Fast Restoration Based on Alternative Wavelength Paths in a Wide Area Optical IP Network

In this article we describe an experimental investigation of IP network restoration based on wavelength recovery. We propose a procedure for metro and wide area gigabit Ethernet networks that allows us to route the wavelength in case of link failure to another existing link by exploiting wavelength division multiplexing in the fiber. Such a procedure is obtained by means of an optical switch that is managed by a loss-of-light signal that is generated by a router in case of link failure. Such a method has been tested in an IP network consisting of three core routers with optical gigabit Ethernet interfaces connected by means of 50-km-long single-mode fibers between Rome and Pomezia. Compared with other conventional restoration techniques, such as OSPF and MPLS, our method -in very fast (20 ms) and is compatible with real-time TV services and low-cost chips.     

Upgrading Gigabit Ethernet with Multi-window CWDM Technique

In this paper, a new scheme has been proposed to achieve high-performance local area network adopting 5～15 nm separated coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) technique. Using this scheme, the current single-wavelength gigabit Ethernet can be seamlessly upgraded to multi-wavelength network. Not only can the network bandwidth be broadened, but also wavelength routing can be achieved among different sub-networks. The data packet communication latency can be reduced one-to-two magnitudes in comparison with that of the current gigabit Ethernet. To expand the network scale, multi-wavelength-window CWDM technique can be adopted. Two kinds of network interface cards have been designed using opto-electronics devices at the 850 nm and 1300 nm wavelength windows, respectively. Experiments indicate that the two kinds of CWDM signals can be selectively received at the corresponding optical detectors. By introducing two optical dropping devices in the network, multi-wavelength-window (850 nm, 1300 nm and 1550 nm) CWDM system can be achieved.     

Upgrading Gigabit Ethernet with Multi-window CWDM Technique

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Energy-Efficient Next-Generation Passive Optical Networks Based on Sleep Mode and Heuristic Optimization

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In this article, an energy-efficiency mechanism for next-generation passive optical networks is investigated through heuristic particle swarm optimization. Ten-gigabit Ethernet–wavelength division multiplexing optical code division multiplexing–passive optical network next-generation passive optical networks are based on the use of a legacy 10-gigabit Ethernet–passive optical network with the advantage of using only an en/decoder pair of optical code division multiplexing technology, thus eliminating the en/decoder at each optical network unit. The proposed joint mechanism is based on the sleep-mode power-saving scheme for a 10-gigabit Ethernet–passive optical network, combined with a power control procedure aiming to adjust the transmitted power of the active optical network units while maximizing the overall energy-efficiency network. The particle swarm optimization based power control algorithm establishes the optimal transmitted power in each optical network unit according to the network pre-defined quality of service requirements. The objective is controlling the power consumption of the optical network unit according to the traffic demand by adjusting its transmitter power in an attempt to maximize the number of transmitted bits with minimum energy consumption, achieving maximal system energy efficiency. Numerical results have revealed that it is possible to save 75% of energy consumption with the proposed particle swarm optimization based sleep-mode energy-efficiency mechanism compared to 55% energy savings when just a sleeping-mode-based mechanism is deployed.     

Network Evolution Toward a Carrier-Grade Ethernet Transport Network

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In this article, an overview is presented about state-of-the-art Ethernet technology and its evolutions beyond local area networks into metropolitan and wide area networks as carrier-grade technologies. It will be shown that the Ethernet can be used to guarantee the performance of current transport technologies in terms of operations, administration and maintenance, quality of service, monitoring, and test capabilities in support of service level agreements; in particular, the Ethernet could replace current transport techniques, simplifying network design and reducing both capital and operational expenditures. The Ethernet data-plane evolution will also be presented, from the virtual bridged local area network up to provider backbone bridging traffic engineering, including the issues related to the control plane. Also indicated is a future scenarios dealing with close interworking with optical technologies. In conclusion, a summary is given of experimental activities carried out on the virtual private local area network service, a current Layer 2 technique that can be assumed as a first step toward a carrier-grade Ethernet, which show the implementation of reliable wide area networks based only on gigabit Ethernet transmission.     

A Wavelength and Bandwidth Assignment Algorithm to Support Guaranteed Bandwidth Levels in Hybrid Time Division Multiplexing/Wavelength Division Multiplexing Ethernet Passive Optical Networks

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A novel bandwidth assignment algorithm in wavelength division multiplexing Ethernet passive optical networks, called a dynamic wavelength assignment service level agreement, is proposed to efficiently provide subscriber differentiation. Simulation results show that the dynamic wavelength assignment service level agreement outperforms other bandwidth allocation algorithms in wavelength division multiplexing Ethernet passive optical networks, as it makes a fairer bandwidth distribution than other methods and is able to overcome the non-allowed packet fragmentation of the Ethernet passive optical network standard. Consequently, it greatly increases the achieved throughput and always ensures a minimum guaranteed bandwidth to every priority subscriber. Furthermore, the new algorithm obtains lower mean packet delay and packet loss rate for the highest priority subscribers when compared with other bandwidth distribution schemes in wavelength division multiplexing Ethernet passive optical networks.     

A Survivable Wavelength Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Network with Both Point-to-Point Service and Broadcast Service Delivery

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A survivable wavelength division multiplexing passive optical network enabling both point-to-point service and broadcast service is presented and demonstrated. This architecture provides an automatic traffic recovery against feeder and distribution fiber link failure, respectively. In addition, it also simplifies the protection design for multiple services transmission in wavelength division multiplexing passive optical networks.     

Costs of Fiber-to-the-Home Passive Optical Network Unbundling

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This work considers different unbundling options for local loop unbundling in order to provide multi-operator access and consider the economical impact for the fiber-to-the-home next-generation access entrants to deploy such alternatives. It is shown that deploying wavelength division multiplexing networks is an efficient strategy to perform local loop unbundling while upgrading the gigabit passive optical network for the new era where high bandwidths are necessary for satisfying customer demand. In areas with a high population density, wavelength division multiplexing techniques are the most suitable for entrant operators to access the incumbent's network and provide service.     

智能光网络中一种新型的分布式恢复方法

提出了一种基于固定备用路由和目的端触发的智能光网络中的分布式恢复方法,所选择的任一对源端节点和目的的端节点之间的固定备用路由包括该节点对之间的k条最短路径路由和基于部分链路无关的路由.目的端节点一旦探测到业务通道的失效将立即启动恢复进程,根据网络当前的资源使用情况,在这些备用路由中按照一定的次序选择一条恢复路由并为此分配一条可用的波长(对于没有波长变换器的光网络),然后将恢复通道的建立请求消息发送给该恢复通道的相关节点,这些相关节点可以锁定相关的网络资源,以避免来自其他恢复通道的竞争.所提出的算法增加了固定备用路由的数量,从仿真结果可以看出,该方法明显改善了失效连接的阻塞性能.     

A Measurement Plane for Optical Networks to Manage Emergency Events

In this work, we show a wide geographical area optical network test bed, adopting the mPlane measurement plane for monitoring its performance and to manage software defined network approaches, with some specific tests and procedures dedicated to respond to disaster events and to support emergency networks. Such a test bed includes FTTX accesses, and it is currently implemented to support future 5G wireless services with slicing procedures based on Carrier Ethernet. The characteristics of this platform have been experimentally tested in the case of a damage-causing link failure and traffic congestion, showing a fast reactions to these disastrous events, allowing the user to recharge the initial QoS parameters.     

The Design of Passive Optical Networking+Ethernet over Coaxial Cable Access Networking and Video-on-Demand Services Carrying

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Video on demand is a very attractive service used for entertainment, education, and other purposes. The design of passive optical networking+Ethernet over coaxial cable accessing and a home gateway system is proposed. The network integrates the passive optical networking and Ethernet over coaxial cable to provide high dedicated bandwidth for the metropolitan video-on-demand services. Using digital video broadcasting, IP television protocol, unicasting, and broadcasting mechanisms maximizes the system throughput. The home gateway finishes radio frequency signal receiving and provides three kinds of interfaces for high-definition video, voice, and data, which achieves triple-play and wire/wireless access synchronously.     

光互联网的抗毁性设计研究

由于互联网层叠模型中多层都存在重复的保护与恢复机制，致使互联网的实现极其复杂，造成网络传输效率较低，而且拥塞。随着密集波分复用（DWDM）的广泛使用和网络底层性能的大幅度提高，已经不需要再对网络中多层进行重复保护与恢复。在此基础上，采用了未来光互联网3层 (应用层、IP层和光互联层) 协议模型，并对其中的光互联层的保护进行了深入的研究，提出了部分共享备用路径保护(P-SPP)方法。此模型能充分利用IP层电子的灵活恢复机制与光互联层的快速保护与恢复机制，提高光互联网的传输性能，以适应目前高速发展的互联网对传输带宽的要求。     

一种基于GMPLS协议快速实现ASON网络恢复的策略

在自动交换光网络(ASON)的控制平面内引入了通用多协议标签交换(GMPLS)协议, 使得光传送网络具备了更大的智能性。在控制平面拓扑和传送平面拓扑一致的情形下, 以GMPLS的“便道”技术为基础, 提出了一种改进型的基于标签交换路径(LSP )“双链路”恢复(DLR)的生存性机制。它对发生故障的节点两端链路同时实施迂回策略。通过对传统的链路恢复和“双链路”恢复进行细致地分析, 定量地给出了在这两种情形下, 信令恢复时间的比较方案。以美国AT&T实验室中研制的大型路由器上的数据为参数, 对上述两种不同恢复机制进行了对比分析, 进一步验证了该恢复策略提出的有效性。     

Bidirectional Wavelength Reconfigurable Module Based on Tunable Fiber Bragg Grating and Remote Pump Amplifier

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This article presents a novel bidirectional wavelength reconfigurable optical network utilizing a remotely pumped erbium-doped fiber amplifier and tunable fiber Bragg gratings. The system is experimentally demonstrated at a 10-Gb/s per channel over 20-km fiber span that verifies the metro-network range system performance. The achieved power penalty is less than 1 dB when compared to the back-to-back transmission link. An example of practical application where the proposed module is used as an add/drop multiplexer and a remote node in the bidirectional wavelength division multiplexing passive optical network system is described.     

Beyond 90-km Reach of a 16 × 2.5 Gb/s C/L-band Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Metropolitan Network Based on Self-Seeded Reflective Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers

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This article reports the operation of a cost-effective, colorless, dense wavelength-division multiplexing metropolitan network based on self-seeded reflective semiconductor optical amplifiers. All reflective semiconductor optical amplifiers used in the experiments are packaged in commercial small form-factor pluggable modules. The proposal architecture is simple and symmetric thanks to utilization of two cyclic array waveguide gratings. Downstream link functions in the C-band wavelength range and the upstream link functions in the L-band wavelength range. By using erbium-doped fiber amplifiers to extend the reach, an error-free transmission over 90 km for 16 channels at 2.5 Gb/s was experimentally demonstrated for both directions, and an optical budget over 35 dB was obtained.     

Performance evaluation of survivable WDM based SANs in a metro ring network

Storage area networks (SANs) are an essential part of enterprise computing today. There is no comprehensive business continuity plan without SANs in the picture. This paper proposes and evaluates network survivability of optical paths in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) based storage area networks in a metro ring network. The paper begins with a background on network survivability in metro WDM ring network. Subsequently, the network and node architectures along with their medium access control (MAC) protocols are described. In this work, one link failure (a single cable cut) in metro WDM based SANs in a ring network architecture is considered. Performance evaluation for network survivability in metro WDM SAN is carried out by means of discrete-event computer simulation. Network throughput and packet delay are investigated. The network performance is evaluated for asymmetric (unbalanced) traffic scenarios under Poisson and self-similar traffic.     

All-Optical Network

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A unique high-speed, protocol-independent, single-mode fiber wavelength division multiplexing network is presented, which operates over a hybrid bus/ring topology that supports Ethernet and many other protocols simultaneously and bidirectionally.     

Numerical Investigation on Performance of In-Building Plastic Optical Fiber Transmission Systems and Role of Digital Television Broadcasting

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This article reports a numerical investigation on the transmission performance of multilevel systems operating in building links encompassing step-index plastic optical fibers. For such an aim, a simplified model for the multimode fiber propagation is introduced. A sub-carrier multiplexing technique is also simulated to demonstrate the distribution of broadcasting television channels by adopting such fibers. The reported results show that a unique building network based on step-index plastic optical fibers is suitable to carry both Ethernet and broadcast TV signals in all rooms.     

O-Band 10-Gb/s Operation of a Reflective Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Based Self-Seeded Transmitter for Optical Access Applications

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New applications are emerging in the optical access for wavelength-division multiplexed passive optical network colorless transmitters based on a reflective semiconductor optical amplifier. Previous works have shown that 10-Gb/s operation can be reached in the C-band with such transmitters, yet trade-offs are necessary for chromatic dispersion and, consequently, link length enters the equation. Such impairments are discussed using both experimental data and simulation results. New experimental data with interesting performance in the O-band are also presented.     

基于OPNET的星地光网络性能测试仿真平台研究

为了测试星地光网络的性能,设计了一种基于OPNET的星地光网络性能测试仿真平台。介绍了平台的总体技术架构,探讨了星间链路建立的条件。采用最大接入仰角与最长服务时间加权的方式,完成星地链路的卫星接入服务;按照切换呼叫优先的策略完成业务传输中的卫星切换服务,确保星地链路不间断的通信能力。根据最小链路代价和首次命中原则,实现星地光网络的路由与波长的动态分配。最后,利用平台的OPNET软件测试了三种星座下的星地光网络性能,测试结果表明：在LEO、MEO和GEO星座下,星地光网络的网络阻塞率分别为10%、40%和54%,平均网络时延分别为0.1s、0.07s和0.054s。测试结果对星地光网络的工程应用具有一定的指导意义。