Title :
DCR application in the MCI network
Author_Institution :
MCI, Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Dynamically controlled routing (DCR) is a centralized, adaptive network traffic management system which significantly enhances network performance and survivability. In a DCR network, switches communicate with a network processor which computes routing recommendations for overflow traffic based on near real time network status and traffic volume information. A DCR network, when properly dimensioned, can be brought up to a very high level of trunk efficiency with limited blocking. Failures of moderate magnitude can be well absorbed by DCR because of its near real time control on alternate routing. An analysis of the MCI network with DCR is presented as well as experience since its introduction in the network
Keywords :
adaptive systems; telecommunication control; telecommunication network management; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; MCI network; adaptive network traffic management system; alternate routing; blocking; centralized traffic management system; dynamically controlled routing; failures; near real time control; network performance; network processor; network survivability; overflow traffic; real time network status; switches; traffic volume information; trunk efficiency; Adaptive control; Adaptive systems; Centralized control; Communication system traffic control; Computer network management; Computer networks; Control systems; Programmable control; Routing; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Computers and Communications, 1997. Proceedings., Second IEEE Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Alexandria
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7852-6
DOI :
10.1109/ISCC.1997.616047
