Decreasing survivable fiber network cost using optical switches
- 6 January 2003
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 93-97 vol.1
- https://doi.org/10.1109/glocom.1988.25816
Abstract
Reviews a new survivable fiber-hubbed architecture using optical switches as protection switches. A case study based on a metropolitan area LATA network shows the new architecture may have the highest network survivability for fiber cable cuts (identical to that provided by the 1:1 diverse protection architecture) with a significant cost savings compared with the traditional 1:1 diverse protection architecture. The cost and benefits of using the new scheme, the traditional 1:1/DP or 1:1N/DP are very network dependent, and computer tools are a virtual necessity for alternative evaluation. The decision for which strategy to use depends on local conditions and belong to the OTC's planners who appreciate the requirements of their network for survivability.Keywords
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