Aviz Networks details FTAS v3.6 automation update

FTAS v3.6 expands Aviz Networks’ fabric test automation suite with broader coverage for switching, routing, virtualization, telemetry, scale, and agent infrastructure. The release raises the total test count to 448 and adds validations intended to support production use across enterprise network environments. ## Product Update FTAS v3.6 adds automation for port channel subinterfaces, including BGP, IPv6, multi-VRF, and negative test scenarios. It also adds PVST validation to check VLAN-to-STP behavior, load balancing, and reconvergence during failure conditions. The release extends virtualization testing with OpenStack VM mobility and migration scenarios over EVPN-VXLAN fabrics. It also adds sFlow validation for collector configuration, management VRF support, and long-duration stability checks. ## Technical Breakdown The update increases VTEP scale testing for large EVPN-VXLAN deployments, with validation up to 250 VTEPs. Aviz Networks says the testing monitors convergence and resiliency during infrastructure failure scenarios. FTAS v3.6 also expands coverage for the ONES Agent lifecycle. That includes installation, recovery behavior, process monitoring, and resource utilization validation. ## Platform Support The release includes Broadcom CLI hardening for SONiC-based images. It also begins support for the Fabric Management CLI, with validation focused on operational and management workflows. ## Operational Impact Aviz Networks says the expanded suite is intended to improve production readiness and platform reliability. The company says the release broadens the testing matrix for enterprise fabric deployments across multiple operational areas. The FTAS suite now includes 448 test cases spanning Layer 2 and Layer 3, virtualization, telemetry, scale, agent infrastructure, and CLI automation. This Blog Signals brief is a fact-based summary of the vendor blog.