Virtual dynamic bandwidth allocation enabling true PON multi-tenancy

A Elrasad, N Afraz, M Ruffini - Optical Fiber Communication …, 2017 - opg.optica.org
We propose a virtual-DBA architecture enabling true PON multi-tenancy, giving Virtual
Network Operators full control over capacity assignment algorithms. We achieve …

Frame level sharing for DBA virtualization in multi-tenant PONs

A Elrasad, M Ruffini - … on Optical Network Design and Modeling …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The worldwide installation of Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) access network solutions is
hindered by the high upfront cost of deploying ubiquitous fiber infrastructure. While passive …

Virtual DBA: virtualizing passive optical networks to enable multi-service operation in true multi-tenant environments

M Ruffini, A Ahmad, S Zeb, N Afraz… - Journal of Optical …, 2020 - opg.optica.org
This paper presents the concept of virtual dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA), a method we
propose to virtualize upstream capacity scheduling in passive optical networks (PONs) …

Demonstration of a low latency bandwidth allocation mechanism for mission critical applications in virtual PONs with P4 programmable hardware

DR Mafioletti, F Slyne, R Giller… - 2022 Optical Fiber …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We provide a real-time demonstration of a low-latency PON DBA mechanism, optimised for
virtual PONs. Our implementation mixes P4 programmable data plane and software-based …

Capacity sharing approaches in multi-tenant, multi-service PONs for low-latency fronthaul applications based on cooperative-DBA

A Ahmad, F Slyne, S Zeb, A Wahab… - Optical Fiber …, 2020 - opg.optica.org
We propose and compare algorithms to allocate upstream PON capacity, where multiple
virtual operators generate independent frame-level allocation over shared infrastructure. Our …

Demonstration of real time VNF implementation of OLT with virtual DBA for sliceable multi-tenant PONs

F Slyne, A Elrasad, C Bluemm… - 2018 Optical Fiber …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Demonstration of Real Time VNF Implementation of OLT with Virtual DBA for Sliceable Multi-Tenant
PONs Page 1 Tu3D.4.pdf OFC 2018 © OSA 2018 Demonstration of Real Time VNF …

Capacity auctions to enhance resource sharing across virtual network operators in multi-tenant PONs

N Afraz, A Elrasad, M Ruffini - Optical Fiber Communication …, 2018 - opg.optica.org
We propose an economic-robust auction mechanism for multi-tenant PON's capacity sharing
that operates within the DBA process. We demonstrate that our mechanism improves PON …

Load adaptive merging algorithm for multi-tenant PON environments

KH Mohammadani, RA Butt, KA Memon… - Optical Switching and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wavelength division multiplexing\time division multiplexing passive optical network
(WDM/TDM-PON) is the attractive candidate for PON bandwidth sharing among multiple …

Experimental demonstration of DPDK optimised VNF implementation of virtual DBA in a multi-tenant PON

F Slyne, R Giller, J Singh… - … European Conference on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We demonstrate a VNF implementation of a sliceable PON architecture which has been
optimised using DPDK data plane acceleration techniques. This gives Virtual Network …

Field trial and simulation of bandwidth allocation for efficient OLT operation on virtualized PON

H Saito, H Iwamura, N Minato, S Kobayashi… - … and Exhibition on …, 2012 - opg.optica.org
Field Trial and Simulation of Bandwidth Allocation for Efficient OLT Operation on Virtualized
PON Page 1 Tu.4.B.5.pdf ECOC Technical Digest © 2012 OSA Field Trial and Simulation of …