Experiences of building an ATM switch for the local area

ABSTRACT

The Fairisle project was concerned with ATM in the local area. An earlier paper [9] described the preliminary work and plans for the project. Here we present the experiences we have had with the Fairisle network, describing how implementation has changed over the life of the project, the lessons learned, and some conclusions about the work so far.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Network communications

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Experimentation, Management, Performance