Title :
Toward deeply virtualized elastic optical networks
Author :
Jinno, Masahiko ; Hirano, Akira
Author_Institution :
NTT Network Innovation Labs., NTT Corp., Yokosuka, Japan
Abstract :
We discuss the virtualization in optical networks from the elastic networking level to sliceable equipment level. We propose a novel transport system architecture based on equipment level virtualization that achieves fine granular sub-port level grooming in the optical domain.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; virtualisation; elastic networking; equipment level virtualization; transport system architecture; virtualized elastic optical networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical modulation; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Optical switches; Repeaters; Transceivers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
