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Introduction to Traditional Networks

Explains the business and operational challenges of traditional IP and optical networks. It introduces the network layers, building blocks, and limitations that drive the need for Routed Optical Networking.

Routed Optical Networking

Provides an overview of the Routed Optical Networking architecture, its benefits, and its supported deployment models. It helps readers understand how the solution simplifies multilayer transport while improving automation and network efficiency.

Routed Optical Networking Solution Components

Describes the hardware, planning, automation, and IOS XR software components used in the Routed Optical Networking solution. It helps to identify the routers, optics, line systems, controllers, and protocols required for deployment.

Deployment Topologies

Describes deployment topology examples for Routed Optical Networking. It helps to understand how the solution is applied to metro, regional, mesh, long-haul, point-to-point, and multi-degree optical network designs.

Automation Workflows

Describes installation, communication, and service provisioning workflows for Routed Optical Networking automation components. It helps to understand how Crosswork, NSO, Cisco Optical Network Controller, and related tools coordinate multilayer services.

PLE Service Configuration

Describes Private Line Emulation service concepts and configuration procedures. It helps to configure PLE over EVPN-VPWS, frequency synchronization, optics payloads, QoS, CEM interfaces, performance measurement, segment routing, and policy verification.

Sample end-to-end configuration

Provides an end-to-end Routed Optical Networking provisioning example for a two-node DCI topology. It walks through planning, implementation, operation, and optimization activities for replacing a legacy span.