The Network Visibility Operating System (NVOS) v4.2 release is now available for download to current Net Tool Optimizer® (NTO) customers at the Ixia Customer Portal. Partners can find the MIBS files and user guide on Ixia Partner Portal product section.

This new software update supports the following NTO models: NTO 5288, NTO 5293, and ControlTower (NTO 5260, 5263 and 5268.)

What is New

• Advanced Feature Module (AFM16) enhancements
  • New FabricPath stripping feature
  • Expanded de-duplication configuration option
• Improved filter configuration capabilities enable more sophisticated filtering
  • Seamless integration of standard, MPLS, GTP and custom dynamic filtering
  • Support for Q-in-Q VLAN filtering
  • New "Pass by Criteria" filtering option for tool ports
• New port configuration options enhance NTO deployment flexibility
  • Enable tool ports to stay up when there is no receive (RX) signal
  • Turn off the transmit side (TX) of network ports

- Please see the Release Notes for a complete list of new features and enhancements.

In addition, a new software update for the NTO 7300 series (NVOS 4.0.3) is generally available as well. This newest software release supports the ATI Processor and the Packet Capture Module.

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