We propose an energy management framework to optimize the energy consumption of
networks using the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol such as Carrier Grade Ethernet …

Telecommunication networks are over-provisioned with redundant resources in order to
cope with traffic load during peak hours and to quickly recover from failures. However, much …

Abstract With IEEE 802.1 S Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, an Ethernet operator can
define different network regions. A Common Spanning Tree (CST) is defined in such a way …

Energy Efficient Ethernet, as defined by the IEEE 802.3 az standard, has shown not to be as
efficient as originally expected given the large values of the transition times between the …

The energy demands of Ethernet links have been an active focus of research in the recent
years. This work has enabled a new generation of energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) interfaces …

A method for optimisation of IEEE 802.3 az energy‐efficient Ethernet networks is proposed.
To overcome the timing limitations imposed by the standard, the packets are stored in a …

Reducing energy consumption in networks has been recently receiving attention. Networks
are typically designed to support peak loads. Energy saving is potentially achieved by …

Summary IEEE Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a layer-2 protocol which ensures a loop
free topology in Metro Ethernet networks. It is based on Minimum Spanning Tree solution …

Ethernet is gaining in importance in both access and metro networks. As a layer 2
technology, Ethernet gives a basic framework for routing, QoS and traffic engineering (TE) …

In telecommunication networks based on the current Ethernet technology, routing of traffic
demands is based on multiple spanning trees: the network operator configures different …