An introduction to the transmission performance capabilities of IEEE 802-5 token-ring networks

ABSTRACT

Transmission performance capabilities of the IEEE Standard 802.5 token-ring network are explored from the perspective of a network designer. Typical workloads are presented which quantify the demand placed on transmission resources by various classes of users. Next, a means of characterizing a network's size is developed, and several reference networks are presented. The performance of these networks under the demands of the typical workloads is then projected.

REFERENCES

• 1: 1 N. C. Strole, "A Local Communications Network Based on Interconnected Token-Access Rings: A Tutorial", IBM Journal of Research and Development, Volume 27, Number 5, September 1983, pp. 481-496.
• 2: 2 Local Area Networks: Token Ring Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications , ANSI/IEEE Standard 802.5-1985, IEEE Publication SH09944.
• 3: 3 W. Bux, " Local-Area Subnetworks: A Performance Comparison", IEEE Transactions on Communications, Volume COM-29, Number 10 (October, 1981), pp. 1465-1473.
• 4: 4 Local Area Networks: Logical Link Control, ANSI/IEEE Standard 802.2-1985, IEEE Publication SH09712.
• 5: 5 W. Bux, " Performance Issues in Local-Area Networks", IBM Systems Journal, Volume 23, Number 4 (1984), pp. 351-374.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Performance attributes

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.5 Local and Wide-Area Networks
          Subjects: Token rings

General Terms:
Design, Measurement, Performance