Designing Switch/Routers: Fundamental Concepts, Design Methods, Architectures and Applications

This two-volume set focuses on fundamental concepts and design goals of switch/routers in IP networks, including their architectures, practical applications, and design methods. It is written for undergraduate and graduate-level students, engineers, and researchers in the networking and telecoms industry, as well as academics and other industry professionals.

Format: Mixed media product
Length: 668 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive two-volume set delves into the core concepts, design objectives, architectures, and practical applications of switch/routers in IP networks. The discussion encompasses practical design examples to elucidate the design process and showcase the implementation of key features.

Designing Switch/Routers: Fundamental Concepts, Design Methods, Architectures, and Applications, the first volume, initiates with an introductory level exploration, covering the functions and architectures of the switch/router. It adopts a generic perspective, treating the switch/router as a versatile forwarding device capable of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, without favoring any specific manufacturer's device. The underlying concepts and design methodologies are designed to be applicable not only to this generic switch/router but also to the typical ones commonly encountered in the industry. By delving into the protocols, methods, processes, and tools involved in switch/router design, the discussion offers a deeper understanding of the field.

The second volume in the set takes a deeper dive into the design and architectural considerations, as well as the typical processes and steps employed in building practical switch/routers. It further discusses the advantages of utilizing Ethernet in modern networks and why Ethernet continues to hold a prominent role in Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN) design. This book set caters to a diverse audience, including undergraduate and graduate-level students, engineers, researchers, academics, and industry professionals interested in networking and telecoms. The material and discussion are structured in a manner that can serve as standalone teaching material for networking and telecom courses, as well as provide valuable reference for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in this domain.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032315812