RFC - 2544

Benchmarking Methodology for Network Interconnect Devices

Original:	ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc2544.txt
Authors:	S. Bradner [Harvard University], J. McQuaid [NetScout Systems]
Date:	March 1999
Category:	Informational

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Obsoletes:
RFC-1944	Benchmarking Methodology for Network Interconnect Devices (Obsoleted by RFC-2544)

Referred by:	15 RFC
Refers to:	1 RFC

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Status

This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Copyright Notice

Copyright (C) The Internet Society (1999). All Rights Reserved.

IESG Note

This document is a republication of RFC 1944(-> 2544) correcting the values for the IP addresses which were assigned to be used as the default addresses for networking test equipment. (See section C.2.2 ). This RFC replaces and obsoletes RFC 1944(-> 2544).

Abstract

This document discusses and defines a number of tests that may be used to describe the performance characteristics of a network interconnecting device. In addition to defining the tests this document also describes specific formats for reporting the results of the tests. Appendix A lists the tests and conditions that we believe should be included for specific cases and gives additional information about testing practices. Appendix B is a reference listing of maximum frame rates to be used with specific frame sizes on various media and Appendix C gives some examples of frame formats to be used in testing.

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