 "Juniper, Nokia Siemens Networks Launch 'Integrated Packet Transport Network' Solution")
Juniper Networks and Nokia Siemens Networks have announced the launch of the ‘Integrated Packet Transport Network’ solution, comprised of the Juniper Networks PTX Packet Transport Switches and the Nokia Siemens Networks hiT 7300 high capacity optical packet transport platform.
The solution addresses the need of service providers to simplify the network architecture by integrating multiple layers into a simple, scalable design that improves the economics of the core network infrastructure. Through the use of standardised data and control interfaces, the inherent efficiency of MPLS is combined with the scalability of the transport layer to deliver unmatched network scale and flexibility, with fewer network elements.
Juniper Networks will showcase the PTX 100G LH transponders at the OFC conference. These Integrated transponders interworking with the hiT7300 platform are designed to reduce the amount of hardware needed in the network and hence lower both capital and operational costs.
The planned feature set includes: network management integration, including service provisioning, optical transport control plane integration based on GMPLS and UNI+, end-to-end network planning for guaranteed performance and SLAs, and L0-L3 multi-layer optimisation.
The solution is designed to have data, management and control plane integration between the IP/MPLS and DWDM layers, allowing operators to simplify their network and have a tighter connection between IP/MPLS and the photonic network.
Operators will benefit from a significant reduction in operating and capital expenses, as well as a reduction in complexity and risk in the network, while enhancing resiliency and automation of network operations.
The packet layer of the solution is based on Juniper Networks PTX Series Packet Transport Switches, a portfolio of high-performance platforms that delivers powerful capabilities based on innovative silicon and forwarding architecture optimised for MPLS and Ethernet. The PTX Series is a Label Switched Router for the service provider supercore optimised for capacity and efficiency.
Nokia Siemens Networks hiT 7300 at the optical layer, is a proven, flexible and cost-efficient 96-channel optical packet transport platform that is optimised for high-capacity transport in multi-haul networks. It is designed and optimised for bit rates from 2.5Gbit/s to 100Gbit/s per wavelength, and is 400Gbit/s ready.
“The new solution fits perfectly into our Liquid Net approach. Networks need to transform to be able to cope with unpredictability and ever increasing capacity demand. The ‘Integrated Packet Transport Network’ solution will give operators more flexibility in their transport networks, while at the same time optimising total cost of ownership,” said Uwe Fischer, head of optical networks product management, Nokia Siemens Networks.
“To improve the economics of core network provisioning, service providers must reduce infrastructure and operating costs while improving the efficiency of service delivery and the user experience. Service providers measure success on building and implementing a more effective operating model for their core transport networks, which is the very foundation of our new packet-transport solution with Nokia Siemens Networks,” said Daniel Hua, senior vice president of engineering, Juniper Networks.