Title :
Unisys SAFENET data transfer system (layers 1-4)
Author :
Andersen, Steven C. ; Boyle, Gregory G. ; Kubischata, M.D. ; Marshik, Jeffry V. ; Robinson, Richard P.
Author_Institution :
Unisys, St. Paul, MN, USA
fDate :
30 Sep-3 Oct 1990
Abstract :
The Unisys fiber optic data transfer system (DTS), which is a compatible implementation of the lower four layers of the US Navy SAFENET standard, is described. SAFENET (survivable, adaptable, fiber optic, embedded network) is a real-time information transfer system. It combines standard LAN protocols with widely accepted ISO OSI (open systems interconnection) protocols and a fiber-optic transmission system to: (1) provide an open system environment which enhances interoperability and communicability; (2) provide improved connectivity and flexibility; and (3) allow for graceful evolution to fully distributed system architectures
Keywords :
local area networks; optical fibres; optical links; protocols; standards; ISO OSI; LAN protocols; US Navy SAFENET standard; Unisys SAFENET data transfer system; communicability; connectivity; distributed system architectures; fiber optic data transfer system; flexibility; interoperability; layers 1-4; open system environment; open systems interconnection; real-time information transfer system; ANSI standards; FDDI; Local area networks; Military aircraft; Open systems; Optical fibers; Protocols; Real time systems; Standards development; Token networks;
Conference_Titel :
Local Computer Networks, 1990. Proceedings., 15th Conference on
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2109-5
DOI :
10.1109/LCN.1990.128678
