Requirements for the Next Generation Packet Switch.

Abstract

This report discusses the requirements for the next generation packet switch, to be used in the Defense Data network. These requirements are based upon examination of the current and anticipated trends in the Defense Data network and upon packet switch hardware and software technology trends. Specific requirements are then developed for the next generation packet switch performance, reliability, maintainability and configuration. Finally, procurement strategies and schedules are discussed. Keywords: Computer Networks; Machine Architecture; and Packet Switches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 22, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167803

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Local Area Networks
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Packet Switching
  • Parallel Computing
  • Voice Communications

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering.