Publication No 36659

Author(s)

Kirstädter, A.; Gruber, C.G.; Riedl, J.; Bauschert, T.

Title

Carrier-Grade Ethernet for Packet Core Networks

Keywords

NETWORK; ETHERNET

Abstract

Ethernet is a permanent success story, extending its reach from LAN and metro areas now also into core networks. 100 Gbit/s Ethernet will be the key enabler for a new generation of true end-to-end carrier grade Ethernet networks. This paper first focuses on functionality and standards required to enable carrier-grade Ethernet-based core networks and possible Ethernet backbone network architectures will be discussed. The second part then evaluates the CAPEX and OPEX performance of Ethernet core networks and competitive network architectures. The results propose that Ethernet will not only soon be mature enough for deployment in backbone networks but also provide huge cost advantages to providers. A novel complete, cost-effective and service-oriented infrastructure layer in the area of core networks will arise. The industry-wide efforts to cover remaining challenges also confirm this outlook.

Year

2006

Reference entry

Kirstädter, A.; Gruber, C.G.; Riedl, J.; Bauschert, T.
Carrier-Grade Ethernet for Packet Core Networks
Proceedings of the 2006 International Asia-Pacific Optical Communications Conference and Exhibition (APOC 2006), Gwangju, September 2006

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