What is SONET?

What is SONET?
SONET stands for Synchronous Optical Networking. It is a protocol for transmitting a huge volume of data over long distances using a fiber optic medium. Synchronous Optical Networking was primarily developed in 1984 and then standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1988.
Using Synchronous Optical Networking, multiple digital data streams are transferred at the same time over optical fiber using the laser beam and LEDs. The hardware related to Synchronous Optical Networking was manufactured to provide better configuration and reliable services to its users. It may use a re-generator for long haul distances and also boosts signals weak signal that has already travelled for a long distance.
SONET supports various streams at the same time and provides efficient services in telecommunication systems. It uses standardized line rates, therefore all kinds of organizations can be interconnected using SONET. The network architecture of a SONET relies on transmitting data even if a portion of the network has failed. SONET uses bidirectional line-switched ring which could be either 2-fiber or 5-fiber variants, unidirectional path-switched ring and Linear automatic protection switching.…….Read More