Title :
Realistic approaches to scaling the IP network using optics
Author_Institution :
Cisco, Netanya, Israel
Abstract :
We compare the relative cost and complexity of network architectures that reduce the cost of the IP layer over DWDM. We conclude that a combination of IPoDWDM and flexible spectrum provide the most promising direction.
Keywords :
IP networks; wavelength division multiplexing; IP layer over DWDM; IP network; flexible spectrum; High speed optical techniques; IP networks; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Transceivers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
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
