Gigabit Ethernet for Metro Area Networks

PROFITS FROM THE ETHER(NET) One of the few communications arenas with growing profits, Gigabit Ethernet is carving itself a serious niche in MANs and WANs. No surprise when you look at GigE's benefitslow cost, easily managed and scalable bandwidth, making it the perfect pipe for ASPs (Application Service Providers) video transport, storage area networks (SANs), and other high-demand data loads. MAN at Work (GigE-POWERED) Gigabit Ethernet is the protocol powering more and more MANs and WANs. If you're on the frontlines of this deployment or want to be, there's no better source of insight than this guide from top GigE-in-MANs specialist Paul Bedell. Packed with details and guidance you won't find elsewhere, Gigabit Ethernet for Metro Area Networks rolls out well-organized information on the technology, the standards, the applications, and the market players. It's all wrapped up with a look at some case studies that prove the value of GigE in today's MAN. A TRACEABLE MAP TO HELP YOU * Learn the importance of the new 10 GigE IEEE 802.3ae standard * Line up GigE against SONET, ATM, Frame Relay, and legacy dedicated transport modes (DS-n) in metro networks * Size up manufacturers, products, and service providers, including nontraditional players * Understand the roles of CLECs (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers) and ELECs (Enterprise Local Exchange Carriers) * Integrate complementary technologies such as DWDM, Resilient Packet Ring (RPR), and next-generation SONET * Build new features with Ethernet in the MAN, WAN, and LAN * Get on top of technological trends, next-generation design approaches, and business models for MANs and WANs * Solve real-world deployment and compatability issuesBedell, Paul is the author of 'Gigabit Ethernet for Metro Area Networks' with ISBN 9780071393898 and ISBN 0071393897.