MEF Service Orchestration of Complex Networks and Virtualized Services
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The document discusses MEF's role in orchestrating complex networks and virtualized services within the context of 5G, highlighting its contributions to the $80 billion Carrier Ethernet market. It outlines specifications for 5G support, including enhancements in mobile backhaul and fronthaul, ensuring full orchestration through SDN controllers. Additionally, the document emphasizes collaboration with ITU-T for defining 5G use cases and the integration of 5G implementations into live projects.
MEF Service Orchestration of Complex Networks and Virtualized Services
- 1. MEF Service Orchestration of Complex Networks and Virtualized Services MEF’s activities in the context of 5G
- 2. MEF Created $80B* Carrier Ethernet Market *IHS Markit The foundation for agile, assured and orchestrated services SPs Vendors Others 210+ Member Companies NA EMEA APAC CALA Global Contributions ~90 CE 2.0 SPs 5,000 MEF- CECPs
- 3. Service Orchestration and LSO Framework NaaS Service Provider ”X” NaaS Service Provider “Y” Mobile Residential Cloud Provider Data Center Internet Cloud Provider Enterprise SDN NFV Legacy NetworksSDN NFV Legacy Networks Self-service Web Portal NaaS Orchestrated Services E-Line E-LAN E-Tree E-Access SECaaS E-Transit Internet Access L3 VPNs IP TransitWavelength Layer 4- 7 Services
- 4. Specs and Implementations Reference Implementations Hackathons Certifications Service Definitions Use Cases Reference Points Information Models Service Reference Architectures and Service Connectivity Frameworks Data ModelsAPIs Industry Coordination and Collaboration
- 5. 5G and MEF Specs • MEF 22.x.y – Transport for 5G – 5G-oriented MEF Implementation Agreement • Enhanced mobile backhaul supporting – 5G use cases (e..g. Network slicing) – Cloud-based infrastructure and networking – Reduced latency and improved synchronization • Mobile fronthaul supporting – Mobile fronthaul interfaces (e.g. CPRI/eCPRI) – Based on existing MBH IA work – Uses MEF-defined services and attributes – References work from ITU-T, IEEE 802, BBF, NGMN
- 6. 5G and MEF Implementation • Ensuring 5G-based services can be fully orchestrated through SDN controllers as part of – Heterogeneous connectivity service • Multi-Operator • Multi-Technology – Full service lifecycle • Network resource provisioning • Service OAM and SAT • Service assurance (e.g. Zero touch telemetry, closed loopback control) • OpenCS 5G project – Defining use cases, epics and user stories – Use case -> Information Model -> Data Model -> standardized open northbound APIs for 5G environments
- 7. FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORK MEFnet and Reference Implementations Network Operator 2Network Operator 1 User Service Endpoint User Service Endpoint Operator Service Endpoint End-to-End Network-as-a-Service Self-service Web Portal LSO Interlude Cloud Service Provider LSO Presto SDN Switch LSO SonataLSO Cantata LSO Allegro LSO Legato Packet PNFs UNI Business Applications UNI ENNI SOF SOF • Fulfillment • Performance • Control • Assurance • Usage • Analytics • Security • Policy CAPABILITIES LSO Legato LSO Presto Packet PNFs Traditional EMS SDN Controller NFV MANO Packet SDN Controller EMS: Element Management System PNF: Physical Network Function SOF: Service Orchestration Function Head Office Business Applications
- 8. MEF and ITU-T Collaboration • Frequent liaisons • ITU-T G.8011 series (SG15) uses set of MEF documents for definition and specification of Carrier Ethernet • Shared active engagement (e.g. Ericsson) • 5G is major opportunity to leverage work of ITU-T into implementation projects that touch LSO, SDN and NFV for L1-L3 connectivity services!
- 9. Next Steps • Transport for 5G Implementation Agreement (MEF 22.x.y) • Definition and integration of 5G BH & FH use cases into MEF Core Model and open APIs • Integration of 5G experimental implementations into live collaborative MEFnet projects with service providers and vendors