Software Defined Networks and Transport

netFLEX® Transport SDN

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SDN discussions and development pursuits are primarily focused on Layer 2/3 and above functionality, NFV, DataCenter/Cloud… but what about transport? Without the transport network, none of the higher level services and applications would work. So how will transport networks and services be instantiated, changed, or removed in the new SDN enabled networks of today and tomorrow?

The netFLEX® platform is, and has always been, a multi-vendor Optical Domain Controller (ODC). It learns the network, from the network, via its auto-discovery and auto-inventory processes for DWDM, SONET, MSPP, DCS, and other network devices in real time. This provides the netFLEX® system with the absolute most up to date view of the network and its current configuration. That functionality synchronized with the ability to provision wavelength and TDM circuits from A to Z, across all vendor platforms, allows netFLEX software to be the most versatile multi-vendor Optical Domain Controller today.

Digital Experience (DX) Enablement

Integration & Automation is supported via the following APIs / Protocols:
TL1, CLI, SNMP, MTOSI, REST/JSON, NETCONF/YANG, Flat Files, Custom, and more…

netFLEX API

Multi-vendor solution with a standard API framework to consuming app’s. Enables simplified integrations for future network element additions. DISCOVER – ANALYZE – CONTROL capabilities, API enabled!

netFLEX UI/UX

standardized single pane of glass for Control Automation, Analytics, Assurance & Test Automation, map/equipment/ broader visualizations, and so much more. Makes all technology vendors & solutions look the same!