Migration towards optical transparency in Metro- and Backbone Transport Networks

In this paper the potential benefits and challenges for the introduction of optically transparent network elements in metro and backbone networks are discussed. The migration from current to next technology generation transport equipment is assessed.

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Main Authors: Leppla, R., Gunkel, M., Furst, V., Jacobs, B., Reiss, M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic forecasting
Optical add-drop multiplexers
optical cross connect (OXC)
Optical fiber networks
Optical fiber polarization
Optical signal processing
optical transparency
Repeaters
ROADM
Spine
Telecommunication traffic
Wavelength division multiplexing
WDM layer
WDM networks
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Summary:In this paper the potential benefits and challenges for the introduction of optically transparent network elements in metro and backbone networks are discussed. The migration from current to next technology generation transport equipment is assessed.
ISSN:2155-8507
DOI:10.1109/PS.2006.4350187