Title :
Architecting the next generation DCN for flexibility and scale with optics and SDN
Author :
Barabash, Katherine
Author_Institution :
IBM, Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Recent trends in cloud computing call for rethinking the Data Center Network (DCN) design for huge capacities, tremendous scale, and high levels of flexibility. On the other hand, business and environmental sustainability concerns call for improving the cost effectiveness and power efficiency. DCN architecture proposed by EU project COSIGN stands up for these challenges by combining optical technologies for data plane benefits, Software Defined Networking (SDN) for control plane programmability, and orchestration software for advanced network service provisioning.
Keywords :
computer centres; next generation networks; optical fibre networks; software defined networking; sustainable development; EU project COSIGN; SDN; advanced network service provisioning; control plane programmability; data center network; data plane benefit; environmental sustainability concern; next generation DCN; optical technology; orchestration software; software defined networking; Cloud computing; Computer architecture; Green products; Market research; Next generation networking; Optics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
