In this context, the IP/DWDM optical Internet which runs IP directly over the DWDM layer to eliminate one or more of intermediate layers (e.g., SONET/SDH, ATM) is expected to be the right solution.

• 因此，去掉中间层(例如SONET/SDH，ATM)，将IP直接承载在DWDM上的IP/DWDM光Internet被认为是正确的选择。