Abstract: A method for testing network route convergence includes receiving input for specifying a route convergence threshold and a frame loss tolerance for a route convergence test. The route convergence test is initiated by transmitting data plane traffic addressed to at least one destination to a device under test (DUT). At least one route is advertised to the DUT. A first time instance when the at least one route is advertised to the DUT is recorded. Data plane traffic routed by the DUT is monitored. It is detected when data plane traffic for the at least one route reaches the route convergence threshold. In response to detecting that the data plane traffic reaches the route convergence threshold, a second time instance is recorded and a route convergence validation test phase is initiated.

Abstract: A method for testing network route convergence includes receiving input for specifying a route convergence threshold and a frame loss tolerance for a route convergence test. The route convergence test is initiated by transmitting data plane traffic addressed to at least one destination to a device under test (DUT). At least one route is advertised to the DUT. A first time instance when the at least one route is advertised to the DUT is recorded. Data plane traffic routed by the DUT is monitored. It is detected when data plane traffic for the at least one route reaches the route convergence threshold. In response to detecting that the data plane traffic reaches the route convergence threshold, a second time instance is recorded and a route convergence validation test phase is initiated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for microburst testing are disclosed. According to one method, the method includes defining a test that is divided into one or more test cycles, wherein each test cycle includes a plurality of time intervals for providing packets to destination ports of N ports of the network equipment test device via a plurality of ports of a network switch under test, wherein N is an integer. The method further includes initializing a replication count. The method also includes executing an instance of the test using the replication count. The method further includes monitoring packets switched by each port of the network switch under test to determine an indication of buffering capacity of each port of the network switch under test.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for microburst testing are disclosed. According to one method, the method includes defining a test that is divided into one or more test cycles, wherein each test cycle includes a plurality of time intervals for providing packets to destination ports of N ports of the network equipment test device via a plurality of ports of a network switch under test, wherein N is an integer. The method further includes initializing a replication count. The method also includes executing an instance of the test using the replication count. The method further includes monitoring packets switched by each port of the network switch under test to determine an indication of buffering capacity of each port of the network switch under test.