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Chapter 5: Core Software Applications
SmartApplications
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Programming Languages Supported:
– C/C++ Borland, Microsoft Visual, and GNU.
– Microsoft Visual Basic.
– Borland Delphi.
– Tcl 7.6 and 8.0p5.
SmartApplications
Program Type:
GUI, for easy-to-use, automated performance analysis
Where Used:
On PC platforms. With all SmartBits chassis.
Devices Tested:
Bridges, switches, and routers.
Protocols
Supported:
Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and Frame Relay.
Cards
Supported:
All SmartCards/modules, except WN-3441A, WN-3442A, and POS modules.
RFCs
Supported:
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RFC 1242, Benchmarking Terminology for Network Interconnection Devices.
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RFC 1483, Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5.
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RFC 1577, Classical IP and ARP over ATM.
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RFC 2544, Benchmarking Methodology for Network Interconnect Devices.
Test Objective:
To generate a full and sustained load and perform accurate evaluations of Throughput,
Latency, Packet Loss, and Back-to-Back performance limits.
Tests
Supported:
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Throughput.
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Latency.
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Packet Loss.
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Back-to-Back Performance.
Test Features:
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Test across multiple topologies including Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM (25 Mbps, DS1,
DS3, E1/E3, OC-3c, OC-12c), and Frame Relay.
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Test ATM with LANE SVC, Classical IP (per RFC-1577) PVC/SVC, or SNAP (per
RFC-1483) PVC/SVC traffic.
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Test at layer 2, or specify network addresses and test at layer 3.
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Run tests individually, or use automatic mode to run tests automatically.
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Test full or half duplex.