A case of rate-limiting on PW and tunnel

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Created:  Oct 7, 2021 12:15:44Latest reply: Oct 11, 2021 18:30:56 646 18 6 0 0
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Hello everyone! 

Today, I'd like to share a case of rate-limiting on PW and tunnel.

Problem Description 

A user has reported the following problem:

 The throughput of the OptiX OSN 1800 does not meet the requirements during the PW and
tunnel rate-limiting test.

Process：

 A user sets the rate limit of the PW and tunnel to 300 Mbit/s respectively when configuring
PWE3 services (the UNI port is a hybrid port) and sends common IP packets using the tester.
However, no matter which rate limit mode is used, the throughput of packets reaches 306
Mbit/s.
Problem Analysis

Use the same services and QoS configuration on the live network to perform the throughput
tests in the lab. Topology of the lab:

1. Configure a PWE3 E-Line service between NE1 and NE2 based on the configuration of the
faulty NE on the live network. Set the tunnel rate limit to 300 Mbit/s. Use the Spirent
TestCenter to test the RFC 2544 throughput. Check whether the maximum throughput
exceeds the configured tunnel rate-limit bandwidth.

2. Delete the tunnel rate limit configuration and set the PW rate limit as 300 Mbit/s. Use the
Spirent TestCenter to test the RFC 2544 throughput. Check whether the maximum throughput
exceeds the configured PW rate-limit bandwidth.
Experimental procedure

1. Configure a PWE3 E-Line service between NE1 and NE2 based on the configuration of the
faulty NE on the live network. Set the tunnel rate limit to 300 Mbit/s. Then select the RFC
2544 test function of the Spirent TestCenter and use the IP packets to run this test. The
Spirent TestCenter RFC2544 test result is shown below:

2. Delete the tunnel rate limit configuration and set the PW rate limit as 300 Mbit/s. Use the
Spirent TestCenter to test the RFC 2544 throughput.

The Spirent TestCenter RFC2544 test result is shown below:

According to the experimental data and the following formula, the channel
performance meets the requirements.

Root Cause 

Inappropriate test methods and instruments are used by the users.

Solution 

It is recommended that the user adopt a scientific test method and use the instruments
produced by authoritative manufacturers.
For more information, please click: How to calculate the efficiency of
transmission PWE3 service

Thank you!