Title :
Multi-Layer Switching in Packet Optical Transport Systems
Author_Institution :
Meriton Networks, Kanata, ON, Canada
Abstract :
Packet optical transport systems (POTSs) combine latest generation connection- oriented Ethernet with optical transmission and switching. This presentation explores the requirements for multi-degree switching at all layers in the POTSs transport stack.
Keywords :
light transmission; optical fibre LAN; optical switches; packet switching; connection-oriented Ethernet; multilayer switching; optical switching; optical transmission; packet optical transport system; Communication switching; Ethernet networks; Frame relay; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Packet switching; Quality of service; Switches; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528324
