The Access Series NCS devices are solid-state appliances purpose-built for network testing. They can't be hacked, infected, or compromised because there is nothing to hack. No OS, no attack surface, no maintenance overhead. Just 24/7 testing from the network edge.
Software satellites run on a shared OS with shared resources. Hardware NCS devices are dedicated, isolated, and immune to the variables that affect software-based testing.
No operating system means no malware, no ransomware, no zero-day exploits. Safe for deployment in customer networks, public locations, and regulated environments.
No shared application processes competing for CPU, memory, or network. Results reflect true connection quality, not the noise of a busy host machine.
Hardware NCS devices support quality metrics not available with software satellites, including low-level packet analysis for deeper insight into connection behavior.
Diagnose on-site customer issues and validate new installations with off-platform testing that isolates interference and eliminates dependency on customer equipment.
Automate continuous testing from the network edge. Multiple ports on a single appliance test multiple connections simultaneously, around the clock.
Each port operates independently as an I-point and E-point. A single device connects two network edges, providing individually managed platforms that cannot be bridged.
The NCS Cloud Server Rack-Mount is a 1U appliance with configurations ranging from 2 to 16 x 1Gbps ports. Each port is an independent NCS test endpoint, capable of running as both initiator and server simultaneously.
The NCS CXM is a compact, portable appliance with 1-2 ports and throughput up to 1 Gbps. Designed for field engineers who need accurate, on-site diagnostics without depending on customer hardware.
For distributed deployments where dedicated hardware cost is a factor, MCS supports NCS satellite software on Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi 5. These units come pre-installed and configured, ready for deployment.
Rack-mount a 1U appliance and test every connection path continuously. Monitor peering quality, WAN links, and cloud interconnects 24/7 with no maintenance overhead.
Deploy a device at the customer site for ongoing quality monitoring or temporary pre-qualification. No OS to compromise. Nothing installed on customer equipment. Safe and non-invasive.
Hand a portable device to a field engineer. They plug it in, run the tests, and get definitive results. No dependency on the customer's PC, no software to install, no variables from their environment.
