Title :
A comparison study of joint and sequential multi-layer planning for IP over flexible optical networks
Author :
Gkamas, V. ; Christodoulopoulos, K. ; Varvarigos, E.
Author_Institution :
Comput. Eng. & Inf. Dept., Univ. of Patras, Patras, Greece
Abstract :
We propose a joint multi-layer planning algorithm for IP over flexible optical networks, and use it, to compare the performance of joint as opposed to sequential multi-layer network planning in terms of spectrum and cost.
Keywords :
IP networks; optical multilayers; telecommunication network planning; IP over flexible optical networks; joint multilayer planning algorithm; sequential multilayer network planning; IP networks; Joints; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Planning; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
