Multichannel buffer insertion ring LAN

Abstract

The multichannel buffer insertion ring is introduced. This LAN is an expanded version of the single-channel buffer insertion ring. The network architecture, which allows simultaneous transmission of different messages over independent channels, is described and a method of implementation is suggested. Advantages of the multichannel system include high total capacity while using relatively low speed channels and system growth. Operating characteristics are analyzed by developing the theoretical relationship between message delay and system throughput. The analysis shows that multichannel delays are comparable to the delays encountered with single-channel high-speed systems (having the same total capacity), when the traffic is heavy. © 1991.