End-to-End Application Performance Testing with IxChariot
Network Test Pro delivers IxChariot-based solutions for realistic application simulation, QoS validation, and network performance optimization.
Overview
IxChariot, developed by Keysight Technologies, is a comprehensive network performance testing platform that simulates real-world application traffic to evaluate end-to-end performance. By generating traffic patterns that mimic actual business-critical applications—such as VoIP, video streaming, file transfers, and SaaS platforms—it enables IT teams to assess latency, jitter, throughput, and Quality of Service (QoS) under controlled conditions. This ensures networks meet performance requirements before deployment, during upgrades, and in production environments.
Network Test Pro supports B2B organizations across North America in deploying and integrating IxChariot for telecom, enterprise, and cloud infrastructure testing. Our tailored implementations help businesses validate performance for both physical and virtual networks, ensuring resilience, scalability, and compliance with service-level agreements.
Comprehensive Support for IxChariot Deployments
In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for IxChariot, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.
Core Components
Hardware
- High-performance test servers with IxChariot preconfigured
Ethernet Analyzers for capturing and measuring performance metrics directly from high-capacity test servers for accurate benchmarking. - Portable appliances for on-site and multi-location testing
Fiber Optic Multimeters for quick, reliable optical signal verification during field-based performance testing. - Multi-interface network adapters for concurrent testing streams
SFP+ Transceivers enabling high-speed, multi-gigabit connectivity for simultaneous load testing across multiple network interfaces. - Network taps and aggregation switches for traffic monitoring
Fiber Splittersfor efficiently duplicating optical signals for passive monitoring without disrupting live traffic.
Software
- Real-world application simulation scripts (VoIP, video, file transfers, etc.)
- Automated multi-endpoint traffic generation
- End-to-end performance metrics including latency, jitter, and loss
- Multi-protocol testing (TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SIP, RTP)
- Customizable workloads for stress and capacity testing
Cloud & Data Services
- Cloud-hosted endpoints for global performance benchmarking
- Centralized results dashboards for distributed teams
- Integration with IT monitoring platforms for continuous validation
- Secure test orchestration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Key Features & Functionalities
- Simulates thousands of real-world application traffic flows
- QoS policy validation and SLA compliance checks
- Scalable testing from small LANs to global WANs
- Real-time analysis and post-test reporting
- Supports physical, virtual, and cloud-based test agents
- Cross-platform compatibility for Windows and Linux endpoints
Integrations & Compatibility
Network Test Pro’s IxChariot deployments integrate with:
- Network monitoring and analytics platforms
- Virtualized infrastructure testing in VMware, AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Security and performance audits for mission-critical applications
- Continuous integration pipelines for application performance validation
- Multi-vendor networking hardware environments
Benefits
- Proactive Validation:Identify performance gaps before impacting users
- SLA Assurance:Verify network compliance with contractual obligations
- Flexible Scenarios:Test wired, wireless, and hybrid deployments
- Comprehensive Insight:Combine traffic simulation with deep analytics
- Future-Ready:Scales to meet evolving bandwidth and application demands
Key Applications
- Pre-deployment verification for enterprise applications
- Performance benchmarking during infrastructure upgrades
- ISP and telecom service validation
- Stress testing disaster recovery networks
- Application optimization in hybrid cloud environments
Industries We Serve
- Telecommunications and ISPs
- Enterprise IT and Data Centers
- Cloud Service Providers
- Financial Services and Healthcare
- Government and Defense
Relevant Industry Standards (U.S. & Canada)
- NIST SP 800-115
- ISO/IEC 27033
- ITIL Service Validation and Testing
- PIPEDA (Canada)
Case Studies
U.S. Case Study 1 – VoIP QoS Validation (Texas)
A regional telecom provider deployed Network Test Pro’s IxChariot solution to simulate high-volume VoIP traffic, identifying latency and jitter patterns that informed QoS policy adjustments. This resulted in a 40% reduction in dropped calls.
U.S. Case Study 2 – Hybrid Cloud Migration (Massachusetts)
A healthcare network used IxChariot during its migration to a hybrid cloud. Application simulation confirmed that latency-sensitive medical systems would perform within SLA thresholds after the move.
Canadian Case Study – Financial Data Center Upgrade (Ontario)
A major bank used Network Test Pro’s IxChariot deployment to validate transaction processing performance after upgrading its core network. Testing ensured consistent sub-10ms latency for critical operations.
Looking to simulate real-world application performance and ensure QoS compliance?
Contact Network Test Pro and let our experts design an IxChariot deployment to deliver accurate, actionable performance insights for your network.