Adams Cable Service, a Pennsylvania-based network services company, upgraded its network to 400G and beyond using IP Infusion OcNOS software, open networking hardware from UfiSpace and Celestica, and 400G ZR+ optics from Precision OT. RocNet Supply delivered the full stack as a single integrated package, helping Adams scale capacity cost-effectively for future growth.
The Challenge
Before selecting OcNOS, Adams Cable evaluated numerous traditional vendors and ran into recurring obstacles that delayed projects and inflated cost.
- Excessive lead times on hardware and optics
- Inflated equipment costs
- Convoluted licensing models
Adams needed a path to higher capacity that did not lock the company into a single vendor or pricing structure.
The Solution
Adams Cable deployed OcNOS Access and Aggregation Routing Software on UfiSpace open networking hardware, paired with 400G ZR+ optics from Precision OT. OcNOS Management Switch software runs across a combination of UfiSpace and Celestica platforms, with RocNet Supply providing support across the full lifecycle.
RocNet enabled Adams to run exhaustive testing against validated designs in its own test lab, providing proof of concept and accelerating the project by nearly eight months from the original timeline.
成果
- Network upgraded to 400G and beyond, with headroom for future scale
- Project schedule compressed by nearly eight months versus the initial plan
- Faster provisioning of new equipment through proven software on open hardware
- Lower total cost, with savings that Adams can pass through to end users
"Open networking offers numerous significant benefits to our network, including improved time to market and lower costs," said Wendy Hartman, General Manager of Adams Cable Service. "By enhancing capacity cost-effectively, we can pass along those savings and benefits to our end users, continuing to drive value as a network provider."
Why OcNOS
Adams Cable selected IP Infusion based on competitive pricing and a track record of delivering networking stacks to large OEM vendors worldwide. The combination of proven software on open networking hardware supports rapid provisioning and positions the Adams network for ongoing capacity growth.