Showing papers on "Multipath routing published in 1980"

Applied Network Optimization

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A Line-Expansion Algorithm for the General Routing Problem with a Guaranteed Solution

Abstract: A new routing algorithm is presented which is based on the expansion of a line in the direction perpendicular to the line The line-expansion principle is first applied to the single layer routing problem For the routing on two layers only some minor modifications have to be made An important extension is added in which the search for an interconnection from a given point is initiated in more than one direction at the same time The major advantage of the line-expansion algorithm over the well-known line-search algorithm is the guarantee that always a solution will be found if one exists

Dynamic Routing and Flow Control

Abstract: This is an expanded version of an earlier report, adding, new results. The first part introduces a simple analytic model showing that dynamic routing may increase network throughput or lower delay when trunks are moderately loaded, but will reduce throughput or increase delay at heavy trunk loads. The second part of the paper presents simulation results characterizing: 1) the operation of a network "protected" by end-to-end flow control, 2) the operation of an "unprotected" network, 3) the transition between these two modes, 4) the effect of changing the update interval for the routing algorithms, 5) the effect of slow local loops, and 6) the effect of increasing the number of alternate paths available for dynamic routing. Overall, the results show that dynamic routing improves network performance only over a small parameter range, and should dynamic routing be used at all, it must be implemented with great care.

A Generalized Channel Router

Abstract: A "generalized" channel router operates on horizontal and vertical channels generated from an irregular cell structure, and is free of a routing grid. Such a router can solve virtually any routing problem. It has two major phases: the global routing phase and the channel routing phase. This paper describes both phases as they have been implemented at TI. It concludes with a demonstration of the versatility of the router (it is used to solve the Hampton Court Maze) and with applications of the router in TI's I2L (Integrated Injector Logic) / STL (Schottky Transistor Logic) Automatic Layout System.

Recursive Algorithms for Computing End-to-End Blocking in a Network with Arbitrary Routing Plan

Abstract: This paper presents three recursive algorithms for computing end-to-end blocking probabilities in a network with alternate routing, based on link blocking probabilities. The only assumption made is the statistical independence of link blocking probabilities. The first algorithm applies to arbitrary routing plans. The second algorithm applies to single-loss-route routing plans which include predictive routing plans used in advanced private networks. The second algorithm is also applicable to solving the terminal-pair reliability problem. The third algorithm applies to tandem-node-matrix-generated routing plans which include hierarchical routing plans similar to those used in North American public toll network, AT&T's CCSA, EPSCS, and ETN networks. These three algorithms are progressively more efficient.

A Hierarchical Routing and Flow Control Policy (HRFC) for Packet Switched Networks

Abstract: A new policy that can effectively handle message routing and flow control simultaneously in a packet switched computer network is presented. In such a policy, a traffic threshold level is assigned for each channel in the network. If all the channels along the preassigned primary route from current node to its destination do not exceed the predetermined traffic threshold, then the primary route is used. Otherwise, alternative route(s) are used to share the traffic load. When all the alternative routes from a source to a destination become unavailable, then the input traffic from that source to that destination is temporarily rejected. Simulation results of the behavior and performance of such a routing and flow control policy are presented. The implementation of the policy is also discussed. Simulation results reveal that this new policy is simpler to implement and yields better performance than that of distributed routing algorithm and buffer allocation flow control policy, which are currently being used in many packet switched networks.

Routing and Flow Control in Virtual Circuit Networks

Abstract: The concept of available bandwidth to each destination is used to establish routes and flow-control data in a virtual circuit network in which traffic requirements are relatively steady with time A distributed algorithm to evaluate available bandwidth between any two nodes in the network is presented

Minimum hop flow assignment and routing in computer-communication networks

Abstract: The problem of minimum hop flow assignment and routing in computer-communication networks subject to an average message delay constraint or to a set of end-to-end average message delay constraints is formulated, and a simple algorithm for solution of the problem is developed. The algorithm is illustrated via an example, and directions for future research are indicated.