A Hybrid Data Transport Protocol for Optical Networks
draft-jha-optical-hdt-00
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| Author | Pankaj K. Jha | ||
| Last updated | 2000-11-20 | ||
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Abstract
Next-generation optical network configurations are increasingly becoming a complex mix of SONET/SDH and DWDM-based direct data-over- fiber links. As SONET/SDH networks are primarily geared for TDM support, transporting IP/ATM packets along with PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy) channels (such as T1/T3/E1/E3) results in inefficient utilization of provisioned bandwidth. In addition, hybrid networks of ring and mesh configurations for short and long haul LAN/MAN/WAN communications need a unified end-to-end protocol that can seamlessly transport packets (native or otherwise) over any mix of optical networks.
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