Network Traffic Generators and Analyzers for Data Centers
Data Center Test’s traffic generators and analyzers help data centers simulate real-world loads, monitor latency, and ensure high-performance networks
Overview
At Data Center Test, we deliver advanced Network Traffic Generators and Analyzers designed to simulate, stress test, and validate Smart Utility IoT networks under real-world conditions. These systems emulate high-volume Ethernet, IP, and multi-protocol traffic to test throughput, latency, and packet integrity across mission-critical infrastructure. Located in Canoga Park, California, Data Center Test has quickly established itself as a trusted leader in delivering reliable and innovative IoT products for the Smart Utility IoT sector. With an expanding B2B presence across North America, we empower utilities to build resilient networks through cutting-edge research, continuous product innovation, and responsive customer support
Hardware, Software & Cloud Services
- Built-in LCDs or external console control option → Ethernet Testers – Feature integrated or external display/control modules for user interaction and diagnostics.
- Rack-mounted and portable traffic generation units → Ethernet Analyzers – Used to assess and monitor network performance in both fixed and portable formats.
- Multi-port 1G/10G/40G/100G Ethernet interfaces → SFP+ Transceivers – Enable high-speed multi-port Ethernet connections across various interface standards.
- High-precision FPGA-based signal processing → PSTN Network Analyzers – Utilize FPGA-driven architecture for real-time signal capture and protocol analysis.
• Protocol emulation suites for TCP, UDP, IP, ICMP, MPLS, and more
• Real-time latency, jitter, and loss monitoring dashboards
• Traffic replay and payload customization features
• Automated test scripts and programmable flow generation
• Remote test configuration and execution portals
• Traffic trend analytics and bandwidth forecasting
• Cloud-based results archiving and reporting
• Integration with utility NMS/EMS dashboards
Core Components of BERT Systems
• Real-time simulation of high-throughput traffic
• Latency, jitter, and packet loss benchmarking
• Stream-based traffic shaping and bandwidth allocation
• Multi-protocol support for Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, VLAN, MPLS
• Deep buffer and congestion testing for switch/router validation
• Seamless layer 2–7 traffic generation and analysis
• Compatible with SNMP-based utility network monitors
• Integration with SDN controllers and orchestration platforms
• Open APIs for CI/CD test automation frameworks
• Supports IPv4/IPv6, QoS tagging, multicast, VLAN stacking
Data Center Test’s Network Traffic Generators and Analyzers
Benefits of Data Center Test’s Network Traffic Generators and Analyzers
- Validate Network Performance: Simulate real-world traffic for accurate testing
- Ensure Application Readiness: Identify bottlenecks before deployment
- Optimize Bandwidth Use: Detect traffic anomalies and congestion
- Accelerate Troubleshooting: Real-time analytics reduce diagnostics time
- Support Multivendor Environments: Flexible configuration options
- Regulatory Compliance: Test against SLA thresholds and industry standards
Applications
- Substation router and switch benchmarking
- Smart grid control traffic simulation
- Stress testing of multi-tenant utility cloud platforms
- Bandwidth validation for utility data centers
- Protocol compliance testing in energy systems
Industries We Serve
- Electric utilities
- Water and wastewater utilities
- Industrial automation and SCADA integrators
- Energy transmission and distribution companies
- Utility telecom departments
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards
- IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet Standards)
- RFC 2544 (Benchmarking Methodology)
- ITU-T Y.1564 (Ethernet Service Activation)
- CSA C22.2
- NIST SP 800-115
Case Studies
Case Study 1 – United States: Midwestern Utility Network Expansion
A U.S. power utility undergoing a regional expansion deployed Data Center Test’s network traffic analyzers to validate new backbone routers under full-load conditions. Simulated peak-hour traffic revealed buffer overflows in 3 switches, allowing the team to optimize firmware and avoid future outages
Case Study 2 – United States: SCADA Communication Benchmarking
A southern U.S. utility used Data Center Test’s traffic generators to emulate control center-to-substation SCADA communications. The testing ensured deterministic latency and minimal jitter, achieving IEC 61850 protocol compliance before go-live
Case Study 3 – Canada: Smart Grid Convergence Testing
A Canadian smart grid integrator simulated IoT sensor, AMI, and video surveillance traffic using Data Center Test’s analyzers. The tool helped validate Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms across their converged Fiber network, improving delivery for time-sensitive packets by 32%
Need precise, field-ready OTDR solutions to support your smart utility fiber network?
Reach out to Data Center Test for customized guidance, demo requests, and deployment support. We’re here to help your utility infrastructure stay connected and resilient.