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Survivability of SONET/WDM Ring Networks with Optimum Number of Spare Components and Wavelengths

Published

Author(s)

T D. Ndousse, L E. Hester, S P. Kumar, David H. Su

Abstract

This paper addresses the optimization and performance of survivability strategies used in the next generation of high-capacity optical transport networks based on Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technology. The framework of survivability presented is based on the self-healing mechanism used in SONET/SDH. The key issue addressed is how to determine the number of redundant components and wavelength units necessary to achieve a guaranteed level of survivability. A multi-modal failure probability model is developed and used in the reliability model of optical components. The multi-modal reliability analysis is used in conjunction with a reliability optimization technique to determine the optimum number of redundant components and wavelengths necessary in a SONET/WDM network to achieve a given degree of survivability.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Communications
Conference Dates
June 6-10, 1999
Conference Location
Vancouver, 1, CA
Conference Title
International Conference on Communications

Keywords

reliability, SONET, survivability, WDM

Citation

Ndousse, T. , Hester, L. , Kumar, S. and Su, D. (1999), Survivability of SONET/WDM Ring Networks with Optimum Number of Spare Components and Wavelengths, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Communications, Vancouver, 1, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=151049 (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created June 7, 1999, Updated October 12, 2021