Title :
Resource requirements in mixed-line rate and elastic dynamic optical networks
Author :
Rival, Olivier ; Morea, Annalisa
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs., Nozay, France
Abstract :
We estimate through a probabilistic model and simulations the sharing potential of rate-adaptive transponders in dynamic optical networks and draw comparisons with mixed-line-rate networks, showing up to 40% saving potential for adaptive solutions.
Keywords :
optical communication; probability; transponders; elastic dynamic optical networks; mixed-line-rate networks; probabilistic model; rate-adaptive transponders; Dynamic scheduling; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical wavelength conversion; Transponders;
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
