Worst-case traffic in a tree network of ATM multiplexers

Author

Barceló, José M. ; García-Vidal, Jorge ; Casals, Olga

Author_Institution

Dept. d´´Arquitectura de Computadors, Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

Volume

8

Issue

4

fYear

2000

fDate

8/1/2000 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

507

Lastpage

516

Abstract

We study tree networks of discrete-time queues loaded with periodic traffic sources. By using the so-called Benes method, exact closed-form expressions are obtained for the queue length distributions. The models developed can be used to study the superposition of periodic sources emitting bursts of cells in ATM networks. The results obtained show the significant effect that this kind of traffic can have on the performance of these systems

Keywords

asynchronous transfer mode; multiplexing equipment; multistage interconnection networks; network topology; packet switching; quality of service; queueing theory; telecommunication congestion control; telecommunication traffic; ATM multiplexers; ATM networks; Benes method; QoS; cell bursts; congestion admission control; discrete-time queues; exact closed-form expressions; periodic sources superposition; periodic traffic sources; queue length distributions; system performance; tree network; worst-case traffic; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bit rate; Closed-form solution; Communication system traffic control; Contracts; Disruption tolerant networking; Intelligent networks; Multiplexing; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Networking, IEEE/ACM Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1063-6692

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/90.865078

Filename

865078