A distributed algorithm for optimal (optical) bypass of IP routers to improve network performance and efficiency

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Abstract

In mesh networks, the proposed distributed algorithm sets up (in advance or dynamically) maximal-length (virtual-) circuits to bypass IP routers, reducing their size and power requirements, increasing efficiency, and improving network performance. By finding and setting up the optimal configuration of bypass circuits in an IP network, the algorithm: (i) minimizes the total number of expensive, high-speed IP router ports at network nodes; (ii) reduces the network energy requirements by shifting the maximum amount of traffic off IP routers and over to more energy-efficient optical bypass (virtual-) circuits; (iii) reduces the end-to-end packet latency by eliminating unnecessary queueing delays in IP routers; and (iv) reduces traffic congestion in IP routers by bypassing them whenever possible.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 45th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, CISS 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 45th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, CISS 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 23 Mar 201125 Mar 2011

Publication series

Name2011 45th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, CISS 2011

Conference

Conference2011 45th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, CISS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period23/03/1125/03/11

Keywords

  • Bypass circuits
  • Network optimization
  • Network topology

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