Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Light-trail and FISSION Architectures for Metropolitan and Data-Center Networking
STCS Seminar
Speaker:
Ashwin Gumaste (Indian Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
and Engineering
Powai
Mumbai 400076)
Organiser:
R K Shyamasundar
Date:
Thursday, 16 Oct 2014, 11:00 to 12:00
Venue:
AG-80
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Abstract:
Abstract: The talk begins by highlighting the communication problem in metropolitan regions and for content providers i.e. the use of data-centers. The concept of light-trails is proposed as a solution to solving the IP over WDM paradox. Light-trail implementation and protocols for growth of a virtual topology are discussed. Subsequently, implementation of light-trails in commercial scenarios is highlighted. The second part of the talk uses light-trails as an enabler towards data-center design. The resuling architecture called FISSION or Flexible Interconnection of Scalable Systems Integrated using Optical Networks is presented. FISSION allows a data-center to scale to previously un-achievable number of servers. Engineering challenges and optimization aspects of FISSION are presented. The talk concludes with new opportunities for research in the metropolitan and data-center space.
| Speaker: | Ashwin Gumaste (Indian Institute of Technology Department of Computer Science and Engineering Powai Mumbai 400076) |
| Organiser: | R K Shyamasundar |
| Date: | Thursday, 16 Oct 2014, 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Venue: | AG-80 |
(Scan to add to calendar)
Abstract:
Abstract: The talk begins by highlighting the communication problem in metropolitan regions and for content providers i.e. the use of data-centers. The concept of light-trails is proposed as a solution to solving the IP over WDM paradox. Light-trail implementation and protocols for growth of a virtual topology are discussed. Subsequently, implementation of light-trails in commercial scenarios is highlighted. The second part of the talk uses light-trails as an enabler towards data-center design. The resuling architecture called FISSION or Flexible Interconnection of Scalable Systems Integrated using Optical Networks is presented. FISSION allows a data-center to scale to previously un-achievable number of servers. Engineering challenges and optimization aspects of FISSION are presented. The talk concludes with new opportunities for research in the metropolitan and data-center space.