Title :
Optimization of client-to-line-side switching in DWDM networks using sliceable bandwidth-variable transponders
Author :
Eira, Antonio ; Pedro, Joao ; Pires, Joao ; Fernandez-Palacios, Juan Pedro
Author_Institution :
Coriant Portugal, Amadora, Portugal
Abstract :
We evaluate the impact of electrical switching capacity on the cost-efficiency of SBVT-enabled backbone networks through a novel grooming and equipment provisioning algorithm. The results stress how the switch design is critical in balancing client-card and switch matrix costs.
Keywords :
optimisation; transponders; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM networks; SBVT-enabled backbone network; client card balancing; client-to-line-side switching optimisation; electrical switching capacity impact evaluation; equipment provisioning algorithm; sliceable bandwidth variable transponder; switch matrix cost; Minimization; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Optimization; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
