LAB INFRASTRUCTURE AUTOMATION
CNTL CONNECT: Control and Configure Network Test Lab Infrastructure with Ease
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
Design, schedule, and activate topologies on-demand
Remotely manage and automate connectivity with visual tools
Customize traffic flows and patterns for realistic testing
Control user access with role-based permissions and resource domains
Remotely pinpoint issues with in-depth port analysis and diagnostics
UNIFIED E2E SWITCHING ARCHITECTURE
NETWORK TEST LAB INFRASTRUCTURE
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.
Swap rigid cabling with intelligent software- defined fabrics.
Visually compose, automate and reuse lab infrastructure elements.
Utilize standardized interfaces to scale an E2E, multi-vendor switching environment.
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TRANSFORM NETWORK TESTING BOTTLENECKS INTO BREAKTHROUGHS
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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CONNECT
CHALLENGES:
- Manual, time-consuming test bed setup
- Limited infrastructure visibility and control
SOLUTION:
- Compose automated switching fabrics
- Remotely visualize and access secured lab infrastructure
BENEFIT:
- Faster test setup and teardown times
- Improved operational efficiency and troubleshooting
MANAGE (LaaS)
CHALLENGES:
- Inefficient use of lab resources
- Complex development and test environment creation
SOLUTION:
- Compose and share a centralized resource pool of abstracted resources
- Web-based, self service portal for creating and orchestrating environments
BENEFIT:
- Increased resource utilization and reduced costs
- Easily create and instantly deploy development and test environments
AUTOMATE
CHALLENGES:
- Error-prone manual test execution
- Difficulty integrating infrastructure with test code
SOLUTION:
- Integrated development environment (IDE) for test automation
- Infrastructure as code (IaC) capabilities
BENEFIT:
- Improved test accuracy, repeatability and troubleshooting
- Streamlined development, execution and results management
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
CNTL Connect harnesses the power of composable infrastructure, putting lab operators in control to rapidly establish dynamic connections and eliminate resource bottlenecks.
CNTL MANAGE
CNTL Manage delivers centralized control and real-time insights, empowering streamlined operations and composable infrastructure for optimal resource use.
CNTL AUTOMATE
CNTL Automate puts you in control of your testing workflows, unlocking maximum efficiency by automating complex test sequences within a composable lab infrastructure.
TAKE CONTROL, ACHIEVE RESULTS WITH APNT’S CNTL EXPERTS
Simplify the path to a modern, optimized network test lab with APNT's expert services designed to support your CNTL solution. We tailor solutions to your unique needs, ensuring rapid deployment for fast time-to-value. Our ongoing management maximizes efficiency and offloads routine lab tasks. Let our expertise unlock the full power of your CNTL investment, freeing your team to focus on innovation.
"ETHERNET EN IP, DE ONZICHTBARE BOUWMEESTERS VAN ONZE DIGITALE CONVERSATIES, LEGGEN DE WEGEN VAN INFORMATIE WAAR DATA FLUISTERT EN CONNECTIVITEIT BRULT - EEN SYMFONIE GEDIRIGEERD IN DE TAAL VAN PAKKETTEN, DIE ONS VERENIGT IN HET GRENZELOZE RIJK VAN HET ONDERLING VERBONDEN."
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STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
We lead or guide an CNTL strategy for your lab.
SEAMLESS DEPLOYMENT
We ensure seamless CNTL deployment.
ONGOING SUPPORT
We are your partner committed to CNTL outcomes.
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