7.3.1.6 Starting/Stopping a Throughput (Multiple Streams) Test
Once all the necessary configurations have been made, the user can now start the Throughput test. The following are
three scenarios of how to prepare and start the unit for Throughput testing.
Note:
If the testing on the fiber ports, make sure the LASER is turned On before starting the test.
Far End Unit in Manual Loopback Mode:
If the far end unit (another MX) is already in a manual loopback mode, the user must make sure that
the control settings mode is set to manual. Do not send a loop up command, since it is not necessary.
Once the correct control settings are configured, the user can start the test
The selected tests will run automatically. When all the tests are complete the test will stop automatically.
If the Throughput test needs to be stopped before they are done, then simply press the Stop button,
located in the actions pull down menu. The status of each selected test can be seen in the Results tab.
Far End Unit Controlled with Manual Mode Loop Up/Down Commands
If the far end unit is not manually looped back, then it must first receive a loop up command from the
control unit before the Throughput test can be started.
To loop up the far end unit with the manual mode loop up/down commands, configure the control
settings mode to manual.
Enter the MAC and/or IP address of the far end unit.
Send the loop up command by pressing 'Loop Up'
Once the far end unit has been looped back, start the test by pressing the Start button. Once
Throughput tests have been completed and there is no need to test again, go back to the Control tab,
and press the 'Loop Down' button. This will send a loop down command to the far end unit to remove
the loopback that is in place.
Far End Unit Controlled with Automatic Mode Loop Up/Down Commands
If the far end unit is not manually looped back, then it must first receive a loop up command from the
control unit before the Throughput test is started.
To loop up the far end unit with the automatic mode loop up/down commands, configure the control
settings mode to automatic.
Enter the MAC and/or IP address of the far end unit.
Press Start to automatically loop up the far end unit
Start the Throughput test, and loop down the far end unit when all tests have been completed.
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