RFC 3148 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001
THU · 30 JUL 2026
A Framework for Defining Empirical Bulk Transfer Capacity Metrics
Overview
RFC 3148, “A Framework for Defining Empirical Bulk Transfer Capacity Metrics”, is an Informational document published in July 2001 by M. Mathis, M. Allman. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a framework for standardizing multiple BTC (Bulk Transport Capacity) metrics that parallel the permitted transport diversity. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
Read this RFC
The canonical text of RFC 3148 is hosted at rfc-editor.org. Available in TXT,HTML.
Other RFCs from 2001
- RFC 3147 Generic Routing Encapsulation over CLNS Networks
- RFC 3149 MGCP Business Phone Packages
- RFC 3146 Transmission of IPv6 Packets over IEEE 1394 Networks
- RFC 3150 End-to-end Performance Implications of Slow Links
- RFC 3145 L2TP Disconnect Cause Information
- RFC 3151 A URN Namespace for Public Identifiers
- RFC 3144 Remote Monitoring MIB Extensions for Interface Parameters Monitoring
- RFC 3152 Delegation of IP6.ARPA