24 Apr
1996
24 Apr
'96
3:53 p.m.
Folks, I know that many of the Inter-exchange points are using FDDI and switched FDDI for inter-exchange in lieu (or anticipation) of ATM. I am wondering if anyone has considered using switched 100baseFx or similar technology for an inter-exchange. Given the relative newness of these interfaces on high-end routers I would not be suprised to hear that no one is using them right now. But has anyone looked into using them? Is there a good reason to prefer switched FDDI over 100baseFx (which can do full-duplex 100 Mb/s switched)? <tex@isc.upenn.edu>