Prosoluce Upgrades 100G Backbone Network To IP Infusion OcNOS
Prosoluce, a regional Cloud Provider and Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in France, was struggling to keep pace with growing customer demand. Their existing 10G backbone network was based on MikroTik’s solution and lacked the capacity and support required for a 100G upgrade. Evaluating alternatives like Juniper Networks revealed up to a tenfold price increase compared to their existing solution. Prosoluces’ reliance on proprietary solutions also often restricted them to leverage best-in-breed solutions and negotiate competitive pricing within the marketplace. Prosoluce as well had an offering from Huawei, but that was no longer viable for European communication service providers. An additional upgrade challenge was interoperability: Prosoluces’ network infrastructure included products from Alcatel Lucent, Huawei, MikroTik, and Ubiquiti.
Solution
In a bid to solve these problems, Prosoluce adopted a decisive strategy: embracing an open networking architecture with IP Infusion at its core. IP Infusion’s OcNOS emerged as the ideal solution, providing a cost-effective and scalable foundation for their network. Complementing this, Edgecore Networks’ cutting-edge 100G switches were deployed.
Central to this solution was the utilization of EVPN-VXLAN fabric technology offered by OcNOS, offering modern functionalities with superior efficiency when compared to traditional MPLS networks. This open architecture not only facilitates seamless integration with Prosoluce’s existing network elements, but also safeguarded their prior investments and streamlined future upgrades.
“Prosoluce’s transition to open networking was a game-changer for us. By diversifying our equipment sources, we mitigated the risks associated with vendor dependency. The IP Infusion software not only enhanced compatibility and performance but also drove down costs significantly.”
– Gaël Hermet, Directeur Général for Prosoluce
Deployment
The foundation of the new network is IP Infusion’s OcNOS DC IP BASE 3200 software. This software offers a robust feature set for data center deployments, including line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, support for BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, comprehensive security features, and programmability with NETCONF and ANSIBLE.
For hardware, Prosoluce selected the Edgecore Networks AS7726-32X switch. This high-performance switch boasts a Broadcom Trident3-X7 ASIC for exceptional performance and scalability. It features 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports, supporting connections ranging from 100GbE down to 10GbE. Additionally, the switch delivers a 3.2Tbps forwarding capacity and utilizes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for maximum uptime.
The core of the solution utilized EVPN-VXLAN fabric technology. This modern approach offers several advantages over traditional MPLS networks, including scalability for large, geographically distributed data centers, efficiency through its use of existing Layer 3 infrastructure, and advanced features for multi-tenancy, mobility, and security.
Software Products
IP Infusion OCNOS-DC-IPBASE-3200
Hardware Products
Edgecore AS7726-32X – 1U, 32x 100GE QSFP28 Open Switches
Results: A Symphony of Success
Prosoluce’s open networking deployment resulted in a future-proofed core network capable of handling 100G speeds. This transformation delivered:
- Increased Network Performance: The solution significantly enhanced network performance, enabling Prosoluce to deliver a superior customer experience.
- Reduced Operational Costs: The open networking approach yielded substantial cost savings on both hardware and software, from deployment stage, support, and future upgrades, improving overall profitability. Simple transparent licensing of OcNOS enabled Prosoluce to objectively prognose network upgrade costs.
- Greater Flexibility and Choice: Prosoluce gained the freedom to choose the most suitable solutions for their needs, including white box platforms and optics, fostering a more agile and responsive network.
Summary and Future Implications
Prosoluce’s journey stands as a testament to the remarkable impact of open networking, achieving unmatched scalability, cost-efficiency, and future-proof agility. By embracing open standards, they broke free from vendor limitations, enabling the adoption of cost-effective, best-in-breed solutions while fostering a network poised for seamless adaptation to evolving technologies and business demands.
“The benefits of open networking are becoming easier to see as organizations look into the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). But perhaps more important than price, open networking deployments are also becoming easier to manage and operate as an integral part of any advanced network.”
– Hadi Choueiry, General Manager for Pine Networks
“By embracing open networking, Prosoluce has become a testament to its potential. This approach has not only delivered the scalability and performance we require, but it has also positioned us for future growth and innovation within the ever-evolving telecom landscape.”
– Gaël Hermet, Directeur Général for Prosoluce