Title :
Ethernet over photonic packets: convergence model and performance assessment
Author :
Ribeiro, Moises R N ; Mahony, Mlke J O
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Univ. Fed. do Espirito Santo, Brazil
Abstract :
An edge-node traffic adaptation unit aimed at transporting Ethernet traffic over photonic networks is proposed. Performance assessment is performed through a novel semi-analytical procedure using real traffic traces bearing self-similarity features This method is able to take into account asynchronies between LANs and edge nodes. Results compare the number of LAN-to-LAN interconnections allowed by transparent photonic packet switching compared to conventional circuit switching Statistical multiplexing can significantly improve the number of VPNs despite overheads imposed by limitations of current photonic technology and traffic self- similarity. Design guidelines arising from the present results are briefly discussed.
Keywords :
multiplexing; optical fibre LAN; packet switching; photonic switching systems; virtual private networks; Ethernet traffic; LAN interconnections; VPN; edge-node traffic adaptation unit; optical networks; photonic networks; statistical multiplexing; teletraffic analysis; traffic self-similarity features; transparent photonic packet switching; Convergence; Ethernet networks; Integrated circuit interconnections; LAN interconnection; Packet switching; Photonics; Switching circuits; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control; Virtual private networks;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 2003. IMOC 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7824-5
DOI :
10.1109/IMOC.2003.1242707
