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The Importance of Carrier Ethernet to Service Providers Presented by The Metro Ethernet Forum in conjunction with Verizon Business & First Avenue Networks
The Importance of Carrier Ethernet to Service Providers
Presented by The Metro Ethernet Forum
in conjunction with Verizon Business & First Avenue Networks
Turning technology into service
Scalability
Reliability
QoS
TDM Support
ServiceManagement
CarrierEthernetCarrierEthernet
The Evolution of Ethernet
• Ethernet has established itself as the most widely deployed LAN technology
• Ethernet is now established as a viable WAN networking technology – Carrier Grade Equipment– Simple interface between customer and network– Ability to support Data, Voice, and Video
– Meet customer evolving requirements • High bandwidth, scalable network services• Converging voice and data applications on a
single network
– Deliver converged services as part of a carriers infrastructure
Service Providers are implementing carrier Ethernet solutions to:
Characteristic Mainframe Minicomputer Client ServerNetworked Computing
Era 1950’s-1985 1970-1990 1985-1995 1995-Present
Provider
IBM, Burroughs, NCR, Univac, Control Data, Honeywell
Digital Equipment, HP, Data General
Sun, Compaq, HP, SGI IBM, Dell, HP, Compaq
Bandwidth Requirements
9.6Kbps 19.2Kbps-56KbpsBranch 56Kb
HQ-Data Center 1.544Mbps-45Mbps
Branch 3Mbps-50Mbps
HQ-Data Center 100Meg-Gig
Preferred Network Technology
Multidrop Private Line
Low Speed Private Line
Frame Relay/ ATM Ethernet
Communications Protocol
Bisynch, SNA, Burroughs, PollSelect
Decnet NFS, TCP/IP IP, HTTP
Each major Each major shiftshift in Computing Architecture has driven a requirement for in Computing Architecture has driven a requirement forIncreased bandwidth & new network technologiesIncreased bandwidth & new network technologies
Evolution of Computing and Networking Requirements
Enterprise Drivers for Ethernet Services
• Business Networking is undergoing the largest transformation since fast packet services were introduced 20 years ago.– WAN bandwidth requirements are growing at rates of 10-20%
per year fueled by:
• Explosion of new IT applications (simple email to mission critical applications such as SAP)
• Storage & Business Continuity requirements driven by regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley.
• Emergence of real time applications such as voice and video.
Legacy WAN technologies lack the scalability and cost effectiveness to support the evolving network needs of enterprises
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POTS
IP STB
TV
CustomerPremise
VSO
Eth
VHO
BHR
ONT
VoD
LCR
LCR
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BPON
Internet
IP/MPLS Backbone
VDR
GWR
VAR VAR
VDR
Current Service Provider FTTX aggregation architecture challenges
Video on Demand may overstress OC3 ATM link
• HDTV VoD = high bandwidth requirements • POTS VoIP will require QoS
BPON will not support IPTVBandwidth Requirements
Carrier Ethernet Services
Service Type Service ClassService Provider
Offerings
E-Line
Ethernet Private Line Service
Ethernet over SONET
Ethernet over Copper
Dedicated SONET Ring
Ethernet Virtual Private Line Service
Virtual Private Line Services Leveraging MPLS Core (Pseudo wire).
E-LAN Ethernet LAN ServiceSwitched Ethernet Services
Ethernet Packet Ring Service
– Carrier Ethernet services aligned to the MEF’s service categories.
– A service provider’s product portfolio should reflect the understanding that no single Ethernet product can support all potential customer requirements
IBM CompatibleIBM Compatible IBM Compatible
SDPROLIANT 1850R
SD
HEWLETTPACKARD SureStoreAutoloader
DLT 718
SDPROLIANT 1850R
SD
HEWLETTPACKARD SureStoreAutoloader
DLT 718
SD
HEWLETTPACKARD SureStoreAutoloader
DLT 718
SD SD SD
VOICE SIP Phones
IPTV Videoconferencing
Web/Ecommerce & Internet Access
Local Area Network
Storage Area Network
SDPROLIANT 1850R
SDPROLIANT 1850R
7971-G 7971-G 7971-G 7971-G
SAN Server
GigabitEthernet
CoS Enabled Ethernet/IP
Core
CoS Enabled Ethernet/IP
Core
Converged Edge, Access, WAN & Applications
IntranetIntranetVOIPVOIP
ExtranetExtranetStorageStorage
Service Provider Network Evolution Goals
• Reduce Cost By Removing Service Specific Aggregation Technology -- Use A Common Architecture
• Increase Bandwidth, Facilitate The Introduction Of New Services and Further Reduce Cost With the Introduction Of Technologies
• Ensure Quality Of Service With Admission Controllers– Policy Manager That Will Integrate With IMS In Time
FTTX Aggregation Network Evolution
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IP STB
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CustomerPremises
VSO
Eth
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VoD
VDR
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Internet
IP/MPLS Backbone
VDR
GWR
ROADM
OTP
OTP
LCR
Policy Manager
IPTV
Ethernet for increased bandwidth
ROADM (with integrated Ethernet
switching) for cost reduction
GPON for increased bandwidth
Policy Manager to protect VOD quality during
times of congestion
IP Multicast to support
IPTV
Carrier Ethernet is a critical component to the service
providers aggregation architecture
Carrier Ethernet benefits the operator
Carrier- Build
5 x 9s service availability
Highest network uptime through redundant nodes, in-service upgrades,50ms restoration
5x9s node reliability
5x9s network resiliency
All customer services protected if equipment failure
Guaranteed QoS and SLAs over Ethernet & MPLS
Security through authentication & encryption
Revenue Generating Services
Advanced high-margin services: L2VPNs, VLL, Multimedia, Video-on-Demand, VoIP management
Differentiated and high-margin SLAs
On-demand non-traffic affecting service provisioning
Broadest selection of access technologies: EFM, DSL, E1/T1, xPON
Low Cost of Ownership
Point and click provisioning and end-to-end management
Streamlines network operator tasks through maximum network uptime
Truck rolls eliminated through remote point-and-click provisioning & network monitoring
End-to-End OAM&P
End-to-End SLA guarantees
End-to-End QoS guarantees, over Ethernet and/or MPLS
End-to-End remote management
Automatic & remote network monitoring
First Avenue Snapshot
• Leader in delivering wholesale, carrier-grade, wireless transport services
• Mobile Backhaul and Wireless Access (NxT1, DS3, OC3, Carrier Ethernet)
• Targeting mobile carriers, channel partners marketing to enterprises, and
government suppliers and agencies
• Services delivered over nationwide licensed spectrum
o Premium licensed spectrum holdings in both 24 GHz and 39 GHz
o Average of 650 MHz in each market
o 1.5 billion channel pops
• Public company with a solid market cap (~$350 million), $70 million in cash and
zero debt
First Avenue Licensed Footprint
Carrier EthernetA Wholesalers Perspective
• My customers need to able to define exactly what network characteristics they require for each application or flow
• I need to know clearly what bandwidth is committed to my customers and at what rate my network resources are being consumed
• I need to be able to respond quickly to changes in my customer demand • I need to provide all aspects of service management, efficiently and
effectively• I need to offer a level of reliability expected from Metro and WAN services• I need to be able to communicate Ethernet service attributes with my
customers and partners in a consistent, uniform format• I need to integrate into end to end manageable services• I need to be able to reflect the efficiencies of Ethernet in my costs and my
prices to customers
Carrier Ethernet = Deterministic Packet Service Delivery
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Mission: Accelerate Worldwide Adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet Networks and Services
