Title
Experimenting push-pull defragmentation in flexible optical networks with direct detection.
Abstract
In flexi-grid optical networks, effective defragmentation (i.e., re-optimization) solutions are required to efficiently exploit network spectrum resources. However, current defragmentation solutions can only be implemented thanks to the presence of additional resources, such as spare extensive transponders. In this study, focusing on optically-amplified direct-detection systems, we experimentally demonstrate the feasibility of a novel defragmentation technique, called push-pull, based on dynamic lightpath frequency retuning upon proper reconfiguration of allocated spectrum resources. The technique does not require additional transponders and does not determine traffic disruption. All the relevant technological limitations that may affect the push-pull applicability are discussed. A simple yet effective closed-form expression is also proposed and experimentally validated to assess the maximum retuning range in a single push-pull operation, such that the quality of transmission during defragmentation is safely guaranteed. The technique is then successfully demonstrated in a flexi-grid network testbed. In particular the reoptimization of one lightpath is safely completed in few seconds (mainly due just to node configuration latencies) without experiencing any traffic disruption.
Year
Venue
Keywords
2012
IEEE Global Communications Conference
defragmentation,reoptimization,flexible,flexi-grid,BV-WSS,ROADM,spectrum,reallocation
Field
DocType
ISSN
Spare part,Computer science,Defragmentation,Transponder,Computer network,Exploit,Network testbed,Push pull,Control reconfiguration,Distributed computing
Conference
2334-0983
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
5
Authors
9
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Filippo Cugini118742.60
Francesco Paolucci29926.75
Gianluca Berrettini3144.56
Marco Secondini41811.74
Francesco Fresi51812.99
Gianluca Meloni6157.27
Nicola Sambo713730.56
Luca Potì83017.29
Piero Castoldi940378.07