A neural-network packet switch controller: scalability, performance, and network optimization

Author

Symington, Keith J. ; Waddie, Andrew J. ; Taghizadeh, Mohammad R. ; Snowdon, John F.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Phys., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK

Volume

14

Issue

1

fYear

2003

fDate

1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

28

Lastpage

34

Abstract

We examine a novel combination of architecture and algorithm for a packet switch controller that incorporates an experimentally implemented optically interconnected neural network. The network performs scheduling decisions based on incoming packet requests and priorities. We show how and why, by means of simulation, the move from a continuous to a discrete algorithm has improved both network performance and scalability. The system´s limitations are examined and conclusions drawn as to its maximum scalability and throughput based on today´s technologies.

Keywords

computer networks; neural net architecture; optical neural nets; packet switching; performance evaluation; scheduling; telecommunication computing; computer networks; experiment; network optimization; network performance; neural network architecture; optical diffraction; optically interconnected neural network; packet switch controller; packet switching; scalability; scheduling decisions; simulation; throughput; Neural networks; Optical computing; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Packet switching; Scalability; Throughput;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Neural Networks, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1045-9227

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TNN.2002.806646

Filename

1176124