Architecture of a Multigigabit ATM Core Switch for the B-ISDN

摘要

The Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and the switches and other network elements based on this principle have matured significantly over the past few years. Extensive field trials have been successfully performed all over the world and an increasing number of operators is starting to offer regular services based on ATM infrastructures. The general trend towards deregulation and liberalization resulting in an increasing competition among network providers world wide creates a strong push towards flexible, high-performance, cost effective infrastructures for data, voice, video and multimedia communication.