| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for testing Ethernet(R) paths or links without adversely impacting non-test traffic.SOLUTION: The system includes a test traffic generator 14A, 14B, 14C. The test traffic generator includes a scheduler that determines when a new test packet is generated, a packet creator that builds a test packet, and a transmitter for transmitting the test packet via the Ethernet path or link. The packet creator sends the test packet to the transmitter. The traffic generator includes a transmit credit block coupled to the transmitter or to the scheduler. The transmit credit block stores an amount of credits representing a number of bytes that are available to transmit and decrements the amount each time a non-test packet is communicated via the Ethernet path or link. |
