Applications; Chapter 2 Applications; Putting Your Atm Network Together; Planning Your Network - Avaya M-ACCF/SF User Manual

Chapter 2

Applications

Putting Your ATM Network Together

This Section takes you through the process of planning your network. Topics
include:
•

Planning Your Network

• ATM Configuration Rules
• Extending VLANs Through the ATM Network
• ATM Connections Within Your Network.
Planning Your Network
Before installing your ATM devices you should spend some time planning your
network structure. This section lists some of the points you should consider.
• Are routes defined within your ATM network so that your ATM devices can
connect to your LAN Emulation services?
Examine your existing network topology and decide if further configuration is
required. In particular, you should consider the location of your LAN
Emulation services.
• Does your existing ATM network have sufficient resources?
Consider the capacity of:
— Your ATM Switches, and the number of additional connections your ATM
device requires.
— Your LAN Emulation services, and the number of additional LAN Emulation
Clients (LECs) your ATM edge-device will attempt to join.
• Can your ATM devices communicate with each other?
— Ensure that all of your ATM equipment is using the same line framing and
signalling protocols.
— Ensure that all inter-switch routes are configured correctly.
• How do you intend to manage the ATM network?
Can the network manager communicate with the ATM devices you wish to
manage? Check the routing tables.
• Does your network meet safety specifications?
You should always follow safety requirements and ensure that your device
environment meets all technical specifications.
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