Unlock Consistent, Multi-Vendor 5G Visibility Without Complexity
The NETSCOUT Omnis® 5G Packet Converter empowers service providers to unify and monitor proprietary 5G vTap feeds from Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) across diverse 5G SA container network functions through a single, standardized pipeline. Receiving tunneled 3GPP traffic via the NEM vTap, the Omnis 5G Packet Converter transforms complex, vendor-specific data into high-fidelity, consumable 3GPP packet streams for NETSCOUT platforms such as InfiniStreamNG and vSTREAM.
Built for cloud-native 5G core environments, the Omnis 5G Packet Converter establishes a critical demarcation point between diverse NEM vTap implementations and the downstream monitoring systems. The result: eliminated visibility gaps, normalized data streams, and a consistent foundation for operational insight, regardless of vendor complexity.
From Visibility Challenge to Industry Standard
Building on its leadership in multi-vendor 5G Standalone (SA) visibility, NETSCOUT introduces the vTap Certification Program, a category-defining initiative that brings structure, transparency, and confidence to the ecosystem. Through a public registry of validated integrations, operators gain assurance that certified NEM vTaps deliver seamless interoperability and consistent performance across their 5G SA environments.
NETSCOUT Omnis 5G Packet Converter supports vTap Activities with
Omnis 5G Packet Converter and vTap Certification Program
The Omnis 5G Packet Converter fuels the NETSCOUT vTap Certification Program. Our vTap Certification Program is a validated framework for certifying NEM vTap implementations against defined technical specifications and assures multi-vendor vTap compatibility, to make traffic usable for packet level monitoring. Our Certification Program highlights:
Transparent compatibility registry
Independently validated, publicly published results replace vendor claims with verifiable evidence.
Reduced integration risk
Certified NEMs have demonstrated compliance against a defined specification, not just a bilateral agreement.
Procurement confidence
The NETSCOUT compatibility matrix gives operations teams a clear basis for NEM evaluation and selection.
Eliminated finger-pointing
Certified vTap validation means accountability is clear and documented.
Transparent compatibility registry
Transparent compatibility registry
Transparent compatibility registry
Independently validated, publicly published results replace vendor claims with verifiable evidence.
Reduced integration risk
Reduced integration risk
Reduced integration risk
Certified NEMs have demonstrated compliance against a defined specification, not just a bilateral agreement.
Procurement confidence
Procurement confidence
Procurement confidence
The NETSCOUT compatibility matrix gives operations teams a clear basis for NEM evaluation and selection.
Eliminated finger-pointing
Eliminated finger-pointing
Eliminated finger-pointing
Certified vTap validation means accountability is clear and documented.
The vTap Certification Advantage
NETSCOUT’s vTap Certification Program sets the benchmark for trusted, multi-vendor packet visibility in 5G Standalone networks. Through formal certification and global collaboration with Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs), NETSCOUT enables CSPs to independently validate vTap traffic with confidence, all powered by the Omnis® 5G Packet Converter.
The program leverages a purpose-built validation environment and a clear, multi-step certification process to deliver repeatable compliance testing, independent verification, and publicly verifiable results. Open to all NEMs, NETSCOUT’s certification framework provides transparency for CSPs and meaningful differentiation for certified vendors.
Why It Matters
In 5G Standalone networks, vTap implementations vary widely across vendors, creating operational risk and limiting visibility in multi-vendor deployments. The Omnis 5G Packet Converter establishes a consistent packet visibility layer that enables monitoring tools to operate independently of proprietary NEM formats, helping service providers maintain reliable, packet-level insight across their 5G core networks.
Industry Excellence
Working with Leading Network Equipment Manufacturers
Contact NETSCOUT Today
NETSCOUT is the unmatched technical authority and sets the standard for 5G SA packet visibility. Join the program to begin your vTap certification journey.