Network Cost Savings from Router Bypass in IP over WDM Core Networks

Optimization of IP and WDM network architecture using IP router link bypass provides cost savings in both layers. Results indicate that optimal level of router bypass varies with total traffic volume and router interface speed.

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Main Authors: Melle, Serge, Perkins, Drew, Villamizar, Curtis
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cost function
IP networks
Optical fiber devices
Optical fiber networks
SONET
Synchronous digital hierarchy
Telecommunication traffic
Transponders
Wavelength division multiplexing
WDM networks
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Summary:Optimization of IP and WDM network architecture using IP router link bypass provides cost savings in both layers. Results indicate that optimal level of router bypass varies with total traffic volume and router interface speed.
DOI:10.1109/OFC.2008.4528306