Analysis of MPLS vs. MPLambdaS next generation networking technologies

• Published in: Conference Record of Thirty-Fifth Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers (Cat.No.01CH37256) Vol. 1; pp. 518 - 522 vol.1
• Main Authors: Cho, G.Y., Jong-Moon Chung
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 2001
• Subjects: Access protocols; Laboratories; Multiprotocol label switching; Next generation networking; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Packet switching; Routing protocols; TCPIP
• ISBN: 078037147X; 9780780371477
• ISSN: 1058-6393; 2576-2303
• DOI: 10.1109/ACSSC.2001.986978

Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) and multiprotocol lambda switching (MP/spl lambda/S) are at the forefront of next generation wide area network routing/switching technologies. Both technologies show promising functionalities and capabilities. While MPLS and MP/spl lambda/S provide similar functions, they excel or are limited in areas due to their inherent designs and functional domains. Even though the two technologies show strengths and limitations, their coexistence will result in significant redundancy in several technical aspects. This paper investigates the similarities and differences of MPLS and MP/spl lambda/S providing an analytical and comprehensive comparison within service and coverage, resource utilization, and restoration speed and complexity.