ZTE today announced the introduction of ZTE ElasticNet SDN (software-defined networking) IPRAN (internet protocol radio access network) solution.
The ZTE solution introduces SDN virtualization technology to an IPRAN network to virtualize massive access-layer equipment, simplifying network structures and operations and maintenance (O&M) and offering a maintainable IPRAN bearer network to meet global telecom operators’ current and future needs.
The ZTE ElasticNet SDN IPRAN uses an external stand-alone controller to respond to and follow the development of SDN technology. It uses the standard Openflow protocol and is compatible with other vendors for cross-vendor service deployment.
The IPRAN solution is based on unified standard SDN northbound and southbound interfaces to help ensure an open network capability and to create application value to meet the requirements of new LTE service deployment and rapid innovation.
Fan Chengfa, chief engineer of ZTE’s Bearer Network product line, said: “Applying SDN to the IPRAN combines software-based automatic management and application-on-demand to help operators further simplify O&M and enrich service capabilities so as to provide customers with better service.”
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