Mesh network resiliency using GMPLS

Author

Lang, Jonathan P. ; Drake, John

Author_Institution

Calient Networks, Goleta, CA, USA

Volume

90

Issue

9

fYear

2002

fDate

9/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1559

Lastpage

1564

Abstract

The generalized multiprotocol label switching (GMPLS) is being developed as the control plane for the evolving photonic network. We describe how GMPLS can be used with mesh networks to provide efficient network resiliency. In particular we examine the key aspects of GMPLS that are used to support protection and restoration. We also study the various protection and restoration techniques, and we highlight the tradeoffs between recovery time and resource redundancy

Keywords

SONET; network topology; optical fibre networks; packet switching; synchronous digital hierarchy; telecommunication control; telecommunication network reliability; transport protocols; GMPLS; SONET/SDH; WDM; all-optical switches; control plane; efficient network resiliency; generalized multiprotocol label switching; mesh network resiliency; network protection; network restoration; photonic network; photonic switches; recovery time; resource redundancy; ultralong-haul transmission systems; Mesh networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical control; Optical design; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Protection; Resilience; Routing protocols; SONET;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Proceedings of the IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9219

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JPROC.2002.802003

Filename

1041062