Title :
Reliability of network topologies
Author :
Ray, G.A. ; Dunsmore, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Boeing High Technol. Center, Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
The authors present some analytical results which can be used to compute network reliability. Some simple techniques to make asymptotic approximations based on parameters of the network topology are derived. Explicit reliability formulae are computed for four network topologies, including the star and counterrotating ring. Actual manufacturer´s data and failure models for laser diodes and LEDs are used to compare the effects of transmitter reliability on the whole network.<>
Keywords :
computer networks; graph theory; network topology; reliability; LAN; LEDs; asymptotic approximations; counterrotating ring; failure models; laser diodes; network reliability; network topologies; network topology; reliability formulae; star topology; transmitter reliability; Communication networks; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer network reliability; Computer networks; Light emitting diodes; Network topology; Optical transmitters; Reliability theory; Telecommunication network reliability; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
INFOCOM '88. Networks: Evolution or Revolution, Proceedings. Seventh Annual Joint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communcations Societies, IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0833-1
DOI :
10.1109/INFCOM.1988.12999
