Transport Layer Load Balancing in FCS Networks

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Abstract:

The Stream Control Transmission Protocol SCTP allows for end-to-end load balancing in FCS networks to be performed at the transport layer, through repeated changeover. We present a problem in the current SCTP RFC2960 specification that results in unnecessary retransmissions and TCP unfriendly growth of the senders congestion window during certain changeover conditions. We first illustrate the problem using an example scenario. We then briefly describe the proposed solutions for problem and our future direction.

Author(s):
Iyengar, Janardhan R. ; Amer, Paul D. ; Caro, Armando Jr L. ; Stewart, Randall R.
Author Organization(s):
DELAWARE UNIV NEWARK NEWARK
Descriptive Note:
Conference Paper
Supplementary Note:
2003 Collaborative Technology Alliances conference (CTA 2003), 01 Apr 2003, 01 Apr 2003,
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
TRANSPORT PROTOCOLS, computer networks, fault tolerance, network architecture
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
transport layer, SCTP(Stream Control Transmission Protocol), FCS(Future Combat System), multihoming, load balancing, Rhein Algorithm, Changeover aware congestion control algorithms
Report Date:
2003 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2003 Apr 01