A coaxial connecting device is provided for making an electrical connection between a coaxial cable and a device under test. The single-chassis switch is partitionable into a plurality of logical switches, each associated with one of the virtual fabrics. The transition time of the signal is set at least twice of the signal delay time between the signal sending point and the wiring branch at the nearest end. The fixation features further include conductive tines which are retractable. The following are provided: methods for performance reporting in a network environment, systems for executing such methods, and instructions on a computer-usable medium, for executing such methods.