Title :
Push-pull technique for defragmentation in flexible optical networks
Author :
Cugini, F. ; Secondini, M. ; Sambo, N. ; Bottari, G. ; Bruno, G. ; Iovanna, P. ; Castoldi, P.
Author_Institution :
CNIT, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
An efficient defragmentation technique based on optical channel re-tuning is proposed for flexible optical networks. Effective defragmentation with no traffic disruption is achieved without additional spare transponders or re-equalization operations.
Keywords :
channel allocation; optical fibre networks; flexible optical network defragmentation; optical channel retuning; push-pull technique; Frequency control; Optical fiber networks; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Radio spectrum management;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
