MTE Solution: CSE543 :: HIGH SPEED NETWORKS PNR No:: 313142CSE3751

Time Allowed: 01:30 hrs DOE: 3March2014 Timing:09:30-11AM Max.Marks: 50

1. This paper contains 4 questions divided in two parts.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. The marks assigned to each questions are shown at the end of each question in square brackets.
4. Attempt either (a) OR (b) from each question of Part B.
5. Answer all questions in serial order.
6. Do not write anything on the question paper except your registration number at the designated space.

PART A
Q1(a) Write data rate, transmission mode, access method and supporting standard for Gigabit-Ethernet.

Gigabit Ethernet

1 Gbps, 10 Gbps Data Rate

UTP, shielded Transmission
cable, optical fiber Mode

CSMA/CD Access Method

Supporting
IEEE 802.3
Standard

[2.5 Marks]
(b) Write the bit pattern and bit length of Preamble and SDF of IEEE802.3 Ethernet frame format. [2.5 Marks]
Bit pattern:alternate 10 bit length:56

Preamble
7 octets with pattern 10101010, followed by one byte with pattern 10101011 (SFD)
used to synchronize receiver, sender clock rates
Note: IEEE 802.3 specifies that frame length, excluding preamble and SFD, must be between 64 and 1518
bytes. Data is padded to 1500 bytes, if necessary, to ensure that the minimum length is achieved.

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 PART B
Q2(a) ATM is in some ways similar to packet switching using X.25 and to frame relay. Justify this statement.
[15 Marks]
ATM evolved from B-ISDN development efforts
Frame Relay: high-speed WAN (1.5+ Mbps)
ATM: very high speed WAN (155 Mbps and 622Mbps)
Connection-oriented packet-switched network
Used in both WAN and LAN settings
Commonly transmitted over SONET
other physical layers possible
ATM, like Frame Relay, was built on the assumption that the underlying physical media was reliable
and flexible
Faster than Frame Relay because :-
Minimal error and flow control capabilities thus reduces overhead per cell
More streamlined in nature
Use fixed-size cells simplifies the processing required at each ATM Node

Cell are transmitted asynchronous (unlike SDH)

A packet switched network, connection-oriented service
Local area, metro area, and wide area service
Can support real-time traffic and non-real-time traffic (data arrives in order, low delay)
Can support various levels of service (continuous, variable, available, and unspecified)
Very fast (up to 622 Mbps)
A complex technology and typically expensive
Similarities between ATM and packet switching
Transfer of data in discrete chunks
Multiple logical connections over single physical interface
In ATM flow on each logical connection is in fixed sized packets called cells
Minimal error and flow control
Reduced overhead
Data rates - 25.6Mbps to 622.08Mbps (155.5 Mbps necessary for full-motion video)
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 OR
(b) Write the process of call establishment using virtual paths in ATM network. Compare the call
establishment with telecommunication networks and mention the advantages of using virtual paths.
[15 Marks]
ATM network will be organized as a hierarchy.
Users equipment connects to networks via a UNI (User-Network Interface).
Connections between provided networks are made through NNI (Network-Network Interface).
ATM will be connection-oriented.
A connection (an ATM channel) must be established before any cells are sent.
Two levels of ATM connections:
virtual path connections
virtual channel connections
Indicated by two fields in the cell header:
virtual path identifier VPI
virtual channel identifier VCI

Aim: Control cost of network :

By grouping connections sharing common paths through the network into a single unit.
Thus network management action can be applied to a small number of groups of connections instead
of a large number of individual connections.

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Q3(a) In early 1990s, two significant trends altered the role of the personal computer and therefore the
requirements on the LAN. Mention these trends. Give example for such requirements that call for higher-
speed LANs [15 Marks]
Answer: 2 Significant trends

Computing power of PCs continues to grow rapidly

Network computing
Examples of requirements
Centralized server farms
Power workgroups
High-speed local backbone
Concept of grid computing developed in CERN
OR
(b) Differentiate an elastic traffic with an inelastic traffic. Consider a scenario where a user is using a web
mail browser, Google talk and playing online game. Classify this type of traffic in elastic and inelastic. Also
identify some applications which are sensitive delay and/or throughput and give reason why? [15 Marks]
Web browser: elastic
Google talk: elastic and inelastic (Video)
Online game: inelastic

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Q4(a) What are the applications of Fibre Channel ? [15 Marks]
Fibre Channel Application Example

Fibre Channel

100 Mbps 3.2 Gbps Data Rate

Optical fiber, coaxial cable, STP Transmission Mode
Switched Access Method
Fibre Channel Association Supporting Standard
In data communications, there are 2 common methods to deliver data to the processor:
via and I/O channel
via the Network
Fibre channel combines best of both to provide
the simplicity and speed of I/O channel communications
the flexibility and interconnectivity of network communications
Not a shared-medium like 802.3
switching fabric is point-to-point/multipoint
no medium access issues

OR
(b) Explain in detail IEEE802.11 Architecture [15 Marks]
Replacement for traditional premise- based wired LANs
ease of workstation relocation, addition
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 cost of upgrading premise wiring
Site configuration demands
large, open spaces (warehouses, stock exchange, manufacturing plants)
historical buildings
LAN extension
tying mobile devices into wired LAN infrastructure

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