Accession Number:

ADA090526

Title:

Fault-Isolation in Air Force Base Level Data Networks.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Oct 79-1 Sep 80,

Corporate Author:

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING GROUP (1842ND) SCOTT AFB IL

Personal Author(s):

• Weaver,Thomas H. , Jr

Report Date:

1980-09-10

Pagination or Media Count:

66.0

Abstract:

The objective is to provide a single-ended fault isolation capability for base level data networks which can be used by the senior level computer operator. The network is examined in terms of useful information which is inherently available. We then determine what information is required to isolate faults to the which vendor level, suggest means to extract that information and examine off-shelf devices to accomplish that extraction. Based on construction of a Bare-Bones fault isolation facility, we conclude that the objectives can be met with off-shelf devices and that the payback is between 2 and 3 years. Author

Descriptors:

• *COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
• *FAULTS
• *DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
• ISOLATION
• SIGNALS
• ERRORS
• AIR FORCE FACILITIES
• MODEMS
• DIGITAL COMPUTERS
• DATA PROCESSING TERMINALS

Subject Categories:

• Computer Hardware
• Computer Systems
• Non-Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE