Frame transport systems

Author

Taylor, Steven A.

Author_Institution

Distributed Networking Associates, Greensboro, NC, USA

Volume

30

Issue

3

fYear

1992

fDate

3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

66

Lastpage

70

Abstract

The evolution of T1-based private networks is reviewed. It is shown that as a result of bursty data, voice/data segregation, and processor advances, data networks are becoming packet-based. The need for efficient transport of data, and possibly voice, point to a frame-based system with the possibility of eventually moving to a cell-based system. An architecture for supporting connectionless transport over wide-area networks (WANs) may be needed eventually, but for now the connection mode is sufficient. Since virtually all data transport will be protocol-oriented, the need for efficiency at high speeds will supersede the need for the network to guarantee delivery. It is shown that frame relay meets these criteria. As a frame-based, connection-oriented fast-packet technology, it provides the needed functions for emerging corporate networks.<>

Keywords

data communication systems; packet switching; protocols; T1-based private networks; bursty data; connection mode; connectionless transport; data networks; fast-packet technology; frame relay; processor advances; protocols; voice/data segregation; wide-area networks; Appropriate technology; Bandwidth; Circuits; Delay; Investments; Multiplexing; Next generation networking; Protocols; Spine; Transmission lines;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/35.126832

Filename

126832