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Fiber/optical networks

9/16/2002 11:43 AM EDT

Fiber/optical networks


Vendors look for more 'utility' in optical nets
Two years ago, every optical networking startup claimed to be designing a new type of optical component or network element that didn't compete with existing products-some new niche vital to the future of optical networking. Now it's just the opposite.


  • Wavelength shifting hikes fiber capacity
  • Optical layer needs management


  • Wavelength reach affects all optical performance
  • Flexible bridging links optical and Ethernet networks
  • Sliced architectures extend Sonet/SDH for high- speed data
  • What is the economic impact of GMPLS in metro optical networks?





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