Calculate network link utilization: Utilization% = (traffic_bits_per_second / link_capacity_bps) × 100. Sustained utilization above 70–80% causes queuing delays and packet loss.
Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate network link utilization: Utilization% = (traffic_bits_per_second / link_capacity_bps) × 100. Sustained utilization above 70–80% causes queuing delays and packet loss. Use the network utilization % result to inform your calculation.