IxChariot

What is IxChariot?
IxChariot is a software-based network assessment tool used for measuring key performance metrics such as throughput, latency, packet loss, jitter, VoIP MOS, and MDI for video under real-world conditions.
Endpoint 1

Console

Endpoint 2

Performance measurements are made by sending real data flows between pairs of networked computers. IxChariot emulates different kinds of distributed applications then captures and analyzes the resulting data.

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How do our customers use IxChariot?

IxChariot users
Benchmark the performance of networks and networked devices for carrying application traffic. Evaluate key network infrastructure decisions using real-world traffic. Test the functionality of network equipment under varying traffic and QoS profiles. Qualify new hardware and software prior to deployment. Verify service-level agreements with real-world traffic. Assess the characteristics of WLANs carrying enterprise traffic and more

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IxChariots Basic Design

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TCP, UDP, RTP IPX, SPX, SNA IPv4, IPv6 VoIP, Multicast

TCP, UDP, RTP IPX, SPX, SNA IPv4, IPv6 VoIP, Multicast

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Supported Technologies
Endpoint support for
Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows CE (x86 and ARM) Linux (x86, x86_64, and ARM) Solaris (SPARC and x86) Mac OS X AIX HP-UX OpenWRT and others...

Over 150 application scripts

Citrix and Microsoft Remote Desktop Oracle, SAP and SQL Server Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes Kazaa, BitTorrent, etc. RealMedia, NetMeeting, etc. HTTP, FTP, DNS, NNTP, POP, Telnet, etc. AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger FPS and RTS games, and more

TCP, UDP, RTP, IGMP and QoS features such as IP TOS, DSCP, and Vista qWAVE are supported Support for 802.11 featuring RSSI measurements during the test and pair disconnect/reconnect during roaming. Voice codec emulation including G.711, G.723, G.726, and G.729
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IxChariot Components

IxChariot Console
Tests are managed and executed from the IxChariot Console:

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Performance Endpoints
Installed as a service or daemon on supported devices anywhere in your network Transmit test traffic as configured using the IxChariot Console Measure performance of script execution and return observed data to the console. Endpoints can be installed on any number of devices 30+ Operating systems supported
Windows Windows CE (x86 and ARM) Linux (x86 and ARM) Solaris (SPARC and x86), Mac OS X, OpenWRT and many more...

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Application Scripts
Scripts are executed by endpoint pairs to emulate real-world applications.

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IxProfile
Build your own scripts using the built-in capture facility or import a capture file in any popular format. Application payloads, timing, and interdependencies are easily captured for playback with IxChariot

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How IxChariot Executes a Test

Endpoint 1

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Console

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

The Console sends a test script to Endpoint 1 (E1) E1 sends a copy of the script to Endpoint 2 (E2) E1 alerts the Console that the endpoints are ready The Console tells the endpoints to begin the test The endpoints execute the test. E1 collects results E1 returns test results to the Console The Console displays the results

Endpoint 2

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Building an IxChariot Test

Define an Endpoint Pair

From Address

To Address Protocol Service Quality Modify Script

Script

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Choose the Run Options

Ending a Test Run
Run Until. . .

Reporting Timings
Real-Time or Batch Reporting

Polling Endpoints
Whether and how often

Re-initialization
Whether and how quickly Re-initialization gives you an estimate of outage time during a network outage or wireless roam

External Synchronization
Available on Ixia chassis or Linux-based endpoints

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Run the Test!

The IxChariot Console configures the Performance Endpoints, starts the data transmission, and displays the real-time results

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Compare Tests Side-by-Side

Saved results can be compared side-by-side in IxChariot using the Compare Tests feature.

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Typical Use-Cases

Application rollout testing with IxChariot

Answer questions such as
How will the latest version of Oracle perform on my network?

Questions to ask
What is the network profile?
Number of segments, media type, locations of users and servers, etc.

What is the network load?

Number of users, link utilization, etc.

When to test?
Different hours of the day, days of the week

Rules for testing

Where can you place endpoints, peak/off peak testing

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VoIP Testing with IxChariot

Assess voice quality on your network using the ITU E-Model Five different codec types, emulating
Different compression algorithms Data rates Datagram sizes

Flexibility in changing datagram sizes, silence suppression, jitter buffer, etc. Quality of service Performance and quality metrics
Jitter Lost data Consecutive lost datagrams One-way delay Mean Opinion Score
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Multicast Video Testing with IxChariot

Endpoints subscribe to multicast video streams using IGMP Test multicast interoperability between different devices Measure key performance metrics such as MDI (Media Delivery Index), jitter, and packet loss. Verify multicast connectivity throughout a network Evaluate datagram stream performance on your network. Tune QoS settings for optimal co-existence of voice, video, and data traffic on your network.

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Wireless Testing with IxChariot

Compare the performance of wired and wireless networks using real application traffic. Test wireless roaming performance and collect RSSI data during the test. IxChariot is part of the official test plans for:
Wi-Fi 802.11a/WPA Test Plan Wi-Fi 802.11b/WPA Test Plan Wi-Fi 802.11g/WPA Test Plan Wi-Fi PDA Test Plan Wi-Fi WMM Test Plan Wi-Fi WPA2 Test Plan

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Summary

Summary
IxChariot is the industrys leading network performance assessment tool. It is used every day by leading publications and test labs to benchmark and certify the latest network gear. IxChariot endpoints generate traffic using the same methods as any networked application allowing you to measure every element in the data path. Application scripts generate real-world traffic on-demand from endpoints distributed throughout your network. With IxChariot, your network becomes a fully-instrumented system that can be monitored around the clock or measured on a moments notice.

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