Alien wavelength technique to enhance garr optical network

TL;DR

This paper discusses the implementation of alien wavelength technology to integrate two separate optical network domains in GARR's infrastructure, enhancing performance and efficiency cost-effectively.

Contribution

It presents a practical case of deploying alien wavelengths in a production environment, focusing on integration, deployment, and operational challenges.

Findings

Successful integration of alien wavelengths in a real-world network

Improved network efficiency and performance

Insights into deployment and operational issues

Abstract

GARR optical network used to be composed of two separate optical network domains on its national infrastructure. With the aim to integrate these two domains and deliver high performance services all over its infrastructure, we implemented the so called alien wavelength technique, thus improving the overall efficiency of the Italian research and education network in a cost-effective way. This paper describes the activity, results, and our experience in the integration of alien wavelengths in a production environment, with a special emphasis on deployment and operational issues.