Voice, video and data applications load testing;

Large scale emulation of VoIP terminal, set-top, cable modem and other devices;

Voice and video quality measurements;

Real-Time Protocol (RTP) with IPTV tests;

Testing of content such as unicast and multicast video and channel change times;

Dynamic IP network impairment tests

Testing of all elements of Carrier Ethernet as triple play infrastructure.

Spirent’s triple play solutions incorporate a broad suite of test systems for lab and pre-deployment testing (Avalanche™, Abacus 5000™, AX/4000™, Spirent Converged Network Impairment Emulator, mAXSLAM™, TestCenter), as well as post deployment and service management (SmartSight™ BRTU, SmartSight QoS Scope and CopperMax™).

There are 20 new Spirent Triple Play test scenarios that cover the breadth of testing required to deliver required QoS to the customer. Testing each network element, end-to end and managing the quality of services in the deployed network are all critical in today’s battle for reliable delivery of bundled triple play services.

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CHICAGO -- Spirent Communications (NYSE: SPM; LSE: SPT), today announced the launch of Spirent TestCenter Ethernet Access Concentrator Test System. This latest test system provides simple, precise and economical testing of new packet based Service Provider access devices.

The Spirent TestCenter solution was designed to address the emerging trend of "smarter" and higher density access concentration devices, which are driving 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) aggregation at the service provider edge. Testing these high-density access devices such as DSLAMs, BRASs and now Ethernet Aggregation Routers (EARs) for their resiliency in supporting sufficient QoS for converged services requires a test tool able to manage large port counts, complex applications and comprehensive routing protocols.

"Network Equipment Manufacturers know that beyond creating large scale tests above the capability of the access device, they need to create greater testing efficiencies as their networks scale," said Mark Fishburn, vice president of technical strategy, Spirent Communications. "This is achieved by streamlined firmware testing using an industry standard methodology, rapidly identifying and troubleshooting the root cause of a failure. Spirent TestCenter also helps test engineers reduce test times and learning curves through wizards that simplify set up for complex testing configurations and centralize the testing function."

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