OpenSlice: an OpenFlow-based control plane for spectrum sliced elastic optical path networks

Opt Express. 2013 Feb 25;21(4):4194-204. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.004194.

Abstract

A control plane is a key enabling technique for dynamic and intelligent end-to-end path provisioning in optical networks. In this paper, we present an OpenFlow-based control plane for spectrum sliced elastic optical path networks, called OpenSlice, for dynamic end-to-end path provisioning and IP traffic offloading. Experimental demonstration and numerical evaluation show its overall feasibility and efficiency.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Communication Networks / instrumentation*
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Optical Devices*
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*