CS-534: Packet Switch Architecture
Spring 2003		 Department of Computer Science
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0.2   Introduction to the Course

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0.2.1   Networks and Links

Course title and subject

Abstract network view

Note: usually, links are bidirectional

Hierarchical composition of a network from a graph of subnetworks/routers/switches

Circuit versus packet switching

0.2.2   Course Topics Overview

Output contention, buffering

Switch Architectures

Fabric topologies, flow control, scheduling

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