8G Fibre Channel Load Tester for Storage Area Networks from Finisar

The 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester is part of the Xgig unified platform and allows users to easily combine Load Tester capabilities with existing development tools. Thus, Xgig provides fully integrated SAN fabric validation with protocol analysis. The ability to access the industry’s broadest range of multiprotocol tools serving such protocols as Fibre Channel, SAS/SATA, and iSCSI, through a single test platform makes the Xgig unique in the industry. The unified platform and easy to use GUI simplifies testing for faster new product introduction.



“Finisar’s Xgig multi-function platform provides Brocade great flexibility in accelerating development, validation, and time to market of new products,” said Joseph Giulianelli, senior product test manager, Brocade. “With the full line rate generation abilities of Finisar’s Load Tester, we can test our new generation switches and deliver the highest quality product our customers demand.”



The 8G Fibre Channel Load Tester provides full line-rate testing of 8G Fibre Channel switches, supports 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/second data rates, and scales to 64 ports. With load testing, the Xgig platform offers the industry’s most comprehensive range of SAN development capabilities.



“Finisar is the time-to-market and market share leader for the Fibre Channel and SAN protocol analysis markets, according to Frost & Sullivan,” said Paul Hansen, vice-president of marketing at Finisar. “With the new Load Tester, Finisar further demonstrates its commitment to provide the industry’s most complete solution for the development and validation of Fibre Channel SAN equipment. The Xgig with load testing enables storage vendors to improve the quality and speed to market of their latest technology offerings.”