DIMTOOL: A platform for determining worst case latencies in switched queuing networks

Performance evaluation in computer networks requires consistent traffic and topology models to deliver comparable results. In this work we present our platform that provides a consistent interface by encapsulating standard parameters as scheduling strategy, link speed, processing delay, and propagation delay. In contrast to existing solutions, we provide several performance estimation techniques within a single toolbox making the identified performance results comparable. The functionality of our developed toolbox is demonstrated by employing it to real-world scenarios in avionics, which is the Ethernet based Cabin Management System and the communication network inside the cabin server.