Title :
A simulation study of ABR protocols in ATM networks
Author_Institution :
Deutsche Telekom AG, Darmstadt, Germany
Abstract :
The ABR service was introduced in order to fully utilize the available bandwidth in ATM networks. We investigate the binary feedback rate control mechanism and the ERICA+ algorithm which is an explicit rate mechanism. Both control mechanisms are tested in a simple one path environment with persistent and with on/off sources. We have used two types of switches, simple FIFO switches and more complex weighted fair queueing switches. The results show the influence of the source type and the switch architecture on the quality of the ABR protocol
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; protocols; queueing theory; telecommunication congestion control; ABR protocols; ABR service; ATM networks; ERICA+ algorithm; binary feedback rate control mechanism; control mechanisms; explicit rate indication and congestion avoidance; explicit rate mechanism; on/off sources; simple FIFO switches; simple one path environment; simulation study; source type; switch architecture; weighted fair queueing switches; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Bit rate; Buffer overflow; Delay; Erbium; Feedback; Intelligent networks; Protocols; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE ATM Workshop 1997. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Lisboa
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4196-1
DOI :
10.1109/ATM.1997.624713
