Moreover, Huawei’s SDN Enabled routers enable operators to deploy new services at minimal cost, because the routers are easily adapted to new services or and protocols without the need to change the forwarding hardware.
Thanks to the support for Openflow, Huawei’s SDN Enabled routers realize decoupling of hardware and software. E2E path calculation based on routing policies is possible with a centralized controller. These features help open carrier networks to third parties, expedite service deployment and significantly improve efficiency of forwarding and protection of carriers’ IP networks.
The main benefit is that th innovative SDN Enabled router improves IP network management and introduces open and innovative business models. All these features ensure a better and faster access to rich service experiences for users.
“Huawei’s SDN Enabled router can help operators cut OPEX significantly and alleviate impacts on networks caused by service changes through network virtualization and programmability. In addition, the network openness enables carries to continuously create value from existing resources. Huawei’s NE40E high-end router already supports Openflow1.2 protocol, and has tested for interoperability at the Open Network Forum (ONF) this year,” said Gai Gang, president of Huawei’s Carrier IP Product Line.
