Enables Secure and Flexible Service Deployment at the 5G Edge
Next-Gen Central Office (NGCO) presents the concept of unified edge NFVi (NFV infrastructure) converging both fixed-line and mobile traffic management, leveraging virtualization technology and cloud-based computing architecture. For optimal performance, NGCO is usually deployed between the Radio Access Network (RAN) and Central Core Cloud, and functions as a carrier-grade edge NFV data center to execute customizable footprint and VNFs. The NGCO is considered as a cloud-native, virtualized edge to run VNFs, SDN (and its derivatives), C-RAN and open source software onto a standardized Intel x86 white-box hardware.
Key Enabling Technologies
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Network Function Virtualization
Transform hardware-oriented networking functions towards software centric solutions with extremely flexible service provisioning
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Software Defined Networking
Separate the network’s control and forwarding planes to improve performance with dynamic, programmatically efficient network configuration
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White-box
Use generic x86-based network devices opposed to proprietary hardware to meet the interoperability in different applications
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Central Office Re-architected as a Datacenter
Leverage OCP compliant hardware platforms with open Virtual Network Functions and OSS/BSS management platforms
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Mobile Edge Computing
Automate content delivery services from proximity with ultra-low latency communications and contextual awareness
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Fixed and Mobile Network Convergence
Enable transmissions of data, voice and video among mobile and fixed networks no matter what end users’ locations and devices
Ecosystem Partners
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NFVI
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Security
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Service Assurance
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vBNG
Feature Products
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Security Appliance
NCA-4010
- Onboard Intel® Xeon Processor D-1518/1548 Processor (codename Broadwell-DE)
- 2 x 288pin DIMM DDR4 2400MHz REG, ECC or Non-ECC UDIMM (Max. 64GB R-DIMM or 32GB ECC)
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Security Appliance
NCA-5210
- Intel® 7th Gen Core™ i7/i5/i3 with Intel® C236 Chipset
- 8x GbE RJ45 (SKU A), 12x GbE RJ45 + 4x GbE SFP (SKU B) or 4x NIC Modules (SKU C)
- 4x 288-pin DIMM DDR4 at 2400MHz, Max 64GB
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vBNG Gateway
NCA-6210
- 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family with C621/C627 PCH
- Up to 20x 288-pin DIMM and 640GB DDR4 2666MHz REG DIMM
- 2x GbE RJ45 or 2x 10G SFP+ Management Ports (By SKU)
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Storage Gateway
HTCA-6310S
- 3U High Performance Storage Server Appliance
- Support Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 Series CPUs and max. up to 16x DDR4 R-DIMM
- 16 x hot swappable 3.5” storage bays
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NFVI Platform
HTCA-6200
- High availability, full redundancy and extreme high performance
- 2 CPU blades in the rear, per blade supports up to 2 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs and 16x DDR4
- BCM StrataXGS™ Trident-II/II+ BCM56854/56860 Switch Fabric with 720/1280 Gbps
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MEC Platform
HTCA-6400
- High availability, full redundancy and extreme high performance
- 4 CPU blades in the rear
- Per blade supports up to 2 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs and 16x DDR4 R-DIMM