Title :
A multi-layer analysis of reordering in optical burst switched networks
Author :
Gunreben, Sebastian ; Hu, Guoqiang
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Stuttgart, Stuttgart
fDate :
12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper we introduce a generic burst reordering model and analytically evaluate the reordering characteristic on both burst and packet layer in an OBS network. We apply the packet reordering definition and reordering metrics newly specified by IETF IPPM WG for precise characterization of burst and packet reordering. The results of this analysis give a first insight into the quantitative reordering characteristic on the burst and packet layers.
Keywords :
optical burst switching; multilayer analysis; optical burst switched networks; packet reordering definition; quantitative reordering characteristic; reordering metrics; Communication networks; Internet; Optical buffering; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Performance analysis; Routing; TCPIP; Throughput; Transport protocols;
Journal_Title :
Communications Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LCOMM.2007.071312
