Title :
Flexible node architectures for metro networks
Author :
Schiano, Marco ; Percelsi, Alessandro ; Quagliotti, Marco
Author_Institution :
Telecom Italia, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
This paper analyzes the optical transport requirements of future Metro nodes using the traffic forecasts available today. In a large metro network with 8 million users, flexgrid ROADM nodes can support the 2018 estimated traffic.
Keywords :
multiplexing; optical fibre networks; telecommunication standards; telecommunication traffic; flexgrid ROADM node; flexible node architecture; metro network; optical transport requirement; traffic forecasting; Estimation; Optical fiber networks; Photonics; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
