6.11 SAT 1564
Service Activation Test is an out-of-service test used to assess the proper
configuration and performance of Ethernet services. The test methodology,
which is described in the ITU-T recommendation Y.1564, applies to point-to-
point and point-to-multipoint connectivity in the Ethernet layer and to the
network portions that provide (or contribute to) the provisioning of such
services.
The recommendation also defines the terms used in the Network Master
screens related to Service Activation Test.
ITU-T Y.1564 is designed around three key objectives:
To serve as a network service level agreement (SLA) validation tool,
ensuring that a service meets its guaranteed performance settings in a
controlled test time.
To ensure that all services carried by the network meet their SLA
objectives at their maximum committed rate, proving that under
maximum load network devices and paths can support all the traffic as
designed.
To perform medium- and long-term service testing, confirming that
network elements can properly carry all services while under stress
during a soaking period.
6.11.1 Ports Setup and Status
The first step in running an application is to set up the port interfaces. This is
done on the Ports Setup screen, which also provides port status
information.
The setup options and status information related to the Ethernet interface are
described in a separate section:
Ethernet Setup and Status
For applications also including an OTN interface, you can find a description
of the setup options and status information for OTN in the following section:
OTN Setup and Status
Please refer to the sections relevant for your current port setup
requirements.
6.11.2 Test Setup
6.11.2.1 Control
When you go to the test setup of the SAT 1564 application, the following
screen is displayed.
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