(Box-filling-model)-based ONU schedule algorithm and bandwidth-requirement-based ONU transfer mechanism for multi-subsystem-based VPONs’ management in metro-access optical network

Abstract ONU schedule algorithm and ONU transfer mechanism for multi-subsystem-based VPONs’ management is proposed in this paper. To avoid frequent wavelength switch and realize high system stability, ONU schedule algorithm is presented for wavelength allocation by introducing box-filling model. At the same time, judgement mechanism is designed to filter wavelength-increased request caused by slight bandwidth fluctuation of VPON. To share remained bandwidth among VPONs, ONU transfer mechanism is put forward according to flexible wavelength routing. To manage wavelength resource of entire network and wavelength requirement from VPONs, information-managed matrix model is constructed. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed scheme is demonstrated by simulation and analysis.