Should Ethernet or ATM be used as primary cable protocol for HFC ?
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This paper will be a comparative analysis of those two leading data link layer protocols, Ethernet and ATM, which are currently being used in local cable systems worldwide. These two protocols will be evaluated to determine technical (network architecture), management (network management) and the financial costs (economics) of implementing each. Which protocol will emerge as the primary protocol for cable systems in the twenty-first century? This very question regarding the development of a primary cable protocol is currently being addressed by two standards setting bodies – IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) and MCNS (The Multimedia Cable Network System). The current development status regarding each of these two standards setting bodies will be key drivers in deciding which protocol best benefits cable systems and cable system vendors.
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