A MeshSubnetworkConnection is a logical connection across a subnetwork that implements mesh protection. The connection is assigned a “home route” that it follows until a network failure is detected. Alternative routes are dynamically calculated when a network fault occurs, and affected connects are allocated new routes. For instance, Ciena devices can be configured in this manner.

A circuit that is LayeredOver other entities as it passes through the network. shows how a circuit passing through the network is modeled.

Figure 1. A circuit that is LayeredOver other entities as it passes through the network.