On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 10:14:24AM -0400, Kenneth Vedder wrote:
Hello NANOG,
We have been struggling with firmware bugs from a specific router vendor. I am looking to set up a test lab of our core network and a few remote site routers. Protocols would include SR-MPLS, ISIS, EVPN MPLS and L3VPN with a little OSPF sprinkled in. I'd be grateful for any tips or resources anyone has that might cover testing strategies and/or best practices.
if you are just testing control plane features the virtualized stuff works well. i personally use vrnetlab. if you are trying to test hw features and use actual hardware: remote controlled power optical cross connect boxes(calient/telescent) if you are testing optical stuff with distance limitation something like a timbercon spool ixia/spirent -b