Abstract:
The invention provides an ATM transmission system which is adapted for the simultaneous transmission (i.e. multicasting) of IP data packets to a plurality of system users, using ATM as a carrier network, and which includes an IP/ATM network including clusters of Logical IP Systems (LISs), a multicast address resolution server (MARS) for each cluster, and a multicast router (MCR) for each cluster. The clusters are interconnected through the MCRs which form an inter-cluster backbone for the IP/ATM network. Each cluster includes an integral number of ATM hosts and LISs, the size of a cluster is dependent on physical and administrative constraints, and each LIS, within a cluster, is adapted to support a number of ATM hosts. Multicasting of IP data packets within a cluster utilizes a MARS protocol, and multicasting between clusters utilizes an inter-cluster multicasting protocol (ILMP). All ATM hosts, within a cluster, even if supported by different LISs, are adapted to be configured with an address of the same MARS. The system includes means for gaining access to the Internet, for example, a non-ATM IP Subnet connected to said inter-cluster backbone. Alternatively, one of the MCRs may be adapted for use as an entry point for the IP/ATM network to the Internet.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a very simple and scalable architecture which gives a substantially optimal solution for an IP over ATM network service, by exploiting the QoS of the ATM network, providing shortcut communication when necessary, reducing connection setup delay and smoothing migration from the current deployments, while retaining simplicity. This is achieved by introducing three additional functions to the normal operation of the Classical IP model, namely: flow classification/detection, explicit indication of ATM address and QoS, to the receiver, prior to connection setup and receiver initiated connection setup. The present invention also provides, a multi-cast architecture based on an extension to the Multi-cast Address Resolution Service (MARS) architecture known from IETF.
Abstract translation:本发明提供了一种非常简单且可扩展的架构,其通过利用ATM网络的QoS,在必要时提供快速通信,为IP over ATM网络服务提供基本上最佳的解决方案,减少连接建立延迟并平滑来自当前部署的迁移 同时保持简单。 这是通过在连接建立和接收者发起的连接设置之前,为经典IP模型的正常操作引入三个附加功能,即:流分类/检测,ATM地址和QoS的显式指示给接收器。 本发明还提供了基于从IETF已知的多播地址解析服务(MARS)架构的扩展的多播架构。
Abstract:
The invention relates to an arrangement for load sharing in computer networks and, more exactly, an arrangement for distribution of traffic, for instance via Internet, from clients (1) to service suppliers who provide services from many servers. The invention makes possible distribution to one of a number of replicated servers. Suitable server is selected for instance on basis of available resources at the interface of the server, or less delay in the transmission. The invention results in better performance and reduced traffic by distribution of the traffic geographically and from a resource point of view. According to the invention, a number of replicated servers (5A-5E) belong to an anycast-group and each anycast-group is connected to a domain name server (2) which has the ability to select one of the replicated servers, so that a router (4) can establish a connection between the selected server and the service-requesting client computer. Each replicated server (5A-5E) can transmit a resource advertisement which contains information about available resources at the server in question, and about the link parameters of the server.
Abstract:
In an ATM-network are included server devices which take care of connectionless data communication traffic and arrange that respective data packets arising from this trafic reach their destinations. The service devices deal with public data communications. The service devices also deal with private data communication traffic arising from the LAN network by means of function in the form of LAN-emulation.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for making possible connection of and communication between ATM terminals and LAN terminals in an ATM-based business network. An adaption equipment is arranged in the ATM network and is arranged to receive information respective transmit information to the terminals. The adaption equipment is further arranged to manage control messages from the LAN or ATM terminals. Information exchange between LAN terminals, ATM terminals, or between LAN terminals and ATM terminals, is made possible via the adaption equipment in the ATM network.
Abstract:
The invention provides a data transmission system which includes a backbone network, a plurality of routers, and a plurality of end user equipments and which provides carrier scale end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) through interworking between RSVP and MPLS. In particular, the system establishes end-to-end data transmission paths over the backbone network, end user equipments use RSVP messages to convey their specific requirements and the system uses MPLS to intercept the RSVP messages and establish Label Switched Paths (LSPs) over the backbone network, based on the content of the RSVP messages.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a very simple and scalable architecture which gives a substantially optimal solution for an IP over ATM network service, by exploiting the QoS of the ATM network, providing shortcut communication when necessary, reducing connection setup delay and smoothing migration from the current deployments, while retaining simplicity. This is achieved by introducing three additional functions to the normal operation of the Classical IP model, namely: flow classification/detection, explicit indication of ATM address and QoS, to the receiver, prior to connection setup and receiver initiated connection setup. The present invention also provides, a multi-cast architecture based on an extension to the Multi-cast Address Resolution Service (MARS) architecture known from IETF.
Abstract:
The invention provides a data transmission system which includes a backbone network, a plurality of routers, and a plurality of end user equipments and which provides carrier scale end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) through interworking between RSVP and MPLS. In particular, the system establishes end-to-end data transmission paths over the backbone network, end user equipments use RSVP messages to convey their specific requirements and the system uses MPLS to intercept the RSVP messages and establish Label Switched Paths (LSPs) over the backbone network, based on the content of the RSVP messages.