RFC 4054: Impairments and Other Constraints on Optical Layer Routing

Optical networking poses a number challenges for Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS). Fundamentally, optical technology is an analog rather…

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Outgoing relationships (2 related RFCs)

Normative reference — RFC 3945: Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) Architecture
Normative reference — RFC 3717: IP over Optical Networks: A Framework

Incoming relationships (1 related RFC)

Informatively referenced by — RFC 6566: A Framework for the Control of Wavelength Switched Optical Networks (WSONs) with Impairments