Title :
Fault-tolerant analysis of the spiral computer network topology
Author :
Mitchell, Tony L. ; Nilsson, Arne A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Math. Sci., USAF Acad., Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Abstract :
Results are presented from the analysis of a computer network topology that has the potential to become a standard in future years. The scheme is named the spiral topology because the architecture is built around modules of four computer nodes each, connected by top and bottom spirals. The spiral topology features a simple internal self-routing algorithm that adapts quickly and automatically to failed computer nodes or links. The six most important direct consequences of the network architecture are (1) ease of expansion, (2) fast, on-the-fly self-routing, (3) extremely high tolerance to failed network nodes or links, (4) increased network security, (5) potential for the total elimination of store and forward transmissions due to routing decision delays, and (6) rendering the maximum-path-length issue moot
Keywords :
computer networks; fault tolerant computing; computer links; computer nodes; fault tolerant analysis; network architecture; network security; self-routing algorithm; spiral computer network topology; Computer architecture; Computer networks; Disruption tolerant networking; Fault tolerance; High speed optical techniques; Network topology; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Routing; Spirals;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1989. ICC '89, BOSTONICC/89. Conference record. 'World Prosperity Through Communications', IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1989.49722
