Predict Throughput Collapse Before Applications Stall
Forecasts effective capacity loss by linking MTU reliability and congestion behaviour.
The Problem
Applications feel slow, but traditional tools show low utilization, creating a confusing contradiction.
Throughput often collapses without any obvious packet loss, leaving teams with no data to explain the slowness.
MTU issues and congestion cliffs are invisible until they cause session timeouts or failed file transfers.
Teams have no way to quantify how much capacity they are actually losing to network friction.
Invisible Capacity Loss
What traditional monitoring misses
65%
Slowdowns
52%
Blind Spots
0
Data Points
Result: Lost capacity and frustrated users
How It Works
Input Metrics
MRR + CI/PCI data
TCI Calculation
Throughput Capacity Index
Trend Analysis
Time-based tracking
Risk Forecast
Pre-failure detection
Effective Throughput Estimate
Predict collapse before impact
TCI Engine
The estimator is powered by the Throughput Capacity Index (TCI). This index is derived from the MTU Reliability Rating (MRR) and the Congestion Index (CI/PCI).
Effective Throughput Estimation
By tracking these factors over time, the AI estimates the Effective Throughput of a path.
Pre-Failure Detection
It detects when a path's capacity is clipping due to MTU mismatches or buffer saturation, allowing it to forecast a throughput collapse before the application layer even feels the impact.
Watch Throughput Estimation in Action
See how PathMetrics predicts capacity loss before applications stall.
Throughput Capacity Demo
2:38 min • MTU & congestion analysis
The Path Intelligence Edge
Built for Real-World Networks
Designed for WAN and tunnel behaviour — understands the unique challenges of distributed networks that traditional tools miss.
WAN
Optimized
MTU
Sensitive
Real
Capacity
Throughput Risk Gauge
Ideal vs Effective Capacity
Real-time throughput analysis
1 Gbps
680 Mbps
Effective throughput is operating at 68% of ideal capacity. This pattern is consistent with MTU mismatch or buffer saturation, indicating early-stage capacity clipping before application impact.
Business Benefits
32%
More Effective Capacity
Pre
Failure
MTU
Aware
24/7
Active
Prevent Stalled Sessions
Identify throughput risks before users experience spinning wheels.
Faster File Transfers
Optimize WAN and tunnel settings (like MTU) to maximize data velocity.
Smarter Capacity Decisions
Know exactly when you need to upgrade a link based on effective capacity, not just raw traffic.
Reduced Performance Complaints
Fix the 'it's slow' issues that standard monitoring can't see.
Improved App Consistency
Maintain a smooth experience for data-heavy apps like VDI and Video.
Ideal Use Cases
Stop guessing. Start measuring effective capacity.
Get throughput intelligence that predicts collapse before applications stall.
Estimate Throughput RiskNo credit card required • See results in minutes
32%
More Capacity
Pre
Failure Alert