VeEX MPA User Manual page 618

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The above Stream test is necessary to determine that packets are being
successfully transmitted and received without any errors, to confirm basic
connectivity before beginning lengthy RFC 2544 tests below. If any packets were
lost or if any errors occurred during this loopback test, then those issues should be
resolved before continuing.
Note that if the Flow Control box is checked (Rx Enabled), it will automatically default
to unchecked when an RFC test is activated. This is to ensure test validity and
accuracy.
To configure the an RFC test:
1. Select RFC Tests and choose Conf.
2. Select Stream ID and choose the packet stream (1 - 32) that was configured
above for the RFC tests.
3. Select Trial Duration and set the duration of the test (in seconds).
RFC-2544 recommends a trial duration of at least 60 seconds for Through Put
and Frame Loss testing.
4. Select Dest Port and choose the port that will receive the test signal.
Note, if a port is in IP Reflection Mode, or if it is already in an active RFC test,
this setting will be unavailable.
5. Select BW Ceiling to set the high-end of the bandwidth test range. The RFC test
will not exceed the setting. Valid values are 0.10 – 100.
IMPORTANT: The minimum delta between the ceiling and floor setting is 1. For
example, if the BW Floor is set to 9, then the BW Ceiling must be set to 10, or
greater.
6. Select BW Floor to set the low-end of the bandwidth test range. The RFC test
will not exceed the setting. Valid values are .01 – 99.
IMPORTANT: The minimum delta between the ceiling and floor setting is 1.
For example, if the BW Ceiling is set to 10, then the BW Floor must be set to 9,
or lower.
7. Choose the Packet Sizes to use for the test by selecting its Enable/Disable
check box. You can use standard packet sizes for the test or assign a user-
defined packet size(s).
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