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Article summary:
1. This paper analyzes DCQCN (ECN-based) and TIMELY (delay-based) congestion control protocols for data center networks, using fluid models and simulations.
2. The analysis reveals several surprising behaviors of these protocols, such as non-monotonic stability behavior in DCQCN and arbitrary unfairness in TIMELY.
3. The paper also addresses the broader question of whether ECN or delay is better for end-to-end congestion control in data center networks, arguing that ECN is a better signal due to modern switch marking and a fundamental limitation of delay-based protocols.
Article analysis:
The article provides an analysis of two recent proposals for efficient congestion control protocols for data center networks - DCQCN (ECN-based) and TIMELY (delay-based). The authors use fluid models and simulations to analyze the protocols for stability, convergence, fairness and flow completion time. They uncover several surprising behaviors of these protocols, such as non-monotonic stability behavior in DCQCN and arbitrary unfairness in TIMELY. They also propose simple fixes to ensure that both protocols converge to the fair share point.
The article is generally reliable and trustworthy; it presents evidence from fluid models and simulations to support its claims, provides potential fixes for any issues uncovered by the analysis, and addresses a broader question about which protocol is better suited for end-to-end congestion control in data centers. However, there are some points that could be improved upon: the article does not explore counterarguments or present both sides equally when discussing which protocol is better suited for end-to-end congestion control; it does not discuss possible risks associated with either protocol; it does not provide any evidence or examples to support its claims about modern switch marking; and it does not consider other factors that may influence the choice between ECN or delay based protocols (e.g., cost).
Topics for further research:
Counterarguments for ECN vs delay based congestion control
Risks associated with ECN and delay based congestion control
Modern switch marking techniques
Cost comparison of ECN and delay based congestion control
Impact of other factors on ECN and delay based congestion control
Analysis of ECN and delay based congestion control in data centers