This paper presents the use of remote software download, upgrade, memory backup and restoration processes to improve operational efficiencies of NG-OTN. Network Element requirements, test results in a multi-vendor environment, and evolutionary considerations are presented.
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Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Date of Conference: 25-29 March 2007