The design of the De La Salle University-Manila/PSI campus network backbone

Date of Publication

2002

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Information Technology

College

College of Computer Studies

Department/Unit

Information Technology

Thesis Adviser

Caslon Chua

Defense Panel Chair

Gregory G. Cu

Defense Panel Member

Manual Altura
Harry Alfonso Joson

Abstract/Summary

The De La Salle University is one of the more prestigious universities in the Philippines and Asia. The DLSU-Manila Professional Schools Inc. (Manila/PSI) campus network, which started in 1989, has grown to be one that needs to be upgraded due to various factors such as increased network traffic and increased number of networked computers.

The existing design is based on a multi-level star topology using Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) at the core and Ethernet at the edge. There is one ATM switch and several Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switches. These are enough for existing network load. However, it is far from being able to cope with future demands especially teleconferencing 00 i.e., audio and/or video conferencing - and large and/or multiple file attachments to electronic mails. There are also related problems with the existing network design such as a large broadcast domain.

The study shows the limitations and problems of the existing network. It identifies current and projected bandwidth requirements. In conclusion, the study proposes and compares the four design options for the network.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG03411

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 v. (various foliations) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Network analysis (Planning); Computer networks; Data transmission systems

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