Title :
Generalized SDN control for access/metro/core integration in the framework of the interface to the Routing System (I2RS)
Author :
Sgambelluri, Andrea ; Paolucci, Francesco ; Cugini, F. ; Valcarenghi, L. ; Castoldi, Piero
Author_Institution :
Scuola Superiore Sant´Anna TeCIP, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
Software defined networking (SDN), originally designed to operate on access Ethernet-based networks, has been recently proposed for different specific networking scenarios, including core or metro/aggregation networks. In this study, we extend this concept to enable a comprehensive control of a converged access, metro and edges of a core network. In particular, a generalized SDN controller is proposed for upstream global QoS traffic engineering of passive optical networks (PONs), Ethernet metro/aggregation segment and IP/MPLS networks through the adoption of an unique interface, in the framework of the Interface to the Routing System (I2RS). Extended OpenFlow functionalities and Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) interfaces are encompassed to achieve effective dynamic flow control.
Keywords :
local area networks; passive optical networks; quality of service; telecommunication network routing; Ethernet-based networks; I2RS; IP/MPLS networks; PCEP; PON; QoS traffic engineering; SDN control; access integration; core integration; flow control; interface to the routing system; metro integration; openflow functionalities; passive optical networks; path computation element protocol; software defined networking; Bandwidth; Computer architecture; IP networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical switches; Passive optical networks;
Conference_Titel :
Globecom Workshops (GC Wkshps), 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOMW.2013.6825159
