Experiments on Multi-layer Network Virtualization towards the Software Defined Transport Network

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel architecture which enables software defined networking not only at the routing layer but also at the transport layer. Proposed architecture provides multiple SDTNs with wide range of controllability level, in spite that the SDTNs coexist upon a shared multilayered network infrastructure. We have conducted a nationwide experiment where we have provided SDTNs to practical users such as broadcasting studios. Through the experiments, we have successfully verified the resource management mechanism and network control functionalities.