Abstract
We propose a hierarchical multi-granular switch architecture in FWDM networks, and investigate the routing, spectrum allocation, and waveband assignment problem. Hierarchical switching can improve cost and energy efficiencies while marginally sacrificing spectral efficiency.
© 2012 Optical Society of America
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