Recommendation ITU-T Y.3805 (2021) Amendment 1 (11/2023) Quantum key distribution networks – Software-defined networking control
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FOREWORD
Table of Contents
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
     3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
     3.2 Terms defined in this Recommendation
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Overview
7 Requirements for the SDN controller in the QKDN control layer
8 Functional architecture for SDN control in QKDN
9 Reference points
10 Hierarchical SDN controller in QKDNs
11 Overall operational procedures of SDN control in QKDNs
     11.1 Normal operation mode: Service request and system initialization phase
     11.2 Normal operation mode: Key generation phase
     11.3 Normal operation mode: Key request, relay and supply phase
          11.3.1 A key relay control procedure including hierarchical SDN control
          11.3.2 A key relay rerouting procedure including hierarchical SDN control
     11.4 Normal operation mode: Management monitor phase
     11.5 Normal operation mode: QKDN virtualization phase
     11.6 A control action procedure including hierarchical SDN control associated with QKDN management
12 Security considerations
Appendix I  Use cases of SDN control in QKDNs
Appendix II  Comparison of control methods between traditional QKDNs and  SDN-based QKDNs
Appendix III  Controllable elements for SDN in QKDNs
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