ATM Volume I: Foundation for Broadband Networks - Hardcover

Black, Uyless N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013297178X ISBN 13: 9780132971782

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995

Synopsis

This guide explains the role of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) in modern data, voice and video networks. Non-theoretical in approach, the focus is on how ATM protocols operate in both local area and wide area networks. Topics covered include the architecture of ATM networks, broadband ISDN, the ATM adaptation layer which serves as the interface between user applications and the ATM cell-based operations, analysis of ATM switching elements, traffic management and SONET.

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Review

"Black is an excellent source for communications knowledge and expertise and presents the material in a logical and straightforward manner. This is a superior introduction to a complex subject." -- Elizabeth Zinkann, SYS Admin Magazine, on ATM: Foundation for Broadband Networks, Vol. 1, 2/e, by Uyless Black.

From the Back Cover

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All you need to know about ATM in WANs and LANs!

MPOA, LANE, Frame-Based ATM, Layer 3 Switching, and more

Up-to-the-minute coverage of ATM network management

Real-world implementation examples

If you want to understand how ATM fits into today's state-of-the-art WANs and LANs, look no further. In this book, best-selling author and world-renowned communications consultant Uyless Black explains all you need to know: architecture, switching elements, traffic management, and much more. This brand-new second-edition covers many important new ATM enhancements, including MPOA, LAN Emulation, Frame-Based ATM, Layer 3 Switching, even Wireless ATM. Learn all you need to know to get results, including:

• The fundamental architecture of ATM networks, including the new Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer
• Using Frame User Network Interface (FUNI) to improve the utilization of access line bandwidth
• Using MPOA to integrate ATM with TCP/IP, Ethernet, and other key LAN protocols
• ATM network management - including the ATM Network Management Model and the Anchorage Accord specifications
• New protection switching techniques for better network backup

This new edition combines extensive, real-world implementation examples, up-to-the-minute coverage, and Uyless Black's unique insight into the issues that matter most to communications professionals. If you want to get up to speed with ATM technology, this is the place to start.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013297178X
• ISBN 13: 9780132971782
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448