Building, Extending and Replacing Networks
Martin P. Clark · 2001
Part 6 (chapters 41 & 42) describes the practical process of designing and procuring a network. Chapter 41: It is rare to come across a telecommunications network that is not in a state of continuous evolution. Either the traffic is growing and requiring more capacity to be provided, or there is demand for ever more sophisticated services. This chapter describes how networks may be built or extended to meet capacity and service needs. Particular attention is paid to the design factors inherent in the equipment ordering process. In addition, there is coverage of the methods by which network modernization can be achieved without a major disturbance or interruption to the established service.