1.9 ATM network performance

1.9 ATM network performance

Although ATM is a connection-oriented network based on the use of switches, it has certain characteristics that affect its performance. For example, what happens when too many devices connected to an ATM switch initiate communications? Chapter 9 turns our attention to ATM network performance. However, to ensure readers have an appreciation for the characteristics of an ATM network, we first review those characteristics prior to developing models and exercising those models.