Title :
The direction of optical technology in the metro area
Abstract :
In metro networks, explosive, unpredictable bandwidth demands continue to be the norm. Optical solutions are the best answer, but with SONET rings still ubiquitous - "all optical" architectures are still a ways off. For now, carriers need optical solutions that coexist with SONET while evolving toward more flexible - and ultimately all-optical - models.
Keywords :
Internet; SONET; metropolitan area networks; optical fibre networks; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM; SONET; SONET rings; data traffic; metro networks; optical solutions; unpredictable bandwidth demands; Add-drop multiplexers; Bandwidth; Costs; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Protection; SONET; Telecommunication traffic; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
