ZTE Communications ›› 2010, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (3): 13-16.

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Features of PBB-TE Architecture and GMPLS Control Technology

Wei Jianwen1, Xie Rui2, Jin Yaohui1,2   

  1. 1. The state key lab of advanced optical communication systems & networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China;
    2. Network & Information Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
  • Online:2010-09-25 Published:2020-02-28
  • About author:Wei Jianwen is studying for a master’s degree at the Electronic Engineering Department of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research direction is multi-layer multi-domain networks, including TE and segment protection in multi-domain networks, and survivability of multi-layer networks.

    Xie Rui is a senior engineer at the Network&Information Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is responsible for the operation and maintenance management of both the Shanghai Education and Research Network and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University website. His research interests include key technologies and applications of next-generation Internet, network management, network measurement, and network security. He has published 10 academic papers.

    Jin Yaohui is professor and doctoral advisor at the State Key Lab of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is also the deputy director of the Network&Information Center of the University. His research interests include future Internet design, large-scale network measurement and optimized control, and Photonic Network-on-Chip (PNoC). He has published 100 academic papers, of which 30 are indexed by SCI.
  • Supported by:
    This work was funded by the National Basic Research Program of China (“973”Program) under Grant No. 2010CB328205, the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 60825103, and the National Key Technology R&D Program under Grant No. 2008BAH37B03

Abstract: Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) transport networks are evolving to packet-oriented, and a variety of carrier-class packet transport technologies have emerged. Provider Backbone Bridge with Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE) is a connection-oriented packet transport technology that provides good scalability and manageability, and guarantees Quality of Service (QoS). Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) is a mature transport network control plane technology that supports multiple data planes with different switching granularity. GMPLS-controlled PBB-TE is a promising solution for Packet Transport Networks (PTN)