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Freedom to choose best-in-breed technology for packet networks
Ensemble Activator makes disaggregation
truly carrier-grade

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… benefit from open source tools developed
by global software experts
... leverage standard interfaces and protocols
for ease of integration into existing networks
… select best-of-breed components from a
competitive supplier ecosystem
… activate new features in software rather
than starting a hardware development
Why separate software from hardware?
Replace vendor lock-in with freedom of choice
Speed and agility Mix and match
ServiceabilityOpenness

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Leveraging the innovative power of an open multi-vendor ecosystem
Disaggregating high-end routers
Speed
FPGA, ASIC
Merchant silicon
Original design
manufacturer (ODM)
Open ecosystem
Flexibility
Cost
Purpose-build
device
Proprietary OS
IP and MPLS
routing protocols
High-end edge/core router
Network operating
system (NOS)
Applications, e.g.,
routing protocols
Deep vertical integration

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• Initially optimized for Broadcom
carrier-grade DNX family
• Supporting ONIE framework for zero
touch provisioning
• Managed by Ensemble Controller /
ADVA Pro-Vision®
• Open NMS and SDN integration with
NETCONF/YANG
• Linux OS and comprehensive set of
Linux and open tool security
functions
Market’s first carrier-optimized network operating system for bare-metal switches
Features and requirements
Our latest product innovation: Ensemble Activator
Merchant siliconCPU
Linux Device API
Managem.
plane
Abstraction
Ethernet, IP/MPLS CP
Control plane
Secure NBIs
ODM
Ensemble
Activator

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• Ensemble Activator in TIP
Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway project
• Providing Ethernet and IP service
demarcation over IP and IP/MPLS
networks
• Synchronization and security
• Meeting operational requirements of
communication service providers
• FSP 150-Z4806 uses merchant
silicon and our NOS, Ensemble
Activator
• Ensemble Activator is initially for
Broadcom-DNX-based bare-metal
switches
• Features optimized for connecting
edge data center to access network
A star is bornExtending applicability: TIP DCSG
Ensemble Activator in TIP DCSG

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Widest portfolio of Ethernet
and IP service demarcation
and aggregation devices for
fixed, mobile and wholesale
With Ensemble Connector, ADVA successfully
executed the transition from physical to virtual
network functions at the edge of the network
Based on ADVA’s own NOC,
profound expertise in
operational requirements for
full lifecycle service
orchestration
Competence with digital transformation
Operational competence
Networking competence
Unique mix of competences sets us apart from DC-centric members of ecosystem
NOS excellence building on ...
Ensemble
Activator
Early adaptor of L2 security
and innovator with highly
accurate network
synchronization
Feature innovator

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Designed for ADVA NEs and disaggregated white box servers and switches
Overview of Ensemble solution suite
FCAPS management, abstraction & network control
Ensemble
Virtualization
Director
Open NBI
Ensemble
Controller
Open NBI
Ensemble
Packet
Director
Ensemble
Optical
Director
Ensemble
Sync
Director
Ensemble management client
Ensemble
Orchestrator
NFV orchestration
Synchronization Optical
transport
Packet
network
Bare-metal
switch
Bare-metal
server
Ensemble
Connector
Ensemble
Activator

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Ensemble Activator is first
truly carrier-grade
network operating system
for bare-metal switches
Extending market-leading
connectivity solution with
disaggregated switching
Building on excellence in
networking, operations
and digital transformation
Ensemble Activator – the cornerstone of true software-defined networking
Summary

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