Title :
The reality of ATM networks
Author_Institution :
FORE Syst. Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
ATM networking products are in widespread use today. This paper describes the implementation of real ATM networks and explains why ATM is well-suited to building scalable, multi-service backbone networks. It describes a typical corporate application of ATM, in combination with frame-based switching technology.
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; business communication; computer networks; frame relay; performance evaluation; ATM networking products; computer network; corporate application; frame-based switching technology; network performance; scalable multi-service backbone networks; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bit rate; Communication industry; Hardware; Packet switching; Quality of service; Routing; SONET; Switches; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Compcon '97. Proceedings, IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7804-6
DOI :
10.1109/CMPCON.1997.584712
