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Reflexiones de ingeniería, análisis arquitectónicos profundos y novedades de open networking: SR‑MPLS, EVPN, fabric de IA, IPoDWDM y más.
The NIS2 24-Hour Clock Is a Telemetry Problem: An Executive Brief
A short, executive-level take on Europe's NIS2 24-hour clock and the one technical prerequisite the directive makes load-bearing: streaming telemetry on a supply chain a regulator can audit.
El reloj NIS2 europeo ya está corriendo: por qué su sondeo SNMP de cinco minutos no cumplirá el plazo de 24 horas
La Directiva europea NIS2 inicia un plazo de notificación de 24 horas desde la toma de conocimiento de un incidente. El sondeo SNMP consume ese presupuesto antes de que su NOC vea el evento. Por qué un plano de telemetría en streaming, no otro cuadro de mando, decide quién sobrevive a la Directiva.
Your Virtual Lab, Upgraded: Meet the OcNOS 7.0.0 Demo VM
Discover the upgraded OcNOS 7.0.0 Demo VM, featuring seamless VxLAN Software Forwarding and other new capabilities. Network operators, developers, and students can validate software-defined fabrics in a lightweight virtual environment without the need for specialized hardware.
OcNOS CP 7.0 General Availability: SR-MPLS and EVPN-VXLAN Bundles for Modern Networks
OcNOS CP 7.0 está disponible de forma general con dos nuevos paquetes específicos: SR-MPLS para modernización de proveedores de servicios y EVPN-VXLAN para fabrics de data center.. Enhanced security, on-change telemetry, and event-driven automation complete the release.
OcNOS CP 7.0: The Proven Control Plane Foundation for Next-Generation Networking Products
OcNOS CP 7.0 ya está disponible de forma general. Construida sobre más de 25 años de herencia ZebOS, esta plataforma de código fuente del plano de control de red está de nivel producción. accelerates time-to-market by 12-18 months for OEMs, ODMs, and networking product builders.
Evolving from Legacy P-OTN to SR-MPLS Based IPoDWDM Networks with OcNOS
Las redes legacy Packet-Optical Transport (P-OTN) basadas en OTN de segunda generación llegan al fin de soporte. Esta guía de migración explica cómo abordar la transición. providers can transition to SR-MPLS based IPoDWDM architecture with OcNOS — replacing legacy OTN circuits with scalable packet-switched transport while converging IP and optical management.
OcNOS 7.0: What's New — Open Networking for AI, Transport, and Cloud
OcNOS 7.0 ya está disponible de forma general con más de 80 nuevas funcionalidades para transporte de proveedores de servicios, fabrics de data center IA/ML, convergencia IPoDWDM y banda ancha. access aggregation — all on open, disaggregated hardware.
OcNOS 7.0 for Service Providers: SR-TE, Flex-Algo, RPKI, and Container Edge
OcNOS 7.0 para Service Providers ofrece una plataforma completa de modernización de red: SR-TE sustituye al OTN heredado, Flex-Algo habilita la segmentación de red, y RPKI. secures the peering edge, and on-change gNMI telemetry eliminates polling — on open, disaggregated hardware.
OcNOS 7.0 for Data Centers: AI Fabric, 800G Platforms, and EVPN-VXLAN at Scale
OcNOS 7.0 para Data Centers introduce soporte de fabric IA/ML en Broadcom Tomahawk 5 con conmutación 800G, transporte RoCEv2 sin pérdidas y EVPN-VXLAN multi-sitio. overlay extension, and on-change gNMI telemetry — all on open, disaggregated hardware.
IPoDWDM Simplified: Managing 100G and 400G Coherent Optics Directly from OcNOS
Los despliegues DWDM tradicionales exigen un NMS óptico aparte para gestionar transpondedores y longitudes de onda. IPoDWDM lo unifica integrando la óptica coherente. management directly into OcNOS — operators configure optical parameters alongside IP routing in a single CLI. This guide explains the architecture and configuration of IPoDWDM on OcNOS.
Stop Polling, Start Streaming: Why SNMP is Failing Modern Networks and How gNMI Fixes It
SNMP ha sido el estándar de monitorización de red durante 30 años. Pero en los centros de datos de IA y las redes SP de alta velocidad, la visibilidad basada en polling introduce un fundamental lag that makes real-time operational decisions impossible. This guide explains why gNMI streaming telemetry replaces SNMP, and how to configure on-change subscriptions in OcNOS.
OcNOS Demo VM – 6.6.1 New Release
Anunciamos la nueva versión de OcNOS Demo VM, que incorpora las funcionalidades añadidas en la release OcNOS 6.6.1. commitment to empower Network Disaggregation, the OcNOS 6.6.1 release has introduced a host of new features on its several supported hardware platforms. Read more about what it offers for Service Providers<a class="more-link" href="https://www.ipinfusion.com/blog/ocnos-demo-vm-6-6-1-new-release/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"OcNOS Demo VM – 6.6.1 New Release"</span></a>
RSVP Auto Bypass on OcNOS: Automating MPLS Resiliency at Scale
En las redes MPLS tradicionales, configurar túneles de respaldo RSVP-TE para cada escenario de fallo exige un esfuerzo manual considerable y es propenso a errores.. RSVP Auto Bypass automates this process — OcNOS dynamically creates and maintains bypass tunnels for all protected LSPs, eliminating manual tunnel engineering while preserving sub-50ms failover.
The AI Network Decision Framework: Optimizing GPU Fabric for Speed, ROI, and Strategic Freedom
Una red de data center de IA subóptima puede reducir la utilización de las GPU hasta un 50 % durante las cargas de entrenamiento. Este marco ayuda a las empresas a diseñar su fabric de IA infrastructure that maximizes job completion time, minimizes cost, and avoids proprietary lock-in — with OcNOS as the open networking foundation.
Try IP Maestro Before You Deploy: The IP Maestro Demo VM is Now Available
La VM de demostración de IP Maestro permite evaluar el OcNOS Element Management System en su propio entorno antes de comprometerse con un despliegue. Disponible de forma gratuita. download, the Demo VM includes the complete IP Maestro application stack with pre-configured sample topologies — ideal for trials, training, and proof-of-concept evaluations.
IP Maestro 3.1 Generally Available: Third-Party Device Mapping and Enhanced Automation
IP Maestro 3.1 is now generally available. The headline feature is third-party device mapping — non-OcNOS devices can now be added to the IP Maestro topology view, giving operators a unified network map across their entire brownfield environment. This release also delivers greater automation breadth and improved multi-site visibility.
Simplifying OcNOS Configuration Backups with Ansible
Las copias de seguridad de configuración automatizadas son un requisito fundamental de las operaciones de red. Esta guía muestra cómo utilizar Ansible para programar copias periódicas de la configuración de OcNOS backups via SSH, store them in a Git repository for version history, and alert on configuration drift — all without dedicated backup software.
OcNOS in ContainerLab Part 2: Platform Analysis for Linux, Windows, and macOS
Ejecutar topologías OcNOS ContainerLab en plataformas no Linux requiere comprender las restricciones de virtualización anidada. Esta guía documenta pruebas prácticas. results for native Linux (bare metal and VM), Windows with WSL2, macOS with Colima, and hybrid setups — including what works, what does not, and the best configuration for each environment.
Flex-Algo in OcNOS: Optimizing Network Paths Using Link Delay
Flex-Algo with link delay metric builds a routing topology where path selection minimizes actual measured latency — not IGP hop count or administrative cost. This is essential for 5G fronthaul, real-time gaming, and financial trading applications where sub-millisecond path selection matters. This guide covers delay measurement with TWAMP, IS-IS delay advertisement, and Flex-Algo 128 configuration in OcNOS.
OcNOS 6.6.1 Available Now: Full AI Fabric on Tomahawk 5, SR Enhancements, and EVPN Expansion
OcNOS 6.6.1 completa la propuesta de fabric de IA iniciada en 6.6: soporte completo RoCEv2 sin pérdidas en plataformas basadas en Broadcom Tomahawk 5 con PFC, ETS, DCBX y ECN. for large-scale GPU interconnects. This release also expands Segment Routing capabilities and EVPN service coverage across the platform portfolio.
Flex-Algo in OcNOS: Optimizing Network Paths Using TE-Metric
Flex-Algo with TE-metric allows operators to define a separate routing topology where path selection is based on Traffic Engineering metrics — independent of IGP link costs. This enables high-bandwidth traffic to follow capacity-optimized paths while latency-sensitive traffic continues on shortest-path IGP routes.
Performance Measurement in OcNOS: Y.1731 OAM and Y.1564 Service Acceptance Testing
Y.1731 aporta OAM Ethernet para monitorizar en servicio retardo, jitter y pérdida en servicios Carrier Ethernet. Y.1564 define el procedimiento de validación. standardized acceptance test procedure for validating service parameters before handing off to the customer. This guide covers both standards and their OcNOS configuration.
Building a Budget OcNOS Lab with ContainerLab: Part 1 — Linux Setup
ContainerLab define topologías de red como código mediante archivos YAML simples, ideal para entornos de laboratorio OcNOS reproducibles. Esta guía cubre la configuración. up ContainerLab on a budget Linux mini-PC, importing the OcNOS container image, and deploying your first multi-node IS-IS SR topology using a single YAML file.
Flex-Algo in OcNOS: Fundamentals of Customized Path Selection
Segment Routing Flexible Algorithm (Flex-Algo) allows network operators to define multiple routing topologies over a single IS-IS domain — each optimized for a different objective such as lowest delay, highest capacity, or traffic isolation. This guide covers Flex-Algo concepts, algorithm definition, SID assignment, and OcNOS configuration.
OcNOS 6.6 Generally Available: Flex-Algo Network Slicing, AI Fabric Foundations, and SR Enhancements
OcNOS 6.6 ya está disponible de forma general. Esta versión ofrece segmentación de red Flex-Algo de nivel producción para proveedores de servicios y capacidades de fabric de IA ampliadas. with initial PFC and ETS support for data centers, and Segment Routing enhancements across both SP and DC product lines.
OcNOS 6.6 for Data Centers: AI Fabric PFC/ETS, EVPN Policy Enhancements, and 400G Upgrade
OcNOS 6.6 para Data Centers introduce Priority-Based Flow Control (PFC) y Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) para cargas de IA RoCEv2 sin pérdidas, con mejoras. EVPN Route Target policy control for multi-tenant fabrics, and improved 400G platform support for spine layer upgrades.
OcNOS 6.6 for Service Providers: Production Flex-Algo, SR Enhancements, and New Edge Platforms
OcNOS 6.6 SP ofrece Flex-Algo de nivel producción para segmentación de red IS-IS SR, SR Flexible Algorithm para optimización de latencia y capacidad, y EVPN mejorado. multi-homing, improved BFD performance, and new fanless platform support for rural and remote edge deployments.
Multi-Domain ISIS-SR with BGP-LU and EVPN L2VPN/L3VPN Overlay on OcNOS
Las redes de grandes operadores no pueden operar como un único dominio IS-IS. ISIS-SR multi-dominio con BGP Labeled Unicast (BGP-LU) interconecta múltiples dominios SR. domains together, enabling end-to-end EVPN L2VPN and L3VPN services across domain boundaries — with TI-LFA fast reroute within each domain.
IP Maestro 3.0 General Availability: REST APIs, Text Config Push, and Streaming Telemetry
IP Maestro 3.0 ya está disponible. Esta versión integra IP Maestro con controladores northbound mediante REST APIs y añade el envío de configuración en formato texto. CLI and JSON config deployment, adds Japanese language support, and introduces streaming telemetry integration for real-time network visibility.
EVPN-L3VPN over ISIS-SR and TI-LFA in OcNOS: IP Routing Across the SR Backbone
EVPN L3VPN utiliza el BGP EVPN route type 5 (rutas de prefijo IP) para ofrecer servicios VPN Layer 3 sobre un backbone SR-MPLS. Esta guía cubre la configuración de VRF., EVPN route type 5 operation, inter-VRF routing, and DCI (Data Center Interconnect) use cases on OcNOS with ISIS-SR and TI-LFA.
Performance Measurement for Service Providers: TWAMP in OcNOS
Los proveedores de servicios necesitan herramientas de medición activa de rendimiento para verificar el cumplimiento de los SLA y detectar la degradación de la red antes de que los clientes lo noten. TWAMP (Two-Way) Active Measurement Protocol) measures bidirectional delay, jitter, and packet loss between any two OcNOS nodes. This guide covers TWAMP architecture, OcNOS configuration, and integration with service assurance workflows.
EVPN-ETREE over ISIS-SR with TI-LFA: Rooted Multipoint L2 Service on OcNOS
EVPN E-Tree ofrece conectividad Layer 2 multipunto enraizada, con estricta separación de tráfico entre sitios hoja. A diferencia de E-LAN, donde todos los sitios se comunican entre sí. freely, E-Tree enforces a root-and-leaf hierarchy: leaf-to-leaf traffic is blocked at the service level. This guide covers E-Tree configuration on OcNOS with ISIS-SR.
OcNOS Receives MEF 3.0 Certification on UfiSpace S9510-28DC: Carrier Ethernet Validated
IP Infusion obtiene la certificación MEF 3.0 para OcNOS ejecutándose en el conmutador open networking UfiSpace S9510-28DC. delivers interoperable, standards-compliant carrier Ethernet services — a key qualification requirement for wholesale and enterprise service delivery.
Automating Network Deployments with OcNOS: Ansible, NETCONF, and gNMI
Manual network configuration does not scale. OcNOS supports multiple automation interfaces — Ansible via NETCONF, direct gNMI, and OpenConfig YANG models — enabling infrastructure-as-code deployments, zero-touch provisioning, and configuration drift detection across large SP and DC networks.
EVPN-ELAN over ISIS-SR with TI-LFA: Multipoint L2 Service on OcNOS
EVPN E-LAN (Ethernet LAN) provides multipoint Layer 2 connectivity — the EVPN successor to VPLS. This guide covers single-homed and multi-homed EVPN-ELAN configuration on OcNOS with IS-IS Segment Routing, including control-plane MAC learning, BUM traffic handling, and multi-homing with ESI.
EVPN-ELINE over ISIS-SR with TI-LFA: Single-Homed and Multi-Homed Deployments
EVPN E-LINE (Ethernet Private Line) ofrece conectividad Layer 2 punto a punto sobre una red MPLS/SR. Esta guía cubre los modos single-homed y multi-homed. EVPN-ELINE configuration on OcNOS with IS-IS Segment Routing and TI-LFA fast reroute, including BGP EVPN route type 1 and 2 operation.
IP Infusion Completes TIP IPoDWDM Phase-2 PoC: Open IP and Optical Convergence Validated
IP Infusion completa con éxito la Fase 2 de la PoC IPoDWDM de TIP (subgrupo MANTRA), validando la interoperabilidad de las ópticas coherentes. disaggregated IP-over-DWDM architecture using OcNOS with open optical line systems — a critical step toward standardized open optical transport for service providers.
State of Open Networking 2024: From Niche to Mainstream
El open networking superó el umbral mainstream en 2024. Más de 600 clientes en más de 40 países ejecutan OcNOS en producción. Los despliegues de data centers de IA están en marcha. accelerating white-box adoption. And the technology stack — SR-MPLS, EVPN, OpenConfig, gNMI — has matured to match every capability of proprietary alternatives.
IP Maestro 2.0 General Availability: Point-and-Click Management for OcNOS Networks
IP Maestro 2.0 ya está disponible. Esta versión incorpora una interfaz web mejorada para la gestión de redes OcNOS con control de acceso basado en roles (RBAC). LDAP authentication, Configuration Management improvements, Fault Management enhancements, and expanded Device Management capabilities.
OcNOS 6.5 Generally Available: OpenConfig, 400G Platforms, and SR Enhancements
OcNOS 6.5 ya está disponible con soporte ampliado de modelos YANG OpenConfig para automatización agnóstica de proveedor y nuevas plataformas hardware 400G para SP y DC. DC, Segment Routing enhancements including improved Flex-Algo support, and a broad set of EVPN-VXLAN fabric improvements.
OcNOS 6.5 for Service Providers: SR-MPLS Maturity, 5G Timing, and Aggregation Scale
OcNOS 6.5 for Service Providers ofrece una plataforma SR-MPLS reforzada para casos de uso de acceso, cell-site router, agregación y núcleo. improved 5G timing accuracy, expanded PTP grandmaster support, SR-MPLS scale improvements, and the fanless UfiSpace S9502-16SMT for remote site deployments.
OcNOS 6.5 for Data Centers: OpenConfig Automation, EVPN Scale, and 400G Spine
OcNOS 6.5 for Data Centers añade soporte de modelos YANG OpenConfig vía NETCONF para automatización agnóstica de proveedor, mejoras de escala en fabric EVPN-VXLAN y nuevas plataformas 400G. spine platform support on Broadcom Tomahawk 3, and enhanced multi-tenant isolation capabilities.
LDP to SR-MPLS Migration in OcNOS: A Phased Approach
Migrar de LDP a Segment Routing no requiere una conmutación a nivel de toda la red. OcNOS admite una migración por fases con coexistencia entre LDP y SR-MPLS. operate simultaneously, allowing operators to migrate node-by-node without service disruption. This guide covers the three migration phases with OcNOS CLI configuration.
ISIS-SR with TI-LFA in OcNOS: Topology-Independent Fast Reroute
TI-LFA (Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate) es el mecanismo de Fast Reroute más potente disponible para redes SR-MPLS. A diferencia de LFA y RLFA, TI-LFA provides 100% coverage for any link or node failure in any network topology. This guide explains how TI-LFA works and how to configure it in OcNOS with IS-IS Segment Routing.
Segment Routing Explained: Why SR-MPLS Is Replacing LDP and RSVP-TE
Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) simplifica las redes MPLS al eliminar la señalización LDP y RSVP-TE. Esta guía explica por qué los proveedores de servicios están adoptando SR y cómo. segments work, how SRGB is configured in OcNOS, and how SR enables scalable traffic engineering without per-flow state.
Network Operating Systems Compared: OcNOS, SONiC, and Proprietary — Which is Right for Your Network?
El panorama de los NOS en 2024 ofrece más opciones que nunca: propietario (Cisco IOS-XR, Juniper Junos), open source (community SONiC), open comercial (OcNOS, Commercial SONiC). This definitive comparison covers protocol coverage, support, TCO, and use case fit to help operators choose the right platform.
Considering Community SONiC? Why OcNOS Might Be Your Better Path
SONiC Community es gratuito y de código abierto, pero el despliegue de nivel producción exige una inversión de ingeniería notable: integración de plataforma y pruebas de protocolo., support infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance. OcNOS delivers a production-ready alternative with a validated hardware ecosystem, 24x7 support, and a full SP/DC protocol stack — without the DIY overhead.
OcNOS vs. Proprietary Network Operating Systems: Breaking Free Without Compromise
Cisco IOS-XR, Juniper Junos y Nokia SR OS han definido las redes de operador durante décadas. OcNOS desafía ese modelo ofreciendo capacidades equivalentes o superiores. routing capabilities on open hardware — without the vendor lock-in, hardware dependency, or inflexible pricing that come with proprietary stacks.
OcNOS DC vs. Commercial SONiC: A Data-Center-First Comparison
Both OcNOS and Commercial SONiC run on open, white-box hardware — but they represent fundamentally different approaches to open networking. This comparison examines support models, protocol coverage, roadmap control, and total cost of ownership to help network teams choose the right platform.
Overlay ECMP with EVPN-VXLAN in OcNOS: Part 2 — Multi-VM Subnet Scaling
La parte 2 amplía el ECMP overlay a escenarios donde múltiples VM que comparten la misma subred están alojadas en un único hipervisor. Esto requiere comprender cómo opera OcNOS. handles subnet route advertisements differently from host routes, and how EBGP between the VM and leaf VRF enables correct ECMP across the fabric.
Overlay ECMP with EVPN-VXLAN in OcNOS: Part 1 — Load Balancing Across Hypervisors
ECMP (Equal-Cost Multipath) en un overlay EVPN-VXLAN permite distribuir el tráfico entre varios hipervisores que alojan la misma IP de servicio. La parte 1 cubre los fundamentos. the data center Clos topology, EVPN-VXLAN underlay/overlay setup, and how OcNOS achieves load balancing for web-tier workloads.
Deploying VPLS on OcNOS: Step-by-Step Configuration Guide
Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) sigue siendo una de las tecnologías L2VPN más desplegadas en redes de operador. Esta guía recorre su funcionamiento. complete VPLS deployment on OcNOS: OSPF underlay, LDP label distribution, and VPLS pseudowire configuration with verification commands.
OcNOS 6.4: Streaming Telemetry, EVPN Enhancements, and Expanded Platform Support
OcNOS 6.4 ya está disponible. Esta versión introduce telemetría en streaming basada en gNMI para data centers y mejoras significativas en EVPN y gestión CLI. for service providers, and new platform support across access, aggregation, and data center use cases.
OcNOS 6.4 for Data Centers: gNMI Telemetry, EVPN Policy Control, and OpenConfig
OcNOS 6.4 for Data Centers introduce telemetría en streaming gNMI dial-in con modelos YANG OpenConfig y filtrado mejorado de EVPN Route Target para multi-tenant. policy control, selective packet mirroring, and improved operational visibility across VXLAN fabric deployments.
OcNOS 6.4 for Service Providers: CLI Management, EVPN Scale, and Access Improvements
OcNOS 6.4 for Service Providers se centra en la eficiencia operativa y la escala. Incluye salida CLI mejorada y avances en modelos YANG NETCONF. expansion, EVPN multi-homing stability, and improved BGP convergence for full-table peering deployments across access, aggregation, and core use cases.
Legacy ISP Router End-of-Life: How Open Networking with OcNOS Solves the Migration Problem
When legacy ISP routers reach end-of-life — whether MikroTik CCR, legacy Cisco platforms, or discontinued white-box hardware — the migration decision shapes network architecture for years. OcNOS on open hardware offers ISPs and WISPs a migration path that improves capabilities, reduces cost, and avoids the next vendor lock-in cycle.
Running Multiple OcNOS VMs in EVE-NG: Setup and Configuration Guide
EVE-NG (Emulated Virtual Environment Next Generation) se utiliza ampliamente en laboratorios de red y entornos de formación empresariales. Esta guía cubre la incorporación de OcNOS. QEMU image to EVE-NG, building a multi-node topology via the web GUI, and running IS-IS, BGP, and MPLS configuration tests on OcNOS VMs.
OcNOS Data Center for Internet Exchange Points (IXP): Design and Configuration Guide
Los Internet Exchange Points (IXP) plantean requisitos de red únicos: tablas BGP de gran escala, fiabilidad del fabric L2, segmentación VLAN y políticas de rutas. server infrastructure. OcNOS-DC meets all these requirements on open white-box hardware, delivering IXP-grade performance at significantly lower infrastructure cost.
A Practical Guide to Network Disaggregation: Lessons from Real Deployments
Network disaggregation is no longer a theoretical concept — hundreds of service providers and data center operators run OcNOS in production. This practical guide distills lessons from real deployments: what questions to ask before starting, how to structure the migration, what operational changes to expect, and how to measure success.
Fanless Cell Site Routers for 5G Backhaul: OcNOS in Remote and Rugged Environments
Los emplazamientos celulares 5G suelen ubicarse en entornos incompatibles con los enrutadores tradicionales de refrigeración activa: tejados, gabinetes de calle, torres remotas y exteriores enclosures. OcNOS supports multiple fanless Cell Site Router platforms that deliver full 5G backhaul capabilities — SR-MPLS, EVPN, PTP timing — in passively cooled compact form factors.
IP Infusion Achieves TL 9000 Certification: Carrier-Grade Quality for OcNOS
IP Infusion logra la certificación TL 9000 para el desarrollo de OcNOS y las operaciones de soporte técnico en India, EE. UU. y Canadá. telecommunications industry quality management standard — certification confirms that OcNOS development and support processes meet carrier-grade quality requirements.
IS-IS Micro-Loop Avoidance in OcNOS 6.3: Preventing Transient Forwarding Loops
Los micro-bucles son bucles transitorios de reenvío de paquetes que ocurren durante la convergencia IS-IS cuando los routers actualizan sus tablas de reenvío en momentos distintos. times. OcNOS 6.3 introduces IS-IS micro-loop avoidance using Segment Routing explicit paths to hold traffic on the pre-convergence path until all routers have converged.
OcNOS 6.3 Generally Available: 400G Aggregation, IPoDWDM, and BGP DDoS Prevention
OcNOS 6.3 ya está disponible. Esta versión amplía el ecosistema de hardware con una nueva plataforma de agregación 400G y avanza en IPoDWDM óptico. convergence, adds BGP DDoS prevention via FlowSpec, and introduces SR migration improvements and power savings across the platform portfolio.
Running Multiple OcNOS VMs in GNS3: Lab Setup and Configuration Guide
GNS3 lets you run multiple OcNOS VM instances in a single multi-node topology — ideal for testing MPLS, EVPN, BGP, and SR-MPLS configurations before deploying to hardware. This guide covers importing the OcNOS QEMU appliance into GNS3, building a multi-node topology, and running your first OcNOS configuration tests.
OcNOS as a Juniper MX204 Replacement: Independent Validation by IP ArchiTechs
El anuncio de fin de vida útil del Juniper MX204 obligó a cientos de proveedores de servicios a tomar una decisión de migración urgente. La consultora de red independiente IP ArchiTechs validated OcNOS as a direct technical replacement — covering metro Ethernet, BGP peering, MPLS, and EVPN use cases — running on open white-box hardware at a significantly lower TCO.
OcNOS VM: Test Drive the Network Operating System Before You Buy Hardware
The OcNOS Demo VM lets you validate L2, L3, MPLS, and EVPN configurations in GNS3, EVE-NG, or ContainerLab — before committing to hardware. Download it free from the IP Infusion website and start building and testing real OcNOS configurations today.
Why Service Providers Are Deploying Open Networking: 5 Drivers Behind the Shift
Más de 100 proveedores de servicios desplegaron open networking con IP Infusion en un solo año. Este artículo analiza los cinco beneficios operativos y financieros. drivers behind the accelerating SP adoption of disaggregated networking — from 5G infrastructure economics to broadband BEAD program requirements.
End-to-End Disaggregated Networks with OcNOS: From Access to Core
OcNOS delivers a single network operating system across the full service provider network stack — access routers, cell site routers, aggregation nodes, optical transport, and data center interconnect. This unified platform approach eliminates the multi-vendor NOS complexity common in legacy SP infrastructure.
Nanosecond Clock Accuracy for 4G/5G Networks: PTP and SyncE with OcNOS
El 5G NR (New Radio) requiere sincronización de fase con precisión de ±1,5 microsegundos en la interfaz de aire. Lograrlo sobre un transporte de conmutación de paquetes network requires a combination of IEEE 1588v2 PTP for phase/time distribution and SyncE for frequency synchronization — both supported natively in OcNOS across cell site and aggregation router platforms.
Disaggregating Routed and Optical Networks: Industry Research and Operator Perspectives
Una encuesta sectorial de Heavy Reading realizada con IP Infusion, TIP y socios constata que la desagregación enrutada y óptica está convergiendo. Los operadores citan cost reduction, vendor independence, and architectural flexibility as the top drivers for adopting open, disaggregated packet and optical transport networks.
The Business Case for Network Disaggregation: TCO, Flexibility, and Innovation Velocity
El argumento financiero de la desagregación de red va más allá del ahorro en hardware. Este análisis cubre el coste total de propiedad en un horizonte de 5 años., hardware refresh flexibility, supply chain resilience, and the operational efficiency gains from running a single NOS across a diverse hardware portfolio.
What Is Network Disaggregation? A Plain-Language Guide
Network disaggregation separates networking hardware from software, allowing operators to choose the best hardware and software independently — just as servers separated compute from the OS decades ago. This guide explains what disaggregation is, why it matters, and how OcNOS enables it across service provider and data center networks.
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