This paper proposes a segmented network architecture that is very effective in constructing a large scale network that uses transparent OXC's, and clarifies the network design criteria. Network costs with different network design scenarios are investigated. In particular, IP plus optical layer networks with multi-layer traffic engineering and one plus one optical path protection are examined. Numerical experiments show the effects of the segment size on the network cost and that the proposed designs are effective in designing large-scale networks.

Date Published: 25 October 2005
PDF: 9 pages
Proc. SPIE 6012, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking IV, 60120C (25 October 2005); doi: 10.1117/12.631113

Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 6012:
Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking IV
Ken-ichi Sato; Werner Weiershausen; Achyut K. Dutta; Benjamin B. Dingel, Editor(s)