Router\Switch Performance testing

[Jakemon2000]

I have the responsibility to test used routers and switches my company will be receiving from other companies . We are are a recycling center and recieve a variety of different gear. I was wondering if someone could tell me a way to thoroughly bench test (throughput, firmware, ect.... ) the routers and switches so we can determine if they are worth refurbishing or scrapping. 

Thank you

Jake

[luis_cordova]

Hi @Jakemon2000 ,

What would I do in your case?

I would configure an internal network, controlled, with optimal devices.

With that ready, if I want to test a router, I would replace the optimal router with the test router and see real performance.

The same if I want to try a switch.

Regards

[Philip D'Ath]

Cisco software licences are not technically transferrable between owners.  When someone buys second hand Cisco kit they are meant to buy a new licence.

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/policy/Cisco_Software_Transfer_and_Relicensing_Policy.pdf