A software-defined transport network architecture with OpenFlow-enabled MPLS switches is proposed for metro networks. The results of preliminary numerical study show how the proposed architecture improves the cost-efficiency and simplicity of transport networks.
Hiroaki HaraiHideaki FurukawaKenji FujikawaTakaya MiyazawaNaoya Wada
Dongxu ZhangXuefei SongChao ChenHongxiang GuoJian WuYinben Xia
Dongxu ZhangXuefei SongSongtao MaiShuang HaoHongxiang GuoYinben Xia
Yongli ZhaoYajie LiRui TianWei WangJie ZhangYuefeng JiXinbo Wang