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MPLS Test Suite Data Sheet
Test Suite:
MPLS Test SuiteDirection:
ServerMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that directs data from one network node to the next based on short path labels rather than long network addresses, avoiding complex lookups in a routing table. The labels identify virtual links (paths) between distant nodes rather than endpoints. MPLS can encapsulate packets of various network protocols. MPLS supports a range of access technologies, including T1/E1, ATM, Frame Relay, and DSL. This test suite can be used to test LSRs for security flaws and robustness problems.
Used specifications
Specification
Title
RFC3032
MPLS Label Stack Encoding
RFC4385
Pseudowire Edge-to-Edge (PWE3) Control Word for Use over an MPLS PSN
RFC5586
MPLS Generic Associated Channel
RFC4023
Encapsulating MPLS in IP or Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
RFC3429
Assignment of the 'OAM Alert Label' for Multiprotocol Label Switching Architecture (MPLS) Operation and Maintenance (OAM) Functions
RFC4618
Encapsulation Methods for Transport of PPP/High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) Over MPLS Networks
RFC5880
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
RFC5885
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection for the Pseudowire Virtual Circuit Connectivity Verification (VCCV)
RFC6375
Packet Loss and Delay Measurement for MPLS Networks
RFC6378
MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP) Linear Protection
RFC6435
MPLS Transport Profile Lock Instruct and Loopback Functions
RFC6478
Pseudowire Status for Static Pseudowires
RFC6427
MPLS Fault Management Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)
RFC5462
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Label Stack Entry: "EXP" Field Renamed to "Traffic Class" Field
RFC4905
Encapsulation Methods for Transport of Layer 2 Frames over MPLS Networks
RFC4906
Transport of Layer 2 Frames Over MPLS
RFC5085
Pseudowire Virtual Circuit Connectivity Verification (VCCV): A Control Channel for Pseudowires
RFC791
Internet Protocol (tests for IPv4 datagram carried over MPLS encapsulation)
Tool-specific information
Tested messages
Notes
Specifications
MPLS ICMP echo request
RFC3032
EoMPLS ICMP echo request
RFC3032 RFC4906
Test suite feature
Specifications
Notes
Transport of MPLS frames over IP
RFC4023
Test tool general features
- Fully automated black-box negative testing
- Ready-made test cases
- Written in Java(tm)
- GUI command line remote interface modes
- Instrumentation (health-check) capability
- Support and maintenance
- Comprehensive user documentation
- Results reporting and analysis