Terabit/s-scalable end-to-end parallel networking architecture (TLAN) based on virtual optical resource control

Terabit/s-scalable end-to-end parallel networking architecture (TLAN) based on virtual optical resource control for a high-end scientific application is outlined. Multi-rail- and Multi-lane-aware networking architecture, the relevant photonic technologies, the requirements of optical devices and interfaces for TLAN optical node deployments are also discussed.