For any network use case
DriveNets Network Cloud offers software-based networking infrastructure solutions for any network use case – from core and peering to Edge and Aggregation, based on microservices and containers. All running on a shared cluster of networking white boxes.

Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

With data center spread expanding in both quantity, size and density, connectivity between data centers becomes a versatile challenge. Traffic patterns are continuously shifting, intensifying the load on the DCI network.

DriveNets Network Cloud addresses these challenges by building networks as a part of the cloud, turning the DCI into an integral part of the data center, making the connectivity to and from the datacenter – seamless.

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Core Networks

Core networks are where scaling and efficiency matter the most. DriveNets Network Cloud addresses these challenges by changing the network paradigm – building networks like cloud – scalable, elastic, cost-efficient and simple to manage.

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Peering Networks

The network peering function is a critical part of the networking infrastructure. It requires scaling in terms of routing table exchange and network architecture evolution, calling for additional peering points in different locations of the network. DriveNets Network Cloud addresses these challenges by changing the network paradigm – building networks like cloud – scalable, elastic, cost-efficient and simple to manage.

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Aggregation Networks

Aggregation networks must handle different access technologies and different types of services and traffic patterns and efficiently aggregate those into the core network. A sudden change in traffic patterns pose a burden on network operators. DriveNets Network Cloud addresses is changing the network paradigm – building networks like cloud – scalable, elastic, cost-efficient and simple to manage.

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Edge

Today’s edge networks face growing challenges from a variety of services, including mobile, broadband and business applications. Legacy, service-specific solutions are no longer sufficient. DriveNets Network Cloud offers a dynamic approach to edge networking, supporting all services with a single solution while delivering elastic scalability and simplified operations.

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Mobile Backhaul

As 5G deployments accelerate and service providers migrate from 4G, a robust, converged and flexible mobile backhaul (MBH) becomes critical for smooth radio access network (RAN) operation.

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DOCSIS Aggregation

Cable Multiple Systems Operators (MSO) require very high-density IP aggregation, triggered by network evolution towards DAA (Distributed Access Architecture), the multiplication of deep fiber locations, and customer traffic acceleration.

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Core Networks

Core networks require maximum scalability and efficiency to handle the growing traffic from personalized content and high-performing access networks. DriveNets Network Cloud meets these demands by adopting a cloud-like approach—scalable, elastic, cost-efficient, and easy to manage. Its distributed, disaggregated chassis architecture enables operators to evolve their core networks without the limitations of traditional monolithic designs.

How did an operator build its core network like cloud, making for a more agile and cost effective network architecture?

Aggregation Networks

Aggregation Networks are a critical part of the network architecture that serve as an intermediary layer between the edge and access networks (which connect end-users) and the core network (which handles large-scale, high-speed data transport). DriveNets’ software-based solution allows the aggregation network to scale elastically by adding additional white-box devices as needed. This modular scaling capability makes it possible to expand capacity incrementally, without the need for costly forklift upgrades.

How did an operator carry out a transformation in their aggregation networks, expanding capacity and enhancing operational management?

Peering Networks

Peering enables service providers to interconnect their network with other providers’ networks, allowing the flow of internet traffic between different regions, data centers, and service areas. DriveNets peering solution offers scalable routing table exchanges and flexible architecture to support a growing number of routing table entries and connections to multiple peers.

How did a tier-1 operator optimize their peering network infrastructure for massive capacity scale and lower cost?

Edge Routing

Service providers need to support edge networks with high-density routing and meet the growing demands of low-latency services and emerging applications (such as IoT and autonomous systems). DriveNets addresses these challenges by combining networking and compute resources over a shared, cloud-like infrastructure. This allows network operators to improve their service quality, enable new, latency-sensitive services and optimize the traffic distribution across their network.

How does DriveNets Network Cloud help service providers overcome the key challenges of transitioning to the network edge, and enable them to build a more flexible, reliable and cost-effective edge network?

Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

Data centers are growing in size and number, creating a need for better interconnect solutions. Traffic volumes are outgrowing the legacy Interconnect chassis, while power concerns and sustainability requirements demand more efficient solutions. DriveNets Network Cloud allows service providers to leverage DCI solutions with practically limitless capacity (up to 819 TB), all while optimizing footprint, cooling, and power consumption.

How can Network Cloud improve networking performance?

Mobile Backhaul

As 5G deployments accelerate and service providers migrate from 4G, a robust, converged and flexible mobile backhaul (MBH) becomes critical for smooth radio access network (RAN) operation. DriveNets offers a disaggregated mobile backhaul solution that meets the growing demand for capacity and service diversity. Its unified open hardware and single software deliver a converged transport for all mobile and wired broadband traffic, simplifying design and management while reducing costs to meet current and future needs.

DOCSIS Aggregation

Cable Multiple Systems Operators (MSO) require very high-density IP aggregation, triggered by network evolution towards DAA (Distributed Access Architecture), the multiplication of deep fiber locations, and customer traffic acceleration. The deployment of a scalable and cost-effective distributed hybrid fiber coax access networks as defined by Cablelabs’ DCA (Distributed CCAP Architecture), allows operators to take full advantage of the gigabit capabilities of DOCSIS including Full Duplex and Low Latency DOCSIS, and Coherent Optics. This architecture, aggregated by DriveNets elastic scale DDC, translates to more than enough bandwidth to support the latest-generation products far into the future.

How does Network Cloud impact the MSO network modernization process?

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