Title :
A perspective on photonic multiprotocol label switching
Author :
Murata, Masayuki ; Kitayama, Ken-ichi
Author_Institution :
Cybermedia Centre, Osaka Univ., Japan
Abstract :
Various MPLS-based IP over WDM integration techniques are considered in this article. In particular, this includes the circuit-switching MPλS framework for providing logical IP-layer topologies over optical lightpath routing networks. Additionally, an optical code label switching technique for photonic packet switching and its application to MPLS is also introduced, termed OC-MPLS. The related advantages and challenges of both of these approaches are discussed, and various future research issues are addressed
Keywords :
Internet; circuit switching; network topology; optical fibre networks; packet switching; protocols; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; MPLS-based IP over WDM integration techniques; OC-MPLS; circuit-switching MPλS framework; logical IP-layer topologies; optical code label switching technique; optical lightpath routing networks; photonic multiprotocol label switching; photonic packet switching; Bandwidth; High speed optical techniques; IP networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical network units; Optical packet switching; Routing; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
