… We demonstrate plug-and-play network upgrade, … SDN functions can be distributed on-the-fly
into the network … to sustain traffic growth, and for flexible and dynamic resource allocation to …

… We do not rely on optical packet switching, and … switch functions such as routers and
optical channel data unit cross connect. For intra data center networks, the role of optical switch …

… 3 packet switches, resulting in multiple optical–electrical–… resource utilization with
highly flexible connectivity enabled by … (s) and network-attached memory using function-programmable …

… defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization … of a flexible capacity to the
intra-data center networking in … electrical packet switching layer, optical packet/burst switching …

… In particular, holding the promise of efficient and flexible … , optical packet switching (OPS)
and optical burst switching (OBS) … fiber switch which can be configured to support OCS function …

… intra-DCN optical circuit switching architecture with flexible … electrical packet switches and
an optical circuit switch. For … Logically, the elastic ring realizes the function of a n × n crossbar. …

… In this paper, optical packet switching is not discussed since the lack of effective … To
understand the role of optical switching in different introduction strategies, we compare the impact of …

… wavelength used; therefore it lacks flexibility. In contrast to the … As each ToR plays the role
of the bridge connecting intra-rack … for optical packet switching in data center networks,” Opt. …

… To resolve these problems, electrical and optical hybrid switching systems have been …
electrical packet switches whereas large or long-live flows are routed by a fast optical circuit switch…

… roles in both intra- and inter- data center networks. Particularly, … flexible resource allocation
capability of optical switching … high forwarding load at the ToR packet switches. Here we have …