RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2018 — Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. is collaborating with the University of Texas at Dallas and telecom industry leaders to demonstrate seamless, multivendor interoperability in an Open ROADM optical network. Using software-defined networking (SDN) orchestration and control, the live demonstration network will transport massive data between different systems compliant with the Open ROADM Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) during the SC18 Conference and Exhibition in Dallas.
The demo network to be operated by UT Dallas consists of ROADM and transponder blades from Fujitsu and other manufacturers, running applications at 100 Gbps over an OpenDaylight SDN controller. The system is connected via open APIs to a programmable optical network (PROnet) SDN orchestrator developed by UT Dallas. The orchestrator will create an on-demand optical circuit over the multivendor Open ROADM network and dynamically migrate virtual machines from one compute node to another. This fully autonomous procedure demonstrates speed, efficiency and low latency in a disaster recovery scenario. The innovative demonstration is another step toward realizing the vision of the Open ROADM MSA, working to define multi-vendor interoperability specifications for software-enabled ROADM ecosystems
To view the demonstration, visit UT Dallas at SC18 (Booth #3716) November 13–15.
What: Live, multivendor Open ROADM technology demo with SDN control
Where: SC18 Conference and Exhibition, Dallas
When:
· Tuesday, November 13, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
· Wednesday, November 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
· Thursday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 140,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.1 trillion yen (US $39 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., is a trusted partner to a broad spectrum of customers across all industries, enabling them to realize the maximum value from their communications networks. We are a market-leading U.S.-based manufacturer of network equipment and a top U.S. patent holder in optical networking. Our solutions combine the best wireline, wireless, and software technology with extensive multivendor services expertise to deliver custom, end-to-end network integration and management solutions.
Source: Fujitsu