Link™ Capture Software 12.3.3 for Linux
2020-07-02 15:01

The Napatech Link Capture 12.3 software release introduces support for 4x10/25G breakout in combination with the Capture/Replay feature set on the NT200A02.
This new feature supplements current 2x10/25G support and opens up for use cases requiring higher density 25G connections.
The release also includes support for G.8275.1 PTP telecom profile on all Napatech SmartNIC’s and bug-fix’es.

Please refer to the documentation and release notes for details on the new features, bugfix’es and which SmartNIC products the new features apply to.   

Feature summary:

  • 4x10/25G support added to Capture/Replay feature set for NT200A02
  • G.8275.1 PTP telecom profile for all Napatech SmartNIC’s
    • The standard for phase/time synchronization with full timing support from the network

Notes on 25GBASE-CR (DAC) support

  • 25GBASE-CR CA-L (2,5 - 5 meter cables) is supported
  • Limitations
    • 25GBASE-CR CA-N (0,5 to 2,5m meter cables)) is not supported
    • 25GBASE-CR CA-S (2-3 meter cables) is not verified
    • Link training is incompatible with some 3rd party equipment, resulting in unsuccessful link establishment when connecting to the affected equipment


If you experience issues downloading the below attached tar.gz file, please try this direct link: ntanl_package_3gd-12.3.3-linux.tar.gz