Cell Relay Archive

[calin@roedu.net]

On Thu, 17 Jun 1999, Robin DeFreitas wrote:

> 
> Can someone enlighten me on OAM cells . I always assumed that OAM cells were
> only sent when there was an indication of a problem with a PVC. However some
> one has told me that OAM cells can be sent periocically without there being
> any problems associated with a PVC. Can some one give some explanation on
> how OAM cells really work or maybe some type of document that explains it
> all !?
> Thanks in advance.
> 


OAM cells is the mechanism needed to completion the functions regarding
fault management, performance management and a few others. Yes, some 
of these cells are sent periodically in order do detect possible
failures. I think that I.610 recommendation of ITU could be very useful.

Hoping this help,

--Calin Poenaru