Title :
Benefits of integrated packet/circuit/wavelength switches in next-generation optical core networks
Author :
Autenrieth, A. ; Elbers, J.-P. ; Schmidtke, H. -J ; Macchi, Mauro ; Rosenzweig, Gal
Author_Institution :
ADVA AG Opt. Networking, Martinsried, Germany
Abstract :
We investigate the use of integrated packet/circuit/wavelength switches in next-generation optical core networks and compare different node architectures for a 46 node, 25,840 route-km US network.
Keywords :
circuit switching; next generation networks; optical fibre networks; packet switching; US network; integrated packet/circuit/wavelength switches; next-generation optical core networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
