Title :
A cost analysis of Optical IP Switching in new generation optical networks
Author :
Ruffini, M. ; Mahony, D.O. ; Doyle, L.
Author_Institution :
Dublin Univ., Dublin
Abstract :
In this paper we propose a simple model that analyzes the cost saving achieved by optical IP switching (OIS), a novel optical architecture, compared to a conventional IP-over-WDM network, where the IP router connects directly to the WDM module. The analysis we propose shows that OIS can bring substantial cost savings in the initial investment of network operators.
Keywords :
IP networks; optical fibre networks; photonic switching systems; IP router; IP-over-WDM network; optical IP switching; optical networks; Costs; Fabrics; Image motion analysis; Investments; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Routing; Telecommunication switching; Traffic control; Wavelength division multiplexing; IP over WDM; Optical IP Switching; cost analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics in Switching, 2006. PS '06. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Heraklion, Crete
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7803-9790-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7803-9790-3
DOI :
10.1109/PS.2006.4350153
