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