Title :
Homing architectures in multi-layer networks: Quantifying the effect of ODU switching
Author :
Palkopoulou, Eleni ; Schupke, Dominic A. ; Bauschert, Thomas
Author_Institution :
Nokia Siemens Networks, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
Alternative homing architectures can lead to significant cost reductions. Using linear programming we quantify these reductions for IPoWDM and IPoOTN networks under a multi-layer consideration for a reference network topology and varying traffic demand.
Keywords :
linear programming; optical switches; telecommunication network topology; telecommunication traffic; wavelength division multiplexing; Homing architectures; IPoOTN networks; IPoWDM networks; linear programming; multilayer networks; optical data unit switching; reference network topology; varying traffic demand; Chemical technology; Costs; Linear programming; Network topology; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Protection; Quality of service; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
