Title :
CAPEX study for grid dependent multi-layer IP/MPLS-over-EON using relative BV-WSS costs
Author :
Pedrola, O. ; Velasco, L. ; Castro, A. ; Fernandez-Palacios, J. ; Careglio, Davide ; Junyent, G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Politec. de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
The impact of the frequency grid on the CAPEX required to deploy a multi-layer IP/MPLS-over-EON is analyzed. Results showing significant savings at the electronic layer motivate the introduction of narrower grids with enhanced BV-WSS.
Keywords :
multiprotocol label switching; optical fibre networks; optical switches; BV-WSS costs; electronic layer; frequency grid; grid-dependent multilayer IP-MPLS-over-EON; IP networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical packet switching;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
