Title :
Optical internet architectures-application fit
Author :
Gruber, J. ; Shew, S. ; Fitchett, J. ; Mouftah, H.
Author_Institution :
Nortel Networks, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
This paper discusses how optical Internet architectures map to service-provider application spaces. This includes management and control plane considerations, client and optical layer inter-working, and transitioning to all-optical networking.
Keywords :
Internet; computer network management; optical fibre networks; all-optical networking; client inter-working; control plane considerations; management considerations; optical Internet architectures; optical layer inter-working; service-provider application spaces; Lighting control; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Repeaters; Scalability; Web and internet services;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9