Title :
Optical transport network evolving with 100 gigabit Ethernet evolving with 100 gigabit ethernet [100 gigabit ethernet transport]
Author :
Roese, Josef ; Braun, Ralf-Peter ; Tomizawa, Masahito ; Ishida, Osamu
fDate :
3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article overviews requirements, standardization activities, as well as enabling technologies regarding the evolution of the optical transport network with 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Joint requirements raised by the R&D activities of two international carriers are described. Technical assessment for a realistic roadmap is also described.
Keywords :
local area networks; optical communication; telecommunication standards; Ethernet; bit rate 100 Gbit/s; optical transport network; standardization activities; Assembly; Backplanes; Communication cables; Communication standards; Copper; Ethernet networks; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Physical layer; Virtual private networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2010.5434375
