MPLS Forwarding Benchmarking Methodology for IP Flows
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Network Working Group A. Akhter
Request for Comments: 5695 R. Asati
Category: Informational C. Pignataro
Cisco Systems
November 2009
MPLS Forwarding Benchmarking Methodology for IP Flows
Abstract
This document describes a methodology specific to the benchmarking
of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) forwarding devices, limited
to the most common MPLS packet forwarding scenarios and delay
measurements for each, considering IP flows. It builds upon the
tenets set forth in RFC 2544, RFC 1242, and other IETF Benchmarking
Methodology Working Group (BMWG) efforts. This document seeks to
extend these efforts to the MPLS paradigm.
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not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................2
2. Document Scope ..................................................3
3. Key Words To Reflect Requirements ...............................4
4. Test Methodology ................................................4
4.1. Test Considerations ........................................5
4.1.1. Abbreviations Used ..................................5
4.1.2. IGP Support .........................................6
4.1.3. Label Distribution Support ..........................6
4.1.4. Frame Formats .......................................7
4.1.5. Frame Sizes .........................................9
4.1.6. Time-to-Live (TTL) or Hop Limit ....................12
4.1.7. Trial Duration .....................................12
4.1.8. Traffic Verification ...............................12
4.1.9. Address Resolution and Dynamic Protocol State ......13
5. Reporting Format ...............................................13
6. MPLS Forwarding Benchmarking Tests .............................14
6.1. Throughput ................................................15
6.1.1. Throughput for MPLS Label Push .....................16
6.1.2. Throughput for MPLS Label Swap .....................17
6.1.3. Throughput for MPLS Label Pop (Unlabeled) ..........18
6.1.4. Throughput for MPLS Label Pop (Aggregate) ..........19
6.1.5. Throughput for MPLS Label Pop (PHP) ................20
6.2. Latency Measurement .......................................21
6.3. Frame-Loss Rate (FLR) Measurement .........................22
6.4. System Recovery ...........................................23
6.5. Reset .....................................................23
7. Security Considerations ........................................25
8. Acknowledgement ................................................25
9. References .....................................................25
9.1. Normative References ......................................25
9.2. Informative References ....................................26
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