DocumentCode
821530
Title
Fiber channel in the local area network
Author
Getchell, David ; Rupert, Paul
Author_Institution
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Volume
3
Issue
2
fYear
1992
fDate
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
38
Lastpage
42
Abstract
The fiber-channel standard, which permits workstation vendors to use one physical interface for peripheral control and network interfaces at gigabit rates, is discussed. Fiber channel specifications are reviewed, covering the physical model, transmission building blocks, class of service, connections, frame format, frame header, flow control and fiber channel fabrics. The fiber channel network at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is described.<>
Keywords
local area networks; optical links; standards; LAN; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; class of service; connections; fiber-channel standard; flow control; frame format; frame header; gigabit rates; local area network; network interfaces; peripheral control; physical interface; physical model; specifications; transmission building blocks; Bandwidth; Computer aided manufacturing; Fabrics; Intelligent networks; Laboratories; Local area networks; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber cables; Transmitters; Workstations;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
LTS, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1055-6877
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/80.143480
Filename
143480
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