Nowadays IP networks support more business crucial application services than ever. Converged networks are the aggregated platforms for a variety of media and data services. New L4-L7 aware network components emerge not only to implement new services but also to offer a high level of performance, reliability and security.
As a consequence the L4-L7 network component's complexity rises since traffic needs to be managed on a service characteristic and service content basis. EANTC evaluates service feature oriented performance, functionality and reliability for a variety of L4-L7 device types. Typical devices we test are security devices, load balancers, network accelerators and servers.
Our tests are tailored made for:

• Equipment Vendors benefit from our independent, unbiased tests for internal quality assurance and product verification. Our test tools allow scalable and flexible scenarios that we use to test the robustness and performance of your product.
• Service Providers and Enterprises profit from our tests of both single application devices and complete service infrastructures. See if your setup works reliably and performs as you expect through our independent verification.
• Comprehensive Test Areas
  EANTC offers test procedures covering most up-to-date application services such as Triple Play, Deep Packet Inspextion (DPI) and Security Devices. Our test areas include:
  
  

• Services:
  
  • Server, Load Balancers
  • Web/Content Caches
  • SSL/SSH Accelerators
  • Network Services like
    (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, IMAP, POP3, TELNET)
  • Media Services (Video Head Ends, VoD Servers)
  • VoIP Registrar/Proxy/Middleware
  • Mail Gateways
• Security:
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
  • SPAM/Virus Filters
  • Radius/LDAP/DHCP Servers
  • Proxy Servers
  • Session Border Controllers
  • Content Inspection Devices
    
    
• EANTC Test Catalogue
  The following tests can be adapted to meet your individual requirements. EANTC is also happy to create new test cases according to your needs:
  
  • Session Rate Performance
  • Verify that your device supports increased request rates in order to validate the robustness of the solution.
  • Bandwidth Performance
    Verify the maximum bandwidth the DUT provides or forwards to eliminate questions about performance bottle necks.
  • Resiliency
    Verify the resiliency features of the device. Assure that the network infrastructure does not suffer from device flaws.
    
    
• Your benefits
  For manufacturers, our measurements confirm the quality of your product development. With the independent verification by EANTC you demonstrate the high quality of your products to your customers.
  
  For network operators (service providers and enterprises), our evaluations ensure that your choice of product will meet your individual performance, reliability and scalability requirements allowing you to safely deploy the solution in your network.