topic Re: iperf server on Extreme switch in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

iperf server on Extreme switch

tmiecz — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:29:23 GMT

Hi community,

I'm wondering if there is possible to install iperf on Extreme switch?

Re: iperf server on Extreme switch

OscarK — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:13:29 GMT

No, it is not possible. And why would you, you want to measure the HW performance through the switch, not from the switch CPU to something.

Re: iperf server on Extreme switch

gfriedl — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:16:25 GMT

Sure, if you have Switches, that support "integrated Application hosting", like some models of X465, the X695 or more modern versions like Universal switches 5720-MXW models, all 7x20 models. the "default" VM support is the TPVM (third party VM) which basically is a Linux VM, that has iperf (and other nice tools) pre-installed . Beside the switch you usually (for the smaller series) you would need the SSD, where this TPVM is packaged and the Premier license to activate/configure the feature "Application Hosting" - for more details have a look at chapter "Intergated Application Hosting" in SwitchEngine User guide.

Re: iperf server on Extreme switch

tmiecz — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:31:41 GMT

I'd like to measure provider dataline bandwidth and extreme switch is the only one device which is manageable.