ATM Protocol Architecture
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The ATM Adaptation
Layer (AAL)
The ATM adaptation Layer (AAL) provides the user-oriented functions that
are not included as part of the ATM Layer. These user-oriented functions
allow the ATM Layer to support the transport of different types of higher
layer protocols and services. In other words, the AAL adapts the pure
transport function of the ATM Layer to meet the requirements of different
service users. Figure 11-6 shows how the AAL maps to the OSI Reference
Model.
Figure 11-6
ATM adaptation Layer Mapped to the OSI Model
There are currently four types of AALs: AAL 1, AAL 2, AAL 3/4, and AAL5.
The LANplex uses AAL5 only.
AAL5 simplifies the segmentation and reassembly (SAR) portion of the
Adaptation Layer to pack all 48-byes of the cell information field with data.
This AAL makes ATM look like high speed frame relay. It also assumes that
only one message is crossing the UNI at a time. That is, multiple end users
at one location cannot interleave messages on the same virtual circuit, but
must queue them for sequential transmission.
AAL Sublayers
The major function of the AAL is to provide an interface between user data
and the ATM network. To do this, the AAL is subdivided into two sublayers:
■
The Convergence Sublayer (CS)
— The CS is service dependent. The CS
detects or corrects bit errors and lost or misinserted cells, and it maintains
the timing relationship between the source and destination stations.
■
The Segmentation and Reassembly (SAR)
Sublayer — When transmitting
data, the SAR segments the higher-layer protocol data units (PDUs) into
48-byte units for placement in the information field of an ATM cell. When
Network
Data Link
Physical
ATM
ATM
Physical
Level 2
Level 1
Adaptation
OSI
Layer 2
Layer 1
Layer 3
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