ULM Element

[bberg]

What UML element should I use to identify assesses such as DS3, T1, Frame-Relay and Point-to-Point connections?

[sargasso]

This is a good question.  Here is my half baked answer.

When I'm modelling physical comms flows / networks I use deployment models and node objects for the boxes and use simple association links - stereotyped with the appropriate protocol.  This lets me use either the name or added messages as and when required to look at the specific messaging.

When I'm modelling at a more logical level I (try) to use component objects (or object objects) and pretty well whichever connector gives me the result I want, depending on what I'm trying to achieve.  Again, I may use stereotyped links.  The reason is that at most logical levels the comms protocol is "immaterial" but as you and I know, sometimes its pretty relevant information in a model.

OMG, bless its pointed little head, has no real indication of what's right and proper.  So be it. That makes me the definer of standards here!

hth
bruce

[bberg]

Bruce,

Thanks for you help I have been looking into all my various online resources and books about UML to identify a point-to-point, T1....

I think it makes sense to use a component object, so it could be used as an asset…

Thanks for you help…

Bo