High Performance Networks (Pune University, BE Computer) Syllabus

410451 High Performance Networks (Pune University, BE Computer)

Teaching Scheme:

Theory: 4 Hrs/week

 Practical: 2 Hrs/week

Examination Scheme

Theory: 100 Marks

Term Work: 25 Marks

Oral: 50 Marks

Duration: 3 Hrs.

Prerequisite:

. Conceptual knowledge of Digital transmission and line coding

. Communication networks (Circuit switching and packet Switching). Conceptual overview ofX.25

. Concepts of OSI model and Local area Network

UNIT I:

Gigabit Ethernet:

Business Drivers and need of IT, Architecture and Overview of Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (Half Duplex operation Vs Full Duplex Operation),Gigabit Ethernet Physical layer (1000Base X and 1000BaseT),Applications of Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet summery Migration from 10Mbps to Gigabit Ethernet, Network Design using Gigabit Ethernet a case study

UNIT II:

Integrated Services Digital Network:

Conceptual view of ISDN and ISDN standards, ISDN Interfaces and functions (transmission structure, U-N Configuration, Protocol architecture etc}, ISDN Data Link layer (LAPD protocol, terminal adoption, I.465/v.l20},ISDN Network layer (Overview, basic call control using Q.931) ISDN services, Conceptual overview of Signaling System Number 7

Frame Relay:

Frame relay Vs X.25,Frame relay Protocols and services ( protocol architecture, Frame Mode call control),LAPF protocol (Both Core and Control},Concept of DLCI and its significance, Frame Relay Congestion control, Need, Congestion Control frame Work, Network use of CIR, and DE bit, Congestion Notification (FECN,BECN and CLLM)

UNIT III:

Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN):

Driving forces and need, B-ISDN standards and services, B-ISDN Functional Architecture, B­ISDN Transmission structure, B-ISDN protocol architecture, SONET/SDH and comparison with other available standards

ATM:

Overview, ATM protocol architecture, Virtual Channels and Virtual Path Switching, Detail Functionality of A TM Layer( Cell structure, HEC, Cell Delineation etc ),A TM Adoption layer (need, different types and comparison},A TM traffic and Congestion control ,Requirements, A TM service categories ,A TM traffic descriptors, A TM QOS parameters, Classical IP over ATM, ATM in LAN environment (LANE)

UNIT IV:

ADSL and DSL Technologies:

Background and technological capabilities, Standards and associations, Architecture, Conceptual overview of VDSL, Deployment Case study, Market status and future

UNIT V:

MPLS & RSVP:

MPLS, RSVP, Integrated & differential Services

UNIT VI:

WiFi & WiMax

Text Books:

1. William Stallings, "ISDN and Broadband ISDN with Frame Relay and A TM" 4th edition

     (Pearson Education)

2. Rich Seifert,"Gigabit Ethernet" (Addison Wesley Inc.)

Reference Books:

1. Sumit Kasera and Pankaj Sethi ,"ATM Networks Concepts and protocols" Tata McGraw Hill Publication.

High Performance Networks Lab

Laboratory Assignments:

1. Case studies of implementation of Gigabit Ethernet including the components, costing etc.

2. Implementation of ISDN (U-N interface, Router configuration, Costing etc.)

3. Frame relay service availability - A user's perspective

4. Comparative study of different technologies.

5. Industrial visit to understand the market scenario (typically ISP site would help)