Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-214) and index.
Front Cover; Preface; The Author; Table of Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Internet Topology Change; 3. The Carrier Business Model; 4. Advanced Routers in Central Office Applications; 5. Function Split; 6. High Availability; 7. The Chassis; 8. Line Cards; 9. Switch Fabric Cards; 10. Operation, Administration, Maintenance and Provisioning; Glossary; References; Index.
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