Challenges for MPLS in optical network restoration

Authors
Doverspike, R Yates, J
Citation
R. Doverspike et J. Yates, Challenges for MPLS in optical network restoration, IEEE COMM M, 39(2), 2001, pp. 89-96
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
IEEE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE
ISSN journal
01636804 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
89 - 96
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-6804(200102)39:2<89:CFMION>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Recent standards proposals have focused on extending IP-based MPLS protocol s to optical networks. These proposals have concentrated on provisioning op tical connections. However, a key expectation of the optical network is tha t it will offer fast restoration capability, competitive in performance to SONET rings. To meet this expectation, there are key features that need to be added to the current proposals to extend MPLS for the optical network. T his article discusses some of these key requirements.