The vision of optical networking: tales and realities of the OPEX/CAPEX analysis

Patrick Leisching

doi:10.1117/12.640098

24 October 2005 The vision of optical networking: tales and realities of the OPEX/CAPEX analysis

Patrick Leisching

Proceedings Volume 6011, Performance, Quality of Service, and Control of Next-Generation Communication and Sensor Networks III; 601103 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.640098
Event: Optics East 2005, 2005, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

The different flavors of today's and future multilayer transmission networks are analyzed highlighting the main infrastructure, capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) contributions to total cost of ownership (TCO). Depending on different carrier requirements, critical parameters and general design rules for optimum overall cost positions are discussed. To illustrate and evaluate the impact of given boundary conditions, some case studies will be presented where new technologies lead to significant OPEX/CAPEX savings.

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Patrick Leisching "The vision of optical networking: tales and realities of the OPEX/CAPEX analysis", Proc. SPIE 6011, Performance, Quality of Service, and Control of Next-Generation Communication and Sensor Networks III, 601103 (24 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.640098

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