EXata Network Modeling

Spec sheet

Purpose

EXata creates network digital twins for real-time network simulation and emulation of communication networks and cyber threats.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Intended users

Keysight describes EXata as a platform for scientists, engineers, IT technicians, communications specialists, and network planners.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Platforms

Keysight lists Windows and Linux as EXata download platforms; a current download listing says the software requires a license.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Integrations

The technical overview says EXata can run live applications across simulated networks and connect models with physical equipment such as servers, computers, radios, and sensors.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Support

Keysight links EXata customers to KeysightCare, the Keysight Support Portal, and its Software Download Center for support and software updates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Headquarters

Santa Rosa, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · keysight.com

Founded

1939Read 28 Sep 2026 · keysight.com

Cyber assessment

An optional Cyber Library adds cyber defense and vulnerability components and supports scenarios incorporating cyber attacks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Design and analysis

EXata Developer includes modes for creating and visualizing network models, an Analyzer for processing results, and system-in-the-loop emulation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Hardware integration

A system-in-the-loop emulation interface integrates virtual network models with live hardware and applications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Network models

Its software virtual network can represent network protocol layers, antennas, devices, and connected links.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Simulation

The platform simulates user-defined operating scenarios and application traffic patterns at real-time speeds.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

System requirements

The EXata technical overview specifies a 64-bit x86-64 processor, at least 16 GB free memory, and Windows 10 Pro or specified CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu versions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Traffic analysis

The technical overview describes packet sniffer interfacing with traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark and monitoring through standard SNMP managers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Use cases

Keysight lists protocol and waveform research, network design, capacity prediction, RF propagation modeling, mission planning, and cyber resiliency assessment among EXata use cases.Read 7 Oct 2026 · keysight.com

Plans and prices

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