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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.