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flomkrl_29950
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May 07, 2008

Simulate slow bandwith

Hello,

 

 

I want to simulate a slow bandwidth on virtual server on F5 1500 that we have for qualification (goal : reproduce internet environement). Is there any settings to limit bandwidth on virtual servers ?

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Flo,
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  • hoolio's avatar
    hoolio
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    May 07, 2008
    Hi Flo,

     

     

    On the BIG-IP, you could apply a rate class. I've also heard of people using Shunra to simulate/test WAN conditions. I think they used to have a free version which you might still be able to find online. I don't know of any current free or opensource programs, but I'm sure they're out there as well.

     

     

    Anyone else have ideas?

     

     

    Aaron
  • JRahm's avatar
    JRahm
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    May 07, 2008
    I have used dummynet on freeBSD to do this. Here's a good tutorial:

     

     

    http://www.scalabledesign.com/articles/dummynet.html Click here