Modeling Tool of TRILL Protocol

Abstract

This paper is proposing the first modeling tool of TRILL protocol. The application is implementing TRILL features including the most fundamental concepts of IS-IS protocol. Additionally, simplified STP protocol is also implemented. The application can be used to didactically and interactively present advantages of the TRILL protocol over STP. Alternatively, the tool can be utilized as a decision tool for TRILL deployment in enterprise networks. Functionality of the TRILL protocol is discussed with emphasis on the main differences between STP. The application is tested on five scenarios of TRILL deployment in a typical enterprise network. Data traffic of these different deployments is compared using the application and results are furthermore discussed.