Experimentation on the concentrator tree with loopback

The fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) concentrator tree topology with loopback is proposed for use in networks which need to continue operation after multiple faults. Initial experiments to use the concentrator tree with loop-back result in configurational dependencies which are not initially...

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Published in:	1993 18th Conference on Local Computer Networks pp. 147 - 156
Main Authors:	Hiles, W.S., Marlow, T.T.
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 1993
Subjects:	Fault tolerance FDDI Government Local area networks Protection Relays Robustness Surface-mount technology Topology
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Summary:	The fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) concentrator tree topology with loopback is proposed for use in networks which need to continue operation after multiple faults. Initial experiments to use the concentrator tree with loop-back result in configurational dependencies which are not initially understood. A few caveats are found which can be handled through careful cabling. Both a theoretical and an experimental analysis of various cases of the concentrator tree with loopback are provided. A discussion on the use of bypass relays in the concentrator tree with loopback is given.
ISBN:	0818645105 9780818645105
ISSN:	0742-1303
DOI:	10.1109/LCN.1993.591206