… for dynamic control of both IP and optical layers as a UCP (Unified Control Plane). … the
comparison between SDN/OpenFlow and other control plane techniques for optical networks. …

… Fig.1 shows the network architecture. In this paper, we consider a multi-layer optical
switching network comprising three different layers: IP, optical burst switching (OBS), and optical …

… benefits on multi-layer restoration [8]. Control plane architectures for multi-layer networks is
a … typically use “overlay” because of the lack of multivendor interoperability between layers. …

… validation in a multilayer PCE-based control plane testbed including Elastic Optical Network
(EON) … In this work we focus on databases related to different network layers. In particular, [5] …

… propose an integrated control plane taking care of all control functions of the multilayer
network. In this paper, however, we will concentrate on IP/MPLS layer control plane issues, more …

… multilayer operation, in terms of control plane implementation and equipment integration.
Finally, the paper presents a report on multilayer … operation of IP and transport layers. Next, we …

… ) multi-layer optical networks, the IP and optical layers are … interaction, which leads to high
operational cost, low network … , a unified control plane (UCP) for both IP and optical layers, …

… Much progress was made on the development of control plane for hybrid networks on this
… at the Ethernet VLAN level and required any layer transitions to occur inside domains in a …

… Multi-layer resiliency based on a MRN control plane allowsto … on integrated networks
across different transport layers. By … layers can exist in a single control plane region network. …

… define a client server relationship between two layers in hierarchy. In the ASON model,
the link in the client layer is realized over a network connection in the server layer. A client …