Examples included the number of email messages or the maximum number of concurrent telnet sessions. This lead into a pointed discussion over using a bit vs. a frame forwarding rate metric. The measurement unit then could then be a bit, octet, or a frame. That's up to the tester. In general, the group seem to acknowledge the need to move to a more generic, transaction-based measurement paradigm.
Email relays are examples where there is mismatch.
With respect to firewall forwarding, David though it was useful to construct a matrix with regards to traffic classes. A question was offered regarding provisions in the draft for overhead characterization when the DUT is under attack. David replied that the matrix helps to provide for that type of characterization. David said that he would make the appropriate changes to the draft and attempt to get the draft in shape for an AD review in December. Jeff Dunn was introduced and he immediately introduced Cynthia Martin as his co- conspirator in trying to pull the draft together.