ATM Switches
Edwin R. Coover · 1997
From the Publisher: Although a promising new technology, the ATM standard has certain limitations for implementation into commercial products. This unique book offers a realistic, in-depth evaluation to help you better understand what the new generation of high-speed switches can and cannot deliver. The book discusses the ATM standard, including user requirements, technical challenges, current equipment limitations, and necessary ancillary components to telecommunicate. It also examines high-speed network challenges, presents the first generation of switching systems currently available as commercial products, addresses unfulfilled switching requirements, and poses possible approaches for switch design in the future. By placing this technology within a familiar context and by setting realistic expectations for ATM implementation, this book enables you to answer important questions such as... � Are ATM standards mature enough to warrant investment in ATM products? � Are current ATM products fully capable of performing production tasks? � Can current ATM products be used to build multi-vendor networks? � What operational capabilities are available to manage ATM networks? This book is an excellent reference for introducing communications engineers to high-speed systems/products, helping network analysts understand the implementation issues involved in setting up an ATM network, and assisting network planners in evaluating current ATM offerings in relation to business requirements. It also gives financial analysts and industry watchers a technical and commercial background for making investment decisions.