ATM Switch Characterization Test Plan 
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Date: March 2000

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This test plan suggests test cases for categorizing ATM switch functionality and performance using the Agilent E4200B/E4210B Broadband Series Test System (BSTS). The test plan captures an in-depth understanding of ATM traffic specifications and test methods. Network equipment manufacturers and Service Providers new to ATM testing can use the test plan as a starting point and guide to what needs to be tested, as well as how to test it. Experienced test engineers can also use this test plan to augment existing test suites.

Accompanying test software that automates the test plan is readily available for the BSTS. The software can be used "as is" to implement all the test cases specified in this test plan by modifying test parameters like number of ports, channels, bandwidths, background loading, and error injection. This allows test engineers to immediately start testing without having to invest weeks of development time required to automate the test plan.