Title :
Minimizing resource protection in IP over WDM networks: Multi-layer Shared Backup Router
Author :
Mayoral, A. ; Lopez, Victor ; Gerstel, O. ; Palkopoulou, E. ; Gonzalez de Dios, Oscar ; Fernandez-Palacios, Juan Pedro
Author_Institution :
Telefonica I+D, Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
This work compares two resilience strategies on multi-layer network dimensioning: dual-plane protection and Multi-Layer Shared Backup Router. Latter provides a significant reduction (up to 24%) on the required IP equipment in comparison with current approach.
Keywords :
IP networks; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; IP equipment; IP over WDM networks; dual-plane protection; multilayer network dimensioning; multilayer shared backup router; resource protection; Availability; IP networks; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Ports (Computers); Resilience;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2014
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-5575-2994-7
DOI :
10.1364/OFC.2014.M3B.1
