Aeroflex and EXFO NetHawk Launch LTE Network Capacity Test Solution

Aeroflex and NetHawk (recently acquired by EXFO) announced that they have developed a complete system for LTE network capacity testing over RF with real data services and applications. The EAST500 is a single integrated test system based upon Aeroflex’s LTE RF air interface technology integrated with NetHawk’s load test capability.

"Manufacturers building LTE network equipment need a dependable solution for LTE load and capacity testing. EXFO NetHawk is very pleased to be working with Aeroflex, the market leader in LTE test mobile emulation to address this need,” said Jouko Uimonen, Business Director of Simulators, EXFO NetHawk.

"The EAST500 addresses the challenge of testing the complete LTE infrastructure prior to network rollout, to ensure its performance under loaded conditions and deliver the best experience to subscribers,” said Nick Carter, Product Manager at Aeroflex Test Solutions. "By partnering with EXFO NetHawk we combine Aeroflex’s expertise in the LTE air interface with the benefit of EXFO NetHawk’s experience in whole-network load testing to deliver the ultimate LTE capacity test solution.”

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