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Configuring PVCs
The VCI value of cells does not change as the cell is switched through the
ATM network via a virtual path. Each virtual path must originate at a switch
fabric, pass through zero or more switch fabrics and terminate at another
switch fabric. The origination and termination points are referred to as origi-
nating and terminating paths. Virtual paths are switched through switch fab-
rics via through paths. Virtual paths are made up of an originating path, zero
or more through paths, and a terminating path.
Figure 1.4 -
Composition of a Virtual Path
1.2.1
Through Paths
Through paths route an entire virtual path through an ATM switch fabric.
When a cell is received by a switch fabric on a through path, the VPI is exam-
ined to determine the output port and VPI. The VCI component of the ATM
header remains unchanged and can have any value. So, all of the channels
within the through path will be switched correctly without altering the VCI
value of cells on these channels.
Four parameters are needed to define a through path on a Cabletron switch
fabric: input port, input VPI, output port, and output VPI. Through paths are
represented as follows:
<iport> <ivpi> <oport> <ovpi>
Through Path
Virtual Path
Terminating Path
Originating Path
Cabletron
ATM Switch
Cabletron
ATM Switch
Cabletron
ATM Switch
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