Title :
Wavelength-Converter Saving Span Restoration in GMPLS Controlled WDM Optical Networks
Author :
Ruepp, Sarah ; Buron, Jakob ; Andriolli, Nicola
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby
Abstract :
We present two label preference schemes to reduce wavelength-conversion during restoration path setup in GMPLS controlled optical networks exploiting span restoration. The amount of required wavelength-conversions can be reduced up to 34 percent.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical wavelength conversion; wavelength division multiplexing; GMPLS; WDM; label preference; optical networks; restoration path; span restoration; wavelength-conversions; wavelength-converter; IP networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Protocols; Signal restoration; WDM networks; Wavelength conversion; Wavelength converters; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Internet and Next Generation Network, 2006. COIN-NGNCON 2006. The Joint International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Jeju
Print_ISBN :
978-89-955301-4-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-89-955301-4-6
DOI :
10.1109/COINNGNCON.2006.4454649
