Implementation of a user to network interface for IP/MPLS over WDM networks

Author

Avancini, Adelmo Alves ; de Campos Sachs, A. ; Magro, Júlio César ; De Siqueira, Marcos Antônio ; Rossi, Sandro Marcelo ; De Oliveira, Josélis Pio

Author_Institution

CPqD Telecom & IT Solutions, Campinas, Brazil

Volume

3

fYear

2003

fDate

20-23 Sept. 2003

Abstract

Different strategies for integrating IP (internet protocol) and WDM (wavelength division multiplexing) networks have been proposed by standardization bodies. These proposals are based on either the peer or the overlay integration models. This paper proposes a simple approach for IP over WDM integration using MPLS (multi-protocol label switching), based on the overlay model. The implementation of a prototype for the architecture validation using Linux based LSRs (label switching routers) and optical cross-connects (OXCs) running a proprietary control plane is described, and finally, experimental results showing the functional operation and fast recovery tests are presented.

Keywords

Internet; multiprotocol label switching; switching networks; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; IP-MPLS; Linux label switching routers; WDM networks; fast recovery tests; internet protocol; multiprotocol label switching; optical cross connects; overlay integration models; standardization; wavelength division multiplexing; IP networks; Linux; Multiprotocol label switching; Network interfaces; Proposals; Protocols; Prototypes; Standardization; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 2003. IMOC 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7824-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IMOC.2003.1271845

Filename

1271845