Agilent RouterTester. E7864A Technical Datasheet. Powered by QA Robot Technology. Complete MPLS Protocol Test Software MPLS Protocol Test Software

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1 Agilent RouterTester Powered by QA Robot Technology 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.

2 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. 2

3 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. 3

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8 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. United States: Agilent Technologies Test and Measurement Call Center P.O. Box 4026 Englewood, CO Canada: Agilent Technologies Canada Inc Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5G Europe: Agilent Technologies European Marketing Organisation P.O. Box AZ Amstelveen The Netherlands (31 20) United Kingdom Japan: Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd. Measurement Assistance Center 9-1, Takakura-Cho, Hachioji-Shi, Tokyo , Japan Tel: (81) Fax: (81) Latin America: Agilent Technologies Latin American Region Headquarters 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite #950 Miami, Florida U.S.A. Tel: (305) Fax: (305) Asia Pacific: Agilent Technologies 19/F, Cityplaza One, 1111 King's Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong, SAR Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Australia/New Zealand: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd 347 Burwood Highway Forest Hill, Victoria 3131 Tel: (Australia) Fax: (61-3) Tel: (New Zealand) Fax: (64-4) Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc Specifications subject to change December 1, EN, Rev B