Abstract: We demonstrate a scalable optical datacenter architecture with multicasting capability. The modular architecture relies on pods interconnected on a WDM fiber ring. Inter-pod traffic is handled on a per-wavelength basis, whereas slotted network operation allows fine switching granularity within the pod. Network operation and dynamic reconfiguration are enabled by the frequency-selectivity of a novel, phase agnostic coherent receiver scheme that obviates the need for DSP at the receiver. System performance is investigated through numerical simula...
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Computer network