The first topology comes from the DARPA CORONET Program on Dynamic Multi-Terabit Core Optical Networks
This topology is Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited
The CORONET Global Network is a hypothetical fiber-optic backbone network developed for use in researching large-scale DWDM networks. The location and connectivity of the nodes mimics existing networks but is not intended to characterize actual nodes in use today.
Download CORONET CONUS topology file (75 Nodes, 99 Links, Average Nodal Degree is 2.6)
Download CORONET Global topology file (100 Nodes, 136 Links, Average Nodal Degree is 2.7, includes Europe and Asia)
Download the CORONET Program Information Packet, which specifies requirements for network traffic, dynamic setup times, restoration, and IP quality of service in future global core networks.
The CORONET topology was specifically designed to be capable of providing a high degree of protection. For example, four completely link-diverse cross-continental paths exist in this network, which is not a common feature in US carrier networks. The 60-Node network shown below is somewhat more representative of current major carrier networks, with only three link-diverse cross-continental paths.
Download 60-Node CONUS topology file (60 Nodes, 79 Links, Average Nodal Degree is 2.6)
Download 60-Node topology file (60 Nodes, 77 Links, Average Nodal Degree is 2.6)
Download 30-Node topology file (30 Nodes, 36 Links, Average Nodal Degree is 2.4)