INTREPID: an integrated network tool for routing, evaluation of performance, and interactive design

Author

Cahn, Robert S. ; Chang, Pao-Chi ; Kermani, Parviz ; Kershenbaum, Aaron

Author_Institution

IBM Thomas J. Watson Res. Center, Hawthorne, NY, USA

Volume

29

Issue

7

fYear

1991

fDate

7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

40

Lastpage

47

Abstract

The network design problem discussed is that of selecting nodes and links in a network. This includes deciding where to place network processors and links and what capacity nodes and links to use at each location. At a higher level, these decisions also determine the network architecture. The focus is on a two-level network, backbone and local access. Although the selection of specific equipment or the detailed configuration of devices is not discussed, INTREPID is sufficiently fast and flexible to be of use in making such decisions. The principles used in the development of INTREPID and its components are described. A top-level view of INTREPID is followed by a discussion of the design flow, utility modules, and design algorithms. Experience with the tool is briefly described.<>

Keywords

performance evaluation; software tools; telecommunication networks; telecommunications computing; INTREPID; backbone; integrated network tool; interactive design; local access; network design; performance evaluation; routing; telecommunication network; two-level network; Computer architecture; Computer networks; Design automation; Helium; Intelligent networks; Packet switching; Routing; Software measurement; Spine; Switching circuits;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/35.87366

Filename

87366