Title :
Migration of fault tolerant networks
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Int., Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
The migration from today´s network to the restorable network of the future is discussed. Three categories of topologies are discussed in detail: dedicated (unidirectional, hybrid, or counter rotating) rings or route diversity; shared (bidirectional or reverse protection) rings; and mesh. Dedicated transport solutions are contrasted against general-purpose cross-connects with an emphasis on restoration times, economics, growth, and administration
Keywords :
network topology; telecommunication networks; administration; bidirectional rings; counter rotating rings; dedicated rings; dedicated transport solutions; economics; fault tolerant networks; general-purpose cross-connects; growth; hybrid rings; mesh; network topologies; restorable network; restoration times; reverse protection rings; route diversity; shared rings; unidirectional rings; Availability; Bandwidth; Control systems; Counting circuits; Distributed control; Fault tolerance; Network topology; Optical fiber devices; Protection; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1990, and Exhibition. 'Communications: Connecting the Future', GLOBECOM '90., IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-632-2
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1990.116480
