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    This document contains a high-speed networks exam paper with 4 questions divided into two parts. It provides instructions that all questions are compulsory and to attempt either part (a) or (b) of questions in Part B. Part A includes questions about Gigabit Ethernet specifications and IEEE 802.3 frame format. Part B covers ATM network call establishment, trends driving higher speed LAN requirements, types of network traffic, and applications of Fibre Channel and the IEEE 802.11 architecture.

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    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)
    3 Page 2 of 8
    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

    3 Page 5 of 8
    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

    3 Page 7 of 8
    -- End of Question Paper --

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