OpenBNG Empowers Innovation in the Telco Ecosystem
Due to increased data flow, advanced technologies, and evolving user requirements, telco operators demand greater innovation and cost efficiency today – demands that proprietary BNG solutions struggle to meet.
Open Broadband Network Gateway (OpenBNG), leveraging disaggregated solutions, empowers telco operators with the freedom to choose their preferred hardware and software combinations. This increasingly popular approach addresses key challenges by promoting innovation, offering scalability, and reducing operational costs. Continuing this trend, OpenBNG SONiC-based distributions assist OEMs and ODMs in minimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) costs while enriching their product portfolios with SONiC-based solutions to meet telco operators’ needs.
Common OpenBNG Deployment Scenarios and Software Packages
There are various OpenBNG deployment scenarios, including Multi-Service BNG. In this scenario, MPLS PE functionalities are integrated with BNG+router functionality within a single BNG node, as defined by the Broadband Forum in TR-178. Centralized deployments like Seamless MPLS use the BNG as a Service Node, managing subscriber sessions over pseudowire. For scalability, operators may use the BNG for stitching national VPN services divided into several segments.
The OpenBNG requirements are specified through various software packages, each outlining a distinct set of functionalities.
| OpenBNG Package | Features |
|---|---|
| BNG Software Package (BSW) | PPPoE, L2TP, VPN, IPv4/6 routing, AAA, QoS, Multicast |
| Router Software Package (RSW) | IP/MPLS routing, Link Aggregation, BFD |
| Provider Edge Software Package (PESW) | L2VPN, L3VPN |
| Open BNG Management, Programmability, and Security | TWAMP, NETCONF, gRPC, Telemetry, IPsec, TACACS+ |
| OpenBNG Package |
|---|
| BNG Software Package (BSW) |
| Router Software Package (RSW) |
| Provider Edge Software Package (PESW) |
| Open BNG Management, Programmability, and Security |
| Features |
|---|
| PPPoE, L2TP, VPN, IPv4/6 routing, AAA, QoS, Multicast |
| IP/MPLS routing, Link Aggregation, BFD |
| L2VPN, L3VPN |
| TWAMP, NETCONF, gRPC, Telemetry, IPsec, TACACS+ |
OpenBNG Brings Benefits to the Telco Ecosystem
Custom OpenBNG SONiC-based distributions offer significant benefits for OEMs and ODMs:
- Cost Reduction: Custom OpenBNG distributions can help reduce Bill of Materials (BOM) expenses.
- Product Enhancement: They enhance OpenBNG product portfolios, ensuring better alignment with telco client needs.
- Enhanced Flexibility: The interchangeability of hardware and software components allows for the adoption of superior alternatives, catering to diverse telco use cases.
- Innovation: Intense market competition drives greater innovation, benefiting both manufacturers and end-users.
- Competitive Advantage: Offering flexible, interoperable, and cost-effective products that can be quickly adapted to meet evolving customer demands can help OEMs and ODMs differentiate themselves in the market.
Benefits for telecom providers:
- API Openness: Facilitates automation of subscriber management and service provisioning, leading to reduced operational and network upgrade costs.
- Standardization: OpenBNG solutions offer standardized features and tools for zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) and initial auto-configuration, streamlining operational processes.
- Network Flexibility: White-box disaggregated platforms support the development of a more flexible and efficient network infrastructure, adaptable to evolving demands.
- Technological Advancement: Enhanced technological capabilities and improved time-to-market further amplify the benefits for telco operators.
PLVision Empowers the Telco Industry Through Custom OpenBNG Solutions
While SONiC has proven to be a robust solution for data centers, it lacks features tailored for telecom use cases. PLVision addresses this gap by offering custom product development services, including OpenBNG solutions designed for all major switching silicon and bare-metal switches, based on your specific requirements and use case.
We create SONiC-based distributions more efficiently, faster, and with your business goals in mind (sustainability, support, cost-efficiency, etc.). Our team leverages its experience and knowledge in custom SONiC product development, following the trend of SONiC expansion into the Telecom industry.
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