Ethernet Bandwidth Utilization of Datafull, Dataless, and Diskless Node Workstations and X-Terminals

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Abstract:

As users of open system technologies migrate towards use of the Network File System NFS, the X-Window System, and workstations configured as datafull, dataless, and diskless nodes, as well as X-Terminals, many questions arise as to network capacity planning. This report examines the Ethernet bandwidth utilization of three applications, all X-Windows based, in four different workstationterminal configurations. Information is provided to facilitate replication of the data collection techniques for individual sites and networkapplication configurations. Several conclusions and recommendations are drawn which may be of interest to system designers considering network capacity planning. Capacity Planning, Performance Measurement, Network Performance, X Protocol, NFS.

Author(s):
Manley, James E. ; Trieber, Steven P.
Author Organization(s):
MITRE CORP BEDFORD MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0111

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MTR-11282, ESD-TR-92-051
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-89-C-0001
Monitor Series:
TR-92-051, ESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*WORK STATIONS, *DATA PROCESSING TERMINALS, *COMPUTER FILES, *COMPUTER NETWORKS, NODES, PLANNING, CONFIGURATIONS, TERMINALS, UTILIZATION, MEASUREMENT, BANDWIDTH, SITES, COMPUTERS, NETWORKS, COLLECTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Systems
Report Date:
1992 May 01