RFC 5136 · INFORMATIONAL · 2008

Defining Network Capacity

Overview

RFC 5136, “Defining Network Capacity”, is an Informational document published in February 2008 by P. Chimento, J. Ishac. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Measuring capacity is a task that sounds simple, but in reality can be quite complex. In addition, the lack of a unified nomenclature on this subject makes it increasingly difficult to properly build, test, and use techniques and tools built around these constructs. This document provides definitions for the terms 'Capacity' and 'Available Capacity' related to IP traffic traveling between a source and destination in an IP network. By doing so, we hope to provide a common framework for the discussion and analysis of a diverse set of current and future estimation techniques. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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