Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Networks and Network Systems -- Chapter 3. Performance Requirements -- Chapter 4. Interconnects and Switching Fabrics -- Chapter 5. Network Adapters -- Chapter 6. Bridges and L-2 Switches -- Chapter 7. Routers (including software routers) -- Chapter 8. Gateways -- Chapter 9. Application Layer Systems--Deep Packet Inspection -- Chapter 10. Quality-of-Service and Security -- Chapter 11. Specialized Hardware Components I : Memory and Memory Management -- Chapter 12. Specialized Hardware Components II : Network Processors -- Chapter 13. Power Issues in Network Systems -- Chapter 14. Networks-on-Chips and Network Systems -- Chapter 15. Operating Systems for Network Systems -- Chapter 16. Next-Generation Internet Systems Architecture -- Appendix A: The ISO OSI Reference Model and Network Protocols -- Appendix B: Low-Power Design Principles.