Title :
Cross-layer traffic grooming for optical networks with hybrid layer-one and layer-zero signal regeneration
Author :
Gangxiang Shen ; Yunfeng Shen ; Sardesai, H.P.
Author_Institution :
Ciena Corp., Linthicum, MD, USA
Abstract :
We present a cross-layer traffic grooming algorithm that balances layer-one and layer-zero signal regeneration capability to achieve the lowest network design cost. The cross-layer approach shows good cost reduction compared to the traditional non-cross-layer approach.
Keywords :
cost reduction; optical fibre networks; telecommunication traffic; cost reduction; cross-layer traffic grooming algorithm; hybrid layer-one signal regeneration; layer-zero signal regeneration; network design cost; optical networks; Costs; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber networks; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical switches; Physical layer; Repeaters; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
