Host- ICN Ethernet Stress

1 Diagnostic Links

Diagnostics >> System Function >> Recon >> VRE Communication Diagnostics

Diagnostics >> Hardware Location >> System Cabinet >> Recon >> VRE Communication Diagnostics

Figure 1. VRE Communication Diagnostics

2 Purpose

The purpose of this diagnostic is to stress the Ethernet network path between the host and ICN to verify it meets the minimum throughput requirements of 50 MB/sec.

3 Components Tested

  • Host Ethernet interface

  • Host to VRE switch Ethernet cable

  • VRE switch to ICN Ethernet cable

  • ICN Ethernet interface

  • VRE switch

4 Requirements

  • All the Ethernet cables are connected from the host to the VRE Ethernet switch.

  • All the Ethernet cables are connected from the ICN to the VRE Ethernet switch.

  • The ICN is turned on.

5 Block Diagram

Figure 2. System Cabinet and GOC Diagram for VRE Communications

6 Test Sequence

  1. Verify all the Ethernet cables are connected.

  2. Select the Host-ICN Ethernet Stress Diagnostic from the VRE Communication Diagnostics screen.

  3. Click Run.

    note:

    Once you click Run, do not click anywhere else in the Common Service Desktop until the test is complete. If you need to abort the test prior to its completion, you must click Stop.

  4. Ensure that the ICN passes the diagnostic by reviewing the status in the Test Results table.

7 Expected Results

The results for this diagnostic can be passed, failed, or no ICNs defined. If the diagnostic has failed, please review the error log and corresponding extended error messages for subsequent actions. Additional responses to the diagnostic's failed result are outlined in Table 1.