Chapter 18

ATM

• Design Goal

• ATM Topology

• ATM Architecture

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Figure 18-1

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Multiplexing with Different Packet Sizes

Figure 18-2

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Multiplexing with Cells

Figure 18-3

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Cell Switching

Figure 18-4

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Virtual Path Identifier

Figure 18-5

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Switching Using VPI

Figure 18-6

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VPI and VCI

Figure 18-7

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Switching Using VPI and VCI

Figure 18-8

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ATM Interfaces

Figure 18-9

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Public and Private UNIs

Figure 18-10

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ATM Layers

Figure 18-11

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AAL Types

Figure 18-12

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AAL1

Figure 18-13

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AAL2

Figure 18-14

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AAL3/4

Figure 18-15

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AAL5

Figure 18-16

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ATM Layer

Figure 18-17

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ATM Headers

Figure 18-18

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PT Fields

Figure 18-19

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VP Switching

Figure 18-20

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VPC Switching