Specifically, the embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for using alternate routing through {HEAD ~ an aggregate optical network unit} to cost effectively improve protection and improve {TAIL ~ energy efficiency} 
to improve
Specifically , the embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for using alternate routing through { HEAD ~ an aggregate optical network unit } to cost effectively improve protection and improve { TAIL ~ energy efficiency }
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