With Ethernet now accelerating to 1.6 Terabits per second (Tbps), understanding how to test its performance at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) is more critical than ever — especially for developers, network engineers, and data center operators.This White Paper, “Understanding Ethernet – Part II: Data Link Layer 2,” guides you through Ethernet's evolution and the test methodologies that ensure robust, high-performance Ethernet networks.
Inside you'll find:
- A breakdown of Ethernet frame structure, VLANs, and QoS
- Insights into congestion control, flow management, and traffic shaping
- Practical test setups using traffic generators, protocol analyzers, and impairment emulators
- Benchmarking with RFC2544 and RFC2889
Whether you're validating new hardware or optimizing network performance, this guide is packed with actionable insights.
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