Title :
An ILEC´s view of next generation networking
Author_Institution :
Verizon Commun., White Plains, NY, USA
Abstract :
Three interdependent facets of next generation optical networks-flexible mesh topologies, converged wavelength transport/switching platforms, optical control plane-are discussed in the context of their role in the evolving ILEC metro area transport network.
Keywords :
mesh generation; metropolitan area networks; optical control; optical fibre networks; optical switches; optical wavelength conversion; converged wavelength transport; flexible mesh topology; metro area transport network; next generation optical networks; optical control plane; switching platforms; Bandwidth; Costs; Network topology; Next generation networking; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; SONET; Telecommunication traffic; Urban areas; Wavelength conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248444
