This redbook discusses ATM as a core campus network in a large
university environment. This book will assist you in understanding
the issues involved in designing and implementing an ATM campus
network.
This redbook documents the experiences of the Florida International
University during the implementation of their ATM core
and various issues encountered,
taking you through all the stages from motivation for
the ATM technology through design of the network, to implementation
and various issues encountered during these stages.
The ATM products used in this design are 8260s, MSS(8210 and 8260
blade) 8285s, 8273s, 8274s and 8271s. There is an emphasis on the use
of the MSS in this network design. Configuration procedures are
provided for the MSS, which can be used to help build other customer
environments.
Some knowledge of LAN architecture, ATM technology, switching and
bridging is assumed. This book does not define topics such as LANE,
LECS, CIP, ATM physical signalling, UNI, etc.
