Title :
Cross-layer reconfiguration for surviving multiple-link failures in backbone networks
Author :
Todimala, Ajay ; Ramakrishnan, K.K. ; Sinha, Rakesh K.
Author_Institution :
Res., AT&T Labs., Middletown, NJ
Abstract :
Fast-reroute adequately addresses single-link failures, but is less effective for multiple failures frequently occurring in backbone networks. We study a protocol to reconfigure impacted backup paths after a link failure, improving survivability from a subsequent failure.
Keywords :
optical links; telecommunication network reliability; backbone networks; cross-layer reconfiguration; impacted backup paths; multiple-link failures; single-link failures; Multiprotocol label switching; Network topology; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Protection; Protocols; Resource management; Spine; Telecommunication traffic; (060.4250) Fiber optics and optical communications, Networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
