Chapter 5: Core Software Applications
SmartLib
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SmartLib
Program Type: A powerful programming tool/Software Developer’sKit.
Where Used: PC and SparcStation platforms. With all SmartBits chassis.
Devices Tested: Bridges, switches, and routers.
Protocols
Supported:
Ethernet, Packet over SONET (POS), ATM, WAN (FR and PPP), and Token Ring.
Cards
Supported:
All SmartCards/modules.
RFCs
Supported:
• RFC 1242, Benchmarking Terminology for Network Interconnection Devices.
• RFC 1483, Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5.
• RFC 1577, Classical IP and ARP over ATM.
• RFC 2544, Benchmarking Methodology for Network Interconnect Devices.
Test Objectives: • To create custom applications for testing networks and network devices, with any
SmartBits chassis.
• To automate complex suites of tests.
• To create simplified GUIs specifically tailored for a production line.
• To test unique network components.
Note: Refer to the SmartLib User Guide located at http://www.netcomsystems.com/
support/documentation.asp for more information on tests availability and functions
Environments: • Test Environments Supported:
– Ethernet 10/100, Mbps, and Gigabit systems.
– Packet Over SONET (POS) OC-3, and OC-12.
– ATM technologies including DS1, E1, 25MB, E3, DS3, OC-3c, and OC-12c
with signaling control, as well as traffic generation.
– WAN E1 and T1 (Frame Relay V.35 and RS-45).
– IP,TCP,PPP,UDP,andIPX.
– TokenRing4MBand16MBsystems.
– VG/AnyLaninEthernetmodels.
• Operating Systems Supported:
– Microsoft Windows 98, 20.
– UNIX (Linux and Solaris).
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