Title :
SONET evolution: the challenges ahead
Author :
Lee, Kyoo J. ; Aprille, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Andover, MA, USA
Abstract :
A typical SONET (synchronous optical network) is presented. The authors illustrate how small SONET islands in the initial stage evolve into end-to-end switched SONET networks in the final stage. They also identify key, high-level operations issues involved in achieving smooth SONET evolution, fulfilling the SONET promises. Specifically, they look at standards needed to achieve inter-vendor operations interworking, and new OS capabilities for network management functions to support large-scale SONET deployment
Keywords :
SONET; internetworking; open systems; telecommunication network management; telecommunication standards; OS capabilities; OSI; SONET evolution; SONET islands; end-to-end switched SONET networks; inter-vendor operations interworking; network management; open systems interconnection; Add-drop multiplexers; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bit rate; Communication standards; Demultiplexing; Payloads; Protection switching; SONET; Standardization; Synchronous digital hierarchy;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1991. GLOBECOM '91. 'Countdown to the New Millennium. Featuring a Mini-Theme on: Personal Communications Services
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-697-7
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1991.188480
