Gigabit Ethernet for Metro Area Networks


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The deployment of Gigabit Ethernet into the MAN/WAN (Metropolitan Area Network/Wide Area Network) arena is one of networking's most profitable areas. This reference clearly explains the technology, standards, and market players. Covers: * 10GigE and IEEE 802.3ae * RPR (resilient Packet Ring) * GigE vs. SONET * IEEE 802.3z




Gigabit Ethernet for Metro Area Networks


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Gigabit Ethernet has been deployed in the metro space, providing low cost, easily managed bandwidth for intensive applications like video, storage, and ASPs. 10 Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3a) will make the use of Ethernet in the Metro area even more attractive. IDC projects that GigE revenues in the U.S., marked at $155 million in 2001, will grow at 36.7% per year over the next five years, to $741 million in 2006.




Ethernet-based Metro Area Networks


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Covers the realities of implementation in an incredible technology.







Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication


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This chapter presents industry standard approaches for Metro Ethernet, optical transport networking (OTN), and carrier class Ethernet. We begin with a historical review, including Synchronous Optical Networking/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SONET/SDH), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), and classic Ethernet with virtual local area networks (VLANs). Standards set by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) are discussed, including quality of service (QoS) and service reliability, scalability, and management issues. Virtualization and encapsulation techniques are discussed, including variants of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Ethernet Virtual Bridge (EVB), and Provider Backbone Bridge Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE), among others. OTN architectures, digital wrappers and frame structures, optical transport units (OTUs), and switched packet services in metropolitan area networks (MANs) are discussed.




MPLS for Metropolitan Area Networks


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Metro Service Providers are increasingly turning to Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) to converge disparate networks and services into a unified core, maintain quality, and deliver additional value-added capabilities. MPLS for Metropolitan Area Networks addresses service providers' challenges by demonstrating solutions provided by MPLS features




SONET-based Metro Area Networks


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The hottest issue in telecom today is how to solve the Metro Area bandwidth bottleneck--with SONET being the solution tha appeals to most telecom companies. But to compete against Ethernet, SONET will need plenty of fine-tuning. This book will help service providers compare their options and fully understand what is really necessary to give current SONET installations "next generation" capabilities. * Shows how to achieve new-generation features with enhanced SONET and other optical architectures * Compares SONET's features and services with rival Ethernet-based offerings * Offers design approaches and business models for real-world deployments * Covers GMPLS generalized MPLS), a red-hot switching technology for wavelength services In 2001 the telecom industry spent money on solving the Metro Area bandwidth bottleneck. SONET appeals to the telcos because it is widely deployed, reliable, robust, and scalable. But it will need multiple changes and enhancements to compete against the emerging rivil--Ethernet.







Local Area Networks


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Gigabit


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