Author :
Masetti, F. ; Zriny, D. ; Verchère, D. ; Blanton, J. ; Kim, T. ; Talley, J. ; Chiaroni, D. ; Jourdan, A. ; Jacquinot, J.-C. ; Coeurjolly, C. ; Poignant, P. ; Renaud, M. ; Eilenberger, G. ; Bunse, S. ; Latenschleager, W. ; Wolde, J. ; Bilgak, U.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Res. & Innovation, Plano, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper reports the first demonstration of a multi-terabit IP optical router. A sub-equipped rack-mounted prototype has been designed and assembled, demonstrating all key functions of large, scalable packet router. The design exploits burst switching techniques through to an integrated optical packet switching fabric.
Keywords :
Internet; optical fibre networks; packet switching; routing protocols; burst switching techniques; integrated optical packet switching fabric; multi-terabit IP optical router; multi-terabit optical burst/packet router prototype; scalable packet router; sub-equipped rack-mounted prototype; Assembly; Burst switching; Fabrics; Integrated optics; Optical buffering; Optical design; Optical interconnections; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Prototypes;
