Title :
AT&T´s 5ESS switch: early experiences and details on planning and implementing a large-scale ISDN corporate R&D network
Author :
Johnson, Jerald L. ; Cetti, Richard P. ; Cooper, Michael H. ; Wilson, Randall J. ; Thompson, Robin J.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Naperville, IL, USA
Abstract :
Early experiences with the AT&T ISDN 5ESS switch in the US are highlighted. A detailed description is given of the planning process used to determine the ISDN requirements and the ongoing effort needed for implementing a large-scale corporate integrated voice and data network for Bell Laboratories. Applications of the network for personal computer connections and for facsimile machines and other switched 64 or 56 kb/s services are discussed.<>
Keywords :
ISDN; data communication systems; electronic switching systems; voice communication; 56 kbit/s; 5ESS switch; 64 kbit/s; AT and T; Bell Laboratories; ISDN; corporate R and D network; facsimile machines; integrated voice and data network; personal computer connections; switched services; Computer networks; Costs; ISDN; Large-scale systems; Planning; Research and development; Switches; Switching systems; Telecommunication computing; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
