Non-disruptive integrated network infrastructure testing

Abstract

A method, computer program product, and system for non-disruptive integrated testing of network infrastructure is provided. A computer processor on a first network interface device that performs a set of tests on a network cable of a network infrastructure, a first end of the network cable is connected to the first network interface device of a host system, and a second end of the network cable is connected to a second network interface device. The computer processor suspends performance of the set of tests, in response to network activity requests received by the first network interface device. The computer processor resumes performance of the set of tests, in response to completion of the network activity. The computer processor stores results of the set of tests in compartmentalized memory, and the computer processor generates a report including the results of the set of tests.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to information technology component testing, and more particularly to network infrastructure testing.[0002]Data Center infrastructure is often taken for granted, with assumptions being made for the performance of infrastructure components, such as network cables, without actually measuring, testing, or verifying that performance requirements are met or exceeded. Evaluations focusing on the network data transfer rates, retransmits, packet failure rates, and related information transfer over network infrastructure components often reveal a wide difference between expected and actual results of quality levels and proven performance.[0003]One example of providing an accurate Information Technology (IT) infrastructure evaluation currently requires measuring copper cabling with specialized tools, applications, and trained specialists. Measuring the bandwidth and failure rate of network transmission medium such as cat...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method for non-disruptive testing of network infrastructure. This method involves a computer processor that performs a set of tests on a network cable, which is connected to a host system. The computer processor can suspend the tests based on network activity requests and resume them after the network activity is completed. The computer processor can store the results of the tests in a compartmentalized memory and generate a report with the results. The technical effect of this invention is that it allows for efficient and effective testing of network infrastructure without disrupting network activity.

Problems solved by technology

Network component testing, such as testing of network cables, for example, cannot be conducted while network components are operating in production environments.

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