Landslide C100-M6

The Landslide C100-M6 chassis represents a significant advancement in high-performance test infrastructure for validating next-generation mobile core networks. Designed as a ready-to-deploy test server optimized for Keysight’s Landslide application, the C100-M6 enables network equipment manufacturers, service providers, and test engineers to emulate, validate, and scale complex mobile environments with unprecedented realism and throughput.

At its core, the C100-M6 is engineered to address the increasing demands of 5G and evolving network architectures, where performance, scalability, and accuracy are critical. The system supports PCIe Gen 5 technology across multiple expansion slots, enabling high-speed data movement and integration of advanced network interface cards (NICs). With support for NICs ranging from 25G to 400G, the platform delivers flexible configuration options that allow users to tailor performance to specific testing requirements. This modularity ensures that organizations can deploy the system based on current needs while maintaining the ability to scale as network complexity and capacity demands grow.

One of the defining capabilities of the C100-M6 is its ability to generate and analyze traffic at speeds of up to 1 terabit per second. This level of throughput enables realistic simulation of large-scale mobile networks, including both control plane and data plane operations. By combining powerful processors with hardware acceleration, the system achieves at least three times the performance of its predecessor, making it suitable for high-density testing scenarios and large-scale deployments.

The platform also introduces support for AI-driven traffic modeling, a critical capability for modern network validation. As mobile networks increasingly incorporate machine learning and adaptive behaviors, the ability to simulate realistic, dynamic traffic patterns becomes essential. The C100-M6 enables this by generating sophisticated traffic profiles that reflect real-world usage conditions, improving the accuracy of performance validation and helping identify potential issues before deployment.

The Landslide C100-M6 is designed to emulate a wide range of network elements across multiple technology domains, including 5G, 4.5G, 4G, and legacy 2G/3G systems. It supports testing of key components such as AMF, SMF, UPF, gNB, and IMS nodes, as well as Diameter-based services and Wi-Fi integration. This broad coverage allows users to validate end-to-end network behavior, interoperability, and service quality across diverse environments. In addition, it supports testing for critical applications such as VoLTE, VoNR, video streaming, and IoT services, ensuring comprehensive validation of both infrastructure and user experience.

Scalability is further enhanced through integration with the Landslide Manager, which can control up to 32 test servers and support up to 48 concurrent users. This centralized management approach simplifies orchestration and enables distributed testing across multiple systems. Users can interact with the platform through a web-based interface, Tcl APIs, or REST APIs, providing flexibility for automation and integration into existing workflows.

The C100-M6 also offers a licensing-based performance model, allowing customers to select from multiple performance tiers and upgrade as needed. Additional licenses enable acceleration features such as IPSec and TLS processing, which are essential for validating secure mobile applications. This approach provides both cost efficiency and future-proofing, as organizations can expand capabilities without replacing hardware.

From a deployment perspective, the system is designed to fit standard data center environments, with rack-mountable dimensions and defined operating conditions. It includes a comprehensive set of regulatory certifications, ensuring compliance across global markets. The platform also supports a wide range of interface modules and transceivers, further enhancing its adaptability to different network configurations.

In summary, the Landslide C100-M6 chassis is a powerful and flexible solution for mobile network validation at scale. By combining high throughput, advanced traffic modeling, extensive protocol coverage, and scalable architecture, it enables organizations to confidently test and validate next-generation networks. As mobile technologies continue to evolve, the C100-M6 provides a future-ready platform capable of meeting the growing complexity and performance requirements of modern telecommunications environments.