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Complete MPLS Protocol Test Software
MPLS Protocol
Test Software
E7864A
Technical Datasheet
Agilent Technologies’ MPLS Protocol
Test Software features comprehensive
coverage of the signaling protocols used
to build and manage MPLS networks.
This powerful software integrats the
most scalable RSVP-TE and
LDP/CR-LDP protocol emulations
available to deliver unparalleled MPLS
protocol verification and stress testing
on routing devices and networks.
MPLS Protocol Test Software
Key Features
• Verify MPLS protocol
implementations
• Determine MPLS scalability
limitations
• Test MPLS network
manageability
Product Overview
Agilent’s MPLS Protocol Test Software integrates powerful RSVP-TE and LDP/CR-LDP protocol emulations into a single, cost-effective solution that provides comprehensive coverage of the signaling protocols used in cutting-edge MPLS networks.
Each signaling protocol can be emulated independently to deliver protocol conformance, interoperability, functional and stress testing, or can be coupled with Agilent's IP Routing Protocol Test Software to measure how well a router or network manages complex and dynamic MPLS network topologies.
The MPLS Protocol Test Software works with Agilent's BGP-4, OSPF-TE and ISIS-TE routing protocol software. Extremely large and dynamic MPLS networks can be simulated around a router or network - verifying the behavior of a router or network under complex and unstable MPLS topologies.
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MPLS Protocol Test Software
Product Features
Verify RSVP-TE and LDP/CR-LDP
protocol implementations
The scalable and flexible protocol emulation signals RSVP-TE or LDP LSP set-up requests to a router or network to perform conformance, interoperability and functional testing of each signaling protocol. Agilent’s MPLS Protocol Test Software can be coupled with Agilent’s automated RSVP-TE and LDP/CR-LDP Protocol Conformance Test Suites to perform protocol testing quickly and efficiently. The software can be used with Agilent’s MP-iBGP, OSPF-TE and ISIS-TE protocol emulations to evaluate how routing and MPLS signaling protocol implementations interact to build sophisticated MPLS network topologies, including MPLS BGP VPNs. Customized scripts can be easily created to automate regression tests for individual or multiple protocols.
Determine MPLS protocol
scalability limitations
MPLS technology is being deployed at a staggering pace, creating a strong need for MPLS protocol stability and scalability testing. As the size of Label Forwarding Information Bases, along with the number and rate of LSP requests managed by routing devices continues to increase, it is critical to determine the aggregate number of LSPs the device can successfully support. Determining the MPLS protocol scalability limitations and robust operation of a router or network requires a test solution that exceeds the scalability of an MPLS protocol
implementation. The RSVP and LDP/CR-LDP protocol emulations in Agilent’s MPLS Test Software scale higher than any other solution available to surpass the protocol performance of a router or network, and reliably determine its ultimate protocol scalability
limitations.
Test MPLS network manageability
Signaling protocols can be emulated concurrently with Agilent’s BGP-4, OSPF-TE and ISIS-TE protocol emulations to simulate large and diverse MPLS network topologies around a router or network. This will determine its ability to manage multiple protocol engines, databases and forwarding tables
simultaneously. The protocol emulation is dynamic, allowing you to manipulate the number and rate of LSPs being set-up and torn down in the simulated MPLS topology, and measure in real time how this manipulation affects the stability and performance of your device or network. Agilent’s MPLS Test Software can be further leveraged with Agilent’s IP Performance Test Software to provide the automated configuration of key MPLS performance tests such as MPLS Fast Reroute, MPLS make-before-break, MPLS tunnel pre-emption, and RFC 2547 MPLS BGP VPNs.
Online Help
An extensive online help system provides complete descriptions and detailed usage instructions. Dialog-level
context-sensitive help provides rapid access to the relevant sections of the online help. A technology reference section provides a complete library of background information pertaining to gigabit and terabit router performance testing.
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Agilent’s RouterTester system
Agilent’s RouterTester system offers a powerful and versatile test platform to address the evolving test needs of metro/edge platforms, core routers and optical switches. RouterTester provides Network Equipment Manufacturers and Service Providers with the industry’s leading tools for wire speed, multiport traffic generation and performance analysis of today’s networking devices.
Warranty and Support
Hardware Warranty
All RouterTester and QA Robot hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of shipment.
Software Warranty
All RouterTester and QA Robot software is warranted for a period of 90 days. The applications are warranted to execute and install properly from the media provided. This warranty only covers physical defects in the media, whereby the media is replaced at no charge during the warranty period. Software Updates
With the purchase of any new system controller Agilent will provide 1 year of complimentary software updates. At the end of the first year you can enroll into the Software Enhancement Service (SES) for continuing software product enhancements. Support
Technical support is available throughout the support life of the product. Support is available to verify that the equipment works properly, to help with product operation, and to provide basic measurement assistance for the use of the specified capabilities, at no extra cost, upon request.
Ordering Information
To order and configure the test system consult your local Agilent field engineer.
