Title :
Cost-efficiency of mixed 10-40-100Gb/s networks and elastic optical networks
Author :
Rival, Olivier ; Morea, Annalisa
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs., Nozay, France
Abstract :
We compare the cost-efficiency of optical networks based on mixed datarates (10, 40, 100Gb/s) and elastic technologies. We show elastic network bring up to 37% lower cost, in particular for high loads and dynamic scenarios.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; cost-efficiency; elastic optical networks; mixed datarates; optical cross-connects; Biological system modeling; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Repeaters; Routing; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
