Distributed management process for queued arbitrated traffic in a DQDB MAN

This paper addresses the problem of fairness for the queued arbitrated traffic in DQDB MANs. A solution to this problem in the form of a distributed management process called fairness management is proposed. The OSI management and the DQDB specific management functionality are overviewed, and alternative management architectures based on standardized OSI concepts are subsequently specified. The functional description of the fairness management distributed process is given, and the flexibility and potential of this solution are discussed. The paper also presents ongoing implementation work, along with a schedule of related simulation experiments within the framework of the BERKOM project activities.