Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry's First Performance-test Solution for 3G Wireless Infrastructure.Business Editors/High Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2001 New Platform Provides Network-Scale Load Testing Load testing is the process of creating demand on a system or device and measuring its response. In mechanical systems it refers to the testing of a system to certify it under the appropriate regulations (LOLER in the UK - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment to Determine the Capacity and Performance of 3G Radio Access Networks Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A), a leading provider of innovative technologies for communications and life sciences, today introduced the Agilent 3G RAN Performance Tester, an industry-first platform that enables developers and users to evaluate network performance and capacity when planning, purchasing and deploying third generation (3G) wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. networks. The Agilent 3G RAN Performance Tester simulates network-scale traffic and measures the capacity and performance of 3G radio access networks (RANs). By enabling load testing of the ground-based infrastructure that carries advanced 3G wireless services, equipment manufacturers and service providers can determine the actual number of users that can be supported by 3G networks under different traffic conditions, the service performance level that can be guaranteed, and how well the network and its components will function under peak loads, reducing the risks and costs associated with network deployment. "Load testing of radio access networks provides important indicators of network performance, specifically with regard to quality and capacity," said Peter Maher
The Agilent 3G RAN Performance Tester can simulate thousands of handsets and hundreds of base stations, while allowing users to specify realistic mixes of different voice and data traffic loads. The test hardware and software simulate both network control and user traffic. Intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to allows users to design and create simulated network environments, select the traffic to be generated, monitor network behavior and measure test results. Traffic scenarios can be varied and stored for future use, and both total network and isolated network element performance can be benchmarked. The new system, as well as Agilent's 3GTS GTS abbr. gas turbine ship system for functional RAN testing, will be demonstrated here at the 3GSM World Congress conference, Feb. 20 to 23 at Agilent Booth No. C44. The performance test system measures node capacity, as well as end-to-end network service quality, and logs all test results and events for detailed analysis and troubleshooting. This system is expected to provide essential capacity planning Determining the required future configuration of hardware and software for a network, datacenter or Web site. There are numerous capacity planning tools on the market used to monitor and analyze the performance of the current hardware and software. data for 3G network designers, allowing them to optimize network equipment purchasing and deployment to meet expected traffic loads. The product supports evolving 3G protocol standards (3GPP GPP Government Performance Project GPP General Purpose Processor GPP General Physical Preparedness GPP Gambian People's Party GPP Good Pharmacy Practice GPP Gross Primary Productivity GPP Green Procurement Program GPP Generic Packetized Protocol Rel. 99) known as UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. in Europe and W-CDMA See WCDMA. in Japan. Further product information is available on the Web at www.agilent.com/comms/3GTS. Availability The Agilent 3G RAN Performance Tester is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2001. Agilent in 3G Agilent Technologies provides the widest range of 2.5G and 3G development, test, measurement and management solutions in the industry, enabling manufacturers and service providers to quickly create and deliver the emerging wireless internet. Agilent's broad range of solutions and services address all technologies and cover the complete lifecycle, from R&D and manufacturing through to network and service deployment and management. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company with approximately 47,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal year 2000, Agilent had net revenue of $10.8 billion. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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