Apparatus and method for evaluation network traffic performance
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1. A method for evaluating network traffic on a communications network, the network having a topology of subnets connected by trunks and each of the subnets having at least one node, the method comprising the steps of:
- measuring intra-subnet traffic volumes between nodes of a subnet for each of the subnets;
measuring inter-subnet traffic volumes between nodes of different subnets for each of the trunks; and
determining an overall balance factor of the network based on at least one of;
1) a substantial equalization of the intra-subnet traffic volumes; and
2) a substantial minimization of the inter-subnet traffic volumes.
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Abstract
Traffic on a communications network is evaluated based on intra-subnet and inter-subnet traffic volumes. Values indicative of such volumes and of the overall network balance are displayed, along with alternative node topologies which may be evaluated and displayed. The overall network performance is based on equalizing intra-subnet traffic volume and minimizing inter-subnet traffic volume.
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1. A method for evaluating network traffic on a communications network, the network having a topology of subnets connected by trunks and each of the subnets having at least one node, the method comprising the steps of:
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measuring intra-subnet traffic volumes between nodes of a subnet for each of the subnets; measuring inter-subnet traffic volumes between nodes of different subnets for each of the trunks; and determining an overall balance factor of the network based on at least one of;
1) a substantial equalization of the intra-subnet traffic volumes; and
2) a substantial minimization of the inter-subnet traffic volumes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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13. An apparatus for evaluating network traffic on a communications network, the network having a topology of subnets connected by trunks and each of the subnets having at least one node, the apparatus comprising:
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a monitor for measuring intra-subnet traffic volumes between nodes of a subnet for each of the subnets; the monitor also measuring inter-subnet traffic volumes between nodes of different subnets for each of the trunks; and a processor for determining an overall balance factor of the network based on at least one of;
1) a substantial equalization of the intra-subnet traffic volumes; and
2) substantial minimization of the inter-subnet traffic volumes. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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