[pt] CATV / Gigabit Ethernet / DWDM : Novas Alternativas Técnicas e Econômicas para a Última Milha tem como objetivo descrever a ativação de novas funcionalidades de uma rede de distribuição de CATV associada à distribuição de dados em faixa larga. A utilização da tecnologia DWDM no domínio óptico, associada a novas topologias de distribuição em cabo coaxial e ao padrão Gigabit Ethernet, permite a obtenção de uma nova concepção em rede de telecomunicações, onde os serviços tradicionais de distribuição analógica são inteiramente preservados. As vantagens desta solução residem na obtenção de uma rede de muito alta velocidade, ideal para aplicações Internet de segunda geração e em um dramático aumento do retorno econômico nas redes CATV já instaladas. / [en] CATV / Gigabit Ethernet / DWDM : New Technical and Economic Altermatives to the Last Mile is aiming at describing the activation of a new family of functionalities applicable to a CATV distribution network together with a delivery of broadband data. Optical domain DWDM technology is used, associated with new coaxial cable distribution topologies and the Gigabit Ethernet standard, allowing for a new telecommunications network concept, where the traditional analogical distribution services are totally preserved. The above proposed solution presents two advantages. The first is such that a very high-speed data network becomes available. This last, is an ideal outfit for second generation Internet. The second advantage is that the obtained data network provides for economic revenues by far greater than those of the traditional CATV networks.

Techn. Universiẗat, Diss., 2003--Berlin.

The IEEE Standard for Gigabit Networking was accepted in June 1998 and ratified as IEEE 802.3z. This standard uses considers an optical cable for signal transmission. One year later a new standard for Gigabit Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair of the 5th category was certified under the name 802.3ab. Nowadays, there are a couple of younger and older studies about Gigabit Ethernet technology and performance. This Meta Analysis is intended to put the main results altogether into one document suitable for a proper choice of gigabit networking equipment for cluster computers.

[pt] O principal objetivo desta dissertação consiste na geração de novas funcionalidades inteligentes em redes ópticas associadas aos protocolos IP e Gigabit Ethernet, através da utilização de circuitos integrados programáveis operando na taxa do Gigabit. A padronização Ethernet é apresentada através das camadas PHY e MAC, destacando suas funções, interfaces e os tipos de chips disponíveis no mercado. A camada PHY do padrão Ethernet para meios ópticos é detalhada. Algumas tecnologias de chips são discutidas, entre elas o crescimento dedicado, os ASICs, as NPUs e as tecnologias programáveis: FPGAs e CPLDs. O conceito de inteligência óptica e o perfil de camadas equivalentes associados a este conceito são introduzidos. Um novo elemento de rede dedicado à inserção de sinalização na camada óptica é apresentado, destacando-se sua estrutura, sua realização, seu detalhamento para utilização em redes. Diversas montagens experimentais com o elemento desenvolvido são utilizadas para demonstrar as características do sistema, entre elas a eficiência da utilização da tecnologia de FPGAs e a transparência da inteligência na camada óptica para o padrão Ethernet. / [en] The main objective of this work is the generation of new functionalities in optical networks, associated to the Ethernet and IP protocols, by the use of programmable integrated circuits operating in Gigabit rates. The Ethernet standard is presented through its PHY and MAC layers, highlighting its functions, interfaces and the types of commercially available ICs. The Ethernet standard PHY layer for optical media is described. Some IC technologies are discussed, such as dedicated growth, ASICs, NPUs and the programmable technologies: FPGAs e CPLDs. The concept of built-in optical intelligence and a new layers model associated to it are presented. A new network element, dedicated to the insertion of signaling in the optical layer is also presented, and special attention is dedicated to its structure, to its implementation and to the aspects of its use in networks. Several experimental setups using the developed element are shown, demonstrating the characteristics of the system, particularly the efficiency obtained by the use of FPGA technology and the transparency of the optical intelligence with respect to the Ethernet standard.

[pt] O principal objetivo desta dissertação consiste na proposta de implementação de uma rede de telecomunicações utilizando novas tecnologias, enfatizando as aplicações de entretenimento. As soluções adotadas foram orientadas pelas características econômicas verificadas nas áreas nobres das regiões metropolitanas brasileiras e também pelas novas tecnologias de roteamento, chaveamento, armazenamento e distribuição local. A avaliação do custo de investimento e operacional da rede, bem como a formulação de um modelo de negócios associado a uma estrutura de serviços oferecidos foram apresentadas e desenvolvidas. A construção de um plano de negócio hipotético para avaliar a relação custo-benefício resultante da utilização da infra-estrutura da rede proposta associado ao modelo e estrutura dos serviços elaborados foi implementado e executado. Quatro alternativas de implementação de rede foram avaliadas. / [en] The present dissertation is aiming at proposing a telecommunications network implementation using some new technologies where the emphasis is put on entertainment applications. The adopted solutions try to offer a selection grid that qualitatively cope with the economic level of some selected noble metropolitan areas in Brazil and rely in new routing, switching storage and local distribution technologies. The investment evaluation, the operational network costs and the formulation of a business model associated with the respective used service structure is subsequently introduced and described. Next, a hypothetic business plan service model is launched in order to evaluate the cost-benefit ratio between the network infrastructure proposed working together with its new service model and its new structure. Four possible alternatives of network implementation were evaluated and commented.

This work covers the implementation of a raw Ethernet communication module for the Open MPI message passing library. Thereby it focuses on both the reduction of the communication latency for small messages and maximum possible compatibility. Especially the need for particular network devices, adapted network device drivers or kernel patches is avoided. The work is divided into three major parts: First, the networking subsystem of the version 2.6 Linux kernel is analyzed. Second, an Ethernet protocol family is implemented as a loadable kernel module, consisting of a basic datagram protocol (EDP), providing connection-less and unreliable datagram transport, and a streaming protocol (ESP), providing connection-oriented, sequenced and reliable byte streams. The protocols use the standard device driver interface of the Linux kernel for data transmission and reception. Their services are made available to user-space applications through the standard socket interface. Last, the existing Open MPI TCP communication module is ported atop the ESP. With bare EDP/ESP sockets a message latency of about 30 us could be achieved for small messages, which compared to the TCP latency of about 40 us is a reduction of 25 %.

Development of computer networks able to operate at the speed of 10 Gb/s imposes new requirements on newly developed network devices and also on a process of their testing. Such devices are tested by replaying synthetic or previously captured network traffic on an input link of the tested device. We must be able to perform both tasks also at full wire speed. Current testing devices are either not able to operate at the speed of 10 Gb/s or they are too expensive. Therefore, the aim of this thesis is to design and implement a hardware accelerated application able to generate and replay network traffic at the speed of 10 Gb/s. The application is accelerated in the FPGA of the COMBOv2 card and it also utilizes the NetCOPE platform. Architecture of the application is modular, which allows easy implementation of different modes of operation. The application implements both capturing and replaying network traffic at full wire speed, but traffic can be limited to a specified value of bitrate at the output. The thesis is concluded by a comparison of the implemented application and the packet generator implemented on the NetFPGA platform. According to this comparison, the implemented application is better than the NetFPGA packet generator.

The master’s thesis consists of several parts. Describes the technology 10 Gbps Ethernet. Analyzer Ixia and Endace presents, especially their use for traffic analysis and stress testing the network devices. It deals with documents RFC concerning the routers and switch testing. Thesis includes the reports of tests switches and router performed by RFC 2544 and RFC 2889 documents. Part of the thesis is dedicated to COMBO FPGA cards. Documentations to the analyzers is created in this thesis and macro is on the CD for presentation of measurement results.

This master’s thesis deals with the design of six channel SD, HD and 3G HD-SDI digital video signal converter to 10-Gigabit Ethernet. In the introductory part, the conception of designed device is formulated. The theoretical background is provided in four chapters, where main standards and design rules related to digital electronics’ design are analyzed. The emphasis is placed on signal integrity at high-speed interconnects. There mostly practical examples, calculations and simulations are utilized. The design part contains thorough description of main subsystems’ design, implementation of FPGA, SDI input channels and 10-Gigabit Ethernet PHY. In the final part, the first tests and measurements of the build prototype are summarized. As an example, the comparison of signal integrity simulation to measurement is provided.

The IEEE Standard for Gigabit Networking was accepted in June 1998 and ratified as IEEE 802.3z. This standard uses considers an optical cable for signal transmission. One year later a new standard for Gigabit Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair of the 5th category was certified under the name 802.3ab. Nowadays, there are a couple of younger and older studies about Gigabit Ethernet technology and performance. This Meta Analysis is intended to put the main results altogether into one document suitable for a proper choice of gigabit networking equipment for cluster computers.