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Description / Abstract:
This standard defines a resilient packet ring access protocol
for use in local, metropolitan, and wide area networks, along with
appropriate physical layer specifications for transfer of data
packets at rates scalable to multiple gigabits per second.
Purpose
The standard defines a very high-speed network protocol that is
optimized for packet transmission in resilient ring topologies
needing service quality differentiation, efficient use of
bandwidth, fair use of bandwidth, ease of use, and robustness.