Data Communications Gigabit Ethernet Handbook

by Saunders, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780070579712
• ISBN10: 0070579717
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-05-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

This comprehensive handbook delivers the answers to all your gigabit Ethernet questions - direct from the leading industry experts on this high-speed technology. And it's edited by Stephen Saunders, the award-winning executive editor of Data Communications, the world's premier networking technology publication.
Let this handbook show you how to harness the power of gigabit Ethernet - and avoid the pitfalls. Net managers, network architects, and consultants can all benefit from this straightforward assessment of today's hottest LAN technology.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Editor's Introduction
Understanding Gigabit Ethernet	p. 1
Gigabit Ethernet: A Cautious Overview	p. 3
The Gigabit Ethernet Standard	p. 11
Enhanced CSMA/CD: Packet Bursting	p. 29
The Full-Duplex Repeater	p. 37
Gigabit Ethernet: Physical Layer and Cabling Options	p. 53
Gigabit Ethernet and Related Specifications	p. 61
Associated IEEE Standards 802.1p, 802.1Q, and 802.3x	p. 63
Enhanced CSMA/CD - Virtual Collision	p. 79
Quality of Service on Gigabit Ethernet LANs	p. 91
Implementing VLANs in a Gigabit Ethernet Network	p. 109
Gigabit Ethernet and Routing	p. 125
Gigabit Ethernet and Multilayer Switching/Routing	p. 127
IP Switching and Gigabit Ethernet	p. 139
Cells in Frames and Gigabit Ethernet	p. 159
NT-Switches: Layer 4 Gigabit Ethernet and Windows NT Services	p. 179
Gigabit Ethernet Versus Other High-Speed LANs	p. 203
Comparing Gigabit Ethernet to Other High-Speed LANs	p. 205
Choosing Between ATM and Gigabit Ethernet in the Backbone	p. 221
Gigabit Ethernet and ATM: Complementary Technologies for Scaling Performance	p. 235
Migrating to Gigabit Ethernet	p. 251
Charting a Gigabit Ethernet Migration	p. 253
Integrating Gigabit Ethernet Into Legacy Networks	p. 265
Scaling Ethernet Networks	p. 281
Gigabit Ethernet Design Tutorials	p. 295
How to Build a Gigabit Ethernet Network	p. 297
Choosing Server Components for a Gigabit Ethernet Network	p. 317
How to Optimize the Performance of Gigabit Ethernet End Stations	p. 345
How to Prioritize Time-Sensitive Traffic on a Gigabit Ethernet LAN	p. 357
Building a Data Utility	p. 375
Managing Gigabit Ethernet Networks	p. 385
Available Gigabit Ethernet Hardware	p. 313
Selection Criteria for Gigabit Ethernet Switches and Hubs	p. 395
The First Gigabit Ethernet Products	p. 413
App.: List of Vendors	p. 429
Index	p. 441
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