Title :
Path Computation Elements (PCE): Applications and status
Author :
Casellas, Ramon ; Munoz, Raul ; Martinez, Ricardo
Author_Institution :
Opt. Networking Area, CTTC, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
This paper provides an overview of Path Computation Elements in optical networks, highlighting the motivations behind their adoption, common deployment models, and new trends such its use as stateful entities in software defined networks.
Keywords :
optical communication; PCE; optical networks; path computation elements; software defined networks; Computer architecture; Message systems; Optical fiber networks; Peer-to-peer computing; Protocols; Servers; Topology;
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
