Reference Architecture for Multi-Layer Software Defined Optical Data Center Networks

Electronics

Casimer DeCusatis¹ 

[1] School of Computer Science and Mathematics, New York State Cloud Computing and Analytics Center, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA; E-Mail

关键词: cloud;    software defined network;    network function virtualization;    Fibre Channel over Ethernet;    optical;   

DOI  :  10.3390/electronics4030633

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

As cloud computing data centers grow larger and networking devices proliferate; many complex issues arise in the network management architecture. We propose a framework for multi-layer; multi-vendor optical network management using open standards-based software defined networking (SDN). Experimental results are demonstrated in a test bed consisting of three data centers interconnected by a 125 km metropolitan area network; running OpenStack with KVM and VMW are components. Use cases include inter-data center connectivity via a packet-optical metropolitan area network; intra-data center connectivity using an optical mesh network; and SDN coordination of networking equipment within and between multiple data centers. We create and demonstrate original software to implement virtual network slicing and affinity policy-as-a-service offerings. Enhancements to synchronous storage backup; cloud exchanges; and Fibre Channel over Ethernet topologies are also discussed.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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