Technical Summary
This memo specifies the methodology for benchmarking the
traffic management capabilities of networking devices (i.e. policing,
shaping, etc.). One challenge has been to provide a repeatable test method that
objectively compares performance of the device's traffic management
capabilities and to specify the means to benchmark traffic management
with representative traffic, including stateless and statefull traffic.
The consensus is that the challenge has been met, and its time to
gain more experience with the procedures as specified.
Working Group Summary
There has been fairly continuous progress during development. The most lively
discussions were prompted by presentation of actual test results using
the draft methods, which require significant time investment but are well-
worth the result. These drafts serve a useful purpose for the industry.
Document Quality
As far as expert reviews, there was substantial review from several industry professionals,
most notably one a CCNP, one a professional telecom industry consultant,
and several from a vendor (Brocade).
Personnel
Al Morton is Shepherd, Joel Jaeggli is AD.