The evolution of DCS technology in access and core networks

Author

Bowsher, B.D.

fYear

1988

fDate

12-15 Jun 1988

Firstpage

349

Abstract

A description is given of the function of and technology used in digital cross-connect systems (DCS) and the need for such a capability, which leads to broader aspects of network management. The potential overlap with real-time switching capability is discussed, together with the impact of the introduction of optical-fiber transmission in all parts of the network. It is shown how local network restructuring is leading to entirely new forms of DCS technology, as represented by the new Synchronous Optical Network (SONet) standards, which will bring a dynamic architecture to telecommunications networks, enabling bandwidth to be provided on demand, with much improved levels of supervision

Keywords

digital communication systems; electronic switching systems; optical fibres; optical links; telecommunication networks; DCS technology; SONet; Synchronous Optical Network; access networks; core networks; digital cross-connect systems; dynamic architecture; local network restructuring; network management; optical-fiber transmission; real-time switching capability; standards; telecommunications networks; Control systems; Costs; Distributed control; Intelligent networks; SONET; Space technology; Switches; Switching circuits; Technology management; Telecommunication standards;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Communications, 1988. ICC '88. Digital Technology - Spanning the Universe. Conference Record., IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Philadelphia, PA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICC.1988.13589

Filename

13589