• DocumentCode
    712478
  • Title

    Optimization of client-to-line-side switching in DWDM networks using sliceable bandwidth-variable transponders

  • Author

    Eira, Antonio ; Pedro, Joao ; Pires, Joao ; Fernandez-Palacios, Juan Pedro

  • Author_Institution
    Coriant Portugal, Amadora, Portugal
  • fYear
    2015
  • fDate
    22-26 March 2015
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    3
  • Abstract
    We evaluate the impact of electrical switching capacity on the cost-efficiency of SBVT-enabled backbone networks through a novel grooming and equipment provisioning algorithm. The results stress how the switch design is critical in balancing client-card and switch matrix costs.
  • Keywords
    optimisation; transponders; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM networks; SBVT-enabled backbone network; client card balancing; client-to-line-side switching optimisation; electrical switching capacity impact evaluation; equipment provisioning algorithm; sliceable bandwidth variable transponder; switch matrix cost; Minimization; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Optimization; Transponders;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
  • Conference_Location
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    7121832