Peering Carrier Ethernet Networks

List of Tables

Table 2.1 Comparison of Datagram and Virtual Connection–Based Packet Switching 30

Table 2.2 Bandwidth Versus Distance for Unshielded Twisted Pair Copper Wire 43

Table 2.3 Access Type Versus Bandwidth 45

Table 2.4 Bandwidth Comparison of Different Optical Access Methods 48

Table 3.1 Round-Trip Propagation Delay Time 62

Table 3.2 Spanning Tree Cost Values 72

Table 3.3 Evolution of Ethernet 83

Table 4.1 Standards for Carrier Grade Ethernet Services 101

Table 4.2 Sample of MEF Standards for Carrier Ethernet 102

Table 4.3 UNI Service Attributes 119

Table 4.4 EVC Service Attributes 120

Table 4.5 EVC per UNI Service Attributes 121

Table 4.6 Carrier Ethernet Service Types 122

Table 4.7 Summary of Color Conformance 134

Table 5.1 Sample of MEF Standards ...