Equipment And Software Validated; Testing Methodology - Avaya Hirschmann MACH1040 Technical Configuration Manual

3. Equipment and software validated

The following equipment and software were used for the sample configuration provided:
Equipment
Avaya Ethernet Switches
Avaya Ethernet Switch 470
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5600
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5530
Hirschmann™ Ethernet Switches
MAR1040
RS30
MS30

4. Testing methodology

The Avaya Data Solutions Test Lab conducted comprehensive tests using a methodology that verified
connectivity under normal conditions and under various fault conditions. The testing consisted of using
PCs connected to the Hirschmann™ switches (100Mbps Ethernet) and a PC connected to an ES 470
(100Mbps Ethernet). Pings were run between all the PCs in both directions. This ensured network
connectivity to and through the core of the network.
A steady-state environment was tested where all devices were properly configured and connected as
shown in each of the network topology figures. From this steady state, links and switches were failed to
simulate network outages. These links and switches were then recovered simulating the restoration of the
network. The results of each of these tests are detailed in the tables for each section. Please note that all
tests were done simulating a single point of failure in the network. Multiple, simultaneous failures are out
of the scope of these tests.
The Test Lab used the following scenarios to test the solution:
1) ERS 5600 single connection to Hirschmann™ switches (See next section.)
2) ERS 5600 MLT connection to Hirschmann™ switches (See page 22.)
3) ERS 5530 switch cluster connection to Hirschmann™ switches (See page 33.)
June 2011
Avaya Inc. – External Distribution
ERS 5000 Series with Hirschmann™ IE Switches TCG
Software
Software Release 3.7.6
Software Release 6.2.1
Software Release 6.2.1
Software Release 06.0.02
Software Release 06.0.02
Software Release 06.0.02
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