Telecom operator LG U+ in association with technology partner Juniper Networks has rolled out carrier-grade virtual routing deployment in Korea.
LG U+ selected Juniper Networks for evaluating the right technology partner with capability in virtual routing and OpenStack-based NFV orchestration.
LG U+ has selected Juniper Networks technology for its 5G network upgrade including Juniper Networks virtual route reflector capability within the vMX, and the EX4300/EX2200 Ethernet Switches.
Juniper Networks worked with LG U+ from the initial stages of the 5G project to assess potential issues, as well as ensure integration with the existing infrastructure and third-party devices.
Juniper’s virtual routing solution offers
# Auto Recovery to automatically recognize network errors and then dynamically create a new Virtual Router immediately in order to ensure seamless service continuity
# Auto Healing to prevent system overload if operator-defined maximum CPU and memory utilization values are exceeded
Juniper’s solution also has the openness and flexibility to support third-party hosted operating systems, hypervisors and orchestration tools, while also providing modular customization.
EX4300/EX2200 Ethernet Switches provides maximum flexibility and performance, featuring Virtual Chassis technology that simplifies management while reducing operational costs.
Juniper Networks has enabled IPv6 routing, anti-hacking and anti-DDoS attack services in LG U+’s NFV infrastructure, with additional features that could be added in the future.
“Korea’s first commercial launch of a carrier-grade NFV-based router will enable us to improve our routing performance and provide greater stability and a more diverse range of services for our customers,” said Jae-ho Choi, general manager, Transport Platform Development Team, LG U+.
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