Diapositive PPT
How are we approaching the problem?
- Generalized MPLS (GMPLS): a set of mechanisms and protocols intended to make switching layers of a network more dynamic in their operation (and in particular the SDH/Sonet, G.709 (pre-)OTN and Ethernet) compatible with the parallel evolution in the IP/MPLS domain
- Extend the functions & capabilities of MPLS to work with Optical equipment (and more generally any kind of switching equipment)
- Define appropriate architectures and frameworks for this to happen with modern equipment
- Define mechanisms strategies for the support of legacy TDM and Optical equipment that was not designed to be controlled
- Extend the capabilities of MPLS protocols to operate with TDM and Optical equipment (instead of re-inventing new paradigms)
- Standardise GMPLS to ensure interoperability and investment protection for Service Providers
- Generalized MPLS would become a super-set of MPLS