Framework and Requirements for GMPLS-Based Control of Flexi-Grid Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Networks
RFC 7698
| Document | Type | RFC - Informational (November 2015; No errata) | |
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| Authors | Iftekhar Hussain , Xihua Fu , Fatai Zhang , Daniele Ceccarelli , Oscar de Dios , Ramon Casellas | ||
| Last updated | 2018-12-20 | ||
| Replaces | draft-ogrcetal-ccamp-flexi-grid-fwk | ||
| Stream | IETF | ||
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| Stream | WG state | Submitted to IESG for Publication | |
| Document shepherd | Matt Hartley | ||
| Shepherd write-up | Show (last changed 2015-07-09) | ||
| IESG | IESG state | RFC 7698 (Informational) | |
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Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) O. Gonzalez de Dios, Ed.
Request for Comments: 7698 Telefonica I+D
Category: Informational R. Casellas, Ed.
ISSN: 2070-1721 CTTC
F. Zhang
Huawei
X. Fu
Stairnote
D. Ceccarelli
Ericsson
I. Hussain
Infinera
November 2015
Framework and Requirements for GMPLS-Based Control
of Flexi-Grid Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Networks
Abstract
To allow efficient allocation of optical spectral bandwidth for
systems that have high bit-rates, the International Telecommunication
Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has extended
its Recommendations G.694.1 and G.872 to include a new Dense
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) grid by defining a set of
nominal central frequencies, channel spacings, and the concept of the
"frequency slot". In such an environment, a data-plane connection is
switched based on allocated, variable-sized frequency ranges within
the optical spectrum, creating what is known as a flexible grid
(flexi-grid).
Given the specific characteristics of flexi-grid optical networks and
their associated technology, this document defines a framework and
the associated control-plane requirements for the application of the
existing GMPLS architecture and control-plane protocols to the
control of flexi-grid DWDM networks. The actual extensions to the
GMPLS protocols will be defined in companion documents.
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Status of This Memo
This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is
published for informational purposes.
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Standard; see Section 2 of RFC 5741.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................4
2. Terminology .....................................................5
2.1. Requirements Language ......................................5
2.2. Abbreviations ..............................................5
3. Overview of Flexi-Grid Networks .................................6
3.1. Flexi-Grid in the Context of OTN ...........................6
3.2. Flexi-Grid Terminology .....................................6
3.2.1. Frequency Slots .....................................7
3.2.2. Media-Layer Elements ................................9
3.2.3. Media Channels .....................................10
3.2.4. Optical Tributary Signals ..........................10
3.2.5. Composite Media Channels ...........................11
3.3. Hierarchy in the Media Layer ..............................11
3.4. Flexi-Grid Layered Network Model ..........................12
3.4.1. DWDM Flexi-Grid Enabled Network Element Models .....13
4. GMPLS Applicability ............................................14
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