Conclusion - Proposal
Conclusion:
- Existing multicast-capable signalling protocols applicable to optical multicast
- However with shortest-path trees only PIM-SSM applicable
- Non-shortest path trees also applicable to optical multicast
- Cost savings (transceivers, wavelength, amplifiers)
Further studies:
- Improve the routing and computational aspects
- Improve the “choice” criteria concerning signalling
- Related to applicability and architectural considerations (optical network design)
Proposal:
- Accept the proposed contribution as an IPO WG Document as Framework for Optical Multicast