Title :
Fiber channel in the local area network
Author :
Getchell, David ; Rupert, Paul
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
LTS, IEEE
