User's Manual

Chapter 7 Data testing
Throughput testing
SmartClass TPS User’s Guide
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Throughput testing
This test uses FTP or HTTP to transfer files and measure the resulting throughput which yields a
throughput that the end user would experience.
To test throughput
1 From the IP Data menu, select File Transfer Test, and then specify the settings. The following
table describes the settings.
2 Select File Transfer Menu to start the transfer and display the test results menu.
Use the * key to clear the results or the # key to restart the test.
3 To save a test report, press the utility (i) key and then select Save Report or Save To Job, and
then specify the report settings such as report name, report format, technician ID, location,
and other settings as needed.
For more information on the results, see “IP Data results” on page 128.
Setting Description
Transfer Direction Specify whether the transfer will be in the upload or download direction.
Transfer Protocol Specify whether to use FTP or HTTP protocol for the transfer
HTTP Auth. Type If you selected HTTP as the transfer protocol, select an HTTP Authentication type
– None – no user name/password authentication needed
– Basic – the client sends the user name and password entered, with no security
– Digest – the client sends the user name and password in a series of hashes for added secu-
rity.
Username Enter a valid user name. (appears if Basic or Digest is the Authentication Type)
Password Enter the user password.
This must be a valid password that matches the user name above. Passwords are often case-
sensitive. (appears if Basic or Digest is the Authentication Type)
Download URL or
Upload URL
Enter the URL address to upload to or to download from.
Upload real file Select whether to send a block of random data or to upload a real file.
Upload file Specify the file to be uploaded (appears if Upload real file is Yes). The file must be in the root
directory or in the FTP directory of the unit or a connected USB stick.
Upload pattern Specify the type of pattern to include when uploading random data. (appears if Upload real file is
No)
File size Specify the file size to upload, in number of bytes. (appears if Upload real file is No)
Save Downloaded File Select whether to save the downloaded file.
NOTE: Selecting YES can impact the performance of the unit.
Download filename If you selected YES to “Save the Downloaded File”, enter a name for the file.
Concurrent Downloads Specify whether you wish to do multiple downloads at the same time. Concurrent downloads can
utilize the bandwidth pipe better than a single download and is a better estimate of actual band-
width.
Auto Repeat Specify whether you want to automatically repeat the transfer as it runs in the background. This is
useful to verify whether it causes problems with other services.