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Mar 2, 2026

Strategic Evolution: OcNOS 7.0.0 Sets the Standard for Open Networking Transport

We are proud to announce OcNOS 7.0.0, a milestone release designed to accelerate the transition from legacy, hardware-bound networks to agile, software-defined architectures. This release provides the blueprints for the most critical Service Provider use cases of 2026.

  1. Advanced Transport & Migration Strategy

OcNOS 7.0.0 is built to handle the “Big Shift” from legacy OTN and LDP-based networks to high-performance Segment Routing.

  • BGP-Free Core: Optimize your backbone by removing BGP from core routers. OcNOS 7.0.0 leverages a clean MPLS/SR underlay to transport traffic between edge nodes, significantly reducing CPU load and complexity in the core.
  • Legacy OTN to Segment Routing (SR-TE): We’ve delivered a complete SR-TE implementation to help SPs modernize legacy OTN/DWDM circuits. By using Segment Routing Traffic Engineering, you can now emulate the deterministic paths of OTN while gaining the massive scalability of a packet-switched network.
  • Segment Routing with Flexible Algorithm (Flex-Algo): Move beyond shortest-path routing. Flex-Algo allows you to slice your physical network into multiple logical topologies—for example, one algorithm for low-latency 5G traffic and another for high-bandwidth bulk data.
  • EVPN Traffic Steering: For the first time, gain granular control over how EVPN services traverse your SR-TE paths. This ensures that high-value L2/L3 services are steered into the appropriate network slices automatically.

  1. Uncompromising Security & Peering

The edge is the front line of your network. OcNOS 7.0.0 introduces enterprise-grade protection for the peering point.

  • BGP Security for Peering: Beyond just RPKI, we have hardened the peering edge to prevent route leaks and prefix hijacking.
  • BGP RPKI Invalid Route Rejection: Protect your upstream and downstream by automatically dropping “Invalid” RPKI-signed routes, ensuring your routing table remains clean and trustworthy.

  1. Cloud-Native & Container Lifecycle

OcNOS is no longer just a router; it’s an application platform.

  • Container Lifecycle Management: OcNOS 7.0.0 now natively supports Docker and Kubernetes (K8s). This allows operators to run third-party monitoring tools, security probes, or even custom microservices directly on the router in an isolated container environment.
  • Compute-at-the-Edge: This feature is a game-changer for 5G MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing), allowing the router to serve as both a network node and a mini-compute host.

  1. The Automation Revolution: “On-Change” Visibility

Traditional polling is dead. OcNOS 7.0.0 moves to a Streaming Telemetry model.

  • Next-Gen Automation: Fully integrated support for NetConf and gNMI, allowing for “Infrastructure as Code” deployments.
  • 100+ Sensor Parameters: Based directly on Service Provider feedback, we have implemented over 100 new sensors.
  • “On-Change” Streaming: Stop waiting 5 minutes for a poll. With “On-Change” telemetry, the moment a link flaps, a queue fills, or an optic degrades, the OcNOS pushes that data to your collector.

Hardware Platforms:

  • Edgecore AS5916-54XL (QMX): Carrier-grade aggregation at scale. The new switch features 48x 1G/10G SFP+ and 6x 100G QSFP28 ports.
  • UfiSpace S9502-12SM (QUX): Precision edge routing for sites without timing requirements. It is a cost-efficient compact fanless platform that features 4x 1/10G SFP+ and 8x 100M/1G SFP ports.
  • UfiSpace S9321-64EO (TH5): Unleashing the power of Broadcom Tomahawk 5 for 800G data center and AI backbones. The switch features modern 64x 800G OSFP-DD data ports.

Summary

“OcNOS 7.0.0 isn’t just an OS update; it’s a migration platform. We are giving Service Providers the tools to replace legacy OTN with SR-TE, secure their peering with RPKI, and automate everything via gNMI. All while running third-party containers directly on the box.”

Additional References

Introducing IP Maestro: Centralized and Simplified Network Management for OcNOS

IP Maestro brings a point-and-click graphical user interface for OcNOS managed networks, providing an intuitive and easy to use interface for complex network management tasks. Informational videos can be found by clicking here.

IP Infusion OcNOS Training Videos, developed and published by online IT training company Orhanergun.net

In an industry first, Orhan Ergun and his staff takes a deep dive into IP Infusion OcNOS. Spanning over 80 lessons, this training course can be found on Youtube, as well as Orhanergun.net. The heart of our training approach lies in a dual focus on a certification of completion and in-depth technology knowledge, equipping learners with not just the “how” but the fundamental “why” behind each concept. Watch the videos by clicking here.

Contact us today to learn more about IP Infusion OcNOS-based networking software.

Rishi Narain is the Vice President of Product Management for IP Infusion.