Disaggregated and transparent multi-band optical continuum across access, horseshoe aggregation, and metro IPoWDM networks


Por: Morro, R, Riccardi, E, Piat, AC, Pagano, A, Kosmatos, E, Stavdas, A, Matrakidis, C, Xia, SY, Santana, HF, Calabretta, N, Gonzalez, P, Velasco, L, Sgambelluri, A, Ortiz, J, Fernandez, E, Pavon-Marino, P, Casellas, R, De Dios, OG, Cugini, F, Giorgetti, A

Publicada: 1 oct 2025
Resumen:
The limitations of segmented and power-inefficient legacy optical networks underscore the need for a disaggregated, transparent multi-band optical continuum spanning access, aggregation, and metro domains. In this work, we demonstrate the first field trial, to our knowledge, of a disaggregated and transparent multi-band optical network interconnecting access, aggregation, and metro segments over both the C- and O-bands. The proposed architecture extends the optical continuum from antenna sites through O-band access links to aggregation hubs, and further into a C-band metro-core network, eliminating intermediate opto-electronic conversions. The data plane integrates SOA-based O-band switching for dynamic signal routing and loss compensation, while the control plane is realized through an innovative hierarchical SDN-based solution. This control plane orchestrates end-to-end transparent paths across multiple domains, spectral bands, and layers, leveraging standardized protocols and models for interoperability. Experimental validation shows the seamless multi-band interconnection, demonstrating effective multi-domain orchestration, optical transparency, and control scalability. (c) 2025 Optica Publishing Group. All rights, including for text and data mining (TDM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) training, and similar technologies, are reserved.

Filiaciones:
Morro, R:
 FiberCop, Turin, Italy

Riccardi, E:
 FiberCop, Turin, Italy

Piat, AC:
 FiberCop, Turin, Italy

Pagano, A:
 FiberCop, Turin, Italy

Kosmatos, E:
 OpenLightComm Europe, Prague, Czech Republic

Stavdas, A:
 OpenLightComm Europe, Prague, Czech Republic

Matrakidis, C:
 OpenLightComm Europe, Prague, Czech Republic

Xia, SY:
 Eindhoven Univ Technol, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Santana, HF:
 Eindhoven Univ Technol, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Calabretta, N:
 Eindhoven Univ Technol, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Gonzalez, P:
 UPC, Barcelona, Spain

Velasco, L:
 UPC, Barcelona, Spain

Sgambelluri, A:
 CNIT, Pisa, Italy

 Scuola Super Sant Anna, Pisa, Italy

Ortiz, J:
 Univ Politecn Cartagena, Cartagena, Spain

Fernandez, E:
 E Lighthouse Network Solut, Cartagena, Spain

Pavon-Marino, P:
 Univ Politecn Cartagena, Cartagena, Spain

 E Lighthouse Network Solut, Cartagena, Spain

Casellas, R:
 CTTC CERCA, Castelldefels, Spain

De Dios, OG:
 Telefonica, Madrid, Spain

Cugini, F:
 CNIT, Pisa, Italy

Giorgetti, A:
 CNIT, Pisa, Italy

 Univ Pisa, Pisa, Italy
ISSN: 19430620





Journal of Optical Communications and Networking
Editorial
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA, Estados Unidos America
Tipo de documento: Article
Volumen: 17 Número: 10
Páginas: 170-181
WOS Id: 001574168400001
imagen Green Submitted, Green Accepted, All Open Access; Green Open Access

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