Q:Why router with ATM interface comes out earlier than pure SONET interface?
Christian Kuhtz
ck at bellsouth.net
Mon Aug 3 23:14:21 UTC 1998
> > And if a service provider uses fundamentally different technologies and
> > approaches to solving the problem of the customers in an
> attempt to generate
> > revenue, the service provider better be running similiar
> technology (like
> > the customer). Otherwise it'll hardly be efficient.
>
> all that matters is $$$ or ($$$)
That's what I meant.
> Could you please define what you mean by connectionless?
IP is a connectionless transport. ATM is connection-oriented.
> > We usually assume 25% cell shredder tax on ATM vs. POS. At
> OC-48, you'll be
> > blowing an OC-12 in framing. Seems like an awful waste of
> bandwidth to me.
> >
> Only if you are paying for it :).
? If I use ATM, I am paying for it.. No? Anyone giving away ATM spigots?
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