10 Gigabit Ethernet Services

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Clause 4 - MAC Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v5.2
Status:	Fully Documented (Active, see notes)
Testing Days Needed:	1-2 days
Abstract:	This test suite deals with Reception issues such as CRC Errors, Framing Errors, Length Errors, Fragments, etc. as well as Transmission issues, proper spacing, proper preamble and SFD, For Half Duplex devices this also includes collisions, deference, etc. This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers evaluate the functioning of their Clause 4 Media Access Control (MAC) based products. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3, nor are they purely interoperability tests. Rather, they provide one method to isolate problems within a MAC device. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments.
Notes:	Previous versions available: v1.1
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Clause 28 - 10GBASE-T Auto-Negotiation [Top]
Revision:	0.3
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	3-5 Days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers evaluate the functioning of their Clause 28 Auto-Negotiation based products. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3 Standard, nor are they purely interoperability tests. Rather, they provide one method to isolate problems within an auto-negotiating device. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other auto-negotiating devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most auto-negotiating environments.
Notes:	This document has been updated to IEEE 802.3 P802.3an D4.0. Previous versions of this test suite include: v0.2.
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Clause 31 Flow Control Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	1.5
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	2 days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers evaluate the functioning of their Clause 31 Flow Control (PAUSE) implementations. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3, nor are they purely interoperability tests. Rather, they provide one method to isolate problems within an implementation. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments.
Notes:	Previous versions of this test suite include: v1.3, v1.2, Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X: v1997_JUNE, v1999_JULY, v1.0, v1.1.
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Clause 46 - RS Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.2a
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	1-2 days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers evaluate the functioning of their Clause 46 Reconciliation Sublayer (RS) based products. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3, nor are they purely interoperability tests. Rather, they provide one method to isolate problems within an RS device. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments.
Notes:	Previous versions available: v1.0, v1.1, v1.2
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Clause 47 - XAUI PMD Electrical Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.1
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	1-2 days
Test Suite:	Click to download PDF
Sample Report:	Click to download PDF
Clause 48 - 10GBASE-X (8B/10B) PCS Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.3b
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	2-5 days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers evaluate the functioning of their Clause 48 Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS) based products. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3, nor are they purely interoperability tests. Rather, they provide one method to isolate problems within a PCS device. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments.
Notes:	Previous versions of this test suite include: v1.0, v1.1, v1.2c.
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Clause 49 - 10GBASE-R (64B/66B) PCS Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.0
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	3-5 days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers evaluate the functioning of their Clause 49 Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS) based products. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3, nor are they purely interoperability tests. Rather, they provide one method to isolate problems within a PCS device. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments.
Notes:	Previous versions of this test suite include: v0.4.
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Clause 52 - Optical PMD Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v0.1
Status:	Draft (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	1-2 days
Notes:	Equipment support from Tektronix and Circadiant must be arranged in advance to support this testing.
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Clause 54 - 10GBASE-CX4 PMD Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.0
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	1-2 days
Test Suite:	Click to download PDF
Sample Report:	Click to download PDF
Clause 54.7 - 10GBASE-CX4 Cable Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v0.2
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	1-2 days
Test Suite:	Click to download PDF
Clause 55 - 10GBASE-T PMA Electrical Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	1.3
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	2 days
Abstract:	This test verifies a 10GBASE-T device's Transmit Electrical Characteristics.
Notes:	Previous versions of this test suite include: v1.2, v1.1, and v1.0.
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Clause 55 - 10GBASE-T (64B/65B) PCS Test Suite (DRAFT) [Top]
Revision:	v0.1
Status:	Draft (Inactive)
Testing Days Needed:	Unavailable
Abstract:	Draft copy of our Clause 55 PCS Test Suite for 10GBASE-T. Please send any questions or comments to <a href="mailto:daestes@iol.unh.edu">Dave Estes</a>.
Test Suite:	Click to download PDF
XFP/XFI Optical and Electrical Test Suite [Top]
Status:	Draft (Inactive)
Notes:	Draft currently not available
Interoperability     [Top]
10GBASE-CX4 InterOperability Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.1
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	3-5 days
Notes:	Note: Many combinations of link partners and cable lengths and cable manufacturers exist. Please provide priorities when requesting testing. Testing may be curtailed due to testing slot time limitations. Cables range from 0.5 to 15+ meters. Not all cables may meet the requirements of Clause 54.7. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other compliant devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments. Previous versions of this test suite include: v1.0.
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10GBASE-SR/LR/ER Optical InterOperability Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.1
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	3-5 days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers identify problems that IEEE 802.3 devices may have in establishing link and exchanging packets with each other. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard. Rather, they provide one method to verify that the two devices can exchange packets within the bit error ratio specifications established by the IEEE 802.3 standard when operating over a worst-case compliant channel. The interoperability test suite focuses on two areas of functionality to simulate a real-world environment: the exchange of packets to produce a packet error ratio that is low enough to meet a desired bit error ratio, and the ability to detect and establish a link at the optimal speed between two devices that make up a link segment.
Notes:	Previous versions available: v1.0 Many combinations of link partners. Please provide priorities when requesting testing. Testing may be curtailed due to testing slot time limitations. Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other compliant devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments. Previous versions of this test suite include: v1.0.
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10GBASE-T Interoperability Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	1.0
Status:	Draft (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	3 days
Abstract:	This suite of tests has been developed to help implementers identify problems that IEEE 802.3 Clause 55 devices may have in establishing link and exchanging packets with each other. The tests do not determine if a product conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard. Rather, they provide one method to verify that the two devices can exchange packets within the bit error ratio specifications established by the IEEE 802.3 standard when operating over a worst-case compliant channel. The interoperability test suite focuses on two areas of functionality to simulate a real-world environment: the exchange of packets to produce a packet error ratio that is low enough to meet a desired bit error ratio, and the ability to detect and establish a link at the optimal speed between two devices that make up a link segment.
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Pluggable Module InterOperability [Top]
Revision:	1.1
Status:	Fully Documented (Active)
Testing Days Needed:	3-5 days
Notes:	Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other compliant devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments.
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XAUI InterOperability Test Suite [Top]
Revision:	v1.2b
Status:	Draft (Partially Implemented)
Testing Days Needed:	3-5 days
Notes:	Successful completion of all tests contained in this suite does not guarantee that the tested device will operate with other compliant devices. However, combined with satisfactory operation in the IOL's interoperability test bed, these tests provide a reasonable level of confidence that the Device Under Test (DUT) will function well in most environments. Previous versions available: v1.1
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Sample Report:	Click to download PDF