Deployment of next generation WDM networks in Europe

Author

Moelants, M. ; Noel, P.

fYear

2002

fDate

17-22 Mar 2002

Firstpage

45

Lastpage

46

Abstract

The concept of all-optical networks is not a dream. It is just too early to deploy them. Ultimately, say in 2003 or 2004, a combination of different factors like traffic volumes, exhaustion of existing DWDM terabit systems, system´s integration and technology developments will justify a pure wavelength switched network. Wavelength switching in the future? Why not really cut costs using switches around the core that flip whole fibers and keep wavelengths all together? In the end, the ones to deploy real services that are scalable, supportable, manageable and marketable at realistic prices are the winners and the answer lies in a blend of the old AND the new.

Keywords

optical fibre networks; routing protocols; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM terabit systems; European next generation WDM networks; marketable; pure wavelength switched network; scalable; supportable; technology developments; traffic volumes; wavelength switching; Costs; Europe; Intelligent networks; Internet; Next generation networking; Optical fiber devices; Optical saturation; Spine; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002

Print_ISBN

1-55752-701-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OFC.2002.1036193

Filename

1036193