RFC 2647 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Benchmarking Terminology for Firewall Performance
Overview
RFC 2647, “Benchmarking Terminology for Firewall Performance”, is an Informational document published in August 1999 by D. Newman. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines terms used in measuring the performance of firewalls. It extends the terminology already used for benchmarking routers and switches with definitions specific to firewalls. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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