SunVTS 5.0 Test Reference Manual

nettest Test Modes

All three modes are supported by nettest. Different test schemes are performed on the network device based on the mode selected.

Table 39-2 nettest Test Modes

Test Mode 

Supported? 

Description 

Connection 

Yes 

Checks whether the device is connected. It searches through all the network interfaces for a specified device name. If nettest does not find the device connected the test fails, otherwise it returns: device is connected.

Functional 

(Offline) 

Yes 

Performs all three tests (Random test, Incremental test, and Pattern test) sequentially. It allows you to specify options that will perform heavy stress testing.