System and method for virtual network topologies and vpn in multi-layer networks

A method comprising:

• configuring a first optical link in a photonic network, the photonic network configured to transport each of a plurality of optical signals, each of the plurality of optical signals having a respective one of a plurality of wavelengths;
• assigning a first optical signal of the plurality of optical signals to the first optical link, the first optical signal having a first wavelength of the plurality of wavelengths;
• assigning the first optical link to a first grouping of optical links of the photonic network;
• associating the first grouping of optical links with a plurality of switches;
• associating the first optical signal with the plurality of switches;
• associating the first grouping of optical links and the first optical signal with a controller of a time division multiplexed network, the time division multiplexed network configured to transport each of a plurality of packets with a digital frame format in a respective one of a plurality of time slots and the controller comprises a memory and a logic circuit configured to communicate with the plurality of switches;
• and
• transmitting the first optical signal over the first optical link.