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IP over Optical Networks: A Framework

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Network Working Group                                     B. Rajagopalan
Request for Comments: 3717                                    Consultant
Category: Informational                                       J. Luciani
                                                  Marconi Communications
                                                              D. Awduche
                                                                     MCI
                                                              March 2004


                 IP over Optical Networks: A Framework

Status of this Memo

   This memo provides information for the Internet community.  It does
   not specify an Internet standard of any kind.  Distribution of this
   memo is unlimited.

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   Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2004).  All Rights Reserved.

Abstract

   The Internet transport infrastructure is moving towards a model of
   high-speed routers interconnected by optical core networks.  The
   architectural choices for the interaction between IP and optical
   network layers, specifically, the routing and signaling aspects, are
   maturing.  At the same time, a consensus has emerged in the industry
   on utilizing IP-based protocols for the optical control plane.  This
   document defines a framework for IP over Optical networks,
   considering both the IP-based control plane for optical networks as
   well as IP-optical network interactions (together referred to as "IP
   over optical networks").


















Rajagopalan, et al.          Informational
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