Architecture to scale an IP/MPLS network via multiple network planes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9094740
APP PUB NO 20120148238A1
SERIAL NO

12963376

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An architecture is provided for a core network of a service provider. Intra-connect routers operate multiprotocol label switching under Internet protocol for packets. Network planes are coupled in parallel to the intra-connect routers to form the core network for the service provider. Each of the network planes is defined by a maximum optical load capacity of an optical switch.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

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Ringen, Deron Acworth, US 6 39

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