO QUICKLY START, SCALE AND SIMPLIFY

CNTL revolutionizes network test labs with a modular, three-tiered approach designed to meet your evolving lab and testing needs, whether you're a Network Equipment Manufacturer focused on speed of innovation or a Service Provider striving for rapid validation of vendor quality and performance claims. APNT recognizes every lab and test environment is different from budget, technology maturity, and staffing. Our flexible options enable you to start quickly with minimal upfront costs and training. As your lab scales, easily add more capabilities for centralized management, workload and workflow automation, and multifunctional workstreams. Simplify complex testing workflows with powerful automation features, accelerating your time to market.

CNTL CONNECT

Control dynamic connections with a switching architecture

Design lab infrastructure topologies with ease.

Discover and import existing lab inventory

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CNTL Connect harnesses the power of composable infrastructure, putting lab operators in control to rapidly establish dynamic connections and eliminate resource bottlenecks.

CNTL MANAGE

Web-based, self-service user for simplified management

Rapidly provision complex test environments with visual tools

Monitor lab resource capacity and utilization in real-time

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CNTL Manage delivers centralized control and real-time insights, empowering streamlined operations and composable infrastructure for optimal resource use.

CNTL AUTOMATE

Compose and execute test campaigns with python-base IDE

Analyze test results and pinpoint failures for rapid troubleshooting.

Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for a controlled DevOps environment.

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CNTL Automate puts you in control of your testing workflows, unlocking maximum efficiency by automating complex test sequences within a composable lab infrastructure.