Title :
A national mesh network using optical cross-connect switches
Author :
Charalambous, P. ; Dennis, C. ; Bouillet, Eric ; Labourdette, J.-F. ; Akyamac, A. ; Chaudhuri, Swarat
Author_Institution :
Dynegy Global Communications
Abstract :
This paper presents Dynegy´s long-haul national network utilizing intelligent optical switches. This network offers end-to-end point-and-click provisioning, shared mesh restoration, re-provisioning of connections and network re-optimization.
Keywords :
intelligent networks; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; Dynegy´s long-haul national network; end-to-end point-and-click provisioning; intelligent optical switches; national mesh network; network re-optimization; optical cross-connect switches; re-provisioning; shared mesh restoration; Communication switching; Costs; Delay; Intelligent networks; Mesh networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Protection; Signal restoration; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248574
