Jean-Luc Popovics 06 13 07 95 20 jlpopovics@cloviseurope/com

PacketFront solutions overview

February 2007

Jean-Luc Popovics06 13 07 95 20

jlpopovics@cloviseurope/com

Jean-Luc Popovics06 13 07 95 20

jlpopovics@cloviseurope/com

February 2007 PacketFront solution overview Page 2

Agenda

» PacketFront introduction» Solving the challenges in broadband networks

» Automation for profitable broadband networks » Service innovation and ARPU» High quality broadband TV» Out-of-data-path» Factors reducing CAPEX

» Solution overview» Automation and control – automation for low OPEX» Broadband aggregation» FTTH access » ADSL2+ access

» References


PacketFront introduction

» Founded in 2001 by the key personnel responsible for building some of the world’s most advanced broadband networks.

» 125 employees (June 2006) – approx. 180 early 2007» HQ in Stockholm, Sweden, and sales offices in the USA, Korea, Japan, Norway and the Netherlands,

presence in Austria and Denmark and via Clovis in France» Owners:

» European Equity Partners» TLcom Capital Partners Limited» Amadeus Capital Partners» Founding employees

» First company acquisition in December 2006: 42Networks

» Owners:

International recognition» European IST Prize for groundbreaking products» Tornado100, top 100 high-tech companies» Pulver.com, top 100 companies» Europe's top 500 job creating companies» InfoVision Award by IEC, for the control and

provisioning system, BECS


Agenda


» Automation for profitable broadband networks » Service innovation and ARPU» High quality broadband TV» Out-of-data-path» Factors reducing CAPEX and OPEX

» Solution overview» Automation and control » Broadband aggregation» FTTH access » ADSL2+ access

» References


Increasing complexity and costs

» Introducing multiple services often results in an exponential increase of complexity, and thus exponential increase in costs

» Introducing multiple service providers makes complexity even greater

» Traditional telecom systems weren’t built to carry different types of services with different kinds of requirements on

» Priority» Shaping» QoS» Security» Bandwidth Service scope

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There is a risk that OPEX and CAPEX will grow exponentially

with deployment of multiple services and introduction of multiple service providers!

Reduce this gap!


Automation is key to cost efficiency – OPEX reduction

PacketFront’s broadband solution offers

» Automated element control» Automated provisioning of service profile changes

» Automated upgrades of network element’s SW and configuration data

» Automated service control» Cost efficient service registration, automatically provisioned to network elements

» Flexible QoS management

» Advanced filtering for secure TV distribution

» Automated subscriber control» Automated end user authentication upon client booting

» Automated end user authorisation upon service activation

» Effective user tracking through centralized IP management


Service innovation and ARPU

» How increase the amount each end user spends on

broadband services?

» ….without losing control of operational costs.

ISP

Tel

TV

Video

Alarm

Other

“Customer max”

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f in

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Example services

Increase the possibility for end users to buy more services, i.e. increase

ARPU


Open access per service

Open access – (multiple service providers that distribute

their services over a shared infrastructure) - stimulates

service development and innovation thus improves

service take-rate and ARPU» Shares the risks and revenues of broadband deployment» Allows introduction of 3rd party service providers for full triple-play service offering» Encourages service development and service innovation» Enables service differentiation & service packaging» Gives end-user advantages in terms of increased flexibility in choice of service provider

and avoids lock-in-effects» Has positive effects on local development

Each service is treated individually in terms of bandwidth, QoS, security, priority etc. in PacketFront’s broadband solution.

Access lineServices

Web browsing

Telephony

IPTV

InternetE-mailFile transfer

Telecommuting


IPTV challenges

» Reserve access only to those subscribing to a

specific TV channel

» Protect TV content from malicious users

» Quality of service

» Bandwidth limitations on the access line

» Possibility for local TV providers to distribute

local content

IPTV distribution in broadband networks is important as revenue carrier and for its marketing value, but puts significant technical requirements on the network:


Proven IPTV solution

» PacketFront’s solution addresses:» Restricted multicast access» Protection of TV channels from malicious users» Flexible adjustment of bandwidth; bandwidth set per service, not per access line» Service unbundling, allows channel unbundling» Multicast to conserve bandwidth» Self provisioning of TV channels through BECS and SSP

Bandwidth is isolated per service, not per access line. Total unbundling of TV services results in greater flexibility in service differentiation


Out-of-data-path – control not a bottleneck

» Capacity challenges» A solution where the service engine lies in the data path can never scale

• Limitations in capacity• Limitations in service differentiation and manageability

» Centralised or decentralised BRAS does not make

the difference

BRASUser 1User 2

User nn DSLAM/Access Router

» PacketFront solution» Getting out of the data path facilitates a scalable and future proof

solution for multiple services • Separation of signalling and data traffic avoids capacity

limitations • More advanced options for service differentiation when

not using the limiting PPPoE technology

User 1User 2

User nn PacketFrontIPD / ASR

Signalling traffic

Data traffic


Reduced CAPEX and OPEX

» Costs challenges» Obsolete installed base. Multi-layer architectures with SDH/POS/ATM/IP. » Different access technologies with different systems for control and provisioning» Large amount of integration work needed for interaction between different

processes» Heavy work for provisioning a number of services and configurations

» PacketFront solution» All-IP solution reduces investment and support cost» One single solution for control and provisioning of services, independent of access

technology » Triple-play enabled from start, eliminates need to re-invest for full service portfolio» Non blocking architecture – future proof» Integrated system reduces the need for integration work» Ownership of network infrastructure is separated from ownership of service

provider systems. Shared approach to finance broadband deployment» Services self-provisioning by end-users


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» References


PacketFront solution overview

Metro network

Business parkusing FTTx

Residential homes using FTTH

Service providerstriple play

SP 1 SP 1

SP 2 SP 2

SP 3 SP 3

SP 1

SP 2

SP 3

SP 1

SP 2

SP 3

Residential homes using FTTx

Residential homes using ADSL/ADSL2+

Central office

Network automation, control & provisioning

APIOperator

OSS/BSS


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» References


Automation and control

Metro network

Service providers

Operator

OSS/BSS

Signalling traffic

Data traffic

Mediation point


Automation and control - BECS

» BECS - Control and provisioning system» Policy management server» Mass deployment of ASRs» Service provider management» Service creation, editing, activation & deactivation» Automated service provisioning» IP address management» Network maintenance (SW & configuration)» Restricted multicast access» Placement out-of-data-path » Security and abuse tracking» Easy integration with PacketFront developed and 3rd

party OSS/BSS systems through BECS Mediation Point

Values of BECS» Automates provisioning of software and configuration profile to all network elements (ASRs) in the network » Reduces complexity with service registration. Services are registered only once in BECS, not per network

element (as in many other systems)» Handles the complexity of IP address pools coming from multiple service providers – a prerequisite for an

open-access environment» Enables advanced service differentiation as each service is treated individually in terms of bandwidth, priority,

security, QoS etc» Placed out-of-data-path, avoiding bottlenecks in network traffic

Scriptengine

Scriptengine

Config jobmanager

Config jobmanager DBAPI

DBAPI

Filesystem

Configrendering

engine

Configrendering

engine

Systemmanager

Systemmanager

IAM

B(IP

C)

IAM

B(IP

C)

NetlogNetlog

DBDBLog

Manager

LogManager

BECS core

BECS cell

Network elements

Elementmanager

Elementmanager

Mediation Point

OSS/

BSS

SQLdatabase

BECS

BECS MP

APIAPI

MessageQueues

MessageQueues


Automation and control – SMT

Values of SMT

» Service delivery to multiple networks simultaneously » Enables end user’s self registration and activation, e.g. via the Service Selection

Portal (SSP)

Service provider/Network owner» SMT - Subscriber Management Tool

» Maintains database of which service each end users subscribes to, and to which client the service is sent

» Enables traceability and monitoring through logging records from end users IP and MAC addresses

» Provides the interface required to self provisioning tools, e.g. Service Selection Portal (SSP)

» Managed by service provider or network ownerLocal Network

Local NetworkLocal Network


Automation and control – HMT

Helpdesk at the service provider

Local Network

» HMT - Helpdesk Management Tool» Helpdesk applications for service providers» Fast troubleshooting of CPSs or PFDP capable

3rd party CPEs» Statistics on ASR ports

Values of HMT» Reduces time for trouble-shooting » Gives visibility all the way to the end user’s CPE – minimizes need for on-site visits» Individual port statistics on the CPS are available to detect Ethernet errors


Automation and control – SSP

» SSP - Service Selection Portal» A user friendly interface for end users to self

provision services from multiple service providers in real-time

» Provides all necessary interfaces to BECS» Service providers can update presentation of

services in several networks through one central portal generator provided with SSP

Values of SSP» Easy-to-use, stimulate end users’ broadband service consumption, increases average revenue

per user (ARPU)» Interface designed for both PC and TV environment

End-user view

Service provider view


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» References


Broadband aggregation

FTTHADSL/

ADSL2+

Service providers

Metro network

xDSLEthernet

over Coax WirelessPower

linePON


BB aggregation products – ASR 10000

» ASR 10000» High capacity broadband router

» Powered by the proven iBOS software

» Fully automated and controlled by BECS

» 24 10/100/1000-BaseT copper ports

» 8 SFP slots

» 1 RU, 19”

» Dual redundant -48V DC power

» 32Gbps/48Mpps L3 forwardingASR 10000

Values of ASR 10000» Provides, combined with BECS, one single solution for aggregation of multiple access

technologies» Enforces policies from BECS into the network» Provides cost-efficient alternative to BRAS systems » Allows advanced treatment per service – vital in triple-play and open-access environments


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» References


FTTH access

FTTB – CAT5 or FX to each home – ring design for cost effective redundancy

FTTH – MM SM or SMSF Fibre

Service providers

Metro network

CPS 300 & FTU

End user premises


FTTH products – ASR 4000 series

ASR 4000-CO

ASR 4000

» ASR 4000 series» Purpose-built access switching router for FTTH

deployments» Powered by the proven iBOS software» Fully automated and controlled by BECS» Offers identification, prioritisation, shaping, queuing, and

filtering per service» Comes in two versions:

• Semi-hardened design, built for rough and tough environments • Central office placement

» Comes with several different interfaces: Single mode fiber, Single fiber, Multimode fiber, 100Base TX interface

Values of ASR 4000 series» Enforces policies from BECS into the network» All SW and configuration automated from BECS upon booting – saves costly on-site visits and

manual work» No mechanical cooling, no moving parts (excl CO version) – saves replacement costs » Allows advanced treatment per service – vital in triple-play and open-access environments


FTTH products – CPE family

» CPS series » L2 non-blocking multi-service switch» Includes eight pre defined ports for connecting set-top-

boxes, gaming consoles, VoIP gateways, PCs etc.» Includes functionality for IGMP snooping and QoS per port» Allows fast trouble shooting through Helpdesk Management

Tool (HMT)» Multiple up-link alternatives (MTRJ, VF-34 Volition, SC

Single Fiber, UTP, VDSL)» CPS 300 allows easy integration with FTU» DRG series integrates VoIP gateway (formerly known as

24Networks)

CPS 200i CPS 300

CPS 300 & FTU

Values of CPS series & FTU» Out-of-the box provisioned, no need for configuration» Allows fast troubleshooting through HMT » Excellent handling of multicast traffic, allowing multiple set-top-boxes» Supports traffic separation – vital in triple-play and open-access environments» FTU protects fiber during installation period and later (in the household)» CATV converter allows efficient migration to an all-IP infrastructure for CATV operators

» FTU – Fibre Termination Unit incl. CATV converter » Protects fiber in the household» FTU includes an optional CATV receiver converting CATV signal in the fiber to a

standard TV antenna outlet » Supports cpe with and without VoIP gateway


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» References


ADSL2+ access

Service providers

Metro networkHigh density central office

10/100Base-T

ATA

End user premises

100Base-T

IPD124848 users per DSLAM

10

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00

0B

ase

TFiber

Low density central office (co-located)

ASR 10000Aggregates 24 IPD 1248

ADSL Modem


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» References


References

»60 services from 25 service providers (open access)»Sweden’s PTT, Telia, is one of the service providers »Triple-play services»Won price “the most advanced fiber network”

Some networks powered by PacketFront’s solution:

» The biggest and most advanced FTTH triple-play network in the Netherlands

» 55 000 users

» Multiple service providers (open access)

» Triple-play services » Self provisioning of services

» Multiple service providers (open access)» 15 000 end users

» Run over 60 TV channels with several concurrent TV streams per household

150 TV channels distributed over PacketFront networkPacketFront is the only source for TV contentc

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