Abstract:
A method and apparatus for optical performance monitoring that provides for multi-rate and multi-protocol monitoring includes, identifying a protocol associated with each of a plurality of communication signals using respective data rates extracted therefrom, determining, for each of the plurality of communication signals, a respective bit-error rate (BER), and generating an alarm indicative of BER excursions beyond a protocol appropriate BER threshold level
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for fault localization in an optical network using time trend correlation of end node performance parameters and intermediate node performance parameters, such as QoS and quasi-Q factors, respectively. The method and apparatus are bit-rate and protocol independent, enabling testing for each channel of a diverse dense wavelength division multiplexed traffic system using a single set of hardware.