Efficient Network Performance - Effect of Ethernet Testing

Ethernet is widely used in LAN Networks and Ethernet at 1-GB and 10-GB speeds is an attractive option for carriers operating in the MAN and WAN market segments. There was slow Ethernet market growth between 2001 and 2003, but in recent times the growth is phenomenal and has exceeded $20 billion. According to the Research’s quarterly market share and forecast service, the revenue from L2 and L3 Ethernet switches is expected to cross $300 million.

10-GB Ethernet has been developed to support a wide range of applications in the enterprise network. It is basically used in the following areas.

• Switch-to-switch links within the same wiring closet or data center or between different buildings.

• All new desktops and laptops are now shipped with 10/100/1000BASE-T ports.

• 10-Gigabit Ethernet plays a key role in interconnecting the new generation of high-performance servers

Automated Solutions

A growing business organization needs an efficient automated Ethernet testing tool to aid in efficient network performance, which will eventually improve ROI for the organization. Automated Ethernet testing is vital to provide high-speed network support. Automated Ethernet network testing tools should cater to performance testing and check for conformances of complex IP networks, devices and applications.

It is imperative for organizations looking for Ethernet testing solutions to make sure that the tool provides high levels of flexibility and also be able to efficiently emulate network functionality. A popular 10GE wire rate test solution, IxExplorer, is commonly used in the market now. It is capable of generating, capturing, characterizing and emulating network and application traffic in order to establish definitive performance and conformance metrics of the device under test.