Title :
Multi-rate vs. OTN: Comparing approaches to build scalable, cost-effective 100Gb/s networks
Author :
Bertolini, Marco ; Rocher, Olivier ; Bisson, Arnaud ; Pecci, Pascal ; Bellotti, Giovanni
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Italy, Vimercate, Italy
Abstract :
In this work we compare network designs based on pure WDM equipments at both 10Gb/s and 100Gb/s line rate, to a pure 100Gb/s design where electrical OTN switches are integrated with WDM equipment. OTN switches introduction grants savings in terms of CAPEX and OPEX, and optimizes network utilization.
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; CAPEX; OPEX; WDM; bit rate 10 Gbit/s; bit rate 100 Gbit/s; build scalable cost-effective networks; capital expenditures; electrical OTN switches; multirate networks; network designs; network utilization; operative expenditures; optical network design; optical transport network; wavelength division multiplexing; Filling; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Optimization; Transponders; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications (ECOC), 2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
