Title :
Toward 100G networking and beyond
Author :
Berthold, Joseph
Author_Institution :
Ciena, Linthicum, MD, USA
Abstract :
As 100G penetration increases in core networks what architectural changes might we expect? What about the step beyond 100G? This paper provides an answer to these questions, while contrasting 100G network architecture with current practice.
Keywords :
computer networks; optical fibre networks; 100G network architecture; core networks; fiber optics; optical communications; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9