ADVA Optical Networking Shows First SDN-Automated End-to-End Provisioning for Dispersed Data Centers
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Joint Demonstration with IBM and Marist College Uses VMotion as Real-Life Use
Case for Application-Driven Virtualization
New York, New York, USA. September, 16 2013. ADVA Optical Networking announced
today that it has successfully demonstrated a virtualized optical transmission
network using Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and OpenFlow-based control.
Developed in partnership with IBM and Marist College, this demonstration
represents an industry first. While virtualization within data center walls is
standard practice, extending the virtualization to the physical network that
interconnects data centers has not been possible - until now. The demonstration
took place in Marist College's lab facilities within its New York campus.
"Bandwidth patterns in cloud environments are constantly changing, creating
dynamic bandwidth bottlenecks in static transport networks. SDN and related
software finally give us the tools and all-layer access to write applications to
create agile and flexible data flows," said Robert Cannistra, senior
professional lecturer, Computer Science and Information Technology, Marist
College. "The only way to meet the fierce bandwidth demand while improving the
end user experience is to make the network more dynamic and responsive. With the
technology in our test bed, you only need to setup the network once. Afterwards,
everything else is handled automatically in response to real-time performance
metrics."
In the SDN demonstration, three geographically diverse data centers with
switching, server and storage technology from IBM are interconnected by a fully
reconfigurable and OpenFlow-enabled optical network based upon the ADVA FSP
3000. An open-source SDN application, developed by Marist College, dynamically
provisions the optical circuits and monitors, manages and manipulates (create,
modify, delete) end-to-end flows across all layers of the network.
In the first stage of the project, a web interface running on an open sourced
OpenFlow controller was developed to enable on-the-fly provisioning as well as
downloading of pre-defined traffic profiles to quickly reconfigure optical
traffic patterns. In a second stage, the OpenFlow-enabled Layer 2 switching
fabric from IBM was added to the network highlighting full network
virtualization across both Layers 1 and 2. In the final stage, the fully
automated movement of Virtual Machines (VMs) between data centers was achieved
in response to alarms triggered by VM monitoring software, including the
provisioning of completely new optical circuits, thus demonstrating how relevant
data center applications can benefit from a virtualized network approach.
Cloud computing and data center virtualization are creating a more volatile
environment than ever before. VM loads are constantly being balanced across
geographically diverse clusters and locations to use compute resources more
efficiently. It is no longer economically viable or physically feasible to
overprovision transport networks for peak demand. The answer is flexibility and
scalability on all network layers enabling an end-to-end, all-layer provisioning
of flows.
"This demonstration reveals how resources can be cost-effectively pooled among
data centers by automating wavelength provisioning, commissioning and
assignment, while equipping the network to dynamically respond to on-the-fly
changes in application workload and traffic patterns," commented Casimer
DeCusatis, distinguished engineer, IBM.
"When end-to-end provisioning of an "application" aware network becomes
automated and therefore instantaneous, a whole new paradigm in network
orchestration arrives," said Todd Bundy, business development director, ADVA
Optical Networking. "In addition to load balancing across data centers, dynamic
functions such as bandwidth calendaring, "follow-the-sun" applications and new
more cost effective disaster recovery mechanisms become possible as well. I can
now push a button and instantly accomplish what used to take dozens of people
across multiple departments weeks to months to do. The possibilities are
profound."
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About ADVA Optical Networking
ADVA Optical Networking is a global provider of intelligent telecommunications
infrastructure solutions. With software-automated Optical+Ethernet transmission
technology, the Company builds the foundation for high-speed, next-generation
networks. The Company's FSP product family adds scalability and intelligence to
customers' networks while removing complexity and cost. With a flexible and
fast-moving organization, ADVA Optical Networking forges close partnerships with
its customers to meet the growing demand for data, storage, voice and video
services. Thanks to reliable performance for two decades, the Company has become
a trusted partner for more than 250 carriers and 10,000 enterprises across the
globe. For more information, please visit us at www.advaoptical.com.
About IBM
IBM is a globally integrated technology and consulting company headquartered in
Armonk, New York. With operations in more than 170 countries, IBM develops and
sells software and systems hardware and a broad range of infrastructure, cloud,
and consulting services. For more information on IBM, visit www.ibm.com.
About Marist College
Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the
liberal arts. Its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character,
and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global
community of the 21st century." Marist is consistently recognized for excellence
by U.S. News & World Report (8th Best Regional University), The Princeton Review
("The Best 377 Colleges"), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best value"), and
others. Though now independent, Marist remains committed to the ideals handed
down from its founders, the Marist Brothers: excellence in education, a sense of
community, and a commitment to service. Marist educates 4,500 traditional-age
undergraduate students and over 1,400 adult and graduate students in 44
undergraduate majors and 12 graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA,
MS, and MA degrees. Marist is a long-time higher education leader in using
technology to support teaching, learning, scholarship, and institutional
effectiveness. The College's advanced technology infrastructure is at the level
of sophistication of those typically found only at advanced research
institutions. In January, Marist received a $3 million state grant to establish
the New York State Cloud Computing and Analytics Center. Please visit us at
www.marist.edu
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www.advaoptical.com
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investor-relations(at)advaoptical.com
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