Topology management of transmission networks using auto-recognition by 'autonomously controlled network elements'

摘要

In the future multimedia age, path connections will be changed frequently, so network carriers should manage the networks flexibly. The distributed architecture, wherein a small operations system is included in each network element, appears suitable as the network management architecture given this situation. This paper provides a method that automatically recognizes the physical network topology in the distributed control environment, and evaluates its performance. The method reduces the burdens of network operators because network operation requires only the physical construction of equipment and fiber connections.