Verifying MPLS (OC-192, VPN, 10GbE): What you Need
to Know Before you Start
Service providers are rapidly upgrading their core
optical networks to OC-192c/STM-64 speeds. 10 Gb Ethernet
is being hailed as a ground-breaking transport technology
for access and metro networks. MPLS is becoming the
tool of choice to increase the manageability and reliability
of these networks, including providing services such
as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). As a result, it
has become imperative that network equipment manufacturers
and service providers test MPLS functions and performance
over Internet transport technologies at speeds of up
to 10Gb/s.
Regardless of whether your interest lies in implementing
MPLS over OC-192, OC-48, 10 Gb Ethernet, or in conjunction
with services like VPNs, there are a few basics you
need to be aware of. This article identifies the fundamental
test capabilities that are essential in order to obtain
a realistic verification of your MPLS implementation.
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