What is Layer 0 in the OSI layers ? Isn’t OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layers?
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Yes it is. In the standard, seven layers have been defined. Just let’s remember the seven layers of OSI.
Layer 7: The application layer.
Layer 6: The presentation layer.
Layer 5: The session layer.
Layer 4: The transport layer.
Layer 3: The network layer.
Layer 2: The data-link layer.
Layer 1: The physical layer.
If you are working in the transport networking, you already know that Layer 0 is the photonics layer, more specifically, DWDM is considered as the Layer 0 of the OSI layers.
DWDM – Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing is an Optical Transmission technology.
DWDM as Layer 0
Above picture shows DWDM as Layer 0, SONET/SDH as Layer 1.
The reason, SONET/SDH can be a client of DWDM but not vice versa. Which mean, SONET/SDH signals can be carried over DWDM but DWDM cannot be carried over SONET/SDH or any other transport mechanism. It is photonic layer.I explain DWDM , OSI Layers and of course much more topics in my Service Provider Design Workshop. You can check the outline and register for the upcoming SP Design Workshop from here.
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