Frame Relay

(last updated: 16-May-2015 09:31)
 

See Also

  1. See also section on "Frame Relay Forum Documents".
     
  2. See sections on "ITU-T I-Series Recommendations" and "ITU-T Q-Series Recommendations" for ITU-T recommendations on frame relay, including:
             I.122: Framework for frame mode bearer services
             I.233: Frame mode bearer services
             I.233.1: IDSDN frame relaying bearer service
             I.233.2: ISDN frame switching bearer service
             I.370: Congestion management for the ISDN FR bearer service
             I.372: FR bearer service network-to-network interface requirements
             I.620: Frame relay operation and maintenance principles & functions
    
             Q.922: Data link layer spec for the frame mode bearer services
             Q.933: Signalling spec for frame mode SVC and PVC control & status
    
  3. See section on "Bellcore documents" for Bellcore documents on frame relay, including:
             GR-1327-CORE: Frame Relay Network Element Operations
             TR-TSV-001369: Frame Relay PVC Exchange Service
             TR-TSV-001370: Exchange Access Frame Relay PVC Service
             GR-1371-CORE: Phase 1 Frame Relay PVC Customer Network Management
             GR-1379-CORE: Frame Relay Service Information Model
             GR-1430-CORE: FR PVC Exchange Access Operations Management (XA-OM)
    

ANSI Standards

  1. ANSI T1.606-1990 (R1996), Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-Relaying Bearer Service.
     
  2. ANSI T1.606a-1992 (R1997), Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-Relaying Bearer Service (Congestion Management and Frame Size).
     
  3. ANSI T1.606b-1993, Architectural Framework and Service Description for Frame-Relaying Bearer Service (Network-to-Network Interface Requirements).
     
  4. ANSI T1.617-1991 (R1997), Signaling Specification for Frame Relay Bearer Service for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1).
     
  5. ANSI T1.617a-1994, Signaling Specification for Frame Relay Bearer Service for Digital Subscriber Signaling System Number 1 (DSS1) (Protocol Encapsulation and PICS).
     
  6. ANSI T1.618-1991 (R1997), Core Aspects of Frame Protocol for Use With Frame Relay Bearer Service.
     
  7. ANSI T1.633-1993, Frame Relaying Bearer Service Interworking.
     
  8. ANSI T1.634-1993, Frame Relaying Service Specific Convergence Sublayer (FR-SCCS).

Books

  1. Broadband Communications: A Professional's Guide to ATM, Frame Relay, SMDS, SONET, and BISDN; Balaji Kumar; McGraw-Hill, 1995:
             Chapter 4: Frame Relay
             Chapter 5: Advanced Frame Relay
    
  2. Broadband Communications, Signature Edition; Balaji Kumar; McGraw-Hill, 1998:
             Chapter 4: Frame Relay
             Chapter 5: Advanced Frame Relay
    
  3. Delivering Voice Over Frame Relay and ATM; Daniel Minoli and Emma Minoli; John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
     
  4. Enterprise Networking: Fractional T1 to SONET, Frame Relay to BISDN; Daniel Minoli; Artech House, 1993.
     
  5. Frame Relay: Principles and Applications; Philip Smith; Addison-Wesley, 1993.
     
  6. Frame Relay: Technology and Practice; Jeff T. Buckwalter; Addison-Wesley, 1999.
     
  7. Frame Relay Applications: Business and Technology Case Studies; James P. Cavanagh; Morgan Kaufmann, 1998.
     
  8. Frame Relay for High-Speed Networks; Walter Goralski; John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
     
  9. Frame Relay Internetworking; Liza Henderson and Tom Jenkins; Network Press/Sybex, 1999.
     
  10. Frame Relay Networking; Gilbert Held; John Wiley & Sons, 1988.
     
  11. Frame Relay Networking; Gilbert Held; John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
     
  12. Frame Relay Networks: Specifications and Implementations; Uyless Black; McGraw-Hill, 1994.
     
  13. Frame Relay Networks: Specifications and Implementations, Second Edition; Uyless Black; McGraw-Hill, 1996.
     
  14. Frame Relay Networks: Specifications and Implementations, Signature Edition; Uyless Black; McGraw-Hill, 1998.
     
  15. ISDN: Concepts, Facilities, and Services; Third Edition; Gary C. Kessler and Peter Southwick; McGraw-Hill, 1996.
     
  16. ISDN: Concepts, Facilities, and Services, Signature (Fourth) Edition; Gary C. Kessler and Peter V. Southwick; McGraw-Hill, 1998.
     
  17. ISDN and Broadband ISDN with Frame Relay and ATM, Third Edition; William Stallings; Prentice-Hall, 1995.
     
  18. ISDN and Broadband ISDN with Frame Relay and ATM, Fourth Edition; William Stallings; Prentice Hall, 1998.
     
  19. ISDN Implementor's Guide: Standards, Protocols, and Services; Charles K. Summers; McGraw-Hill, 1995 (Chapter 7: Frame Relay).
     
  20. QoS in Wide Area Networks; Uyless Black; Prentice Hall, 2000.
     
  21. Signaling Principles for Frame Relay and Cell Relay Service; Daniel Minoli and George Dobrowski; Artech House, 1994.
     
  22. TCP/IP and Related Protocols: IPv6, Frame Relay, and ATM; Uyless Black; McGraw-Hill, 1997.
     
  23. Total Area Networking: ATM, Frame Relay and SMDS Explained; John Atkins and Mark Norris; John Wiley & Sons, 1995.
     
  24. Voice Over Data Networks; Gilbert Held; McGraw-Hill, 1998.

Periodical Articles

  1. "Fast Packet Switching: A Tutorial", TNAE 22:11 Nov 1988 pgs 65-74.
     
  2. "Congestion Control in ISDN Frame-Relay Networks", ATTJ Nov/Dec 1988.
     
  3. "Frame-Relay Services Promise WAN Bandwidth on Demand", DC Jul 1989.
     
  4. "Some Experience with LAN Interconnection via Frame Relaying", IN 3:5 Sep 1989 pgs 21-24.
     
  5. "Frame Relay Redraws the Map for Wide-Area Networks", DC 19:9 Jul 1990 pgs 80-94.
     
  6. "A User's Guide to Frame Relay", TNAE 24:7 Jul 1990 pgs 39-43.
     
  7. "What Users Can Expect From New Virtual Wideband Services", TNAE Oct 1990 pgs 29-36.
     
  8. "Distributed X.25 Networking", TNAE Oct 1990 pgs 37-40.
     
  9. "How Fast Packet May Affect X.25 Data Networks", BCR 20:11 Nov 1990 pgs 52-55.
     
  10. "RHCs to Open Data Spigot with SMDS and Frame Relay", Telephony's Transmission Special Nov 1990 pgs 16-22.
     
  11. "Frame Relay: The Network-Based Solution", Telephony 219:22 Nov 19 1990 pgs 38-41.
     
  12. "Frame Relay Networks: Not as Simple as They Seem", DC Dec 1990.
     
  13. "Interworking IEEE 802/FDDI LANs via the ISDN Frame Relay Bearer Service", PIEEE Feb 1991.
     
  14. "Frame Relay Protocols, Standards and Controversies", BCR 21:3 Mar 1991 pgs 70-75.
     
  15. "Fast Packet Multiplexing - A Technical Overview", TNAE 25:6 Jun 1991 pgs 54-59.
     
  16. "Frame Relaying and the Fast Packet Switching Concepts and Issues", IEEE Network 5:4 Jul 1991 pgs 18-23.
     
  17. "SMDS vs. Frame Relay: An Either/Or decision?", BCR 21:9 Sep 1991 pgs 59-63.
     
  18. "Vendors Intensifying Frame Relay Efforts", TNAE 25:9 Sep 1991 pgs 9, 11.
     
  19. "Comparing Alternative Fast Packet Networking Technologies, Part I: SMDS vs. 802.6, Frame Relay, Shared FDDI", TNAE 25:9 Sep 1991 pgs 58-65.
     
  20. "Frame Relay Services, Equipment Shake Up the Floor at TCA", Telephony Sep 30 1991 pg 8.
     
  21. "Evaluating Frame Relay - Part I", TNAE 25:10 Oct 1991 pgs 54-58.
     
  22. "Evaluating Frame Relay - Part II", TNAE 25:11 Nov 1991 pgs 41-46.
     
  23. "Faster Packet Networks", BYTE 16:12 Nov 1991 pgs 173-181.
     
  24. "On the Fast Track", BYTE 16:12 Nov 1991 pgs 361-364.
     
  25. "Frame Relay - for Faster and More Efficient Datacommunication", ER 69:1-2 1992 pgs 3-11.
     
  26. "The Future of Frame Relay", TE&M 96:1 Jan 1 1992 pgs 33-35.
     
  27. "Is the Test Sector Ready for Frame Relay?", TE&M 96:1 Jan 1 1992 pgs 43-45.
     
  28. Public Frame Relay: The Price is Right", DC 21:1 Jan 1992 pgs 50-58.
     
  29. "Coping with Public Frame Relay: A Delicate Balance", DC 21:2 Jan 21 1992 pgs 31-38.
     
  30. "Public Frame Relay Goes Global", DC 21:4 Mar 1992 pgs 77-80.
     
  31. "Considering the Past and Anticipating the Future for Private Data Networks", ICM 30:3 Mar 1992 pgs 36-46.
     
  32. "Applying the Frame Relay Interface to Private Networks", ICM 30:3 Mar 1992 pgs 48-64.
     
  33. "Frame Transport Systems", ICM 30:3 Mar 1992 pgs 66-70.
     
  34. "Frame Relay in Public Networks", ICM 30:3 Mar 1992 pgs 72-78.
     
  35. "Frame Relay - for Faster and More Efficient Data Communications", ER 69:1-2 1992 pgs 3-11.
     
  36. "Getting Real About Frame Relay", BCR 22:5 May 1992 pgs 31-36.
     
  37. "Frame Relay Switching for Internetworks", DC 21:7 May 1992 pgs 43-44.
     
  38. "Frame Relay Products", DC 21:7 May 1992 pgs 69-86.
     
  39. "Frame Relay, SMDS, and HSCS: Comparing Features and Performance", TNAE 26:5 May 1992 pgs 19-22.
     
  40. "The Emergence of Frame Relay in Public Data Networks", TNAE 26:5 May 1992 pgs 24-32.
     
  41. "Major Telecom Carriers Unveil SMDS and Frame Relay Plans", Telephony 222:21 May 25 1992 pgs 6-7.
     
  42. "Easing Frame Relay Into the LATA", TE&M 96:11 Jun 1 1992 pgs 107-109.
     
  43. "Frame Relay Service in ERIPAX", ER 69:4 1992 pgs 90-99.
     
  44. "What Users Should Know About Frame Relay Information Rates", TNAE 26:12 Dec 1992 pgs 26-30.
     
  45. "Are You a Candidate for Frame Relay?", BCR 23:1 Jan 1993 pgs 27-31.
     
  46. "Forum Promotes Worldwide Conformance and Interoperability of Frame Relay", TE&M 97:18 Sep 15 1993.
     
  47. "The Blue-Brick Road to ATM", BCR 23:10 Oct 1993 pgs 31-35.
     
  48. "Frame Relay - Setting the Record Straight", BCR 23:10 Oct 1993 pgs 43-48.
     
  49. "From Here to ATM", IEEE Spectrum 31:6 Jun 1994 pgs 20-24.
     
  50. "Frame Relaying as a Common Access to N-ISDN and B-ISDN Data Services", ICM 32:6 Jun 1994 pgs 39-43.
     
  51. "Public vs. Private Frame Relay", BCR 25:2 Feb 1995 pgs 19-20.
     
  52. "LAN Interconnections", AN 99:4 Feb 15 1995 pgs 33-35.
     
  53. "FUNI: A Viable Alternative to Frame Relay?", TAE 29:5 May 1995 pg 42.
     
  54. "Frame Relay Jumps First Hurdles, Faces New Ones", BCR 25:6 Jun 1995 pgs 67-70.
     
  55. "Voice Gets Framed", BYTE 21:2 Feb 1996 pgs 89-96.
     
  56. "FRAD Technology and Market Mature", BCR 26:3 Mar 1996 pgs 55-59.
     
  57. "Frame Relay and ATM Interworking", ICM 34:6 Jun 1996 pgs 64-82.
     
  58. "Frame Relay Test Equipment: A Product and Vendor Overview", TNAE 30:8 Aug 1996 pgs 29-36.
     
  59. "Ericsson's Scalable Frame-Relay/ATM Solution", ER Vol 75 1998 Special Internet Issue pgs 32-41.

Web Pages and Websites

  1. Wikipedia article "Frame Relay".