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Quasi-light Storage for Optical Data Packets
Published on: February 6, 2014
Joint resource optimization and flexible QoS provision using hybrid optical core node architecture.
Yassine Khlifi1,2, Fahad A Al-Zahrani3
1Deanship of Scientific Research, Umm Al-Qura University, SA, Saudi Arabia.
This study introduces a hybrid core node for all-optical networks (AON) to improve resource utilization and quality of service (QoS) cost-effectively. The new architecture optimizes wavelength converters (WC) and fiber delay lines (FDL) for flexible traffic demands.
Area of Science:
- Optical networking
- Telecommunications engineering
- Computer networks
Background:
- All-optical networks (AON) offer high bandwidth and speed but struggle with flexible traffic demands impacting resource utilization and Quality of Service (QoS).
- Current AON core nodes rely on extensive wavelength converters (WC) and fiber delay lines (FDL), leading to high implementation and operational costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a cost-effective hybrid core node architecture for AON that enhances resource utilization and QoS management.
- To upgrade existing AON nodes with minimal modifications to reduce physical topology costs.
Main Methods:
- Developed a hybrid core node architecture integrating advanced algorithms for resource management.
- Introduced a novel cost formulation merging wavelength converters (WC), fiber delay lines (FDL), and lightpath deflection (LD).
- Implemented a flexible QoS scheme considering real-time traffic loss and blocking delay.
Main Results:
- The proposed hybrid architecture increases WC and FDL availability, reducing wavelength utilization based on traffic behavior.
- Optimized AON resource allocation and improved QoS management for flexible traffic demands.
- Experimental results demonstrate superior performance compared to existing techniques in resource optimization and demand satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- The hybrid core node architecture offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing AON performance.
- The integration of advanced algorithms and flexible QoS schemes effectively addresses challenges posed by modern traffic demands.
- This approach optimizes network resources while ensuring required traffic demands are met.

