Title :
The operator´s view of OTN evolution
Author :
Carroll, Martin ; Roese, Josef ; Ohara, Takuya
Abstract :
This article presents OTN evolution from an operator´s point of view, including the history of the transport network, the role of the OTN, and the motivations and requirements for OTN evolution. First, a history of transport networks and the role of the OTN in today´s networks is reviewed. Next, the motivation for the OTN evolution, operator requirements, and new OTN capabilities are described. Lastly, the future of the OTN is discussed.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical transport network; Bit rate; Ethernet networks; Forward error correction; Optical fiber networks; Payloads; SONET; Synchronous digital hierarchy;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2010.5560586
