NSS Labs performed an independent test of the Citrix Systems NetScaler SD-WAN v10.0.0.207. The product was subjected to thorough testing at the NSS facility in Austin, Texas, based on the NSS Labs Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Test Methodology v1.2. This test was conducted free of charge and NSS did not receive any compensation in return for Citrix Systems’ participation.

PRODUCT TESTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Performance: Measures the performance of the SD-WAN using various traffic conditions that provide metrics for real-world performance
• Stability and reliability: The ability of the device to maintain security effectiveness while under normal load and while passing malicious traffic
• Total cost of ownership (TCO): Costs associated with product purchase, maintenance, installation and upkeep

As with all NSS Labs group tests, there was no fee for participation. In addition, the test methodology applied is in the public domain to provide transparency and to help enterprises understand the results.