Spectral vs. Spatial Super-Channel Allocation in SDM Networks under Independent and Joint Switching Paradigms
- Siracusa, D.
- Pederzolli, F.
- Khodashenas, S. P.
- Rivas-Moscoso, J. M.
- Klonidis, D.
- Salvadori, E.
- Tomkos, I
Publication date
January 2015
DOI Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Abstract
We compare spectral and spatial super-channel allocation policies for SDM networks based on SMF bundles employing different switching paradigms. We discuss the spectral efficiency/reach trade-off and show that spatial super-channel allocation offers significant benefits using joint switching
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