Abstract
We assess the impact of a hybrid hierarchical optical path network that utilizes electrical cross-connects for intermediate grooming and 3R regeneration of wavelength paths. Simulation results proved that it offers up to 60% cost reduction.
© 2011 Optical Society of America
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