Title :
Introducing SONET into the local exchange carrier network
Author :
Aprille, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Andover, MA, USA
Abstract :
The synchronous optical network (SONET) is discussed from the perspective of the transition from the existing network to the desired SONET. The existing network and environment and the desired network are described. The means by which the local exchange carriers will migrate to SONET are discussed.<>
Keywords :
digital communication systems; optical links; telecommunication network management; digital communication systems; local exchange carrier network; synchronous optical network; Central office; Databases; Multiplexing; Narrowband; Optical fiber devices; Optical interconnections; Personnel; SONET; Switches; Telecommunication switching;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
