An ethernet link aggregation algorithm
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Computer Science
College
College of Computer Studies
Department/Unit
Computer Science
Thesis Adviser
Gregory G. Cu
Defense Panel Chair
Philip B. Casanova
Defense Panel Member
Caslon L. Chua
Remedios D. Bulos
Abstract/Summary
This study proposes an algorithm that will dynamically select and distribute the traffic of communicating hosts across multiple links available in a link aggregation system to optimize the use of aggregated links and minimize the occurrence of dropped packets. With the proliferation of bandwidth hungry applications, current network installations are having a hard time of coping up with the bandwidth requirements. A new set of networking technology equipment has to be deployed to support these applications. Even with the availability of higher bandwidth networks, it will still take time for companies to deploy these new technologies in their network. An interim solution has been devised which combines multiple network links to function as one and provides a global aggregated bandwidth from the individual links. Current existing systems provide a set of communicating hosts, which are communicating across a network, the maximum bandwidth of a single link. Whenever the traffic being serviced by each link exceeded its capacity, they start to drop packets.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG03426
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 v. (various foliations) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Ethernet (Local area network system); Algorithms; Computer networks
Recommended Citation
Wong, J. W. (2002). An ethernet link aggregation algorithm. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3027