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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: Spirent
- Model or Part: ST-6405
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 15.00lb
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Overview
The Spirent ST-6405 Smartbits Ethernet Smart Card Module is a compact, high-performance network interface designed for test and measurement environments. It delivers precise, real-time traffic generation and analysis across a wide range of Ethernet speeds, making it an ideal choice for labs, R&D facilities, and service provider validation platforms. Its plug-in form factor integrates seamlessly into standard chassis, providing flexible deployment without sacrificing accuracy or throughput.
Key Features
- Supports Ethernet rates from 10 Mbps up to 10 Gbps
- Full duplex and half duplex operation
- Hardware-based timestamping with sub-microsecond resolution
- On-board FPGA for customizable packet processing
- Low latency and jitter for high-precision testing
- PCIe x4 interface for high bandwidth data transfer
- Hot-swap capable for minimal downtime
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: Smart Card (PC/104) compatible
- Power consumption: max 12 W
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 90 mm x 90 mm x 15 mm
- Supported protocols: IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, VLAN, MPLS, L2/L3/L4
- Memory: 256 MB DDR3, 2 GB flash storage
- Software support: Spirent TestCenter, open source traffic generators via API
Typical Applications
- Network equipment stress testing and certification
- Performance validation for data center switches and routers
- Service provider SLA verification and monitoring
- Research and development of next-generation Ethernet technologies
- Educational labs for teaching advanced networking concepts
- Security testing, including DDoS simulation and mitigation assessment
By delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet emulation in a small footprint, the Spirent ST-6405 Smartbits Ethernet Smart Card Module helps engineers accelerate development cycles, reduce test time, and ensure that network products meet the most demanding performance standards.