• DocumentCode
    608543
  • Title

    Evaluating efficiency of multi-layer switching in future optical transport networks

  • Author

    Roy, Sandip ; Malik, Anuj ; Deore, A. ; Ahuja, Satyajeet ; Turkcu, Onur ; Hand, Steve ; Melle, Serge

  • Author_Institution
    Infinera Corp., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
  • fYear
    2013
  • fDate
    17-21 March 2013
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    3
  • Abstract
    This paper evaluates multi-layer switching architecture vs. all-optical and all-digital switching architectures. Further, the value of incorporating super-channels is evaluated to determine benefit. A real world network model is utilized to quantify and compare results.
  • Keywords
    optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; all-digital switching architecture; all-optical switching architecture; future optical transport networks; multilayer switching architecture; real world network model; superchannels; Bandwidth; Next generation networking; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Wavelength division multiplexing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
  • Conference_Location
    Anaheim, CA
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4799-0457-0
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    6532683
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=608543