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
- TL 9000 Certification
- Y.1731 and Y.1564 Performance Measurement
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