Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance sensors, including  Module 1G, 10G, LX-S, GT, and an SFP

Cisco Crosswork Assurance Sensors

Precision service assurance

Collect precise and granular network, application, and service data.

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Deliver end-to-end visibility for high-performance networks

Generate performance data with speed, precision, and efficiency—on any network or service type—with Cisco Crosswork Assurance.

Millisecond test measurement frequency

Test with precision to identify the source of bottlenecks before they impact your users.

Microsecond accuracy for time-based measurements

Continuous network monitoring ensures peak performance and application delivery.

Detect even the smallest network interruption

Minimize retransmissions and reduce latency to with sub -1% packet loss detection.

Deploy with ease everywhere and at scale

Available in multiple hardware form factors and software configurations; deployable in virtual machines and containers.

Which sensor do I need?

Get more from your data

Unleash the power of third-party performance data.

Assurance Sensor Agents

Perform synthetic traffic testing with a microservices testing framework.

Assurance Sensor Control

Visualize performance data from Layer 2 to Layer 4 across multivendor networks with a virtualized probe.

Assurance SFPs

Track bandwidth use down to 1 ms with advanced assurance features using patented FPGA technology.

Assurance Sensor Agents

Experience high-definition active testing, including TWAMP, TCP throughput, and traceroute, along with hundreds of Layer 3–7 network and service KPIs.

Assurance Sensor Control

Try our software probe for high-definition active testing, including TWAMP, Ethernet OAM, and ICMP echo, with hundreds of Layer 2–3 network and service performance KPIs.

Cisco LX-S

Try this compact four-port, 10 GE platform for ultra—low latency for 5G, Ethernet, and service providers.

Assurance SFP

Adopt an easy-to-use SFP service assurance for industry-standard testing and monitoring, including TWAMP, ICMP echo, Y.1731, service activation testing, and MEF service demarcation.  

Cisco LT-S

Ensure high availability in MEF-type service assurance applications with this compact 1 or 10 GE platform with low latency.

Cisco GT

Enjoy this compact 1 GE option with ultra-low latency Ethernet for mobile or small business.

Assurance Module

A compact footprint for precise and scalable testing and monitoring, including TWAMP, ICMP echo, Y.1731, service activation testing, and MEF service demarcation.

Proactive monitoring

Software SensorsAssurance Sensor ControlAssurance Sensor Agents
L2 high-definition active test  
L3 high-definition active test  
L4 high definition-active test  
L7 high-definition active test  
Bandwidth throughput test  
Virtual machine (software package)  
Docker/Kubernetes container (software package)  
Hardware SensorsAssurance SFPsAssurance Sensor ModulesLX-S, LT-S, LX, GT, GT-S
Connectivity/Speed1-10 Gbps1-10 Gbps1-100 Gbps
L2 high-definition active test   
L3 high definition-active test   
Bandwidth throughput test   

Get multilayer end-to-end service visibility

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AI-powered predictive analytics

Tap into an ML-assisted view of your entire network and gain powerful performance insights.

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Real-time performance insights

Improve service quality with a single view of performance across the entire network.

Two monitor displays of Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance dashboards

Get multilayer end-to-end service visibility with assurance analytics

Use cloud-native, AI-enabled service assurance to continuously monitor and optimize quality.


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More efficiency, better operations

Boost service quality, cut costs, and give your users outstanding experiences with a single view of service visibility across your entire network with Cisco Crosswork Assurance.