The Future of the InternetDelivering on the Promise of IPv6

What’s New?Introducing Cisco Carrier-Grade IPv6 (CGv6) SolutionA carrier-grade IPv6 transition solution that maximizes coverage and impact, minimizes cost and disruptionLinksysNew Carrier-Scale CapabilitiesCost / Devices / DifficultyHomeISRTens of Terabits of CGv6 PerformanceNexusAccessASRData CenterCRS-1EdgeCoreCoverage /SpeedTranslationsx 1000x 100,000x 10 Millionx 1 BillionHome ScaleEnterprise ScaleCarrier Scale

The Growing Internet ChallengeThe gap between supply and demand for IP addresses – the key Internet resource – is wideningIPv4 Address Blocks Remaning1Internet-Enabled Devices22515B< 700 Days Remaining5B0TodaySep 2011Today2015+The pool of IPv4 address blocks is dwindling rapidlyWhile the number of new Internet devices is exploding1 – Geoff Huston, APNIC, www.potaroo.net, tracking /8 address-blocks managed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority2 – Cisco Visual Networking Index / Intel Embedded Internet Projections

The Promise of IPv6 – Unconstrained GrowthThe dual-stack transition path is precluded by IPv4 exhaustionIPv6Addresses Abundant - 340 Undecillion (1036) devices56 billion billion billion addresses per person on EarthEnables global, inbound device accessibilityPrivate IPIPv4Improves security andapplication efficiencyAddresses rationed – only 4.29 billion devicesPrivate IP is one answer – if you can deploy carrier-scale address translation

Enabling an Orderly, Incremental TransitionBoundless service opportunities with Smart Grid, Connected Cities, Mobile Video, Cloud ComputingProsper – from accelerated growth and innovationPrepare – to deliver interoperable IPv6 servicesPreserve – IPv4 investments and assetsAll IPv6TodayPrivate IP6-over-4Transitional4-over-6Business / ConsumerIP NGNSmart Grid Opportunity: 110 million households in US alone= IPv4= Private IP= IPv6

Why Begin at Core / Edge?Key requirements for scale, performance and impact are maximized in the core and edgeCost and operational impact are reducedPlatforms are inherently reliable, scalableCoverage, flexibility, and ROI are maximizedCost / Devices / DifficultyHome∑AccessData CenterEdgeCoreCoverage /SpeedTranslationsx 1000x 100,000x 10 Millionx 1 BillionHome ScaleEnterprise ScaleCarrier Scale

Cost and operational impact are reduced

Platforms are inherently reliable, scalable

Coverage, flexibility, and ROI are maximized

A Global ImperativeDr. Shin Miyakawa, Director: “…with IPv4 address space quickly running out, the industry needs a smooth and methodical transition to IPv6…”JapanXavier Niel, Chief Strategy Officer: “…we are pleased with Cisco’s well-thought out strategy and solution portfolio for customers to transition to IPv6…”FranceXing Li, Deputy Director: “…IPv4 address exhaustion will cause huge problem for China Internet's growth, so we must make IPv6 transition happen smoothly…”China

The Future of the InternetDelivering on the Promise of IPv6 with the Cisco Carrier Grade IPv6 SolutionPrepareProsperPreserveExisting IPv4 assets, infrastructure, and service modelsFor a graceful, orderly transition to IPv6 and coexistence with IPv4 Through unconstrained growth and new avenues for innovation For more Information go to: www.cisco.com/go/cgv6