Chapter 2. Technology Foundation for MSPP Networks

This chapter covers the following topics:

What Is an MSPP Network?

Fiber Optic Basics

SONET/SDH Principles

SONET Overhead

Synchronization and Timing

Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) networks are currently being deployed by service providers and in private networks worldwide to enable flexible, resilient, high-capacity transport of voice, video, and data traffic. MSPP systems have overtaken traditional time-division multiplexing (TDM)–only transport systems because the need for networks to provide far more than voice services has dramatically increased. This chapter introduces you to several foundational topics that help you grasp the role of the MSPP in modern networks. This ...

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