A simple data link (SDL) protocol for next generation packet network

The simple data link (SDL) is a new framing protocol for variable/fixed length packets over a general-purpose point-to-point communications channel. SDL extends the HEC-like framing mechanism used in ATM to variable-length data. Its low implementation complexity makes it particularly suitable for hi...

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Published in:IEEE journal on selected areas in communications 2000-10, Vol.18 (10), p.1825-1837
Main Authors: Doshi, B., Dravida, S., Hernandez-Valencia, E., Matragi, W., Qureshi, M.A., Langner, P., Anderson, J., Manchester, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asynchronous transfer mode
Channels
Communication channels
Data links
Encapsulation
Framing
High speed optical techniques
Links
Networks
Next generation networking
Optical design
Optical fiber communication
Optical fiber networks
Packets (communication)
Protocols
Quality management
Quality of service
Transport
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Summary:The simple data link (SDL) is a new framing protocol for variable/fixed length packets over a general-purpose point-to-point communications channel. SDL extends the HEC-like framing mechanism used in ATM to variable-length data. Its low implementation complexity makes it particularly suitable for high-speed transport links in wavelength channels and dark fiber applications. SDL is a very attractive alternative to conventional solutions such as ATM and PPP-over-SONET (POS) for high data rate environments. SDL has also been designed to facilitate many OAM&P functions needed in next generation multiservice optical packet networks including multiprotocol encapsulation, virtual links, quality-of-service (QoS) differentiation, link management, and control. We describe framing and data link synchronization procedures in SDL, and evaluate its performance over octet and bit synchronous transport facilities.
ISSN:0733-8716
1558-0008
DOI:10.1109/49.887905