Title :
Value proposition for configurable optical network elements
Author :
Nederlof, L. ; Jacobs, J.R. ; Hemenway, B.R. ; Soulliere, M.J. ; Vaughn, M.D. ; Buckland, E.L. ; Wagner, R.E. ; Charlton, D.
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., NY, USA
Abstract :
The value of configurable optical network elements for the fast provisioning of wavelength services is assessed against manual provisioning. Results are presented that were obtained by evaluating the long haul wavelength circuit provisioning process.
Keywords :
telecommunication switching; telecommunication traffic; configurable optical network elements; fast provisioning; long haul wavelength circuit provisioning process; manual provisioning; wavelength services; Communication switching; Electronic mail; Equations; Jacobian matrices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Space technology; Switching circuits; Telecommunication switching;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
