iperf server on Extreme switch

[tmiecz]

Hi community,

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

[gfriedl]

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.

[OscarK]

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. 

[tmiecz]

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