Title :
Experimental Study of a Novel Cross-Layer Traffic Optimization Technique for Improving Throughput in Metro Ethernet/WDM Networks
Author :
Xu Shao ; Luying Zhou ; Teck Yoong Chai ; Yixin Wang ; Yong Kee Yeo
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Infocomm Res., Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
In metro Ethernet/WDM networks, it remains a challenge on how to improve performance through cross-layer traffic optimization. We experimentally study how to intelligently use L2 forwarding or L1 switching by monitoring the output queue size.
Keywords :
local area networks; metropolitan area networks; optical fibre networks; optimisation; telecommunication network topology; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; L1 switching; L2 forwarding; cross-layer traffic optimization; metro Ethernet-WDM networks; optical cut-through; Ethernet networks; Monitoring; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput; Traffic control; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528251
