Title :
A GMPLS-controlled multi-vendor optical network demonstrating a variety of switching, control, and protection mechanisms
Author :
Mir, M. ; Banerjee, A. ; Mao, L. ; McGinnis, M. ; Sheikh, H. ; Galimberti, G. ; Jerphagnon, O. ; Ati, R. ; Liem, S. ; Gyurek, R. ; Tatipamula, Mallikarjun ; Gerstel, O.
Author_Institution :
Cisco Syst., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate a multi-vendor network with various optical switching technologies and client devices emulating a real-world environment. End-to-end and automated provisioning is achieved using standard-based GMPLS control plane and a proprietary optical transmission control plane.
Keywords :
multiprotocol label switching; optical fibre LAN; optical switches; telecommunication network management; Ethernet switches; GMPLS; GMPLS control plane; automated provisioning; client devices; control mechanisms; end-to-end provisioning; multivendor optical network; optical switching technologies; proprietary optical transmission control plane; protection mechanisms; real-world environment; switching mechanisms;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2005. ECOC 2005. 31st European Conference on
Conference_Location :
IET
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-543-1
