SONET/SDH Demystified

THE HOW''S AND WHY''S AND APPLICATIONS ON SONET/SDH--MINUS THE JARGON

Intended for use in broadband ISDN and ATM networks, SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) and SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) have taken on a life of their own. As fiber optic cable becomes the standard for data transmission, telcos and other carriers are deploying more high-speed SONET/SDH technologies to support leased-line ...