ATM networks : concepts, protocols, applications

Revised and updated, this edition reflects the growing importance of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). The book continues to survey the situation concerning B-ISDN and gives a comprehensive description of CCITT standards for B-ISDN. The principles of ATM and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy are a central part of the book. New features include: ATM type 5; higher-layer protocols and internetworking issues; and ATM switching and transmission equipment.

A complete update of Integrated Broadband Networks, the new edition reflects the growing importance of ATM in today's marketplace and offers many outstanding features including: A comprehensive and up-to-date description of ITU-T and ATM Forum standards with discussion of their future development

New coverage of data services such as frame relay and connectionless services to be supported by ATM

New developments in ATM-LANs, ATM interfaces AAL type 5, higher layer protocols and internetworking issues, signalling protocols

Updated coverage of ATM network equipment including switches, crossconnects and transmission systems

Guidelines for evolving to ATM from existing networks, anticipating future developments such as Gbit/s systems and optical switching

This book will be invaluable to engineers in the planning, development and implementation of telecommunication networks and computer equipment, and to students who wish to understand the principles of ATM as the basis of future high-speed networks

Potential users of ATM and service providers will gain fresh insight into the promises of ATM networking

Quote of Note

"The authors have succeeded in viewing ATM simultaneously from different perspectives, and in finding a good balance between the various views."Craig Partridge, author of Gigabit Networking

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