Vendor Sheet
Novus Mini Compact Network Tester: Portable Ethernet, TSN, Automotive, and MACsec Validation
This datasheet introduces the Keysight Novus mini, a compact network tester for Layer 2–3 conformance, performance, and interoperability testing. Portable three-, four-, and six-port models support line-rate traffic generation, routing and bridging protocol emulation, detailed flow statistics, and control- and data-plane packet capture. Automotive configurations include native 100/1000BASE-T1 and 10BASE-T1S interfaces, while precise timing capabilities support Time-Sensitive Networking and Avnu certification testing. Integrated MACsec functions validate encryption, MKA key negotiation, rekeying, cipher suites, negative conditions, and service continuity under load. IxNetwork Web Edition provides browser-based configuration, analysis, reporting, REST automation, packet decoding, and RFC 254
