DocumentCode
858951
Title
Ethernet as a carrier grade technology: developments and innovations
Author
Sánchez, Rafael ; Raptis, Lampros ; Vaxevanakis, Kostas
Author_Institution
Univ. Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid
Volume
46
Issue
9
fYear
2008
fDate
9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
88
Lastpage
94
Abstract
Recent innovations in Ethernet networking technology are enhancing both the scalability and capability of Ethernet as a carrier-grade transport technology. This article explains four main innovations recently added to Ethernet, improvements related to scalability, OAM functionality, and enhanced forwarding capability in order to permit Ethernet to assume a much larger role in carrier networks with substantial economic and operational benefits.
Keywords
local area networks; Ethernet; OAM functionality; carrier networks; carrier-grade transport technology; enhanced forwarding capability; Bridges; Condition monitoring; Cost function; Ethernet networks; Fault diagnosis; Local area networks; Measurement; Spine; Technological innovation; Time division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0163-6804
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MCOM.2008.4623712
Filename
4623712
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