RFC 2889-compliant Layer 2 switch performance benchmarking Supports throughput, forwarding rate, and congestion control testing Evaluates address learning rate and caching capacity Measures broadcast forwarding performance and latency Supports forward pressure and maximum forwarding rate tests Flexible test configuration with L2/L3 support (IPv4 & IPv6) Compatible with VLAN, Q-in-Q, Ethernet, IP, and UDP traffic types Supports fully and partially meshed test topologies Generates structured test reports in PDF and XML formats Free tool bundled with XenaManager software

Create, configure, and execute RFC 2889 test cases using Xena test hardware Supports full and partial test-type selection based on requirements Advanced traffic modelling with custom protocol layer definitions Per-port protocol configuration for flexible test design Automatic learning packet support for realistic traffic simulation Supports mesh, block, and pair-based topology configurations Uni-directional and bi-directional traffic testing support Compatible with multiple XenaBay and XenaCompact chassis setups Extensive configuration options for precise performance tuning Supports automated and interactive testing environments

Fully supported test types: throughput, forwarding rate, congestion control, learning rate, caching capacity, broadcast latency, forward pressure Partially supported: errored frame filtering (excluding Dribble Bit and Alignment errors) Traffic control: Ethernet, VLAN, Q-in-Q, IP, UDP Supports automatic learning packets and protocol customisation Test topology support: mesh, blocks, and pairs across multiple chassis Reporting formats: PDF and XML export Compatible with all Xena testers and port speeds Works across XenaCompact and XenaBay platforms

Xena2889

Reliable RFC 2889 Layer 2 Switch Benchmarking Tool for Accurate Performance Validation

Xena2889 is a Windows-based desktop application designed for accurate benchmarking of Layer 2 LAN switches in compliance with RFC 2889 standards. It is included free with every XenaManager release and provides a structured way to configure, execute, and analyse switch performance tests using Xena test equipment.

The tool supports multiple RFC 2889 test scenarios, enabling engineers to evaluate switching performance under different traffic conditions and topologies. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6 environments and allows flexible protocol definition for Ethernet, VLAN, IP, and UDP layers. Xena2889 also supports both interactive and automated testing workflows with detailed reporting in PDF and XML formats.

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