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OcNOS Receives MEF 3.0 Certification on UfiSpace S9510-28DC: Carrier Ethernet Validated

IP Infusion has achieved MEF 3.0 certification for the OcNOS network operating system running on the UfiSpace S9510-28DC — a 28-port 100G QSFP28 open networking switch. MEF 3.0 certification, awarded by the MEF (formerly Metro Ethernet Forum), confirms that OcNOS delivers interoperable carrier Ethernet services that comply with MEF’s technical specifications for E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree services.

What MEF 3.0 Certification Covers

MEF 3.0 is the framework for standardized carrier Ethernet and Lifecycle Service Orchestration. Certification testing validates that OcNOS implements MEF service specifications correctly, ensuring interoperability with other MEF-certified equipment from different vendors — a critical requirement for wholesale service delivery and multi-vendor peering arrangements.

Specifically, MEF 3.0 certification for OcNOS validates:

  • E-Line services — point-to-point Ethernet Private Line (EPL) and Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL)
  • E-LAN services — multipoint Ethernet Private LAN (EP-LAN) and Ethernet Virtual Private LAN (EVP-LAN)
  • E-Tree services — rooted multipoint Ethernet Private Tree (EP-Tree) and Ethernet Virtual Private Tree (EVP-Tree)
  • Service attributes — CIR, EIR, CBS, EBS bandwidth profile compliance; frame delay, jitter, and loss performance
  • OAM — IEEE 802.1ag and Y.1731 OAM frame compliance for service monitoring

The UfiSpace S9510-28DC Platform

The UfiSpace S9510-28DC is a 1U open networking switch with 28×100G QSFP28 ports, designed for service provider aggregation and data center interconnect roles. Its MEF 3.0 certification with OcNOS makes it a validated platform for operators delivering carrier Ethernet services over disaggregated infrastructure.

Why MEF 3.0 Matters for Service Providers

MEF 3.0 certification provides service providers with:

  • Wholesale peering qualification — many wholesale carriers require MEF certification before accepting peering arrangements for Ethernet services
  • Procurement simplification — enterprise procurement departments often specify MEF-certified equipment in RFPs, particularly for managed WAN and SD-WAN service delivery
  • Interoperability assurance — certified implementations are tested for interoperability with other MEF-certified vendors, reducing integration risk in multi-vendor deployments

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IP Infusion Achieves TL 9000 Certification: Carrier-Grade Quality for OcNOS

IP Infusion has achieved TL 9000 certification following a successful compliance audit conducted by DQS, an ANAB-accredited certification body. This certification covers OcNOS software development and technical support centers across India, USA, and Canada — the three primary sites where OcNOS is developed and where customers receive technical support.

What TL 9000 Certification Means

TL 9000 is the telecommunications industry’s quality management standard, developed by the QuEST Forum and based on ISO 9001. While ISO 9001 is a general quality management standard applicable across industries, TL 9000 adds telecommunications-specific requirements covering:

  • Software development lifecycle — requirements for design, code review, testing, defect tracking, and release management specific to telecommunications software
  • Problem resolution time — defined response time targets for customer-reported defects based on severity classification
  • Product reliability metrics — measurement and reporting requirements for software reliability, including defect density and mean time between failures
  • Customer satisfaction measurement — structured processes for collecting and acting on customer feedback

For service providers evaluating OcNOS, TL 9000 certification provides independent third-party verification that IP Infusion’s development and support processes meet the quality bar expected for carrier-grade network software.

Scope of Certification

Site Functions Covered
India (Bangalore) OcNOS software development, QA testing, defect management
USA (Santa Clara) Product management, TAC Level 2/3 support, documentation
Canada Technical support center, customer escalation management

Context: IP Infusion’s Quality Certifications

TL 9000 joins a growing portfolio of certifications that validate OcNOS’s readiness for carrier-grade deployments:

  • TL 9000 — telecommunications quality management (2023)
  • MEF 3.0 — carrier Ethernet service certification on UfiSpace S9510-28DC (2024)
  • O-RAN Alliance — DCSG solution validation at O-RAN Global PlugFest (2022)
  • TIP IPoDWDM PoC — Phase-2 completion for disaggregated optical transport (2024)

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