Internet-Draft draft-han-pce-path-computation-fg-transp October 2023
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PCE Working Group
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draft-han-pce-path-computation-fg-transport-00
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Authors:
L. Han
China Mobile
H. Zheng
Huawei Technologies
M. Wang
China Mobile
Y. Zhao
China Mobile

Path Computation and Control Extention Requirements for Fine-Granularity Transport Network

Abstract

This document focuses on the requirements for path computation and control of the fine-granularity transport network. It provides the general context of the use cases of path computation and the considerations on the requirements of PCE extension in such fine-granularity transport network.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

With the proposal of new service demand, the technology of the transport network is constantly developing. TDM based Optical Transport Network (OTN) and Metro Transport Network (MTN) technologies are both moving towards fine- grain hard slices. The vertical industries and dedicated line services have higher requirements on isolation, security and reliability but with smaller bandwidth. Fine-grain TDM technology can provide the flexible N*10Mbps bandwidth for these connections.

ITU-T has a series of recommendations for fgOTN (fine grain OTN ) and fgMTN (fine grain MTN). For example, the fgOTN overview is defined in [ITU-T_G.709.20] and the fgOTN layer architecture is defined in [ITU-T_G.872].The fgMTN overview is defined in[ITU-T_G.8312.20] and the fgMTN layer architecture is defined in [ITU-T_G.8310].

The new fine-grain transport technology will significantly increase the number of path connections in the network compared to the traditional connections based on optical wavelength or ODUk with larger bandwidth. For the future massive fine-grain channel connections, how to effectively perform end-to-end path computation and control will be an important technical topic.

The architecture of a Path Computation Element (PCE)-based model has been presented in [RFC4655]. It discusses PCE-based implementations including composite, external, and multiple PCE path computation. [RFC8779]addresses the extensions required for GMPLS applications and routing requests, for example, for Optical Transport Networks (OTNs) and Wavelength Switched Optical Networks (WSONs). Due to the new features of fine-grain technology, PCE may need to be extended.

This document focuses on the requirements for path computation and control of the fine-grain transport network. Section 3 provides the general context of the use cases of path computation. Section 4 provides the considerations on the requirements of PCE extension in such fine-grain transport network.

2. Requirements Language

The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.

3. Terminology

Domain:

FG:

MTN:

OTN:

4. Path Computation Requirements in Fine-grain Transport Network

Compared to traditional optical networks, fine-grain transport networks require more quantity, faster, and more flexible path set-up and removing capabilities. The path computation architecture should be reliable, scalable and efficient to facilitate the configuration of a large amount of fine-granularity channel connections.

      +-----------------------+           +------------------------+
      |         Domain A      |           |        Domain B        |
    +-+-+   +--+    +--+     ++-+       +-++    +--+    +--+     +-+-+
--->|PE1+---+P1+----+P2+---->+P4|------>|P5+----+P6+----+P7+---->+PE2|--->
    +-+-+   +--+    +--+     ++-+       +-++    +--+    +--+     +-+-+
      |                       |           |                        |
      +-----------------------+           +------------------------+
      ^                                                            ^
      |                                                            |
      +-----------------E2E fine-grain connection----------------+
Figure 1: Scenario of E2E fine-grain connection

o The number of fine-grain TDM channels will significantly increase:

o According to service requirements, fine-grain paths may change frequently and dynamically:

5. Use Cases of Fine-grain Path Computation

To address the massive fine-grain path computation issues, it is necessary to combine centralized control systems and distributed control protocols. On the one hand, a centralized control system is used to calculate the global optimal routing and develop resource scheduling strategies. On the other hand, distributed control protocols between devices are used to perform operations such as cross connection configuration and time slot occupation assignment.

The applications of fine-grain path computation and related capabilities at least include:

o Fine-grain path set-up:

o Fine-grain resource management:

o Fine-grain path update:

o Fine-grain path removal:

o Service awareness and mapping:

6. Requirements of PCE Extension for Fine-grain Transport Network

The centralized computation model of PCE architecture seems to be suitable for the fine-grain transport network, while the PCEP (PCE communication protocol) needs to be extended to meet the fine-grain transport requirements.

The path calculation request/reply message from the PCC or the PCE must contain the information specifying appropriate fine-grain channel attributes, including the fine-grain switching capability/type, the fine-grain server layer type, the fine-grain time slots, the fine-grain client ID, end-to-End fine-granularity path protection type, etc.

The protocol and signaling should support the application of fine-grain path set-up/update/removal and resource management.

7. PCEP Extension for Fine-grain Transport Network

Fine-grain path set-up/adjustment,service awareness and mapping and fine- grain resource management may be invovled in PCEP extensions. The specific extentions will continue to apply in the future.

8. Manageability Consideration

TBD

9. Security Considerations

TBD

10. IANA Considerations

TBD

11. Normative References

[I-D.liu-ccamp-optical2cloud-problem-statement]
Liu, S., Zheng, H., Guo, A., Zhao, Y., and D. King, "Problem Statement and Gap Analysis for Connecting to Cloud DCs via Optical Networks", Work in Progress, Internet-Draft, draft-liu-ccamp-optical2cloud-problem-statement-05, , <https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/draft-liu-ccamp-optical2cloud-problem-statement-05>.
[ITU-T_G.709.20]
ITU-T, "ITU-T G.709.20: OTU4 long-reach interface; 07/2018", https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-G.709.2, .
[ITU-T_G.8310]
ITU-T, "ITU-T G.8310: Architecture of the metro transport network; 12/2020", https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-G.8310, .
[ITU-T_G.8312.20]
ITU-T, "ITU-T G.8312.20:Overview of fine grain MTN; 05/2023", https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-G.8312.20, .
[ITU-T_G.872]
ITU-T, "ITU-T G.872: Architecture of the optical transport network; 12/2019", https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-G.872, .
[RFC2119]
Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels", BCP 14, RFC 2119, DOI 10.17487/RFC2119, , <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc2119>.
[RFC3688]
Mealling, M., "The IETF XML Registry", BCP 81, RFC 3688, DOI 10.17487/RFC3688, , <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc3688>.
[RFC4655]
Farrel, A., Vasseur, J.-P., and J. Ash, "A Path Computation Element (PCE)-Based Architecture", RFC 4655, DOI 10.17487/RFC4655, , <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc4655>.
[RFC8174]
Leiba, B., "Ambiguity of Uppercase vs Lowercase in RFC 2119 Key Words", BCP 14, RFC 8174, DOI 10.17487/RFC8174, , <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8174>.
[RFC8779]
Margaria, C., Ed., Gonzalez de Dios, O., Ed., and F. Zhang, Ed., "Path Computation Element Communication Protocol (PCEP) Extensions for GMPLS", RFC 8779, DOI 10.17487/RFC8779, , <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8779>.

Authors' Addresses

Liuyan Han
China Mobile
No.32 Xuanwumen west street
Beijing, 100053
China
Haomian Zheng
Huawei Technologies
Huawei Campus, No. 156 Beiqing Rd.
Beijing
100095
China
Minxue Wang
China Mobile
No.32 Xuanwumen west street
Beijing, 100053
China
Yang Zhao
China Mobile
No.32 Xuanwumen west street
Beijing, 100053
China