Service provider routers from the cell site to the core

IP Infusion delivers OcNOS-SP routers for each layer of a service provider network, from the cell site to the core and the peering edge, on qualified Edgecore and UfiSpace hardware with one support contract.

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26OcNOS-SP routers
32 Gbps to 14.4 Tbpsrouter capacity
600+operators in 60+ countries

One router family for every layer of the network

Each layer of a service provider network places different demands on its router: timing at the cell site, queuing in aggregation, Carrier Ethernet in the metro, fast reroute in the core and route security at the peering edge. OcNOS-SP runs each role, in the edition that fits it.

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A service provider network from left to right: cell site router, aggregation router, metro router, core router and peering edge router, connected to the internet. 400G coherent wavelengths run on DWDM from aggregation to the core Radio site 400G ZR and OpenZR+ wavelengths on DWDM Cell siteOcNOS-SP AggregationOcNOS-SP MetroOcNOS-SP CoreOcNOS-SP Peering edgeOcNOS-SP Internettransit, IXP

Cell site router

Connects the radio site to the transport network and provides it with timing and frequency.

  • IEEE 1588v2 boundary clock with full and partial timing support, on 23 of 26 routers
  • SyncE and ESMC for frequency, on 23 of 26 routers
  • SR-MPLS with TI-LFA backup paths, on all 26 routers

See the cell site router for 5G mobile transport.

Illustrative. Check each router in the OcNOS Feature Matrix.

Operators running their networks on OcNOS-SP

“IP Infusion’s OcNOS software, paired with Edgecore hardware, is now part of our production environment supporting middle-mile and data center transport. In these targeted use cases, the platform’s flexibility, support for open standards, and cost structure align well with our goals to expand broadband access throughout the Heartland while maintaining operational agility and performance.”

Cameron Kilton, Chief Technology Officer, Nextlink Internet

Lintasarta

“IP Infusion’s OcNOS software provides the carrier-grade capacity that helps us scale for long-term requirements, while reducing overall costs.” Arya Damar, CEO of Lintasarta

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Africell Sierra Leone

“We made the decision to use a disaggregated routing solution because it covered all of our requirements and provided the flexibility we need at a lower point than traditional solutions.” Ali Abou Hamdan, Head of Transmission and IP at Africell Sierra Leone

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Routers by layer

Choose a router by the layer it serves, the ports it needs and the capacity it carries.

UfiSpace S9501-28SMT router

Cell site

UfiSpace S9501-28SMT

Qumran UX · 120 Gbps

8 × 10G, 16 × 1G, 4 × 1G RJ45
Edgecore AS7535-28XB router

Aggregation

Edgecore AS7535-28XB

Qumran 2A · 800 Gbps

24 × 25G, 2 × 100G, 2 × 400G
Edgecore AS7946-30XB router

Metro and provider edge

Edgecore AS7946-30XB

Qumran 2C · 2.4 Tbps

4 × 25G, 22 × 100G, 4 × 400G
UfiSpace S9610-36D router

Core and peering

UfiSpace S9610-36D

Jericho 2C+ · 14.4 Tbps

36 × 400G, 18 ZR+ capable

See every qualified router on the OcNOS Hardware Compatibility List.

One OcNOS-SP family, in four editions

Each router runs the OcNOS-SP edition that fits its role and capacity. For an OcNOS System, one support contract covers the software and the hardware.

CSR

Cell site routing and fixed wireless or microwave backhaul: Layer 2 and Layer 3, IP/MPLS, ring and linear protection, OAM and timing.

IPBASE

Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing with OSPF, IS-IS and BGP, VXLAN-EVPN, IETF OAM and NETCONF.

MPLS

Adds MPLS, SR-MPLS, EVPN over MPLS, ring and linear protection, Carrier Ethernet, OAM and OpenConfig.

PLUS

Adds SRv6, CE 3.0, 1588v2 and SyncE, for high-density aggregation routers from 300 Gbps.

Editions per the OcNOS-SP datasheet. Support varies by router: check the OcNOS Feature Matrix.

Questions about service provider routers.

In access networks for fixed wireless, PON, cable, mobile and Ethernet access; as the cell site router with grandmaster, boundary and transparent clock services; and as the aggregation router in provider edge, provider and BGP peering roles and for data center interconnect. It runs on 26 routers from 32 Gbps to 14.4 Tbps.
An OcNOS-SP router that collects access traffic and hands it to the core in the provider edge, provider or peering role. It runs SR-MPLS with TI-LFA, EVPN E-LINE and E-LAN over MPLS, and up to three levels of queuing hierarchy. Qumran 2 models range from 800 Gbps to 4.8 Tbps.
CSR fits cell site routing and fixed wireless or microwave backhaul. IPBASE covers Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, VXLAN-EVPN and NETCONF. MPLS adds MPLS, SR-MPLS, EVPN over MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and OpenConfig. PLUS adds SRv6, CE 3.0, 1588v2 and SyncE. Each edition is sized to the router capacity.
Match the ports and capacity to the ring and its uplinks, then check the features per model. PTP timing runs on 23 of 26 OcNOS-SP routers, 400G ZR and OpenZR+ on 7 and initial SRv6 support on 10. The OcNOS Feature Matrix lists each router.
NETCONF with YANG, OpenConfig, gNMI streaming telemetry with dial-in and dial-out subscriptions, Ansible and TWAMP, on all 26 OcNOS-SP routers. gNMI on-change streaming arrives in OcNOS 7.0. IP Maestro adds network management with a REST API northbound.
SR-MPLS with TI-LFA and Flex-Algo runs on all 26 OcNOS-SP routers and carries the core. SRv6 support is at an early stage: L3VPN and EVPN services and SRv6 OAM run on 10 Qumran 2 routers today, with more SRv6 capability in development.

Datasheet and solution briefs.

The OcNOS-SP datasheet and three briefs to share with your team. Quick form, and the PDF downloads immediately.

OcNOS-SP Datasheet

The full OcNOS-SP overview: roles, protocols, timing, editions and the supported routers, in one PDF.

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Service Provider WAN Transport

OcNOS-SP routers for every layer of the WAN, from the cell site to the core, with timing and 400G OpenZR+.

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SR-MPLS Upgrade with OcNOS

Move an MPLS network to SR-MPLS on OcNOS-SP routers, one router at a time, with TI-LFA from the first router you convert.

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IPoDWDM with 400G OpenZR+

Routed optical on OcNOS-SP: a coherent optic in the router port lights the wavelength on the existing DWDM line system.

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Plan your service provider network.

We map each layer of your network to qualified routers, the OcNOS-SP edition each one needs and a design that fits your services.

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