Software defined networking (SDN) over space division multiplexing (SDM) optical networks: features, benefits and experimental demonstration

We present results from the first demonstration of a fully integrated SDN-controlled bandwidth-flexible and programmable SDM optical network utilizing sliceable self-homodyne spatial superchannels to support dynamic bandwidth and QoT provisioning, infrastructure slicing and isolation. Results show t...

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Published in:Optics express 2014-02, Vol.22 (3), p.3638-3647
Main Authors: Amaya, N, Yan, S, Channegowda, M, Rofoee, B R, Shu, Y, Rashidi, M, Ou, Y, Hugues-Salas, E, Zervas, G, Nejabati, R, Simeonidou, D, Puttnam, B J, Klaus, W, Sakaguchi, J, Miyazawa, T, Awaji, Y, Harai, H, Wada, N
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Language:English
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Summary:We present results from the first demonstration of a fully integrated SDN-controlled bandwidth-flexible and programmable SDM optical network utilizing sliceable self-homodyne spatial superchannels to support dynamic bandwidth and QoT provisioning, infrastructure slicing and isolation. Results show that SDN is a suitable control plane solution for the high-capacity flexible SDM network. It is able to provision end-to-end bandwidth and QoT requests according to user requirements, considering the unique characteristics of the underlying SDM infrastructure.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/oe.22.003638