ANRITSU CORPORATION has introduced the Virtual Network Master for AWS MX109030PC, a software-based network measurement solution designed for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud environments. This virtual solution allows precise and repeatable assessment of network performance across both Cloud and virtual setups. It can measure critical network quality metrics—such as latency, jitter, throughput, and packet (or frame) loss—over one-way or round-trip paths. This makes it possible to accurately evaluate end-to-end (E2E) communication quality even in virtual environments where traditional hardware test equipment cannot be deployed.
Additionally, when paired with the Network Master Pro MT1000A/MT1040A hardware for cellular networks, the solution enables seamless quality testing from the network core and Cloud all the way to devices in the field.
Development Background
With advances in Cloud technology and virtualization, network communication quality is influenced significantly by virtual layers, such as servers and virtual switches. However, installing test hardware in data centers and Cloud environments is difficult, causing challenges in understanding the actual quality of service between applications. Anritsu has developed this solution operating on Amazon Web Services* (AWS) to accurately and reproducibly evaluate end-to-end (E2E) quality under realistic operating conditions even in virtual environments.
Product Overview
The Virtual Network Master for AWS (MX109030PC) is a software-based solution to accurately evaluate network communication quality in Cloud and virtual environments. Deploying software probes running on AWS across Cloud, data center, and virtual networks enables precise communication quality assessment, even in environments where hardware test instruments cannot be located.
- Measurement items: Throughput, delay, jitter, packet (frame) loss rate
- Operability: Supports remote operation and automation via web browser GUI and API
- Interoperability: Supports peer-to-peer testing between MX109030PCs and with the MT1000A/MT1040A, achieving consistent visualization from the field to the cloud
