Title :
Cost benefits of asymmetric IP-over-DWDM networks with elastic transceivers
Author :
Morea, A. ; Lord, A. ; Verchere, D.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs., British Telecom, Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
Asymmetric bidirectional routing based on IP-over-WDM architectures, leveraging elastic optoelectronic devices, is proposed for more cost-efficient optical networks. This new routing paradigm saves up to 25% overall (add/drop and regeneration) optoelectronic devices.
Keywords :
IP networks; optical transceivers; optoelectronic devices; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; asymmetric IP-over-DWDM networks; asymmetric bidirectional routing; cost benefits; cost-efficient optical networks; elastic optoelectronic devices; elastic transceivers; Decision support systems; Repeaters; Routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
