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ADVA Optical Networking Achieves NFV First With FSP 150 ProVM
October 2015 by Marc Jacob
ADVA Optical Networking achieved an industry first with the launch of its FSP 150 ProVM product family. The ADVA FSP 150 ProVM is a new generation of edge network functions virtualization (NFV) technology that significantly extends the capabilities of present network interface devices by combining Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and IP demarcation with an internal server that can host virtual network applications. What stands this product family apart is that it’s the only carrier-grade virtual network functions (VNF) edge solution on the market that can deliver comprehensive service assurance for both its integrated server as well as the connecting network. Hardware-assisted monitoring enables service providers to directly monitor the performance of applications in the most detailed and reliable manner possible. Such service assurance is critical for service providers as they seek to expand their business to offer managed network services.
To ensure that service providers are able to fully leverage the potential of NFV, the ADVA FSP 150 ProVM is a completely open solution. It includes standardized interfaces based on OpenFlow, OpenStack and Netconf/YANG. The close integration of control and management systems with the underlying hardware creates strong synergies between physical and virtual network functions, resulting in optimum performance. To mitigate the security risks of migrating to open-source software and standard network components, the ADVA FSP 150 ProVM includes ADVA ConnectGuard(TM). This technology provides a key mix of features that ensure network security and data protection. These features include robust encryption, tamper resistance and network isolation with access control lists. What’s more, the ADVA FSP 150 ProVM also includes the company’s unique SyncjackTM time distribution and assurance technology, a compelling feature for virtualization in the radio access network.
The capabilities of the ADVA FSP 150 ProVM will be displayed in a joint demonstration with BT and Alchera Technologies at the SDN & OpenFlow World Congress from October 12 until October 16.
