Virtual path and link capacity design for ATM networks

A path and link capacity design method for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks using statistical multiplexing of cells is proposed. By developing the design method, the statistical cell multiplexing effect can be exploited to significantly reduce required network resources. The necessary design procedures are identified. A simple and effective policing mechanism is proposed. An analytical method for the evaluation of cell multiplexing characteristics using declared parameters is provided. Path and link capacity design algorithms that use these techniques are proposed. The effectiveness of the proposed design procedure is confirmed by comparing analytical results to those from a computer simulation