FDDI Institute's High Speed LANs: Gigabit Ethernet

High speed LANs: Gigabit Ethernet

A one day lecture

Language: English

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How to design a gigabit Ethernet LAN for optimal performance
How to add gigabit Ethernet to your corporate backbone with minimal disruption
How to tune attached servers an end-stations to make the most of gigabit throughput
How gigabit Ethernet compares with other LAN technologies
How to choose the best gigabit Ethernet products
and avoid the lemons

OUTLINES

Understanding Gigabit Ethernet

The Gigabit Ethernet Standard

Introduction
Data Frames
What is Gigabit Ethernet?
The OSI Model
The Ethernet Frame

Enhanced CSMA/CD: Packet Bursting
The Full-Duplex Repeater
Gigabit Ethernet: Physical Layer and Cabling Options

Gigabit ethernet and Related Specifications

Associated IEEE Standards 802.1p, 802.1Q and 802.3x

Introduction
Congestion Problems: Standard Solutions
IEEE Standard 802.1p: Multicast
IEEE Standard 802.1Q: Virtual LANs and Priority-Based Arbitration
Priority
IEEE standard 802.3x: Full Duplex/Flow control

Quality of Service on Gigabit Ethernet LANs
Implementing VLANs in a Gigabit Ethernet Network

Gigabit Ethernet and Routing

Gigabit Ethernet an Multilayer Switching/Routing

Introduction
Layer 3 Switching

Gigabit Ethernet Versus other High-Speed LANs

ATM
FDDI
Fibre Channel
Fast Ethernet
Conclusion

Choosing Between ATM and Gigabit Ethernet in the Backbone

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