Title :
Using holistic methodology to build scalable networks
Author :
He, Jianfei ; Lord, Andrew ; Xu, Huiying ; Wade, Martin
Author_Institution :
Huawei Technol., Shenzhen
Abstract :
The scalability of routers is an issue when the traffic increases exponentially. We use holistic methodology to integrate the optical and packet layer capabilities. Analysis shows it is a scalable, power-efficient and cost-effective solution.
Keywords :
optical communication; cost-effective solution; holistic methodology; packet layer capability; power-efficient solution; router; scalability; scalable networks; Assembly; Costs; IP networks; Optical fiber networks; Passive optical networks; Pipelines; Routing; Scalability; Telecommunication traffic; Topology; (060.1155) All-optical networks; (060.4256) Networks, network optimization;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
