WDM-based packet networks

Author

Modiano, Eflan

Author_Institution

Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA

Volume

37

Issue

3

fYear

1999

fDate

3/1/1999 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

130

Lastpage

135

Abstract

We discuss design considerations for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)-based packet networks. In the near term, such networks are likely to consist of WDM links connected using some form of electronic multiplexing. The focus of this article is on the joint design of the electronic and optical layer with the objective of simplifying the network and reducing the protocol stack. To that end, we discuss the benefits of optical flow switching, network reconfiguration, traffic grooming, and optical layer protection. We also discuss the state of all-optical packet networking with particular focus on local area network technology

Keywords

optical fibre LAN; packet switching; protocols; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM links; WDM-based packet networks; all-optical packet networking; design; electronic multiplexing; local area network; network reconfiguration; optical flow switching; optical layer protection; protocol stack; traffic grooming; wavelength division multiplexing; Asynchronous transfer mode; High speed optical techniques; IP networks; Optical design; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber networks; Protocols; Spine; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/35.751510

Filename

751510