The Benefits of Cut-Through Architecture

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In computer networking, cut through architecture is a method used for packet switching system. In this system the data frame or packets began to leave the switch almost as soon as it begins to enter the switch. In simple words, a cut through architecture does not store a data frame and then forward it. On the other hand, The other device hold the entire frame for a small amount of time while the various fields of the frame are examined, this procedure makes the overall network throughput very slow or diminish it. This method is known as store and forward method. In contrast, the cut through architecture allows a switch to pass the data very quickly and improves the overall network throughput, but cut through also allow to forward fault frames which is his main disadvantage. For instance, a store and forward device will input the frame, perform several check operation like, cyclic checksum, detect the error and perform some operation to control error if the frames or packet are corrupted. However, a cut through device is so fast that it start begins forwarding the frame before the cyclic checksum and in that case faulty frame also been transmitted, if the packet contain too many faulty frames and transmitted around the network then the network integrity suffers a lot. In many data centres, latency and jitter are most important metrics. Even the small amount of delay can cause a bad impact on network performance. To reduce jitter and delay in a network cut through architecture is required. Director x stream and Ilinkagg x stream are the programs which are based on cut through architecture which provide necessary low latency and predictable jitter that enables data centre architects and designer to build best solution that mee... ... middle of paper ... ... REFRENCES (Sharon Besser, 2011). The benefit of cut through architecture. Retrieved from http:// www.netoptics.com/blog/30-09-2011/benefits-cut-through-switching-ar (Hackri, 2103). Automated teller machine. Retrieved from http://hackri.com/2013/09/automated-teller-machine-atm.html (Wiki, 2013). Automated teller machine Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_teller_machinechitecture#sthash.cd48BQiP.dpuf William, s (2007). Data communication and computer network (7th ed). New jersey : Pearson prentice White curt, M (2013). Data communication and computer networks: A business user approach (6th ed)

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