Kontron, Napatech roll network analyzer

Kontron AG and Napatech A/S have jointly developed a telecom network analysis platform based on the Kontron communication rack-mount server and Napatech adapter cards that are both NEBS-compliant. The platform is geared for telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) that want to improve time to market for the design of network monitoring, management, security, and test and optimization applications, said the companies.

The platform features the Kontron CG2100 that touts dual 6-core Intel Xeon processors and the Napatech NT20E-NEBS 2 x 10Gb/s network adapter and its deep packet capture and throughput acceleration capabilities.

"To effectively manage, analyze, test, secure and optimize telecom IP networks, there is a greater need for real-time network intelligence and dedicated, high performance systems to effectively capture this information," stated Henrik Brill Jensen, CEO, Napatech. "With integrated NEBS-compliant Kontron servers and Napatech adapters, TEMs can reliably meet the stringent needs of telecom carriers for broad deployment of network analysis systems."

"Kontron strives to continually meet the unique carrier grade infrastructure requirements of its TEM clients," noted Benoit Robert, Executive Director, product management, Kontron. "Working with Napatech to pre-validate the interoperability of its adapters will provide added value to TEMs who seek an even greater competitive edge and a quicker time-to-revenue."