Software defined networking (SDN) over space division multiplexing (SDM) optical networks: features, benefits and experimental demonstration

Opt Express. 2014 Feb 10;22(3):3638-47. doi: 10.1364/OE.22.003638.

Abstract

We present results from the first demonstration of a fully integrated SDN-controlled bandwidth-flexible and programmable SDM optical network utilizing sliceable self-homodyne spatial superchannels to support dynamic bandwidth and QoT provisioning, infrastructure slicing and isolation. Results show that SDN is a suitable control plane solution for the high-capacity flexible SDM network. It is able to provision end-to-end bandwidth and QoT requests according to user requirements, considering the unique characteristics of the underlying SDM infrastructure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't