Broadcast Forwarding Test Options#

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Fig. 24 Broadcast Forwarding Test Options#

Common Options#

  • Duration

    The duration of each test trial in seconds.

  • Iterations

    The number of times to repeat each test trial with the same set of test parameters.

Throughput Test Options#

  • Initial Rate

    The starting rate to use. This is specified as a percentage of the overall port rate defined in the general test options panel.

  • Maximum Rate

    The maximum rate to use. This is specified as a percentage of the overall port rate.

  • Minimum Rate

    The minimum rate to use. This is specified as a percentage of the overall port rate. If the iteration reaches this value the test is stopped and the result will be FAILed.

  • Resolution Rate

    The trial stops when the difference between the current and the last successful trial is less than the Resolution.

Port Role Configuration#

  • Used?

    If checked the port will be used in this test.

  • Port Role

    Used to place the port in either Source or Destination.

Note

Only one source and one destination are allowed in this test.