Title :
Netwarp: an ultra-high-throughput computer communications service
Author :
Kanada, Tetsuya ; Onada, T. ; Yamashita, Ichirou ; Aoyama, Tomonori
Author_Institution :
NTT Opt. Network Syst. Labs., Japan
Abstract :
This article presents an ultra-high-throughput network service called “Netwarp,” which provides an instantaneous file transfer service viewed by “timewidth” instead of “bandwidth.” Four breakthrough technologies for realizing Netwarp-the PC-ONU (personal computer-optical network unit), network DMA, gigabit shared access, and the Netwarp router-are described. Sustained throughputs above 110 MB/s are achieved with a prototype system developed in our laboratories
Keywords :
computer networks; file organisation; file servers; microcomputer applications; optical communication equipment; telecommunication computing; telecommunication network routing; 110 MByte/s; Netwarp; Netwarp router; PC-ONU; bandwidth; computer communications service; direct memory access; file transfer service; gigabit shared access; network DMA; optical network unit; personal computers; prototype system; timewidth; ultrahigh-throughput network service; Bandwidth; Computer networks; Delay; File servers; Laboratories; Network servers; TV; Telecommunication computing; Telephony; Throughput;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
